CRUNCHY CHOCOLATE GRANOLA BITES ++ No bake, refined sugar-free, dairy-free, gluten-free, heart healthy, high fiber ++ These No-Bake-Bites are delicious and easy to make. I used my favorite granola and made a quick energy snack that is truly addictive! Seriously, I could not stop wanting these crispy bites with a tempting chocolate and vanilla flavor combo and just the right amount of sweetness from honey. You can make them vegan by using maple syrup or brown rice syrup instead of honey. Kids love this recipe. So, make a batch together with your favorite kid and indulge their sweet tooth with healthy nutrition.

COCOA CRISPY BITES ++ No-bake, refined sugar-free, dairy-free, gluten-free, heart healthy, high fiber ++ Imagine your favorite childhood snacks like rice crisp treats, and then add extra adult pleasure…CHOCOLATE! These no-bake energy bites are made with the simplest pantry ingredients. No-fuss-one-bowl and you have the yummiest, crunchiest snacks you can’t help but crave. There is something about a snack that crunches in your mouth and promises bold chocolate flavors with a hint of almond. Make a batch and tell me how good these are…cracking good!

NO BAKE CRUNCHY ENERGY CUPS ++ Refined sugar-free, dairy-free, gluten-free, heart healthy, high fiber ++ My delicious energy cups combine the best of two worlds – crunchy, fresh granola goodness with flavorful dark chocolate – to make one irresistible healthy treat. I love to take these chocolate cups on long hikes and my friends pack them in their kids’ lunch boxes since they provide tons of balanced energy. Packed with almond butter, pistachio, cranberry and chia seeds- what is not to love! I feel like I am eating a bowl of sweet granola with a chocolate surprise! No baking required…You got to make these now!

COOKIE DOUGH CHOCOLATE CUPS ++ Vegan, gluten-free, dairy-free, high protein, heart-healthy ++ This is one of the best mini candy bars or chocolate cups I've ever made. You bite down into the dark chocolate cover and find a smooth cookie dough center. The cookie dough is perfectly creamy, and you will smell the warm flavor of vanilla and taste sweet maple and satisfying nut butter. These cookie dough cups are high in protein, and the dark chocolate gives me extra antioxidants to power me through a long day. These cups also freeze well, so you can pull them out at any time for a quick midday-pick-me-up or a beautiful handmade dessert for friends. Don't forget the addition of vanilla protein powder and plant-based milk give them extra nutrition.

CHOCOLATE COCONUT CRUNCH
++ Vegan, gluten-free, dairy-free, refined sugar-free, heart-healthy ++
This is a very simple recipe to make. My coconut candy is really yummy starting with a 4-ingredient crunchy cookie base which I made healthy with a combo of coconut and oats. These candies are low glycemic using unrefined coconut sugar as a sweetener. The dark chocolate coating adds the right amount of bling to a perfect, heart healthy wafer candy.

VEGAN CARAMEL CANDY BARS
++ High protein, vegan, gluten free, heart-healthy, high fiber ++
Just imagine biting into a soft caramel layer on a crispy coconut base topped with chunks of chocolate chips and large crystal salt. This is what I call IRRESISTABLE! I made the base with coconut, so it would be crunchy and toasted, but also melt-in-your-mouth soft. The great news is these bars freeze well into single servings so that you can have them on hand without overindulging in the whole batch.

RASPBERRY JAM CHOCOLATE CUPS - Vegan, gluten-free, dairy-free, refined sugar-free - Chocolate and raspberries are wonderful dance partners - creating a party in your mouth! The tartness of raspberries really brings out the delicious, dark flavors of chocolate. Here is my jam and coconut filled, dark chocolate candy cup recipe. Together these ingredients make a delicious treat I can’t get enough of– and with only healthy ingredients. I don’t have to stop myself from happily indulging. These delicious candies are easy to make and make you want to party, too!

CHOCOLATE GOJI BERRY DROPS
++ Vegan, refined sugar-free, low-glycemic, heart-healthy, high fiber, Paleo ++
This is one of my easiest recipes for delicious dark chocolate crunchy candy. The combination of flavors in these goji berry- and almond-packed drops are killer! The smooth texture of the dark chocolate against the chewiness of the goji berry and the crunch of the toasted almonds with the spike of sea salt explodes in your mouth. These candies can be made in just minutes, ready for guests to enjoy. But watch that you save some for your guests, they are just that good…

CASHEW CHAI RICE CRISPY TREATS - Vegan, gluten-free, dairy-free, sugar-free, heart-healthy, Paleo - Here is my grown-up version of a Rice Crispy Treat. Instead of bland, refined sugar and highly processed marshmallow as the main ingredients, I made my treats with chai spices and maple syrup. Add in cashew butter and you get an unexpected protein boost and great texture. The beautiful dark chocolate coating gives these crispy treats healthy antioxidants. With brown rice crisps as a base, you get extra fiber and nutrition. These treats are easy to make and very tasty!

