Healthy desserts that let summer fruit steal the show

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plate of strawberries and bananas
With Michigan farmers markets full of fresh berries and other fruit, why not use dessert as a way to let those flavors shine. You could go the simple route and serve a bowl of fruit with a dollop of whipped cream on top or perhaps grill some fruit to caramelize the sugars. But don’t stop there!
We’ve reworked two classic fruit-centric desserts to cut down calories and fat. The results: a delicious cake that swaps out frosting in favor of fresh fruit and a revamped banana split made with yogurt.
Photo Credit: Ralph Daily

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