Desserts with Hidden Fruits and Veggies

Desserts with Hidden Fruits and Veggies

Tomato Juice

Red velvet cake crossed with a rich devil’s food cake. The secret to the cake’s moist crumb is nothing other than tomato juice. The acidity of the tomato balances the deep flavor of the chocolate.  Smoothies have become a great way to get extra fruits into our diets. This one uses avocado, which, aside from the great nutritional benefits, lends a rich and creamy mouth feel.

Butternut Squash

Butternut squash lends a soft texture and beautiful sunny color to the bread. Try it with hearty beef or roasted duck fillet. 

Zucchini

Lasagna is the layers of flavor from the cheese, sauce, and noodles. Here’s a fun twist that replaces the layer of noodles with a layer of broiled zucchini or eggplant slices. Perfect for a vegetarian main course or those looking to reduce carbohydrates.

Beets

It may sound odd, but pureed cooked beets perfectly complement the bittersweet taste of chocolate and give chocolate cakes an attractive red hue.