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Carrots, nuts and raisins provide texture and flavor, while applesauce adds a subtle sweetness.
Use regular or golden raisins or any combination of small or chopped dried fruit.

Photo:Photographer: Stacy K. Allen, Props: Christina Brockman, Food Stylist: Jennifer Wendorf
Pecans or even chopped hazelnuts can be used in place of the walnuts.
If you don’t have cannellini beans, chickpeas work just as well.
Serve this tasty dip alongside veggies, crackers, pita or pretzels.

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Adding the chickpeas right before serving will keep them crunchy.
If you want to store everything in one jar, opt for 1/4 cup rinsed canned chickpeas instead.
Chia seeds and raspberries add fiber to these healthy frozen bites.

Photographer: Robby Lozano, Food Stylist: Catherine Jessee, Prop Stylist: Josh Hoggle
Chocolate provides a touch of sweetness to balance the tartness of the berries.
Of course, you could use any juice without added sugar, including apple or orange, for example.
And the best part?

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They take only 15 minutes from start to finish.
Recipe adapted from the Massachusetts Farm to School program.
Date-Nut Bread
Dates are naturally sweet so no extra sugar is needed in this quick-bread recipe.

Sara Baurley
Apple Spice Muffins
Think of creme fraiche as sour cream’s richer, thicker, less-sour sibling.
The recipe is easily doubled or even tripled.
Tequila Guacamole
Margarita lovers will go crazy for this twist on classic guacamole.

Ted & Chelsea Cavanaugh
Enter the pressure cooker.
Air-Fryer Kale Chips
Homemade kale chips are incredibly easy to make.
Warning: These will go fast!

Eva Kolenko
You’ll pop up a perfectly fluffy, light snack each time.











