Many a dessert would be a miss without the addition of crunchy and creamy nuts. Cashews, pecans, almonds, walnuts, and the rest, all help to make a perfectly delicious dessert extra protein- and nutrient-rich as well as adding great flavor and texture.
With these recipes, we are focusing on what are widely considered nuts, with the exclusion of peanuts. Walnut brownies, hazelnut spread, almond-kissed bars, and more are all the better for their nutty ingredient.
Here are some really fun OGP desserts and sweet treats that all add nuts, making them nutrient powerhouses!
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1. Hazelnut Kiss Yogurt
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This smooth, thick, dairy-free Hazelnut Kiss Yogurt by Zuzana Fajkusova and Nikki Lefler showcases the amazing combination of hazelnut and chocolate. It has a deliciously creamy texture without feeling too heavy. Excellent for serving at your next party or when you just need a treat for yourself. Dig in.
2. Almond Cashew Coconut Energy Bites
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Make these Almond Cashew Coconut Energy Bites by Laura Nockett made with Medjool dates, raw cashews, raw almonds, coconut oil, chia seeds, and rolled in coconut! A Whole30-approved grab-and-go snack. These are tasty and quite easy to make! Just throw the ingredients in a food processor, roll them into balls, and cover with coconut. Store them in the refrigerator for the next time you need a healthy snack!
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3. Apricot Bars
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These Apricot Bars by Emma Porter taste indulgent, with the sweet tang of apricot, the creaminess of the cashews and macadamia mix, and the crunch of the other nuts!
4. Raw Nutella Bars
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There’s no better treat than a chocolatey one right?! These Raw Nutella Bars by Vicky Coates are no exception. Packed with healthy nuts and avocado, look no further than this for that perfect afternoon treat! They are high in protein, refined sugar-free, and gluten-free! Why have one layer of tastiness when you can have three?
5. Homemade Granola Bars
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These Homemade Granola Bars by Tara Weir are way lower in sugar than most store-bought versions. They are also loaded with healthy fats, fiber, and plant-based protein! Now you can fill the house with the wonderful aroma of freshly baked granola and have some deliciously nutritious portable treats too!
6. Mini Margarita Cheesecakes
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Full disclaimer: these Mini Margarita Cheesecakes by Sophia DeSantis are family-friendly. Think of them as more “margarita inspired” than actually true margaritas. They’re also vegan, gluten-free, raw, and completely delicious. They’ll be the hit of your next party if they last long enough for the guests to arrive!
7. Raw Peppermint Brownies
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These little bundles of joy are high in all the good fats and packed with other nutrients. Walnuts, dates, and cacao powder make up the brownies while maple syrup, coconut butter, coconut oil, and peppermint make up the decadent topping. These Raw Peppermint Brownies by Marquis Matson will be a hit with your friends for sure.
8. Seven-Layer Magic Bars
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How can you not be satisfied with a dessert that incorporates gooey caramel, dark chocolate, nuts, and coconut flakes, married over a shortbread crust? The bonus with these irresistible Seven-Layer Magic Bars by Sabrina Estafo is that they’re, Paleo, gluten-free, grain-free, dairy-free, vegan, egg-free, refined sugar-free, and clean-eating!
9. Chocolate Oatmeal and Nut Energy Bars
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Oatmeal is one of the most used ingredients in breakfasts and to prepare healthy and satisfying snacks. The best option is energy bars since you can customize them and add the ingredients that you like the most, and they are very easy to take to work, school, gym, or for a vegan picnic. These Chocolate Oatmeal and Nut Energy Bars by Yana Chistyakova are very quick to make and are delicious, perfect for chocolate lovers.
10. Chocolate, Hazelnut, and Peanut Butter Cream Cake
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If you want a crowd-pleaser of a cake, this Chocolate, Hazelnut, and Peanut Butter Cream Cake by Emily von Euw is it. Decadent and delicious, one bite will have your taste buds riding a wave of creamy goodness so rich that it will alleviate all guilt at cutting into something so beautiful.
11. Fudgy Pear and Walnut Brownies
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This Fudgy Pear and Walnut Brownies by Pamela Higgins is a nutty, delicious treat, with a hidden secret inside. Full of healthy fats from nuts and flavors from prunes and pears!
12. Light and Fluffy Banana-Nut Muffins
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The recipe for Light and Fluffy Banana-Nut Muffins by Amanda Froelich is great because it contains few ingredients and is easy to make. The simpler meals are, in my opinion, the better!
13. Brazil Nut Fudge
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This recipe for Brazil Nut Fudge by Summer Sanders is an excellent snack to have when you’re trying to be healthy, and still get your sweet tooth fix. This fudgy treat will beat out any chocolate craving you have, so you can keep on being the best version of yourself.
14. Pecan Turtles
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Naturally sweet date caramel base, topped with a crunchy pecan and smooth raw almond butter all covered in rich dark chocolate: what can go wrong here, right? Share this goodness over the upcoming holidays with your loved ones, and it’s guaranteed they will all be shocked to learn that these little Pecan Turtles by Zuzana Fajkusova and Nikki Lefler are raw, vegan, gluten-free, and super healthy.
15. Cherry Pie With Hemp Seeds and Walnut
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This raw Cherry Pie With Hemp Seeds and Walnut by Emily von Euw is very yummy! The filling is simply cherries and the crust is made from hemp seeds, walnuts, coconut oil, and whatever sweetener you like. This is super healthy for your heart and brain!
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