Getting your veggies in doesn’t have to mean forcing down a side of broccoli. In fact, you can sneak them right into desserts without anyone being the wiser—especially kids! Whether you’re a parent trying to up the veggie intake in your household or just someone who wants a creative way to eat more greens, adding vegetables to sweets is the ultimate trick.
Pumpkin Bars
Moist, cake-like pumpkin bars packed with spices. A great afternoon snack or dessert that sneaks in some healthy pumpkin.
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Fudgy Black Bean Brownies
These brownies use black beans for a rich, fudge-like texture. A perfect chocolate treat with a hidden veggie boost.
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Lime Avocado Tart
This avocado tart is bursting with lime flavor. A fresh, zesty treat that cleverly incorporates avocado for added nutrition.
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Sweet Corn Bacon Chocolate Chip Ice Cream
Sweet and creamy ice cream with salty bacon and crunchy chocolate bits. An unexpected and delightful combination of flavors.
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Pumpkin Chocolate Chip Bars
Chewy and dense bars made with pumpkin, whole wheat flour, and oats. An easy, healthier treat that’s perfect with a glass of milk.
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Chocolate Zucchini Bread
Flourless chocolate zucchini bread that’s super moist. A healthy yet decadent way to enjoy zucchini and a great snack.
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Almond Zucchini Bread
Slightly crunchy on the outside and super moist inside. This bread is a perfect way to use up summer zucchini.
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Sweet Potato Raisin Bread
Thick, coarse crumb with a hint of sweetness. Great for breakfast toast and sneaks in nutritious sweet potatoes.
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Peanut Butter Stuffed Cookies
Black bean cookies stuffed with creamy peanut butter. A gooey, healthier treat that’s secretly nutritious.
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Sweet Potato Cookies
Made with mashed sweet potato, oats, and almond flour. Soft, chewy cookies filled with spices and a touch of sweetness.
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Pumpkin Biscotti
Classic Italian cookie with fall flavors. Crunchy exterior and soft middle, perfect for dunking in coffee or tea.
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Sweet Potato Bran Muffins
Studded with raisins, these muffins are a healthy, hearty snack that sneaks in sweet potatoes for extra nutrition.
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Chocolate Chip Avocado Muffins
Avocado muffins packed with healthy fats and studded with chocolate chips. A fun and nutritious snack.
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Cherry Corn Muffins
Filled with fresh cherries, these muffins are made with almond flour and cornmeal. A delicious summer baked good.
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Banana Zucchini Muffins
Made with oat flour and whole wheat flour. A healthy, bite-sized snack perfect for school lunch boxes.
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Gina Matsoukas is an AP syndicated writer. She is the founder, photographer and recipe developer of Running to the Kitchen — a food website focused on providing healthy, wholesome recipes using fresh and seasonal ingredients. Her work has been featured in numerous media outlets both digital and print, including MSN, Huffington post, Buzzfeed, Women’s Health and Food Network.
