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Fruit and Yogurt Parfaits

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Low-fat yogurt, fresh fruit, wheat biscuit crumbs, and almonds combine to make this healthful, delicious breakfast. To save time, cut up the fruit the night before and put it all together in the morning.

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Fruit Sundae Cones

Fruit Sundae Cones

Instead of high-calorie ice cream cones, serve these refreshing high-nutrient fruit cones to the little ones playing in your backyard. Coconut and a drizzle of strawberry puree make them naturally sweet. Choose your kids' favorite fruit to fill up the cones.

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Pick-a-Grain Fruit Pancakes

Pick-A-Grain Fruit Pancakes

With this easy recipe, choose any grain you like, from whole wheat and buckwheat pancakes to bulgur and rice bran pancakes, paired with your favorite fruit.

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Angel Food Cake with Tropical Fruits

Angel Food Cake

A simple-to-make lime custard and slices of fresh fruit top a store-bought pound cake. Try red papaya, kiwifruit, and guava.

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Watermelon-Berry Sorbet

Watermelon-Berry Sorbet

Make this refreshing dessert ahead, freeze it, and enjoy it for a weeknight dessert or party treat.

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Apple-Mango Crisp

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While mangoes are available year round, they aren't always at the peak of ripeness when you need them. So it's fine to substitute 2 cups chopped refrigerated, frozen, or canned drained mango slices for the fresh mango.

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Fruit Salad with Cranberry Dressing

Fruit Salad with Cranberry Dressing

For a simple side, toss fresh oranges, pineapple, and pears with a tangy cranberry vinaigrette.

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Tutti-Fruity Smoothie

Tutti-Fruity Smoothie

This smoothie packs tons of great flavors that blend together beautifully. Blueberries, pomegranate, soy milk, and yogurt come together for a healthful and thirst-quenching delight.

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Minted Fruit Compote

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Fresh mint brightens up this fruit bowl that's ideal as a brunch side dish or light summer dessert.

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Fruit and Nut Chocolate Sticks

Fruit and Nut Chocolate Sticks

Dark chocolate sticks are dipped in peanut butter and coated with dried fruit and nuts. For a crunchier treat, use pretzel sticks instead of the chocolate.

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Peach-Berry Cobbler

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To cut the calories and carbs even more, use the sugar substitute option.

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Sherbet Fruit Pops

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Cool down with homemade frozen pops for a healthful, refreshing summer treat. Layer fresh fruit and sherbets in paper cups and freeze overnight.

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Summertime Granola

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Toasted wheat germ and bran cereal add extra fiber to this baked nut-and-fruit mix. Raspberry applesauce and honey add a touch of sweetness.

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Strawberry-Banana Smoothies

Strawberry-Banana Smoothies

This fruit combination pleases everyone and is a healthful pick-me-up anytime of day.

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Angel Food Cake with Lemon Cream and Berries

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With 5 ingredients and just 15 minutes you'll have a dessert everyone will love.

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Mixed Berry Shortcake

Mixed Berry Shortcake

Tuck a mixture of raspberries, blueberries, and strawberries between these warm-from-the-oven buttermilk biscuits. And don't forget the whipped cream.

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Fresh Strawberry Lime Fool

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Strawberries and fresh cream with bright lime make this classic dessert a quick, easy summer favorite.

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Blueberry-Brie Quesadillas

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Thanks to a creamy layer of Brie cheese, this triple-berry breakfast pleaser is extra rich and extra satisfying.

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Marzipan Tart with Fruit Tumble

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A few cups of the most luscious berries and summer fruit, tossed with honey and orange juice, top this moist almond tart.

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Fruited Pumpkin Loaf

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Dried cranberries and toasted pecans fill this moist brunch bread. Apricot icing and snipped apricots make a delicious topper.

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Cheery Cherry-Peach Cobbler

Cheery Cherry-Peach Cobbler

Summer or winter, this homespun cobbler ends any meal on a delicious note. A biscuitlike, low-fat topping covers sweet golden peaches and tart red cherries.

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Lemony Scones with Dried Fruit

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Lemon-sugar glaze makes these fruit-filled scones sweet enough for a brunch dessert.

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Berry Pudding Cake

The "cake" top bakes while the berries bubble in their own juicy sweetness underneath.

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Tropical Fruit Smoothies

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Add a bright sparkle to your day by having this smoothie that's packed with the tropical goodness of pineapple, mango, and bananas.

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Orange-Glazed Fruit with Anise Whipped Cream

Orange-Glazed Fruit with Anise Whipped Cream

The licorice-flavor liqueur ouzo, often referred to as the national drink of Greece, is used in this delightful recipe.

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Berry Dessert Nachos

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Bake cinnamon tortilla chips until crispy, then top with berries and low-fat cream topping.

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Melon with Fruit Salsa

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Try this refreshing and simple dessert that took the prize for a reader-submitted recipe.

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Grilled Fruit Crisp

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Fresh peaches and canned pineapple are topped with a spiced oat mixture and cooked on the grill. If you can't get ripe, fragrant, fresh peaches, substitute frozen or canned.

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Pick-Your-Fruit Smoothie

Pick-Your-Fruit Smoothie

The flavor and texture of this versatile drink will be best if the juice is well-chilled.

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Chocolate-Berry Meringue

Chocolate-Berry Meringue

Elegant in its simplicity -- with billows of soft whipped cream, crunchy chocolate meringue, and succulent fresh berries -- this dessert is superb.

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    1 of 30 Fruit and Yogurt Parfaits
    2 of 30 Fruit Sundae Cones
    3 of 30 Pick-a-Grain Fruit Pancakes
    4 of 30 Angel Food Cake with Tropical Fruits
    5 of 30 Watermelon-Berry Sorbet
    6 of 30 Apple-Mango Crisp
    7 of 30 Fruit Salad with Cranberry Dressing
    8 of 30 Tutti-Fruity Smoothie
    9 of 30 Minted Fruit Compote
    10 of 30 Fruit and Nut Chocolate Sticks
    11 of 30 Peach-Berry Cobbler
    12 of 30 Sherbet Fruit Pops
    13 of 30 Summertime Granola
    14 of 30 Strawberry-Banana Smoothies
    15 of 30 Angel Food Cake with Lemon Cream and Berries
    16 of 30 Mixed Berry Shortcake
    17 of 30 Fresh Strawberry Lime Fool
    18 of 30 Blueberry-Brie Quesadillas
    19 of 30 Marzipan Tart with Fruit Tumble
    20 of 30 Fruited Pumpkin Loaf
    21 of 30 Cheery Cherry-Peach Cobbler
    22 of 30 Lemony Scones with Dried Fruit
    23 of 30 Berry Pudding Cake
    24 of 30 Tropical Fruit Smoothies
    25 of 30 Orange-Glazed Fruit with Anise Whipped Cream
    26 of 30 Berry Dessert Nachos
    27 of 30 Melon with Fruit Salsa
    28 of 30 Grilled Fruit Crisp
    29 of 30 Pick-Your-Fruit Smoothie
    30 of 30 Chocolate-Berry Meringue

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