VEGAN STRAWBERRY SHORTCAKE ++ Vegan, gluten free, refined sugar-free, dairy-free, high fiber ++ Here is my easy strawberry shortcake recipe made with simple pantry ingredients. My tender vanilla scented oat cookie crust is somewhere between a biscuit and a scone: crumbly and crispy, not overly sweet. The base holds up to the toppings of dolloped, cold, vegan whipping cream and soaked strawberries with a hint of lemon. Topped off with another shortcake crust and a sprig of fresh mint - this charming dessert is a crowd pleasers on a warm day. Bake a batch for a refreshing snack or lovely dessert for family and friends.

PINK STRAWBERRY PARTY CUPCAKES ++ Refined sugar-free, dairy-free, vegetarian, high fiber, heart-healthy, gluten-free ++ Here are darling, blush-pink cupcakes fit for a party. I made these healthy cupcakes with plenty of fresh strawberries. My cupcake recipe is simple and beautiful to look at. Play with decorating them using any frosting you love. The cupcakes are a perfect canvas for rose petals, mint leaves, natural sprinkles or even melted chocolate. Who does not love chocolate covered strawberries? Go ahead indulge your sweet tooth and make a batch of playful, PINK cupcakes!

VEGAN ORANGE OLIVE OIL CAKES
++ Vegan, low-glycemic, gluten-free, dairy-free, high fiber, heart healthy ++
This is a classic flavor combination with a modern, plant-based twist. One bite into this delicious, moist cake makes you close your eyes to savor the flavor of sweet orange in your mouth. I combined almond and corn flour with brown rice flour to get a perfect crumb that holds together and satisfies my craving for a little crunch. The orange marmalade brings me back to memories of childhood in my mother’s kitchen making marmalade from our orchard oranges. This recipe consistently gets 5 stars from every test baker. Try it yourself!

DAIRY-FREE PUMPKIN PIES
++ Gluten-free, dairy-free, refined sugar-free, vegetarian, heart-healthy, single-servings ++
I love the spicy flavor and creamy texture of a great pumpkin pie. However, I won't eat dairy and needed to create my own dairy-free, authentic pumpkin pie. I made my crust using oat, almond and brown rice flours. The crust is tender, like a shortbread cookie with the perfect crumb. When you hold this beautiful pie in your fingers, you look at layers of deep golden pumpkin pie, spiced like a warm chai latte. The final touch is fragrant, grated ginger on top. Serve these on any elegant table. People won't believe these are dairy-free.

STICKY TEA PUMPKIN CAKES
++ Vegan, gluten free, dairy-free, refined sugar free, high fiber ++
Sticky toffee pudding is an English dessert consisting of a very moist sponge cake made with chopped dates. My recipe for Sticky Tea Cakes used the classic English Earl Grey tea for its bold Bergamot flavor, plus warm spices and molasses. I made these vegan cakes extra moist by adding pumpkin puree, apple cider vinegar and tea-soaked dates in the batter. They are so pretty and heart healthy with loads of plant-based fiber from brown rice flour, flax seed and pumpkin. You can serve these cakes with afternoon tea or at a party - they are that pretty!

ALMOND OLIVE OIL CAKELETS
++ Dairy-free, gluten-free, low-glycemic, sugar-free, high-protein, Paleo, single-servings ++
Olive oil cakes are more tender and fruitier than any cake made using butter. I use high quality olive oil for a fruity, bold flavor. Almond pairs well with olive oil, so I pumped up the flavor using four almond ingredients: almond flour, almond milk, sliced almonds plus almond extract. Then the final flavor addition of lemon zest and lemon juice enhances the fruity olive oil compounds. These little cakelets are also gluten free and dairy free. This is honestly a perfect combo of flavors in heart healthy, beautiful cakelets.

