These 17 hidden vegetable desserts sneak in healthy veggies – like zucchini, beets, and pumpkin – though your eaters will never know!
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!
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.
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.
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.
This Hidden Cauliflower Strawberry Banana Smoothie has a serving of low-calorie veggies (without compromising on that classic strawberry banana flavor)!
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)!
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!)
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.
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!
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.
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!
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.