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A cookbook titled Sweet. Family. Favorite. Desserts. by Beth Baumgartner. The cover features a close-up of a slice of colorful, sprinkle-filled layer cake with white frosting, set against a simple white background.Life is sweeter with my NEW cookbook - Sweet! 🧁

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Healthier

Looking for a healthier dessert that will still satisfy your sweet tooth? Me too!

Healthier chocolate cake, healthier banana bread, and healthier fudgy brownies are some of my favorites that satisfy any craving!

Cookies

Healthy Banana Breakfast Cookies

Cookies

Sugar Free Peanut Butter Oatmeal Cookies

Healthier Desserts

Healthier Dark Chocolate Coconut Oil Cookies

Healthier

Healthy Chocolate Cake

Three homemade Peanut Butter Chocolate Chip Quinoa Bars on a blue plate.

Breakfast

Healthy Peanut Butter Chocolate Chip Quinoa Bars

Outstanding 7 layer rainbow popsicles! Make your own homemade rainbow popsicles with lots of fresh fruit!

Summer

Rainbow Popsicles

Three glasses, filled with vibrant, layered rainbow smoothies, display a stunning gradient—from pink at the bottom to purple, blue, green, yellow, and red atop. This colorful array forms an exquisite visual symphony on the white surface.

St. Patrick's Day

Rainbow Smoothie

One bowl healthier banana bread recipe with no sugar, butter, or oil!

Breakfast

Healthier Banana Bread

Cake

Healthier Chocolate Cake

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