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Red Velvet Cupcakes

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Easy to make red velvet cupcakes are quite the Valentine’s Day treat. These red cupcakes are perfect for any Valentine’s couple. Ingredients: Red velvet cupcakes 2 1/2 C Cake Flour 1 1/2 C granulated sugar 1 tsp baking soda 1 Tbsp unsweetened cocoa powder 1 tsp salt 2 lrg eggs 1 1/2 C vegetable oil 1 C buttermilk 1 tsp vanilla 1 tsp distilled white vinegar 1 tsp red gel dye more if using liquid dye Cream Cheese Frosting 8 oz full fat cream cheese softened 4 Tbsp butter 4 C powdered sugar 1 tsp vanilla To see directions and complete recipes visit Red Velvet Cupcakes @ ashleemarie.com

Buttermilk Chocolate Cupcakes with Whipped Ganache Frosting

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Moist chocolate cupcakes topped off with a decadent Ghirardelli dark chocolate ganache frosting. Add a Ghirardelli Impressions chocolate for the finishing touch, and you have the perfect Valentine’s Day treat! Ingredients Whipped Chocolate Ganache Frosting: 16 oz. Ghirardelli 60% Cacao Baking Chips 2 cups heavy whipping cream Cupcakes: 2 cups all purpose flour 2 cups granulated sugar 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder 1/2 teaspoon salt 2 teaspoons baking soda 1 teaspoon baking powder 1 teaspoon vanilla extract 2 eggs 1 cup buttermilk 1 cup vegetable oil 1 cup hot water To see directions and complete recipes visit Buttermilk Chocolate Cupcakes with Whipped Ganache Frosting @ belleofthekitchen.com

Zesty Pink Lemon Coconut Chocolate Bars. Vegan Glutenfree Recipe

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The fresh burst of lemon from the zest, chewy Coconut flakes, no added oil, no added food color, and Chocolate. love at first bite(cheesy line alert). Ingredients: 1/2 cup coarsely ground Oats (use certified gf if needed) 3/4 cup coarsely ground dry Coconut flakes(pulse 3-4 times) 2-3 teaspoons lemon zest (to taste) Sugar syrup 1/2 cup ground raw sugar or florida crystals or other fine sugar or choice 1/4 cup water 1 inch slice of raw or Roasted Red Beet(about a quarter of a medium sized beet) 1/3 cup chocolate chips To see directions and complete recipes visit Zesty Pink Lemon Coconut Chocolate Bars. Vegan Glutenfree Recipe @ www.veganricha.com

Red Velvet Marble Waffles

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Red velvet marble waffles or valentine’s day waffles made healthier and filling thanks to the addition of greek yogurt… only 186 calories per waffle or ww 6 smart points! whatever you want to call these and whoever you want to share them with! these are absolutely incredible! INGREDIENTS 2 large eggs 1 1/2 cup unsweetened almond milk* 1/2 cup plain non-fat Greek yogurt** 2 cups all purpose/plain flour 1 1/2 tablespoons baking powder 1/4 teaspoon salt 4 tablespoons brown or coconut sugar 2 tablespoons melted butter , reduced fat 3 teaspoons unsweetened cocoa powder 2 teaspoons red colouring OR 2 tablespoons beetroot juice (from tinned beetroots)! 2 teaspoons vanilla bean paste (or pure vanilla extract) To see directions and complete recipes visit Red Velvet Marble Waffles @ cafedelites.com

M&M Cookie “Pie”

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A giant M&M cookie baked in a pie dish and topped with vanilla frosting. Soft and chewy and loaded with M&M’s. Ingredients Cookie: 10 tablespoons unsalted butter softened 1/2 cup light brown sugar 1/4 cup granulated sugar 1 large egg 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract 1 1/2 cups all purpose flour 1 1/2 teaspoons cornstarch 1/4 teaspoon baking soda 1/8 teaspoon salt 1 cup M&M's divided Frosting: 4 tablespoons unsalted butter softened 1 1/4 cups powdered sugar sifted 1/2 teaspoon pure vanilla extract 1-2 tablespoons milk, half and half or cream Food coloring optional (I used 1 drop of red food coloring) To see directions and complete recipes visit M&M Cookie “Pie” @ celebratingsweets.com

