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Mango Ginger Bars

Mango Ginger Bars are the perfect combination of chewy oatmeal, sweet mango, fresh ginger, and jam. Sweet, but not too sweet, these bars are a great cookie replacement.

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Yogurt Bark with Berries

This incredibly simple snack is easy to make and fun to eat!

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Peanut Butter and Banana Overnight Oats

This classic combination of peanut butter and banana makes a tasty and filling breakfast, snack, or dessert.

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Chocolate Overnight Oats 

These Chocolate Overnight Oats have a rich and creamy chocolate flavor. Enjoy them as an afternoon snack or evening dessert.

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Berry Overnight Oats

Overnight oats are a great way to meal prep ahead of time. They are an excellent source of whole grains, fiber, and protein to help keep you satisfied.

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Baked Pumpkin Yogurt

This delicious baked pumpkin yogurt recipe is perfect for fall or winter! It’s also a very filling snack and packed with flavor.

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Baked Berry Yogurt

This tasty recipe is perfect for when you need a quick breakfast or snack. Packed with protein, baked yogurt is an exciting new way to keep you satisfied.

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Med Morning Muesli

Muesli by any other name is cold oatmeal – and it rocks! Here is a recipe that we have worked on to get the taste just right without breaking the calorie bank. 

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Banana Nut Med Muffins

Most muffins are just a step away from cake with lots of added sugar. Not these med muffins! These muffins have no added sugar and super healthy fats from nuts. They are one of my favorite things to find in my lunch box. Use muffin papers and spray them with non-stick spray for the best product. You can experiment with using pears in the place of the apples and vary the type of nuts you use.

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Med Meringues

Meringue cookies are usually just egg whites, flavoring and sugar. These unbelievably delicious Med Meringues use the technique of beaten egg whites combined with nuts and seeds for a meringue with med influence, healthy fat, and low sugar.

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Banana Granita with Blueberries

This frozen treat makes a simple and refreshing dessert similar to ice cream. This recipe is topped with frozen blueberries, but any fresh or frozen fruit would make a great topping.

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Microwave Baked Apple

Microwave Baked Apples

This is a super easy and super delicious dessert or snack. Any apple will work but firm apples such as Fuji, Gala, or Braeburn work best.

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Fruit Smoothie

The ingredients in this recipe can be varied according to taste and availability. Kale can be substituted for spinach, and any other fruits can be used as well.

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Fruit Chaat

Fruit Chaat

This is an Indian-style sweet and savory snack that is super easy to prepare. You can vary the fruits to your liking and what’s readily available.

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Coconut Crunch Stuffed Prunes

Coconut Crunch Stuffed Prunes

Don’t let the word prune scare you away from this recipe. These little bite-sized treats are delicious. They are easy to make and look pretty impressive as well.

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