Nuts and seeds are a very important addition to a diet, especially a plant-based diet. They are packed with nutrition, protein, and ‘good’ fats that help to supplement a balanced diet.
While just grabbing a quick handful of nuts or seeds can make for an easy on-the-go snack, there are many more fun and creative things you can do with them.
Here are 15 OGP recipes for desserts that are packed with nuts and seeds. Some make them the star of the show while others hide them deep in the dessert, fooling you into thinking you aren’t eating anything healthy at all!
We also highly recommend downloading the Food Monster App — with over 15,000 delicious recipes it is the largest meatless, vegan, plant-based, and allergy-friendly recipe resource to help you get healthy!
1. No-Bake Mocha Doughnuts With Chocolate Frosting
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These No-Bake Mocha Doughnuts With Chocolate Frosting by Caroline Doucet are made with nuts, dates, oats, and other wholesome ingredients. They’re made in the food processor in under 30 minutes and are topped with a simple frosting and shredded coconut.
2. No-Bake Trail Mix Popcorn Clusters
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These easy-to-throw-together treats are adaptable and adorable! The No-Bake Trail Mix Popcorn Clusters by Christine DesRoches are a combination of all your trail mix favorites and fluffy popcorn. The popcorn clusters only take about 20 minutes to set in the freezer, making them a great party treat to make in a pinch.
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3. Hazelnut Kiss Yogurt
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This smooth, thick, dairy-free Hazelnut Kiss Yogurt by Zuzana Fajkusova and Nikki Lefler showcases the amazing combination of hazelnut and chocolate. It has a deliciously creamy texture without feeling too heavy. Excellent for serving at your next party or when you just need a treat for yourself. Dig in.
4. Almond Cashew Coconut Energy Bites
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These Almond Cashew Coconut Energy Bites by Laura Nockett are made with Medjool dates, raw cashews, raw almonds, coconut oil, and chia seeds, and rolled in coconut! A Whole30-approved grab-and-go snack. These are tasty and quite easy to make! Just throw the ingredients in a food processor, roll them into balls, and cover them with coconut. Store them in the refrigerator for the next time you need a healthy snack! These coconut energy bites are grain-free and dairy-free. They’re also naturally sweetened with dates! You might want to make an extra batch––they’re addictive.
5. Sunflower Seed Butter Oatmeal Cookies
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What’s so great about sunflower seed butter? It’s peanut-free, tree-nut-free, and gluten-free, so it’s great for people with these types of food allergies. It also has 1/3 less saturated fat than peanut butter and 27 percent of your daily recommended allowance of Vitamin E in one serving, and it’s high in iron, fiber, and protein. Use your seed butter to make these delicious Sunflower Seed Butter Oatmeal Cookies by Jennifer Strohmeyer.
6. Summery Berry Crunch
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This Summery Berry Crunch by Tania Pilcher is a delicious combination of fresh berries and fruit layered with yogurt and granola. Quick, easy & simple, it makes a perfect back-to-school breakfast or an afternoon snack. You can prepare it the night before to save precious time on the morning school run.
7. Apricot Bars
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These Apricot Bars by Emma Porter taste indulgent, with the sweet tang of apricot, the creaminess of the cashews and macadamia mix, and the crunch of the other nuts!
8. Raw Nutella Bars
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There’s no better treat than a chocolatey one right?! These Raw Nutella Bars by Vicky Coates are no exception. Packed with healthy nuts and avocado look no further than this for that perfect afternoon treat! They are high in protein, refined sugar-free, and gluten-free! Why have one layer of tastiness when you can have three? For the base with this one, you have a crunchy chocolate pecan base with a creamy chocolate cashew and avocado center and crunchy dark chocolate topping!
9. Homemade Granola Bars
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These homemade Homemade Granola Bars by Tara Weir are way lower in sugar than most store-bought versions. They are also loaded with healthy fats, fiber, and plant-based protein! Now you can fill the house with the wonderful aroma of freshly baked granola and have some deliciously nutritious portable treats too! This recipe is for cherry almond granola bars, but feel free to play around with the flavors.
10. Mini Margarita Cheesecakes
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Full disclaimer — these Mini Margarita Cheesecakes by Sophia DeSantis are family-friendly. Think of them as more “margarita inspired” than full of margarita. They’re also vegan, gluten-free, raw, and completely delicious. They’ll be the hit of your next party if they last long enough for the guests to arrive!
11. Chocolate Oatmeal and Nut Energy Bars
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Oatmeal is one of the most used ingredients in breakfasts and to prepare healthy and satisfying snacks. The best option is energy bars since you can customize them and add the ingredients that you like the most, and they are very easy to take to work, school, the gym, or a vegan picnic. These Chocolate Oatmeal and Nut Energy Bars by Yana Chistyakova are very quick to make and are delicious, perfect for chocolate lovers.
12. Chocolate, Hazelnut, and Peanut Butter Cream Cake
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If you want a crowd-pleaser of a cake, this Chocolate, Hazelnut, and Peanut Butter Cream Cake by Emily von Euw is it. Decadent and delicious, one bite will have your taste buds riding a wave of creamy goodness so rich that it will alleviate all guilt at cutting into something so beautiful.
13. Black Sesame Mochi
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Glutinous rice balls, tang yuan is a Chinese dessert prepared with glutinous rice flour and water (similar to Japanese Mochi). They can be small or large, filled or unfilled, savory or sweet! They can also be coated with sesame, cashews, peanuts, or even more rice flour! Have a go at making your own Black Sesame Mochi by Daphne Goh.
14. Chia Rocket Pops
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It takes only 15 minutes of prep for these Chia Rocket Pops by OGP Admin to take off. And, they’re probably one of the easiest layered treats because you don’t have to wait for one layer to freeze before continuing to the next step. Plus, you get to say you MADE these to your friends!
15. Superfood Breakfast Cookies
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These Vegan Superfood Breakfast Cookies by Shanika Graham-White are ultra crispy and chewy, yet soft in the middle! More importantly, these cookies are a healthy, satisfying, and energizing option for the perfect grab-n-go breakfast for the entire family. These cookies are super easy to make and can be enjoyed for breakfast, as a snack, or dessert.
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