No Bake Raspberry Coconut Crack Bars (Keto, Paleo, Vegan)

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No Bake Raspberry Coconut Crack Bars (Keto, Paleo, Vegan)- A quick and easy recipe to satisfy the sweet tooth, naturally low carb, gluten free and sugar free. Ingredients 3 cups unsweetened shredded coconut of choice 1/4- 1 cup dried unsweetened raspberries * See notes 1/4 cup granulated sweetener of choice ** See notes 1 cup coconut cream, chilled *** See notes 1/4 cup coconut oil, melted 2-3 cups Keto or Dairy Free chocolate chips of choice **** See notes To see directions and complete recipes visit No Bake Raspberry Coconut Crack Bars (Keto, Paleo, Vegan) @ thebigmansworld.com

Strawberry Sugar Cookie Cups

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Strawberry Sugar Cookie Cups ~ Soft Pillsbury Sugar Cookie Dough filled with Strawberry Marshmallow Creme! Ingredients 1 8 oz tube Pillsbury Sugar Cookie Dough 1/8 c. red confetti sprinkles 1 8 oz package cream cheese, room temperature 1 .23 oz strawberry Kool-Aid 1 7 oz container Marshmallow Creme 8 oz Cool Whip To see directions and complete recipes visit Strawberry Sugar Cookie Cups @ https://www.julieseatsandtreats.com/strawberry-sugar-cookie-cups/

Chocolate Brownies Ball Dipped in Chocolate

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It's a Chocolate Brownies Ball Dipped in Chocolate. But wait. There's a layer of chocolate truffles stuffed in each brownie ball! DIVINE. It's one of those luscious, melt in your mouth and deep chocolatey bites. You can make these with dark, semisweet or milk chocolate--depending on your taste. Even more, you can make them with a mix of bittersweet brownies, a milk chocolate truffle centre, and a blend of dark and semisweet chocolate for dipping! Ingredients Fudgy Brownies: 4 Tablespoons unsalted butter 2 tablespoons oil 1 cup dark chocolate or semi-sweet chocolate pieces cut off from a nice chocolate bar-about 8 ounces 2/3 cups sugar 2 large eggs pinch salt 1 Tablespoon coco powder 1/4 cup all purpose flour Chocolate Truffles: 1 cup chocolate pieces 1/2 cup from a chocolate bark ( a mixture of milk and dark chocolate is my favorite—but entirely dark or milk or semisweet works too) 1/2 cup whipping cream Melting Chocolate: 2 cups chocolate chips semisweet, milk or dark choc

Red Velvet Slutty Brownies

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Satisfy your most decadent dessert cravings with these red velvet slutty brownies, a mouthwatering combination of red velvet cake, oreos and cookie dough! Ingredients 16 oz package refrigerated cookie dough 16 Oreo cookies 1/2 box red velvet cake mix 1/2 Ingredients called for on the red velvet mix box, eggs, oil etc. chocolate sauce, optional for serving To see directions and complete recipes visit Red Velvet Slutty Brownies @ tipbuzz.com

Pomegranate Mousse Brownies

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Pomegranate Mousse Brownies are silky smooth loaded with chocolate and topped with a luxurious mousse Pomegranate. In honor of October Breast Cancer Awareness month, I am sharing these sweet Mousse Brownies that are festive and delicious. Ingredients For the Brownie Layer: 2 tablespoons  soft butter  (for greasing the pan) 4  large eggs  2 cups  sugar  8 ounces  melted butter  (2 sticks) 1¼ cups  cocoa  (sifted) 2  vanilla beans  (seeds only) 1/3 cup  flour  (sifted) 1/2 teaspoon  kosher salt  For Pomegranate Mousse: 1  pomegranate  (seeds only) 1½ cups  whipping cream  (chilled) 1/3 cup  sugar   (+ 1 tablespoon) 1 teaspoon  corn starch   (+ 2 tablespoon water) 7 grams  gelatin  2 tablespoons  of water  To see directions and complete recipes visit Pomegranate Mousse Brownies @ sweetandsavorymeals.com

RASPBERRY NUTELLA PUFF PASTRY HEART: EASY VALENTINE’S DESSERT!

