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Sweet Snacks & Fruit Treats

Banana quesadillas, oat squares, and chocolate-nut treats offer different forms for a sweet snack. Browse small servings that use fruit, grains, or confectionery ingredients in distinct ways.

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  • Peanut Butter and Banana “Quesadillas”

    Peanut Butter and Banana “Quesadillas”

    Warm, crisp tortillas filled with creamy peanut butter and ripe banana make a quick breakfast, snack, or simple dessert. A small pinch of salt balances the sweetness, while…

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  • Chewy Oat Squares

    These hearty squares are simple to make and wonderfully portable–they are perfect for packing in lunch boxes or for snacking in the car. Ingredients Cooking spray 1/4 cup…

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  • Mocha Crunch Moose Paws

    Some content on this page was disabled on February 17, 2026 as a result of a DMCA takedown notice from Jennifer Ubbens. You can learn more about the…

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  • Candied Oranges

    These candied oranges are a delightful treat, perfect for the holiday season or as a sweet snack. With just two ingredients—navel oranges and granulated sugar—you can create a…

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  • Ultimate Strawberry Popsicles

    Bursting with the pure, sun-ripened flavor of fresh summer strawberries, these popsicles are a celebration of everything sweet, tart, and refreshing. By combining fresh strawberries with strawberry jam—and…

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  • Peanut Butter Banana Chocolate Chip Oatmeal Bars

    These quick and easy peanut butter banana oatmeal bars are adaptable in many different ways. See recipe notes below. Ingredients 1 cup (230g) mashed bananas (about 3 medium or 2 large ripe bananas) 1/2 cup (125g)…

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  • Cottage Cheese Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough.

    Cottage Cheese Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough.

    Ingredients 1 pound or 2 cups low-fat cottage cheese 1/4 cup maple syrup+ 2 teaspoons vanilla extract 2 cups almond flour 1/2 cup vanilla protein powder 1 cup…

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  • 3-Ingredient Fudge Pops

    3-Ingredient Fudge Pops

    Ingredients 1 (14-ounce) can coconut milk 1 (14-ounce) can sweetened condensed milk 1/3 cup unsweetened cocoa powder Pinch of kosher salt Procedure Blend coconut milk, condensed milk, cocoa…

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  • Strawberry Tanghulu

    Strawberry Tanghulu

    Tanghuli Strawberries aka candied strawberries are a fun and delicious treat. Crunchy on the outside, juicy and sweet on the inside… they’re delicious. Ingredients    1 cup sugar 1/3 cup water 1/4 cup corn…

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  • Candied Grapes

    Candied Grapes

    Ingredients 1 3-ounce package grape gelatin powder 2 cups red seedless grapes Procedure Sprinkle gelatin powder on a rimmed baking sheet. Soak grapes in a bowl of cold…

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