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6 healthy lower-sugar recipes

By Lisa Drayer, CNN
Published 4:13 AM EDT, Mon September 14, 2020
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Redefine fro-yo as an elegant dessert with these <a href="index.php?page=&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.lisadrayer.com%2Fstrawberry-tahini-frozen-yogurt-cups%2F" target="_blank" target="_blank">strawberry tahini frozen yogurt cups</a>.
Redefine fro-yo as an elegant dessert with these strawberry tahini frozen yogurt cups.
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These <a href="index.php?page=&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.lisadrayer.com%2Favocado-truffles%2F" target="_blank" target="_blank">truffles</a> get their creaminess from avocado, but dark chocolate still shines as the star flavor profile.
These truffles get their creaminess from avocado, but dark chocolate still shines as the star flavor profile.
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Almond flour and almond butter give these <a href="index.php?page=&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.lisadrayer.com%2Fberry-chia-jam-thumbprint-cookies%2F" target="_blank" target="_blank">berry chia jam thumbprint cookies</a> a nutty flavor that pairs well with the mixed berry jam.
Almond flour and almond butter give these berry chia jam thumbprint cookies a nutty flavor that pairs well with the mixed berry jam.
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Try a <a href="index.php?page=&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.lisadrayer.com%2Fsavory-oatmeal%2F" target="_blank" target="_blank">savory oatmeal</a> with red lentils that features olives and sun-dried tomatoes for a flavorful kick. Great for lunch or dinner.
Try a savory oatmeal with red lentils that features olives and sun-dried tomatoes for a flavorful kick. Great for lunch or dinner.
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This lemony <a href="index.php?page=&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.lisadrayer.com%2Fbeet-hummus-with-veggie-chips%2F" target="_blank" target="_blank">beet hummus with veggie chips</a> is a showstopping alternative to store-bought hummus.
This lemony beet hummus with veggie chips is a showstopping alternative to store-bought hummus.
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Treat yourself to these dark <a href="index.php?page=&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.lisadrayer.com%2Fchocolate-chip-coconut-oat-cookies%2F" target="_blank" target="_blank">chocolate chip coconut oat cookies</a> that have a touch of maple syrup for sweetness.
Treat yourself to these dark chocolate chip coconut oat cookies that have a touch of maple syrup for sweetness.
Courtesy Lisa Drayer

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