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These 17 hidden vegetable desserts sneak in healthy veggies – like zucchini, beets, and pumpkin – though your eaters will never know!

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My hobbies include cooking vegetables. And cooking treats. And sometimes hiding said vegetables into said treats.

Because whether you have a picky eater on your hands, have a surplus of veggies that need to be used, or just want to experiment with more healthy baking, adding vegetables to desserts can be a fun way to break out of the box in your cooking!

Hidden Veggie Desserts

Here are 17 of our favorite hidden veggie desserts, from bean-packed brownies to silky tofu-packed pie!

This recipe is as unique as it is delicious...Watermelon Rind Smoothie! A waste free smoothie that’s hydrating, refreshing, and perfect for bringing along on your summer adventures!

Strawberry Watermelon Rind Smoothie

This recipe is as unique as it is delicious… Strawberry Watermelon Rind Smoothie! Okay okay, watermelon rind isn't really a vegetable, though its nutritional profile is pretty close! A waste-free smoothie that’s hydrating, refreshing, and perfect for bringing along on your summer adventures.
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A plate with apple crumble topped with vanilla ice cream, surrounded by a fork, zucchinis, oats, brown sugar, and glasses of milk on a pink surface offers a playful take on zucchini dessert inspiration.

Zucchini Crisp

This Zucchini Dessert Crisp is a unique and delicious way to use up your zucchini!
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Pumpkin Yogurt Bites

Pumpkin Yogurt Bites

These Pumpkin Yogurt Bites are a healthy autumn dessert. Packed with pumpkin spice, gingersnaps, and butterscotch, they’re delectably delicious and perfect for bringing along to family and friend gatherings.
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Pistachio, cocoa, and coconut potato truffles on a white plate

Chocolate Mashed Potato Truffles

These simple chocolate truffles have a healthy little secret…they’re made with mashed potatoes! Chocolate Mashed Potato Truffles!
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Two glasses of creamy pumpkin smoothie with striped straws sit gracefully on a white surface, surrounded by quaint pumpkins and a spoonful of rich pumpkin puree, all set against a vibrant turquoise background.

Healthy Pumpkin Smoothie

Tis the season for pumpkin spiced everything! This Healthy Pumpkin Smoothie is packed with all the autumn flavors and coffee (yes, COFFEE!) to get you going in the morning.
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A glass of rich chocolate smoothie garnished with a banana slice and a green straw. Avocado halves hint at the creamy goodness inside, with a spoonful of cocoa powder nearby. Set against a playful pink background, this avocado smoothie is as delightful as it looks.

Chocolate Avocado Smoothie

With just 5 ingredients, this delicious Chocolate Avocado Smoothie is a healthy and decadent drink to start your morning!
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This Pink Power Beet Smoothie takes the classic strawberry banana smoothie and super-charges it with antioxidant-rich roasted beets!

Pink Power Beet Smoothie

This Pink Power Beet Smoothie takes the classic strawberry banana smoothie and super-charges it with antioxidant-rich roasted beets!
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A chocolate avocado pie with a chocolate crust, topped with whipped cream and chocolate shavings, with one slice being cut and partially removed.

Avocado Chocolate Mousse Pie

This vegan Avocado Chocolate Mousse Pie has a healthy little secret. Creamy, decadent, and delicious, it’ll change the way you look at vegetables.
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Hidden cauliflower smoothie with strawberry and paper straws in a glass on a blue background.

Hidden Cauliflower Strawberry Banana Smoothie

This Hidden Cauliflower Strawberry Banana Smoothie has a serving of low-calorie veggies (without compromising on that classic strawberry banana flavor)!
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Marshmallow Coconut Popsicles recipe with white homemade popsicles on a blue background.

Vegan Marshmallow Coconut Popsicles

This Marshmallow Coconut Popsicles recipe tastes just like marshmallows (while being totally vegan). The secret? Aquafaba (i.e. the juice from a. can of chickpeas)!
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A frosted cinnamon roll topped with pecans is held on a spatula above a baking dish filled with more frosted cinnamon rolls, perfect to enjoy alongside your favorite sweet potato smoothie.

Sweet Potato Cinnamon Rolls

Fluffy, decadent, and slathered in a simple brown sugar cream cheese frosting, these Sweet Potato Cinnamon Rolls are the perfect way to wake up.
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Close up of three black bean brownies stacked.

Fudgy Black Bean Brownies

A reader-favorite! These Fudgy Black Bean Brownies are a decadent gluten-free dessert (and no one will ever guess that they’re packed with fiber-filled black beans!)
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Chickpea blondies stacked on a cooling rack.

Chickpea Blondies

The paler cousin of black bean brownies! This Chickpea Blondies recipe is a gluten-free dessert that’s full of creamy white chocolate and protein-packed chickpeas.
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Chocolate chip cookie dough hummus in a cup

Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough Hummus

This Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough Dessert Hummus is a fast, healthy, and gluten-free way to indulge in your cookie dough craving!
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Vegan chocolate mousse pie with berries on a white plate.

Tofu Chocolate Mousse Pie

This vegan Chocolate Mousse Pie is a creamy, decadent pie that packs in loads of chocolate flavor without the dairy or excess fat! The secret ingredient? Silken tofu!
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Sweet potato cookies with oats and chocolate on a white tablecloth.

Sweet Potato Cookies

Need a healthy cookie recipe that’s just as moist and delicious as your old favorites? This Sweet Potato Cookies recipe with chocolate and oats has you covered.
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Nutella smoothie with spinach in a glass

Spinach Nutella Smoothie

Looking for a healthy chocolate smoothie? Say no more, fam. This Spinach Nutella Smoothie recipe is packed with leafy greens, fruit, and your favorite chocolate hazelnut spread!
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Let's eat more plants!

Packed with over 100 reader-favorite vegetarian recipes, my cookbook is your go-to guide for easy, healthy meals that make plant-based eating a breeze.

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