Lemon Raspberry Shortbread Bars Recipe (Buttery, Bright & Beautiful!) clean eating recipes clean eating treats easy dessert healthy dessert healthy desserts lemon recipes spring dessert spring recipes Apr 05, 2025

These bars taste like sunshine and cozy Sunday baking had a baby. ☀️💕

The buttery almond shortbread crust + sweet-tart lemon-raspberry filling = absolute dessert magic. I made these for a spring baby shower last year, and they disappeared off the tray — even the non-dessert people were sneaking sec...

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Mini Lemon Meringue Tarts Recipe (Light, Tangy & So Pretty!) easy dessert healthy dessert healthy desserts lemon recipes lightened up sweets spring dessert spring recipes Apr 05, 2025

There’s just something about mini desserts that makes me feel fancy — even if I’m still wearing yoga pants and mom bun #3 for the week. 😅

These Mini Lemon Meringue Tarts are tiny bites of sunshine: a crisp little crust, a zesty-sweet lemon curd center, and that fluffy, golden meringue on top that m...

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Peach Cobbler with Vanilla Ice Cream (Easy & Naturally Sweet!) clean eating recipes clean eating treats comfort food comfort food lightened up easy dessert healthy dessert healthy desserts peach spring dessert spring recipes summer dessert summer recipe Apr 05, 2025

Is there anything more comforting than a warm bowl of peach cobbler with melty vanilla ice cream?

This recipe brings back memories of barefoot summer nights, fireflies in the backyard, and my grandma’s old glass baking dish filled with sweet, juicy peaches and that perfectly golden topping.

Of cou...

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Strawberry Jello Pie Recipe (No Bake & So Easy!) clean eating recipes easy dessert healthy dessert healthy desserts healthy snacks no bake desserts spring dessert spring recipes strawberry recipes summer dessert summer recipes Apr 05, 2025

You know those days when it’s too hot to turn on the oven — but you still want something sweet and summery?

This pie is your new best friend. 💁‍♀️

I first made this no-bake strawberry Jello pie on a whim during a heatwave (hello, July in Texas), and it’s been a go-to ever since. It’s cool, light, ...

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Lemon Poke Cake with Whipped Topping Recipe (Light & Luscious!) clean eating easy baking recipes healthy dessert healthy desserts healthy snacks lemon recipes lightened up sweets spring recipes summer dessert Apr 05, 2025

True story — this lemon poke cake saved my sanity during a chaotic family BBQ last summer.

I needed something quick, easy, and crowd-pleasing... but I still wanted it to feel light and a little bit fancy. You know that sweet spot between “store-bought sheet cake” and “I spent six hours on this”? 😅

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Asparagus and Mushroom Frittata Recipe asparagus clean eating eggs frittata healthy breakfast high protein low carb meal prep mushroom recipes spring recipes vegetarian Apr 04, 2025

Some nights, I just want breakfast for dinner. You too?

This Asparagus and Mushroom Frittata is one of my go-to clean-out-the-fridge dinners — especially in the spring when asparagus is fresh and mushrooms are abundant. It’s light but filling, savory with a touch of earthiness, and so easy to make....

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Spring Pea and Ricotta Stuffed Shells Recipe dinner ideas easy dinner recipes healthy dinner recipes pasta dishes ricotta recipes spring recipes vegetarian meals Apr 04, 2025

Ever feel like you want comfort food, but you need something lighter?

That was me one Thursday in early April — I’d just finished picking up the kids, the sun was out, and all I wanted was a plate of cozy pasta that didn’t leave me feeling weighed down.

That’s when this Spring Pea and Ricotta Stuf...

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Colorful Jello Cookies – Bright, Fun & Kid-Approved! clean eating swaps easy baking recipes fun for kids gluten free option healthy desserts holiday treats kid-friendly recipes natural colors spring recipes Apr 03, 2025

These cookies are like a party in every bite.
Bright colors, fruity flavors, and that soft, chewy texture that kids (and adults) can't get enough of. If you grew up with Jello cookies like I did, you know they were a staple at birthday parties and sleepovers — sugary, neon, and super fun.

This vers...

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Whimsical Dandelion Jelly Recipe canning recipes clean eating floral recipes garden recipes healthy treats homesteading kid-friendly natural sweeteners spring recipes Apr 03, 2025

If sunshine had a flavor… this would be it.
Sweet, golden, and just a little magical, Dandelion Jelly is one of those unexpected recipes that turns something simple into something extraordinary.

I started making this a few springs ago, when our backyard was full of fluffy yellow blooms and my kids ...

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Delicate Madeleine Cookies – Light, Buttery & Perfect with Tea clean eating treats easy baking recipes gluten free option healthy desserts kid-friendly light desserts spring recipes tea party recipes Apr 03, 2025

There’s something magical about madeleines.
They’re soft, shell-shaped little sponge cakes — not quite cookies, not quite cake — but oh-so lovely with a warm cup of tea or coffee.

I started making these during one of those cozy “slow down” weekends when I wanted something pretty and comforting with...

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Gooey Cadbury Egg Cookies – The Ultimate Easter Treat! clean eating treats easter treats gluten free healthy desserts holiday baking kid-friendly recipes refined sugar free option spring recipes Apr 03, 2025

These are not your average cookies.
They’re soft, gooey, and loaded with crushed Cadbury mini eggs that melt just enough in the oven to become chocolatey little surprises in every bite.

I first made these on a whim for an Easter brunch, and now? My kids beg for them every spring. They’re festive, e...

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