MOCHA CUPCAKES WITH VEGAN CREAM FILLING
++ Refined sugar-free, dairy-free, high antioxidant, heart-healthy, gluten free, vegetarian ++
This is a classic, American-style chocolate cake—dense, moist and dark. But my cupcakes come with a surprise inside: VEGAN whipped cream filling! This recipe makes such perfect, moist cupcakes thanks to olive oil and an entire cup of coffee. No one will ever suspect they are healthy since I am using only coconut sugar as a sweetener which is not only low-glycemic but also retains quite a bit of the nutrients found in the coconut palm tree. Finally, I capped off each cake with a melted dark chocolate jacket to hide the surprise cream inside this beautiful pastry.

THE BEST CHOCOLATE CAKE EVER
++ Refined sugar-free, dairy-free, gluten free, high antioxidant, heart-healthy ++
This is a classic American-style chocolate cake that is fluffy and very moist. It is hard to find a really good gluten free cake recipe. When I say this is the best one I have ever had…I mean it! This recipe makes such a perfect, tender texture for cupcakes using olive oil and a cup of hot coffee. I used unrefined coconut sugar as a sweetener plus cocoa powder to make the cake extra chocolaty This has become my go-to chocolate cake recipe in all my baking now as the perfect recipe for layer cakes, cupcakes or cream filled cakes. Bake a batch and you will see. It really is the best cake ever...

CARAMEL APPLE PUMPKIN CAKES
++ Refined sugar-free, high antioxidant, heart-healthy, gluten free, dairy-free ++
If you're looking for a moist and spicy pumpkin treat, look no further than my Caramel Apple Pumpkin Cakes. These little cakes are golden orange - just like fresh pumpkins - yet they surprise you with chunks of apples inside. I use olive oil and vinegar in my recipe to give them just the right amount of healthy zing and moist texture. With vegan caramel drizzled over the top they taste and look simply divine!

PUMPKIN SWIRL COFFEE CAKES
++ Gluten-free, dairy-free, refined sugar-free, heart-healthy, high fiber ++
My golden colored pumpkin cakes are extra special with a swirl filling and topper made using creamy pumpkin, cashew butter and protein powder. These cakes are not only beautiful on the outside, but once you bite into one you find a moist spice cake with loads of pumpkin flavor. The cakes themselves are very simple to bake. They are gluten free with the help of brown rice and buckwheat flours. The cinnamon, ginger and nutmeg spices turn these cakes from yummy to irresistible!

APPLE COFFEE CAKES ++Refined sugar-free, high antioxidant, heart-healthy, gluten free, dairy-free ++
I find myself craving a sweet treat that's satisfying with bold flavor using fresh apples, raspberries, applesauce and cinnamon for sweetness and no refined sugar. Letting my fall orchard inspire me, I created apple and raspberry coffee cakes which turned out to have the perfect texture and a delicate crumb made using oat and brown rice flours. These baby coffee cakes are so beautiful - when you cut into them you can see the lovely chunks of apples and raspberries. These pretty cakes definitely satisfy my sweet tooth!

STAWBERRY MATCHA MINI CAKES ++Refined sugar-free, high antioxidant, heart-healthy, flourless, dairy-free, vegan frosting ++
I love experimenting with flavors and natural colors. So, contrasting the bright red of strawberries with the green of matcha green tea was an intriguing proposition I had to try. I am quite proud of my creation of these mini cakes that burst with flavors and colors and a vegan frosting that is so creamy and delicious. These are beautiful cakes that will make any dessert tray sparkle.

PUMPKIN HAZELNUT CAKES ++ Vegan, refined sugar-free, gluten-free, dairy-free, heart-healthy, high fiber ++ My pumpkin hazelnut cakes can be enjoyed year-round as hardy breakfast or dessert treat. These little cakes are so pretty with the golden color of pumpkins and the bright red color of cranberries. They are super wholesome and amazingly easy to make. Full of nutrients from nut proteins, pumpkin and flax with fiber and vitamin C from the cranberry filling. Your family will thank you for a healthy alternative to dairy- and sugar-filled desserts.