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You only need 5 ingredients for this pretty raspberry nutella puff pastry heart - a perfect easy Valentine's Day dessert or sweet breakfast! Ingredients 2 sheets Frozen Puff Pastry 1 box, 17 oz total 1/2 cup Nutella 1 Egg Powdered Sugar 1/3 cup Raspberry Jam To see directions and complete recipes visit RASPBERRY NUTELLA PUFF PASTRY HEART: EASY VALENTINE’S DESSERT! @ www.itsalwaysautumn.com

CHOCOLATE COVERED CAKE BITES

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Grab a box of cake mix and some frosting to make these yummy chocolate covered cake bites – a perfect treat for Valentine’s Day! INGREDIENTS 1 box of cake mix; plus any additional ingredients based on directions 1 container of frosting candy melts or almond bark food coloring (optional) To see directions and complete recipes visit CHOCOLATE COVERED CAKE BITES @ typicallysimple.com

GLAZED CHOCOLATE CHERRY COOKIES

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Soft and buttery cherry cookies, made with cherry juice and cherry pieces, are topped with a drizzle of melted chocolate, sweet glaze, and a cherry! INGREDIENTS 1 cup unsalted butter softened (2 sticks) 1 cup powdered sugar + 2 Tbsp sifted to whisked to eliminate lumps 1/2 tsp salt 2 1/2 tsp maraschino cherry juice 1/2 tsp almond extract 1/2 tsp vanilla extract Few drops of red food coloring optional 2 1/4 cups all purpose flour 2/3 cup maraschino cherries chopped 1/4 cup granulated sugar for dipping 1/3 cup milk chocolate chips 1 tsp vegetable oil 1/2 can sweetened condensed milk optional To see directions and complete recipes visit GLAZED CHOCOLATE CHERRY COOKIES @ www.thechunkychef.com

Fresh Strawberry Cake with Lemon Swiss Meringue Buttercream

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This fresh homemade Strawberry Cake is covered with a lemon Swiss Meringue Buttercream. The cake is incredibly moist and bursting with fresh strawberry flavor. INGREDIENTS For the cake: 4 ¾ cups (807.5g) fresh strawberries, sliced 2 ¼ cups (450g) plus 3 tablespoons (36g) granulated sugar, divided 3 ½ tablespoons (52.5g) fresh lemon juice, divided ¾ cup unsalted butter, at room temperature 6 large eggs whites (180g) at room temperature 1 ½ teaspoons (6g) vanilla extract 1 ½ cups (28g) freeze-dried strawberries 3 cups (375g) all-purpose flour 1 cup (100g) cake flour 1 tablespoon (15g) baking powder 1 ½ teaspoon (4.5g) salt 1 ½ cups (360g) whole milk, at room temperature For the frosting: 5 large egg whites 1 cup plus 2 tablespoons granulated sugar 1 lb (4 sticks) unsalted butter at room temperature 1 large lemon, zested To see directions and complete recipes visit Fresh Strawberry Cake with Lemon Swiss Meringue Buttercream @ beyondfrosting.com

BANOFFEE PIE CUPS

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Be sure to use sweetened condensed milk for this recipe and NOT evaporated milk, which are often mixed up. Check the 'Notes' below for an alternate dulce de leche cooking method and more tips. INGREDIENTS FOR THE DULCE DE LECHE LAYER:  1 (14oz/ 397g) can of sweetened condensed milk (or readymade dulce de leche like Trader Joe's or Carnation Caramel) FOR THE CRUST LAYER:  1 cup (4oz/ 114g) digestive biscuit crumbs, made from finely crushing 8 biscuits (graham crackers may be substituted)  2 tablespoons (1oz/ 28g) soft light brown sugar (granulated sugar may be substituted)  4 tablespoons (2oz/ 57g) unsalted butter, melted FOR THE WHIPPED CREAM LAYER:  1 cup (237 ml) heavy whipping cream, cold  2 tablespoons (1/2oz/ 14g) powdered sugar  1 tsp vanilla extract or vanilla bean paste FOR THE BANANA LAYER:  3 to 4 bananas  Chocolate, for garnish To see directions and complete recipes visit BANOFFEE PIE CUPS @ cleobuttera.com

