As you plan your fall menu, consider these flavorful, wholesome desserts. Kids will enjoy the familiar tastes, and you’ll appreciate offering healthier options that still feel like a treat.
Sunrise Caribbean Pineapple Crisp
A tropical crisp combining pineapple with InHarvest Sunrise Blend and Quinoa Flakes® for a bright, textured dessert. It’s an easy, crowd-pleasing option that brings fruity flavor and whole-grain crunch to your menu.
Sweet Potato Pie
This Southern-style sweet potato pie is seasoned with cinnamon, ginger and cloves and sweetened with brown sugar. Baked until the center is tender and the crust turns crisp, it’s a comforting dessert perfect for any occasion.
Pacific Northwest Pear Bread Pudding
This bread pudding blends ripe pears with vanilla and cinnamon, finished with a crunchy granola topping for contrast. It’s a comforting, fruit-forward dessert that works well for breakfast service or as a sweet finish.
Wild Blueberry Crisp
A simple, scratch-made blueberry crisp that boosts participation and satisfaction. Made with wholesome ingredients, it’s an easy-to-prepare favorite that delivers bright berry flavor and a crunchy topping kids love.
Peach Cobbler
A classic Southern peach cobbler bursting with juicy peaches and warmed by cinnamon and nutmeg. This comforting dessert is ideal for seasonal menus and appeals to a wide range of tastes.
Applesauce Cake
A moist, warmly spiced cake enriched with applesauce and notes of cinnamon and cloves. Simple to prepare and wonderfully cozy, it’s an excellent choice for fall or any time you want a fruit-forward dessert.
Hot Chocolate Muffin
These muffins capture the cozy flavor of hot chocolate and are topped with marshmallows for a playful finish. They’re a fun, kid-friendly baked good that pairs well with cold weather menus.
Share Your Favorite Dessert
If you have a tried-and-true dessert that students enjoy, we’d love to hear from you. Sharing recipes helps expand healthy, appealing options for school menus.