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		<title>Top Tips About Girl Scout Cookies and Nutrition</title>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Melissa Altman-Traub]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Tue, 27 Jan 2026 01:00:48 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[When Girl Scout Cookie season comes around, you may be wondering which ones taste best and are the best for you. Girl Scout Cookies are a super-popular treat. I’ll share more about what is in Girl Scout Cookies in this post. All things in moderation, right? Here in the Mid-Atlantic States, the sale starts the [&#8230;]]]></description>
		
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		<title>Deconstructed Easy Grape Salad &#8211; Vegan</title>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Melissa Altman-Traub]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Wed, 30 Jul 2025 20:00:48 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[This deconstructed easy grape salad is the vegan alternative you have been looking for. Cool and juicy – it’s just right for both summer days and winter holidays. You can dress it up or down – make it with red or green seedless grapes, or both, and serve it in fancy glasses, small bowls, or [&#8230;]]]></description>
		
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		<title>Chocolate Peanut Butter Covered Banana Chunks with Pistachios</title>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Melissa Altman-Traub]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Sat, 07 Jun 2025 23:38:50 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[These chocolate peanut butter covered banana chunks with pistachios are an easy, decadent dessert or snack. It’s just right when you want something fruity and crunchy, and made from ingredients you probably have on hand. In just a few minutes, you can put together this frozen banana treat! Why You Will Enjoy These I chose [&#8230;]]]></description>
		
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		<title>Easy Honeycrisp Apple Mug Cake</title>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Melissa Altman-Traub]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Mon, 12 Aug 2024 16:46:00 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[This easy honeycrisp apple mug cake is filled with warm spices and fall flavors. Made with white whole wheat flour for extra fiber and nutrients and a little maple syrup, it’s a healthy take on cake and made just for one. This vegan apple mug cake takes only a few minutes to make. A warm, [&#8230;]]]></description>
		
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		<title>15 Healthy Vegan Desserts for the Holidays</title>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Melissa Altman-Traub]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Sun, 17 Dec 2023 14:10:18 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[Here are some festive, healthy vegan desserts to enjoy for the holidays. When it’s time for a get-together you want something delicious no matter what. But finding vegan desserts good enough for a special celebration can be tricky. If you try to veganize family favorite recipes sometimes the lack of butter, eggs, or milk could [&#8230;]]]></description>
		
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		<title>Slow Cooker Apple Crisp &#8211; Gluten-free and Vegan</title>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Melissa Altman-Traub]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Mon, 18 Sep 2023 00:07:53 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[Here is an easy apple crisp – gluten-free and vegan – that you toss into the slow cooker. It’s made with healthy oats and warming spices like cinnamon and ginger. While it cooks you can relax and enjoy the wonderful aroma of apples and spices filling your home. A few hours later, voila! A tasty [&#8230;]]]></description>
		
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		<title>Triple Berry Nectarine Crisp (Vegan and Gluten-Free)</title>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Melissa Altman-Traub]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Sat, 30 Jul 2022 20:50:00 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[This triple berry nectarine crisp is a juicy and sweet fresh summer dessert. It’s very simple to make and a great recipe for kids to help with. In addition to being vegan and gluten-free, it has less added sugar and fat than typical fruit crisp recipes. Why this Recipe Works The juicy nectarines and berries [&#8230;]]]></description>
		
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		<title>Homemade Vegan Oatmeal Date Cookies (Gluten-free)</title>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Melissa Altman-Traub]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Sun, 10 Apr 2022 15:07:02 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[Try these oatmeal date cookies with chocolate chips for a tasty vegan, gluten-free treat! They are perfect for a snack or dessert. Made with nutritious rolled oats, almond flour, and peanut butter plus some dark chocolate chips. This recipe has no butter or margarine and way less added sugar than most oatmeal cookies. But they [&#8230;]]]></description>
		
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		<title>5 Minute Double Chocolate Pumpkin Mug Cake</title>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Melissa Altman-Traub]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Tue, 30 Nov 2021 08:26:46 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[This double chocolate pumpkin mug cake is a quick and easy fudgy chocolate dessert. This healthy vegan treat is moist and rich tasting but light! It’s perfect when you’re in the mood for a little treat rich with fall flavors. Made with no eggs, no milk, and much less sugar and fat than most mug [&#8230;]]]></description>
		
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		<title>12 Best Vegan Desserts for Thanksgiving &#8211; Under 150 Calories!</title>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Melissa Altman-Traub]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Sun, 07 Nov 2021 16:46:05 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[Check out these 12 vegan desserts for Thanksgiving that are all under 150 calories per serving. These fall-themed recipes are a great way to balance out a delicious meal. Whether you like cookies, chocolate, brownies, pudding, fruit, or cheesecake, you should find something to enjoy! Try these for the vegans or vegetarians in your family, [&#8230;]]]></description>
		
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