CREAMY YOGURT JELLO

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A major jello upgrade, transforming it into a creamy dessert with the addition yogurt and heavy cream. Light in texture, rich in flavor, perfectly sweet with lovely notes of tanginess. INGREDIENTS  1 package Jello (flavor of your choice; I used Strawberry)*  1 cup boiling water (measure after boiling)  1/2 cup (127g) plain, full fat natural yogurt*  1/2 cup (118ml) heavy whipping cream*  For Garnish: (optional)  Whipped cream  Berries of choice  Mint leaves To see directions and complete recipes visit CREAMY YOGURT JELLO @ cleobuttera.com

Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough Valentine’s Hearts

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Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough Valentine’s Hearts are an irresistible cupid inspired dessert. This edible cookie dough recipe is sweet, dipped in chocolate, and the cutest Valentine’s day treat. Chocolate, peanut butter and cookie dough in the shape of a heart – do I need to say more? Ingredients 1/4 cup unsalted butter-softened 1/2 tsp pure vanilla extract 6 tablespoons light brown sugar, packed 2 tablespoons peanut butter 1 cup all-purpose flour 7 oz. sweetened condensed milk 1 cup mini chocolate chip morsels For dipping and decoration: 10. oz semi sweet baking chocolate 1.5 oz white chocolate for garnish A few drops of pink or red food colors To see directions and complete recipes visit Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough Valentine’s Hearts @ omgchocolatedesserts.com

Mini Chocolate Strawberry Mousse Dessert

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Chocolate strawberry mousse dessert. It can’t get any better than this. This no-bake dessert is easy to make and everyone will love it. Trust me! Ingredients 170 g Dark Chocolate (or milk chocolate if you prefer) (6oz) 100 g Butter (3.5oz) 240 g Fresh Strawberries (8.5oz) 150 g Mascarpone (5oz) 1 tbsp Icing Sugar To see directions and complete recipes visit Mini Chocolate Strawberry Mousse Dessert  @ www.happyfoodstube.com

Strawberry Cream Truffles

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Strawberry Cream Truffles are sweet and creamy chocolate covered treats, perfect for Christmas, Easter, Valentine’s Day, or any day! 10 minutes of prep and a couple of hours of chilling are all you need to enjoy these homemade truffles. Ingredients 1 (8 ounce) package strawberry cream cheese 1/2 teaspoon strawberry extract 1 (12 ounce) package white chocolate chips 1 (12 ounce) package semi-sweet chocolate chips 6 ounces red candy melts for decoration (optional) To see directions and complete recipes visit Strawberry Cream Truffles @ dizzybusyandhungry.com

Strawberry Swirled Cheesecake Ice Cream

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Strawberry cheesecake ice cream with a creamy cheesecake ice cream base, and a sweet strawberry sauce and buttery graham cracker crust swirled throughout. Its like a delicious slice of strawberry cheesecake all wrapped up in a big bowl of ice cream! Ingredients For the Strawberry Swirl: 1 1/2 cups chopped strawberries 1/4 cup sugar 1/2 TBS corn starch For the Graham Cracker Crust Swirl: 4 graham cracker cookies 1/2 TBS sugar 2 TBS melted butter For the Cheesecake Ice Cream: 8 oz cream cheese (softened) 1 cup white sugar 2 cups heavy cream 1 cup whole milk To see directions and complete recipes visit Strawberry Swirled Cheesecake Ice Cream @ lmld.org

Keto Strawberry Cheesecake Fat Bombs

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Keto Strawberry Cheesecake Fat Bombs can make you forget that you are avoiding carbs! Satisfy your cravings with this easy, low-carb and tasty treat! Ingredients 8 oz  cream cheese  (room temperature) 1/4 cup  unsalted butter  (room temperature) 2 tablespoons  sweetener  (I used Swerve) 1  package sugar-free strawberry pudding  3 cups  frozen strawberries  (chopped) 1/2 cup  crushed sugar-free dark chocolate chips  (optional) To see directions and complete recipes visit Keto Strawberry Cheesecake Fat Bombs @ sweetandsavorymeals.com

3 Ingredient Keto Vanilla Ice Cream (No churn, Vegan, Paleo)

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An easy 3 ingredient recipe for homemade keto vanilla ice cream- No ice cream maker needed! Smooth, creamy and made without condensed milk, without cream and completely sugar free and low carb! Ingredients 2 13.5 oz can full fat coconut milk, chilled 12 tbsp cashew butter * See notes 2 servings vanilla stevia ** See notes 1/4 cup neutral alcoholic spirit of choice *** See notes (Optional) To see directions and complete recipes visit 3 Ingredient Keto Vanilla Ice Cream (No churn, Vegan, Paleo) @ thebigmansworld.com

