Dessert

These bars give you the chocolate you crave, along with adaptogenic nutrients that support your energy and mood on a cellular level.

Satisfy your sweet tooth with this wholesome custard — this rich, velvety dessert is the perfect treat to bring to work or keep on hand as a midafternoon snack. You can easily double or triple the recipe to make a bigger batch.

Just because ’tis the season of indulgence, that doesn’t mean you should deprive your body of essential nutrients for empty calories. One way to ensure you are not lacking in the nutrient department is to sneak in legumes whenever possible. They are a great source of protein, iron and folate. Here, we’ve incorporated them into this sweet treat for a clean snack or dessert.

Superfood sacha inchi, also called Inca peanuts, are high in protein and very rich in tryptophan, the amino acid that increases levels of serotonin.

Matcha is a brilliant green powder made from ground green tea leaves which was originally served in traditional Japanese tea ceremonies. In cooking, it pairs beautifully with creamy or bright accents.

We’ve given traditional brittle a makeover, sweetening it with only honey and coconut sugar and packing it to the brim with good-for-you nuts and seeds.

These portable parfaits have two fruity layers: a cherry and a banana layer, all topped with chopped plums and crunchy almonds for a filling breakfast.

Full-fat coconut milk is key to achieving the luscious creamy texture that’s often lacking in dairy-free puddings. For a pop of color, sprinkle with curls of lemon zest, mint or berries just before serving.

Sour cream adds richness and flu•y texture to these decadent cupcakes topped with a fudgy, date-sweetened espresso buttercream – you’d never know they were 100% whole wheat!

Fruity popsicles made with coconut milk are drizzled in dark chocolate and sprinkled with your choice of toppings for a customizable and cooling summer treat.

When you have a luscious recipe like this one, it’s easy to understand why mango is one the world’s most popular fruits. The riper the fruit, the better the pudding.

These almond flour scones have the consistency of a muffin but the shape of a scone. The quick peach jam adds a fruity flavor punch.

Stone fruits like peaches are great for grilling – they’re meaty enough to hold up to the heat and the sugars caramelize beautifully on the grates.

Spirals of apple are drizzled with dark chocolate and sprinkled with an array of toppings - nuts, dried fruit, coconut and sea salt are our favorites.

These vegan treats are packed with healthy fats like coconut butter and ground cashews and loads of fiber from fresh raspberries.

Mood-boosting cacao meets energizing almond butter in these satisfying, grain-free sweet treats.

Chia seeds are tiny powerhouses filled with omega-3s, fiber, protein and antioxidants. Thanks to the protein and fiber they contain, chia seeds can help keep you satiated throughout the day.

Ten minutes and five ingredients are all it takes to make these sweet, chewy clusters – no oven required!

Made with a combination of gluten-free flours including millet, almond and rice flour, this loaf is soft and zesty with a luxurious glaze over top.

Chia seeds are the secret ingredient that helps this jam plump up in your fridge.

Why reach for a processed energy bar when you can make your own, all-natural, low-sugar bar in 30 minutes?

A classic combination, sweet-tart blueberries pair perfectly with earthy cornmeal in these dessert muffins with a buttery oat topping.

High-protein teff creates a rich porridge that can be combined with fruits of all varieties. Lightly spiced, this sweet and creamy breakfast is an ultra-satisfying way to start the day.

This Latin American street food is traditionally deep-fried, but we prefer these lighter baked versions – plus your friends and family will never guess they’re whole grain!