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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.

a recipe photo of the Carrot Cake-Inspired Loaf Bread

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.

a recipe photo of the Lemon, Mint & White Bean Dip

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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.

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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?

Side view of a clear glass jar of Cottage Cheese Snack Jar recipe

Photographer: Rachel Marek, Food Stylist: Holly Dreesman, Prop Stylist: Gabriel Greco

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.

a recipe photo of the Raspberry Chia Bites

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.

English Muffin Pizza with Tomato & Olives

Ted & Chelsea Cavanaugh

Enter the pressure cooker.

Air-Fryer Kale Chips

Homemade kale chips are incredibly easy to make.

Warning: These will go fast!

Pineapple Spinach Smoothie

Eva Kolenko

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

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Tequila Guacamole

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Air-Fryer Kale Chips

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