Raspberry Curd Tart

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These mini tarts are so easy to make - a shortbread pate sucree crust filled with a tart raspberry curd and topped with a marshmallowy american meringue Ingredients Pate Sablee 8 oz butter softened 1 cup powdered sugar 1 lrg egg yolk 1 tsp salt 2¼ cups all-purpose flour Raspberry Curd 3 C raspberries 1 1/2 tsp lemon zest 1 1/2 Tbsp lemon juice 3/4 C granulated sugar 1/4 C cornstarch 1/4 C cold water 3 lrg egg yolk 3/4 C granulated sugar 3 Tbsp butter 1 1/2 Tbsp heavy whipping cream pinch table salt American Meringue 4 lrg egg whites 3/4 C granulated sugar 1/3 C light corn syrup 1 tsp vanilla To see directions and complete recipes visit Raspberry Curd Tart @ ashleemarie.com

Peanut Butter Choc Chip Deep Dish Skillet Cookie (low fat)

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Fudgy to the extreme, a gooey but crispy lower in fat skillet cookie, full of peanut buttery good stuff, and loaded with so many melty chocolate chips, it's like Christmas all over again INGREDIENTS 1/2 cup light butter , softened at room temperature 2 tablespoons apple sauce 1/2 cup brown sugar 1/3 cup sweetener/sugar of choice 2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract 1 egg 1 cup flour 1/3 cup powdered peanut butter (I use this to lower the fat content, but you can substitute with creamy peanut butter, melted.) 1/2 teaspoon baking soda 1/2 teaspoon salt (adjust to your tastes) 1/2 cup chocolate chips (dark or semi-sweet) To see directions and complete recipes visit Peanut Butter Choc Chip Deep Dish Skillet Cookie (low fat) @ cafedelites.com

Strawberry Pretzel Salad Dip

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This is such a fun a creative dip recipe! The strawberry pretzel dip was absolutely delicious. Turn your favorite summer recipe into a party dip! Strawberry Pretzel Salad Dip is just like that no bake dessert but easier to serve! INGREDIENTS 8 ounces Challenge Cream Cheese room temperature 1/3 cup granulated sugar Pinch of salt 8 ounces 1 small tub Cool Whip About 3/4 cup Strawberry Pie Filling divided Pretzels for serving To see directions and complete recipes visit Strawberry Pretzel Salad Dip @ crazyforcrust.com

Deliciously Easy Chocolate Brownie Trifle

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If you love chocolate pudding, brownies, and cool whip then this recipe is for you! It’s super easy and you will look like a superstar serving this dessert for your family and friends. This Chocolate Brownie Trifle is that good! Ingredients 1 box brownie mix (8×8 pan) 2 cups milk 1 5.1 ounce package chocolate instant pudding mix 1 16 ounce container cool whip, divided chocolate bar, optional for garnish To see directions and complete recipes visit Deliciously Easy Chocolate Brownie Trifle @ easypeasypleasy.com

Strawberry Banana Protein Smoothie

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Sweet and fresh strawberry banana smoothie, packed with protein from my favorite secret ingredient! Ingredients 2 cups frozen strawberries 1 frozen banana peeled 1 cup Silk Protein & Nutmilk 1/2 Tablespoon honey To see directions and complete recipes visit Strawberry Banana Protein Smoothie @ tastesbetterfromscratch.com

Lemon Poppyseed Pancakes with Lemon Syrup

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These are absolutely fabulous! These are so light and fluffy. These are The pancakes turned out fluffy, flavoursome and were delicious with the syrup All the flavors of a lemon poppy seed muffin in soft and fluffy pancake form! Everyone will quickly fall in love with these! Ingredients 2 cups all-purpose flour 3 1/2 Tbsp poppy seeds 2 tsp baking powder 1/2 tsp baking soda 1/2 tsp salt 1/4 cup granulated sugar 1 Tbsp lemon zest 2 cups buttermilk 2 Tbsp fresh lemon juice 2 large eggs 1 1/2 tsp lemon extract 1/2 tsp vanilla extract 3 Tbsp butter , melted Diced fresh strawberries , for serving (optional) Lemon Cream Syrup 1/2 cup heavy cream 1/4 cup butter (I recommend salted butter) 1 cup granulated sugar 1/4 cup fresh lemon juice 1/2 tsp baking soda 1 tsp lemon extract To see directions and complete recipes visit Lemon Poppyseed Pancakes with Lemon Syrup @ www.cookingclassy.com

