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Spicy Cashews and Pecans

This simple yet delectable snack combines the natural richness of raw pecans and cashews with a tantalizing blend of sweet and spicy elements. A drizzle of maple syrup adds a hint of sweetness, while curry powder and cayenne pepper provide a fiery kick that'll awaken your taste buds.

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Easy Pumpkin Spice Raw Energy Bars

These plant-based granola bars are super nutritious, packed with whole ingredients like pecans, pumpkin seeds, and dates, and without refined grain, sugar, or syrup. They make a great gluten- and oil-free snack.

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Kale Chips w/ Nacho Spice Blend

Kale chips with nacho spice blend are a delicious, healthy snack to satisfy your cravings for something crunchy and savory. They’re a tasty alternative to traditional potato chips, and you can feel better about eating them.

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Air Fryer Bow Tie Pasta Chips

This is such a cute snack and a nice change of pace from pretzels and chips. The pasta crisps up and the flavors remind me a little of an Italian-style cheese cracker.

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Torta de Plátano (Plantain Bread)

Ripe plantains, which range from a deep yellow to a black color, are sweeter and more intense than ripe bananas. So when baking, it’s not necessary to use additional sweeteners. For an extra treat, try adding some nuts or chocolate chips.

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Carrot Cake Energy Bites

Enjoy a quick, healthy energy boost with these delicious carrot cake energy bites! With wholesome ingredients like oats, dates, and shredded carrots, these bite-sized treats are packed with fiber and natural sweetness. Perfect for a midday snack or a pre-workout boost, these energy bites keep well in the fridge or freezer and are a tasty way to satisfy your cravings and keep you going throughout the day.

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Loaded Nachos with BBQ Jackfruit

Loaded nachos are the ultimate game-day appetizer for sharing with family and friends. These crispy oil-free corn tortillas are piled high with BBQ jackfruit, vegan nacho sauce, and of course, an assortment of veggie toppings. You can customize this recipe with all the toppings your family loves.

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Açai Berry Smoothie Bowl

This sweet-tart açaí smoothie bowl is delicious! Topped with fresh fruit, homemade granola, cacao nibs, and almond butter, it makes for a delicious breakfast, snack, or treat.

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Chocolate Madness Smoothie Bowl

If you are a chocolate lover, this super easy smoothie bowl will leave you pleased. In addition to the health benefits provided by the cacao, it is loaded with potassium, calcium, and omega-3 fatty acids. A smart way to treat your sweet palate!

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Tropical Mango Smoothie Bowl

This quick and easy mango smoothie bowl is a refreshing, healthy breakfast that will transport you to a tropical island! Top it with a few extra mango slices, berries, granola, and some chia seeds for a nutrient-packed bowl of deliciousness.

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Edamame Hummus

Edamame makes a very smooth and delicious hummus that’s a great alternative to the traditional chickpea recipe. It has a faint sweetness and a slightly nutty flavor that goes really well with whole wheat pita or your favorite dipping snack.

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Berry Oatmeal Bake

This fruit-sweetened pineapple berry oatmeal bake is good for breakfast, snacks, or even dessert. It’s packed with satiating oats and antioxidant-rich berries, but sweet enough to feel like a treat!

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Stuffed Baked Apples

This simple, comforting dessert celebrates the holiday season with the abundant fragrance of baked apples, pecans, and a dusting of cinnamon and allspice. Be sure to make enough for everyone: the enticing aroma will fill your home with watering mouths.

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Mango Granola

You’ve had granola, but have you ever had granola with mango? This mixture comes together in a snap and offers a sweet but substantial snack on the go whenever you need a boost.

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Oat & Apricot Bars

These fruit and grain bars are free of processed sugar and are full of flavor. They make a great snack on the road when healthy options are hard to find, and they are also one of the least messy treats you can give to kids in the car!

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Lemon Herbed Chickpeas

These chickpeas are delicious to nibble on or to use to top salads, pasta, soups, pizza, grains, and more! Leftovers can be lightly mashed or pureed with condiments for a sandwich spread.

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Tropical Green Smoothie Bowl

This green smoothie bowl is packed with nutritious ingredients and refreshing tropical flavor. Get the benefits of ginger while enjoying your smoothie for breakfast or as an afternoon snack.

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Oil-Free Curry Hummus

This curry-infused twist on a classic hummus is sure to awaken your taste buds. Although it takes a little longer to make this hummus than it does to open a container of the store-bought variety, this hummus is free of oil and tastes oh so much better!

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Easy Mango Chia Pudding

Trendy, versatile, magical, and nutritious: chia seeds are like culinary unicorns! Chia pudding texture is both creamy and crunchy and is reminiscent of tapioca pudding. This velvety mango chia pudding is great for breakfast, a snack, or dessert.

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Quick Pickles

This quick and easy recipe for homemade pickled cucumbers can be adapted to pickle all sorts of fresh vegetables. Try a variety of vinegars and spices for a truly custom pickle delight. Pickling is also a brilliant solution to preserve an overabundance of vegetables from your garden or farmers’ market.

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