Heart healthy nuts, oats and dark chocolate all combine to make this addictive and super simple dessert! Vegan, gluten-free Ingredients ½ cup semi-sweet chocolate chips ¼ cup almonds (I use Trader Joe’s roasted, half-salted) 1/4 cup raw almond slivers ¼ cup pistachios (salted or unsalted variety) ¼ cup cashew pieces ¼ cup granola + 2 tbsp [...]
Dessert out of healthy packaged snacks! This is a recipe makeover – a lightened up (and allergy friendly) version of Giada DeLaurentiis’ Chocolate Honey Almond Tart. I substituted unsweetened almond milk for the heavy cream and sunflower seed butter for regular butter. I also upped the nutrition content by incorporating a seed based trail mix [...]
Instant, heavenly chocolate cake in 3 minutes flat – no oven needed! The current mug craze is great for keeping portion control in check. This recipe puts a vegan, gluten-free healthy twist on traditional mug cake. It is light and fluffy and oh-so moist. Ingredients 3 tbsp brown rice flour 2 tbsp unsweetened cocoa powder [...]
I recently received a sample of all four flavors of Enjoy Life Food’s Crunchy Cookies. Each box has 14 large, handcrafted cookies. Flavors include Chocolate Chip, Double Chocolate, Suar Crisp and Vanilla Honey Graham. Like all Enjoy Life products they are completely free of wheat/gluten, dairy, peanuts, tree nuts, egg, soy and other common food [...]
This amazingly decadent dessert is allergy friendly, gluten-free and vegan (especially great for those with nut allergies). The inside is full of heart-healthy sunflower seed butter and mixed with crunchy chocolate granola. The outside is a crunchy chocolate shell. The final product is similar to a Ferrero Rocher. Makes 8-10 truffles Ingredients ¼ cup Enjoy [...]
This heavenly dessert is for everyone out there without an ice cream maker (and with a dairy allergy)!I wanted an easy to make, quick dessert that was dairy free… I have been experimenting with the ingredients and proportions and so far this is the best combo for a rich and creamy texture with the right [...]
I named these after the fact that I couldn’t stop eating the batter. But don’t let the name fool you, the actual cookie post-baking is incredible. These are by far my favorite gluten-free, vegan cookies yet! And for those who know me, I make cookies almost every other night and love to experiment with different [...]
Shown with berry garnish This refreshing and extremely healthy homemade sorbet dessert is perfect to end any meal and just so happens to have a difficulty factor of … zero. Servings: 2 Ingredients 2 cup frozen mango, unsweetened ½ cup vanilla unsweetened almond milk Preparation Allow frozen mango to thaw out for 5-10 minutes Place [...]
This cozy dessert is as delicious as warm apple pie. America could benefit from this naturally-sweetened and vegan twist on their classic dish. Americans love their apples… we eat about 120 apples apiece each year. Like all fruits, they contain natural antioxidants to give your body a strong defense against disease. This recipe sneaks in [...]
This easy recipe is quick to make and the cookies won’t last very long either! The brown rice flour is much lighter than whole wheat flour, which is a bonus for those going gluten-free. This dessert is completely guilt free – it is made of whole grains, heart-healthy walnuts and is 100% vegan. Ingredients Dry [...]
I wish there was a way to capture smell on this blog cause WOW these cookies will make your home smell amazing! The texture turned out GREAT and I just couldn’t stop eating them! Good thing they are healthy. Bonus for anyone that is gluten intolerant… they are gluten free (and totally vegan too). Makes [...]
This chocolaty dessert is so decadent and moist that you would never be able to tell they are vegan. The best part about vegan brownies? No eggs, so you can eat the batter J Ingredients 3/4 cup 100% whole wheat flour 1/3 cup unsweetened cocoa powder 2 tsp. baking powder 1/2 tsp. baking soda 3/4 [...]
This time of year, who doesn’t love a holiday cookie party? Wow your friends and family with these chocolaty treats (and no one has to know they are healthy). These cookies sound over-the-top decadent… and they are. So much chocolate decadence can be found in each bite and yet they are vegan, healthy and have [...]
Teff flour is a gluten-free and highly nutritious substitute for other flours (substitute ¼ cup of teff flour per cup of wheat flour). This recipe (modified just slightly from the back of the Bob’s Red Mill teff flour bag) allows teff flour to remain the star flour ingredient. My husband could not stop eating them [...]
