5 HEALTHY RED, WHITE AND BLUE DESSERTS

Hey, guys! Baseball is in full swing, and BBQs, picnics, and family get-togethers are on the horizon. I’m doing some planning and prepping for the weekend and just had to share a few yummy recipes I found on Pinterest. If you’re anything like me, you love delicious desserts with a healthy spin. Below are a few of my favorite ones and you can find more that I have pinned here.

 

Best No Bake Easy Vegan Paleo Raspberry Cheesecake

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EASY VEGAN RASPBERRY CHEESECAKE

This gorgeous dessert is refined sugar-free, paleo and raw! It’s insanely delicious and the creaminess factor is perfection!

f| Makes: 15 servings |

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Ingredients:

  • 2/3 cup pecans
  • 1/3 cup walnuts
  • 6 Medjool dates pitted
  • 1/4 cup unsweetened coconut flakes
  • 2 cups raw cashews
  • 1/3 cup pure maple syrup or honey
  • 1/2 cup canned coconut milk
  • 1/4 teaspoon sea salt
  • 2 1/2 tablespoons coconut oil
  • 2 tablespoons lemon juice
  • 1 cup raspberries
  • 3 tablespoons honey or maple syrup for vegan

Detailed instructions here

ffGluten-Free Sugar Cookie Cups with Red, White and Blue Frosting

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RED, WHITE, AND BLUE SUGAR COOKIE CUPS

Seriously… these red, white and blue cookie cups look ahhhmazing! Perfect for a Memorial Day, Labor Day or Fourth of July dessert!

 | Makes: 30 servings |

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Ingredients:

  • ¾ c. butter
  • ¾ c. sugar
  • 1 egg
  • 1 t. vanilla extract
  • ¼ t. almond extract
  • 1 ½ c. white rice flour
  • ¾ c. tapioca starch
  • 1 t. xanthan gum
  • (Or 2 ¼ c. all-purpose GF or non-GF flour instead of the above 3 ingredients.)
  • ½ t. baking powder
  • ¼ t. salt
  • 5 c. powdered sugar
  • 1 stick butter, melted
  • 3 T. heavy whipping cream
  • 2 t. clear vanilla extract
  • Red, White and Blue food coloring

Detailed instructions here

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Dairy-Free and Vegan Mixed Berry Hazelnut Crunch Cream Pops

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MIXED BERRY HAZELNUT CRUNCH CREAM POPS

Make these mixed berry and hazelnut crunch pops in a pinch and keep them on hand for a guilt-free treat. They’re dairy-free and vegan, too!

| Makes: 9 servings |

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Ingredients:

  • 1 can full-fat coconut milk
  • 1 teaspoon chia seeds
  • 1 1/2 tablespoon maple syrup
  • 1 package (6 ounces or 1 1/4 cups) Driscoll’s Organic Blueberries
  • 1 cup Driscoll’s Organic Strawberries, diced
  • 1/2 cup hazelnuts, toasted
  • 1/4 cup shaved chocolate

Detailed instructions here

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RED, WHITE AND BLUE BERRIES AND CREAM

 This simple, patriotic dessert is creamy, delicious and dairy-free. Celebrate summer with fresh berries and coconut whipped cream!

f| Makes: 2-4 servings |

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Ingredients:

  • 2 cups strawberries quartered
  • 2 cups blueberries
  • 1 can full fat coconut milk refrigerated overnight
  • 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract optional
  • honey or maple syrup optional, to taste

Detailed instructions here

 

Gluten-Free Red, White and Blue Sugar Cookie Stars

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RED, WHITE AND BLUE GLUTEN-FREE SUGAR COOKIES STARS

 Perfect for any patriotic holiday, these gluten-free red, white and blue sugar cookies will be a hit at your next party!

f| Makes: 2-4 servings |

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Ingredients (Vanilla Cookies):

  • 1/4 cups flour blend
  • 1/2 tsp baking powder
  • 1/2 cup sugar
  • 1/4 cup powdered sugar
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1/2 cup butter or butter substitute, chilled
  • 1 egg, large or egg replacer equivalent
  • 1 tsp vanilla

Detailed instructions here

PIN FOR LATER:

5 Healthy Red, White and Blue Desserts

Let me know if you get a chance to make any of these and tell me what you think. Have a wonderful weekend!

   


 

    

 

3 Comments

  • I can’t wait to try these recipes. I am gluten free but have never have found a cookie recipe that ends up turning out right.

  • I found you on Pinterest. Your blog is so inspiring!!

  • Thank you for featuring gluten-free and for helping to raise awareness! For those of us who must live and cook gluten-free, blog posts like this are lifesavers!

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