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Enjoy ! Ingredients: Crushed biscuits 150 g Butter 75 g Cream cheese 380 g Yoghurt 75 g Coconut flakes 75 g White chocolate 200 g

INGREDIENTS 1 (16.5-ounce) roll refrigerated sugar cookie dough 1/3 cup sugar 1 (8-ounce) package fat-free cream cheese 1 teaspoon coconut extract 1 1/2 teaspoons grated orange rind 1 cup fat-free frozen whipped topping thawed 1 1/2 cups sliced strawberries 1 (11-ounce) can mandarin orange segments drained 1/2 cup canned or fresh pineapple chunks drained 1/4 cup jarred or fresh mango slices drained 1/4 cup apricot preserves 1 tablespoon orange liqueur or orange juice 2 tablespoons coconut toasted, optional INSTRUCTIONS Preheat oven 350°F. Coat 12-14-inch pizza pan with nonstick cooking spray.
 Press cookie dough into prepared pan. Bake 12 minutes, cool.
 In mixing bowl, blend together sugar, cream cheese, and coconut extract until mixed. Stir in orange rind and whipped topping, mixing until smooth. Carefully spread cream cheese mixture on top of cooled crust.
 Arrange strawberry slices around edge of pizza. Next, arrange ring of mandarin orange segments around edge. Then, arrange pineapple chunks in another ring and then mango slices inside to fill center of pizza.
 In microwave-safe dish, microwave apricot preserves and orange liqueur just until blended, about 30 seconds. Spoon glaze over fruit. Sprinkle with toasted coconut, if desired. Refrigerate until serving.

Here are 4 quick and easy healthy dessert ideas 1. Crepes with fruit dessert recipe Ingredients 2 eggs 1/2 cup low fat milk 1/2 cup water 2 tbsp vegetable oil 1/4 tsp salt 1 cup white whole wheat flour 6 oz greek yogurt 6 oz mixed berries Preparation Mix all ingredients together to make the batter. Pour 1/3 cup of batter onto a medium skillet and cook until both sides are browned. for the filling use yogurt and berries. 2. Healthy banana cake recipe Ingredients 1 cup white whole wheat flour 1 egg 3 oz greek yogurt 1/4 tsp vanilla extract 1 tbsp vegetable oil 2 tbsp honey 2 bananas 1/4 tsp baking soda 1/4 tsp ground cinnamon 1/4 tsp salt 3 oz reduced fat cream cheese 2 oz greek yogurt 1/4 tsp vanilla extract 1 tbsp honey Preparation Preheat the oven to 350º F. Spray an 8 inch square baking pan with cooking spray and set aside (i used 20cm x14cm glass baking dish). In a blender, combine the bananas, greek yogurt, honey, vanilla, vegetable oil and egg. Blend until smooth, about 1 minute. In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, cinnamon, baking soda and salt. Set aside. Pour the blended wet ingredients into the dry ingredients. Whisk well until incorporated. Pour the cake batter into the baking dish. Bake for 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick inserted comes out clean. Allow to cool. Once cooled, make the frosting by combining cream cheese, greek yogurt, honey, and vanilla extract using a handheld mixer. Remove from pan and frost cooled cake. Cut into 8 squares and serve. 3. low calories brownies recipe Ingredients 2 eggs 2 tbsp vegetable oil 1/4 tsp vanilla extract 2 tbsp honey 1 tsp unsweetened cocoa powder 1/4 tsp salt 1/2 cup apple sauce 1/2 cup white whole wheat flour 1/4 tsp baking powder 1/4 tsp baking soda Preparation in a medium bowl combine eggs, vegetable oil, honey, vanilla extract, cocoa powder, salt, apple sauce. In a second bowl combine white whole wheat flour, baking powder, baking soda. Now pour the wet ingredients into the dry and combine all of the ingredients until smooth. In an 8x8 baking dish (i used 20cm x14cm glass baking dish) add your batter and bake at 350 degrees for around 25 - 30 minutes or until a toothpick inserted comes out clean. Allow to cool. Remove from pan. Cut into 8 squares and serve. 4 Peanut butter cookies recipe Ingredients 1 egg 1/4 tsp vanilla extract 1/4 tsp salt 3 tbsp peanut butter 2 tbsp honey 1 cup white whole wheat flour 1/4 tsp baking powder 3 oz reduced fat cream cheese 2 oz greek yogurt 1 tbsp honey Preparation Preheat the oven to 180c In a blender add egg, vanilla extract, salt, peanut butter, honey and blend for 1 minute. In a medium bowl combine white whole wheat flour, baking powder. Now pour the wet ingredients into the dry and combine all of the ingredients. Scoop out a spoonful of dough and roll it into a ball. Place the cookie balls onto a nonstick baking sheet. Flatten the cookie balls by pressing a fork down on top of them, then press it down again at a 90º angle to make a criss-cross pattern. Bake for 10-15 minutes or until the bottom of the cookies are golden brown. Remove from baking sheet and cool. Make the frosting by combining cream cheese, greek yogurt, honey, using a handheld mixer. Spread a dollop of frosting onto the bottom of one cookie and gently place the second cookie on top.

Healthy Peanut Butter Oatmeal Cookies 2 Ripe Bananas, Mashed 1/3 C. Organic Crunchy Peanut Butter 2/3 C. Unsweetened Applesauce 1 Tsp. Vanilla 1/2 Tsp. Salt 1/2 Tsp. Cinnamon 1 1/2 C. Quick or Old Fashioned Oats 1/4 C. Nuts (I used dry pecans.) 1/4 C. Semi Sweet Chocolate Chips 1/4 C. Shredded Coconut >>Preheat the oven to 350 degrees. Mix together the bananas, peanut butter, applesauce, and vanilla. Add in the oats, nuts, chocolate chips, and coconut; mix until well combined. >>Spoon a rounded 2 tbsp. of the cookie mixture onto the non-stick baking sheet, leaving an inch or two between each and flatten slightly. I placed a few more chocolate chips on top of each cookie. Bake for 15-17 minutes and allow to cool slightly. Coconut Oil Chocolate Fudge 1 cup coconut oil, melted 1/3 cup coconut milk 1/3 cup cacao or cocoa powder 1/3 cup honey 2 teaspoons vanilla extract >>Combine all ingredients in a bowl and mix until smooth and well mixed. >>Pour into a lined loaf 8x4 pan, >>Refrigerate overnight. Baked Pears with Walnuts and Honey > 2 large ripe pears > 1/4 tsp ground cinnamon > 2 tsp honey > 1/4 cup crushed walnuts >>Preheat the oven to 350°F. Cut the pears in half and place on a baking sheet (I cut a sliver off the other end so they sat upright). Using a spoon, scoop out the seeds. >>>Sprinkle with cinnamon, top with walnuts and drizzle 1/2 teaspoon honey over each one. Bake in the oven 30 minutes

Prepare for some wholesome dinner ideas that are ideal for the summertime! These healthy dinner ideas are perfect for busy families. Choose from dishes like Amazing Asparagus Soup, The Ultimate Chicken Burrito Bowl, and Easy Chicken Taquitos.