LOW CARB BAKED CHICKEN TENDERS

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These are amazing! This recipe was so easy and absolutely delicious! They turned out so flavorful and moist. Big hit with the family. This recipe is a keeper! Seriously a great recipe. These baked chicken tenders are coated in a deliciously savory crust, yet have zero breading, which makes for an awesomely low carb meal! INGREDIENTS 2 lbs chicken tenders 1 cup grated parmesan cheese 2 tablespoons parsley minced 1 tablespoon dried oregano 1 tablespoon paprika 1 tsp garlic powder Pinch of cayenne pepper 1 teaspoon salt 1/2 teaspoon pepper 1/2 cup butter To see directions and complete recipes visit LOW CARB BAKED CHICKEN TENDERS @ www.thechunkychef.com

No-Bake Fruit Pizza

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With cream cheese and fresh fruit on top of a homemade graham cracker crust, this no-bake fruit pizza recipe makes a perfect summer dessert. INGREDIENTS 1.5 cups graham cracker crumbs 6 tablespoons butter, melted 4 oz. cream cheese, softened 3 tbsp granulated sugar 4 oz. frozen whipped topping, thawed Assorted fruit, sliced To see directions and complete recipes visit No-Bake Fruit Pizza @ crayonsandcravings.com

Individual Oreo Red Velvet Cheesecakes

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These have a Oreo crust on the bottom, a gorgeous red velvet color cream cheese filling and topped with the whipped cream. They are rich, sweet and a perfect dessert for any day really. Ingredients For the crust: 13 Oreo cookies , crushed 2 tablespoons butter, melted For the filling: 12 oz reduced-fat cream cheese 1/2 cup sugar 1 tablespoons sour cream 3 tablespoons cocoa powder (not sweetened) 1 egg 2 teaspoons vanilla extract 4 teaspoons red food coloring For the frosting: 1/2 cup whipping cream 2 tablespoon powdered sugar 1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract Heart shaped sprinkles-optional To see directions and complete recipes visit Individual Oreo Red Velvet Cheesecakes @ sugarapron.com

No-Bake Chocolate Peanut Butter Oat Squares (Vegan, Gluten Free)

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These were so easy AND very tasty. They are calorie free you know. The oats cancel out all the bad stuff.It’s fudge-y because of the chocolate-PB part and chewy because of the oatmeal. Ingredients 1/2 cup butter (1 stick; or margarine, Earth Balance) 2 cups white sugar 1/4 cup brown sugar 6 tablespoons cocoa powder (I used TJ’s) 1/2 cup milk (cow, vegan, soy, nut, etc.  You could probably use water, too, and if so, I’d use about 2/3 c water) 1/2 heaping cup peanut butter 1 teaspoon vanilla extract 3.5 cups oats (I used whole rolled Old-Fashioned Quaker Oats) 1/4 cip chocolate chips, 1/4 cup peanut butter chips (or butterscotch/white chocolate chips, toffee bits, chopped candy bits, Reese’s Pieces, etc.), optional To see directions and complete recipes visit No-Bake Chocolate Peanut Butter Oat Squares (Vegan, Gluten Free) @ www.averiecooks.com

Vegan Apricot Pecan Granola Bars

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This recipe was simple, easy, and healthy. These granola bars are darn near perfect. They contain absolutely no eggs, milk, or any dairy products so they are completely vegan. Ingredients 2 and 1/2 cups old-fashioned rolled oats (not instant) 1/4 cup peanut butter 1 large mashed banana 1 cup chopped toasted pecans 1/3 cup chopped apricots 1/3 cup raisins 2/3 cup maple syrup 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon To see directions and complete recipes visit  Vegan Apricot Pecan Granola Bars @  sallysbakingaddiction.com