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Pastillas de Leche, No-Cook Version INGREDIENTS: 2 to 3 cups powdered milk 1 can (300 mL) condensed milk granulated sugar, for rolling paper or cellophane, cut to size INSTRUCTIONS: Use dulce de leche instead of condensed milk. Add any sort of texture component (pinipig, shredded coconut...

Fresh Figs with Orange, Ginger Sauce Figs are such a delicious treat when they are in season. This healthy dessert recipe gives you an unusual and delicious way of enjoying them with very little effort, and no added sugar. The spicy orange sauce is a perfect complement to this healthy summer...

Ginger Yogurt with Fruit Enjoy the zing the ginger provides in this festive, delicious, and easy to prepare recipe. It is a great addition to your list of Healthiest Way of Eating desserts. Prep and Cook Time: 10 minutes Ingredients: 3/4cup low-fat plain yogurt 2 large ripe bananas 2 tsp...

Orange, Pineapple, Papaya Salad This is a beautiful and refreshing fruit dish that takes only as much time as it takes to cut the fruit. And you can enjoy it as a salad or a dessert. Enjoy! Prep and Cook Time: 15 minutes Ingredients: 1 medium sized pineapple, cut into 1-inch pieces 4...

Grapefruit Sunrise This delicious dessert adds sunshine sweetness to your Healthiest Way of Eating! And one serving provides 411% of the Daily Value (DV) for vitamin C, 26% DV for potassium and 26% DV for folate. Enjoy! Prep and Cook Time: 5 minutes Ingredients: Juice of 2 grapefruit Juice...

Fresh Peaches with Blueberries & Yogurt This very quick and easy dessert is a great summer recipe because the peaches and blueberries are so delicious when they are in season. They complement each other very well and need no extra sweetening for their flavor to shine. Prep and Cook Time: 10...

5-Minute Watermelon Frappe This is a perfect snack as the weather warms up! Prep and Cook Time: 5 minutes Ingredients: 4 cups cold watermelon chunks 8 mint leaves Directions: Run the blender at medium speed and drop chunks of watermelon through the feed hole one at a time until they are...

15-Minute Dark Chocolate Truffles Add this winning combination of chocolate and prunes to your Healthiest Way of Eating menu! Prep and Cook Time: 15 minutes Ingredients: 1/2 cup pitted prunes 1/4 cup pitted dates 3 TBS almond butter 1 TBS maple syrup 3 TBS unsweetened cocoa 1/2 cup finely...

10-Minute Orange Treat Try this tangy dessert tonight. One serving contains just 81 calories! Prep and Cook Time: 10 minutes Ingredients: 1/2 tsp grated lemon rind* 1/2 TBS fresh lemon juice 2 TBS honey 2-1/2 TBS low-fat yogurt 2 medium oranges Optional: Top with orange zest Directions...

10-Minute Apricot Bars Try these sweet fruit bars for a nutritious treat! Prep and Cook Time: 10 min prep; 1 hr refrigeration Ingredients: 1 cup chopped dried apricots 1/2 cup cream honey 1/2 cup almond butter 1-1/2 tsp almond extract 1/2 cup cinnamon granola 1/2 cup chopped almonds...

Napa Cabbage Salad This healthy cabbage side salad adds a wonderful Asian flavor to your Healthiest Way of Eating. Enjoy! Prep and Cook Time: 15 minutes Ingredients: 4 cups finely chopped Napa cabbage 1/2 cup chopped scallion 1 medium tomato, seeds and excess pulp removed Optional: 1/4 cup...

Kiwi Salad You can serve this dish as either a salad or dessert. It not only tastes great, but the vibrant mixture of colors is a beautiful addition to your table. Enjoy! Prep and Cook Time: 10 minutes Ingredients: 6 kiwifruit, peeled and sliced 1 cup sliced strawberries 1 cup fresh...

Cranberry Sauce Cranberry sauce doesn't have to take a long time to prepare. Enjoy this delicious accompaniment to your Healthy Holiday Turkey in just minutes. You will also be gaining the benefits of its rich concentration of health-promoting vitamin C and antioxidants found in cranberries...

Moroccan Eggplant with Garbanzo Beans This is a great example of how to add a tasty vegetarian dish to your Healthiest Way of Eating while enjoying the benefits of its concentration of health-promoting nutrients at the same time! Prep and Cook Time: 35 minutes Ingredients: 1 large onion, cut...