How do you satisfy your sweet tooth when you’re trying to eat healthy? Try your hand at creating your own treats — with ingredients you control — rather than buying processed sweets from the store. Here are five recipes we think you and your family will love:

1. Low-Cal Baked Cinnamon Apples

This recipe has legs all year long, but is especially tasty with fresh apples. Best of all: the five-ingredient snack has just 100 calories — one serving has the same number as a fresh Granny Smith apple!

2. Strawberry Pretzel Squares

This crowd-pleaser calls for 30 percent less sugar than the standard recipe. Low-fat dairy and fresh strawberries provide all the flavor with half the calories and fat. Make it for the family or a potluck.

3. Healthier Chocolate Chip Cookies

Your heart will appreciate this twist on everyone’s favorite cookie, featuring omega-3-rich walnuts, canola oil, oats and whole-wheat flour. (And, of course, a little dark chocolate never hurts!)

4. Cherry Chocolate-Chip Ice Cream

Your family will flip for this yummy, dairy-free treat, made without a drop of milk or added sugar! Naturally sweetened with frozen bananas and cherries, it’s delicious soft-served and hard-packed.

5. Fudgy Black Bean Brownies

Avoiding wheat or gluten? Get your chocolate on with this fabulous recipe. Black beans — the surprise ingredient — provides fiber, nutrients and texture. No flour required!

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