This recipe takes quinoa to a whole new level. I have featured quinoa as a hot entrée, cold side dish, breakfast option – and now I’m touting it as a dessert. Stay with me here… Quinoa is basically flavorless which allows for creativity in its preparation. It absorbs liquid and flavor well while staying light [...]
Chewy, moist, soft with peanut butter goodness! Homemade cookies never tasted so good! Mix together in a large bowl: 1 ½ cups old fashion oats 1 cup whole wheat flour 1 cup vegan mini dark chocolate chips ½ cup raw walnut pieces 1 tbsp ground cinnamon 1 tsp baking soda 1 tsp baking powder 1 [...]
Almonds are the shining star of this soft baked cookie recipe. The quintuple-threat almond flavor of these cookies are definitely worth blogging about! Dry Ingredients 1 cup almond flour 1 cup old fashion oats ½ cup slivered almonds ½ cup whole-wheat flour ½ cup dark chocolate mini chips ½ tbsp ground cinnamon 1 tsp Stevia extract [...]
A fourth dark chocolate post in the same month!? Other than heart health month and Valentine’s Day what excuse do I have? None. I am simply a chocoholic. This romantic and refreshing dessert makes for a special treat for that special someone. Ingredients ½ cup dark chocolate chips 10 long stem strawberries, rinsed 1/8 cup [...]
With Valentine’s Day quickly approaching I keep finding excuses to experiment with dark chocolate! This recipe drenches raw, unsalted heart-healthy nuts in dark, “creamy” chocolate… Ingredients ¼ cup walnuts (raw, unsalted) ¼ cup cashews (raw, unsalted) ¼ cup almonds (raw, unsalted) 1 cup dark chocolate chips 1/8 cup vanilla flavored almond milk (helps make it creamy [...]
This is a healthy spin on the standard homemade cookie. By substituting butter and oil with applesauce and pumpkin puree these cookies remain moist and decadent. I have also left off eggs and it somehow does not impact the consistency of the final product. Dry Ingredients 1 cup old fashioned oats 1 cup mini dark [...]
Have fun with this decadent Valentine’s dessert! The main ingredient, extra dark chocolate, is good for your health in moderation. Ingredients 2 slices whole wheat bread 1 tsp dairy free butter (such as Smart Balance) 1 tbsp creamy peanut butter (natural, unsalted) 2, 1oz pieces of thin extra dark chocolate (70% cocoa or more) ¼ [...]
This time of year, I love warm desserts! This four berry crumble is both sweet and savory and is a great way to indulge guiltlessly. Dry Ingredients ½ cup whole-wheat flour 1 cup old-fashioned oats 1 tsp cinnamon 1 pinch nutmeg 2 tsp Stevia extract Wet Ingredients 3 cups fresh blackberries 1 cup fresh strawberries [...]
What’s better than banana bread? Strawberry walnut bread . . . a nutritious dessert or even breakfast treat! Dry Ingredients 1½ cup whole-wheat flour 1 tsp baking soda 1 tsp baking powder 2 tbsp cinnamon ½ cup chopped walnuts (raw, unsalted) 1 tsp Stevia extract or ½ cup Splenda Wet Ingredients 2 cups strawberries, pureed [...]
This indulgent dessert is fun to make and eat! The combination of the rich chocolate with the lightly salted honey wheat pretzel is decadent but doesn’t break the calorie bank. The crushed nuts on the outside give it a nice texture and up the nutritional value of these tasty treats. Ingredients 1 bag Honey Wheat [...]
Do you find it impossible to create a healthy and satisfying dessert during a busy work week? This no-bake (yes, no oven needed) recipe makes it possible. Ingredients ½ cup milk or milk alternative (I use unsweetened almond milk) 1-2 tbsp peanut butter (or your favorite nut butter) 1 tbsp dark chocolate powder (from hot [...]
As a Master Certified Health Education Specialist (MCHES) with a Master of Public Health (MPH) degree, my goal is to teach people that healthy cooking can still be gourmet and delicious. Follow me as I explore how to create healthy versions of my favorite dishes and learn why specific ingredients are good for your body. Many of my recipes are vegan and free of the most common food allergens.
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