MOCHA AVOCADO CUPCAKES ++ Gluten-free, dairy-free, Paleo, heart-healthy ++ These “veggan” cupcakes are the real deal for chocolate and coffee lovers who crave healthy MOCHA dessert. The cupcakes are light and fluffy, topped with scrumptious dairy-free, healthy frosting. The cupcakes and the frosting are made with avocados, providing healthy fats and a wonderful, smooth texture. The perfect sweetness comes from low-glycemic sweeteners – dates and coconut sugar – balanced by strong flavors of coffee and chocolate. Your friends will never know that these cupcakes are healthy because they are so beautiful and YUMMY.

VEGAN BANANA SPLIT CUPCAKES - Vegan, gluten-free, dairy-free, refined sugar-free, heart-healthy - My yummy banana split cupcakes are the perfect dessert for any party. I top mine with fruit jam, chocolate, nuts and white icing, or I just eat them plain. I promise, this vegan banana cake will become your favorite banana dessert. I blended just the right number of bananas, oils and plant-based milk to make a delicate crumb and light texture that sets these cupcakes apart from other banana cakes which are often dense and heavy. Have fun baking these festive little cakes.

VEGAN BANANA CUPCAKES WITH CHOCOLATE FROSTING -Vegan, gluten-free, dairy-free, refined sugar-free, heart-healthy - These cupcakes are really a party in your mouth! Topped with chocolate frosting, cherries and nuts, my scrumptious vegan banana cupcakes are a perfectly light dessert. This is the one recipe we've all been waiting for. It pleases people of all ages with its delicate crumb and fluffy texture and sets my cupcakes apart from other vegan cupcakes. Make this your go-to cupcake base, which tastes delicious and lets you add any topping you love.

SPICY VEGAN MOLASSES DATE CAKES
++Vegan, gluten free, dairy-free, refined sugar free, high fiber ++
One of my go-to-cakes is my unique, vegan cake with warm spices, gooey molasses, sweet dates and crunchy walnuts. I love the rich, dark, earthy notes of molasses with its licorice flavor and dark golden color. Add in cardamom, Chinese five spice and ginger and you bake a wonderful spicy cake. Brown rice and spelt flours make for a robust crumb, yet a tender and moist cake. As an added health benefit, molasses provides calcium and magnesium which are crucial in preventing diseases like osteoporosis and asthma along with others that can affect your blood and heart. I even melt a little extra molasses over my cake to make it extra yummy A classic breakfast cake or afternoon treat with tea.

THE BEST HEALTHY CARROT CAKE EVER! Gluten free, dairy free, low glycemic, naturally sweetened and made with heart-healthy fats

This is it... the best carrot cake ever! These cupcakes literally melt in your mouth. The crumb is tender and (thank you, oats and brown rice!) while the crackle and crunch from whole millet and toasted walnuts wake up your senses. The perfect flavor zing happens when orange, cinnamon, and nutmeg dance together with their buddies carrots and raisins. The ultimate triumph over all other carrot cakes is the topping: maple, coconut and cinnamon crunchy bits. I promise ...you won’t miss the traditional cream cheese frosting!

EASY CARARMEL APPLE BABYCAKES - Gluten-free, dairy-free, sugar-free, single-servings - Imagine fragrant, sweet Caramel Apples! With just a few, easy pantry ingredients you can make these pillowy, delicious cakes. My recipe bakes up fluffy and moist by using almond flour and apples in the batter. I topped them with date-sweetened caramel and salt crystals for a truly memorable childhood favorite… Caramel Apples! These baby cakes are easy to share as single-serve portions. Go spoil your family and friends!

GOLDEN CARAMEL SPICE CAKES ***Gluten-free, dairy-free, sugar-free, heart-healthy, single-servings *** I love to bake with spices all year round; especially warm, bright spices like cinnamon and cardamom. My gluten-free sweet potatoes cakes are so moist, they melt in your mouth. By adding vegan caramel to the cake tops - when they come hot out of the oven - you get candy caramel flavor on top of a spice cake that seems too good to be healthy.