MACA CARAMEL CHOCOLATE CUPS
++ Vegan, gluten-free, heart-healthy, low-glycemic ++
I believe that satisfying my sweet tooth is the best way to eat healthy nutrients while bringing me joy. My caramel chocolate candies are my healthy alternative to store bought caramel cups like Rolo® or Toffifay®. Imagine biting into dark chocolate with a creamy caramel center with a hint of butterscotch flavors that tantalize your senses. Unlike the store-bought versions, my caramel cups contain no refined sugar and are only made from dates with coconut cream. You could eat the whole batch without feeling guilty, because all ingredients are plant based, heart-healthy and promote well-being.

CHOCOLATE MATCHA MINT TRUFFLES
++Vegan, low-glycemic, heart-healthy, high protein ++
These healthy chocolate truffle balls with a matcha-mint center are more than adorable! They melt in your mouth and yet are vegan without dairy or refined sugar. I find the combination of mint, chocolate, coconut, matcha green tea, vanilla and coffee wakes up my senses and makes my mouth happy! They are so pretty, whenever I serve them to my friends, they don’t believe I actually made these myself. I promise you, they are worth the effort, because they taste heavenly!

COOKIE DOUGH STUFFED TRUFFLES +++ Vegan, gluten-free, dairy-free, refined sugar-free, high protein, heart-healthy +++
If chocolate truffles are yummy, then cookie dough stuffed chocolate truffles are out of this world! I set out to create a vegan chocolate treat that is fun to make and to eat while using simple pantry ingredients. I did it: chocolate chip sprinkled, edible cookie dough wrapped in a high protein truffle. A perfect grab-and-go, single serve treat. This is a wonderful recipe for children to participate in making - and a guilt-free snack for children of all ages!

CHOCOLATE MATCHA MINT CUPS **Vegan, gluten-free, high antioxidants, heart-healthy** There is something irresistible about the combination of chocolate and mint. One of my favorite childhood treats were After Eights® and Peppermint Patties, which taste great, but are filled with loads of refined sugars. So of course, I had to create a healthy version that I can feel good about eating any time. My recipe for mint and green tea chocolate cups contains lots of antioxidants and is perfectly balanced between sweet and minty. Every delicious bite provides me healthy nutrition I can feel good about.

SALT AND PEPPER CANDIED NUTS — Vegan, dairy-free, refined sugar-free, low-glycemic, high protein, high fiber — There is something magical about candied nuts. Maybe it’s the memories of county fairs or amusement park visits they carry with them. That unforgettable fragrance of caramelized sugar on warm nuts… Now imagine smelling pepper, cinnamon, ginger, curry and cloves. These nuts are like your favorite spiced caramel chai -only crunchy! They make the perfect high energy treat to have as a snack in between. The nuts and seeds provide satisfying plant fats with enough protein to sustain you. Add in the low-glycemic coconut sugar, and you can fully recharge in no time.

COCONUT ALMOND DATES - Vegan, low-glycemic, heart-healthy, high fiber - Dates are my go-to for a healthy sweet treat. In this recipe I fill plump dried dates with almond butter, then top the butter with a candied maple coconut center. Next, I dip them in chocolate and sprinkle with large crystal salt. Bam…you get healthy fats, great mouthfeel and extra fiber. These tasty candies are both pretty and so satisfyingly delicious. They are easy to make, and you can eat these nutritious treats without guilt – because they are filled with plant-based goodness!

Vegan, low-glycemic, heart-healthy, high protein

These healthy mint-laced chocolate mocha bites are as enjoyable as any truffle. They melt in your mouth and yet are made without dairy or refined sugar. The mint is subtle but satisfying. The combination of mint, chocolate, vanilla and coffee perfectly boosts up the flavors. Plus, you get to play with toppings and even make them into candy pops with your kids. I dare you to eat just one!

CHOCOLATE CHIP COOKIE DOUGH STACK - Vegan, gluten-free, high protein, refined sugar-free - I am in love with cookie dough, especially with baby-sized chocolate chips. So, I stacked 3 dough balls onto a long toothpick and dipped them into chocolate to coat in a robe of silky, dark chocolate. The thing is, my cookie dough is actually made of all healthy ingredients: High in fiber from oats and coconut flour, plus high in protein from nut butter, protein powder and vegan milk. These yummy, simple treats are perfect grab-and-go, single-serve treats you can store in your freezer. This is a wonderful recipe for children to participate in making - and a guilt-free recipe for children of all ages to indulge in.

BANANA PEANUT BUTTER BITES - Vegan, dairy-free, refined sugar-free, high fiber - Especially in the summer I need high energy treats for my weekend cycling with friends. I crave clean ingredients that are fun to eat. As a vegetarian I always search for foods that add healthy protein as well as lots of fiber and vitamins to my diet. So it will come as no surprise that three of my favorite ingredients are fruit, nut butters and chocolate. In this recipe I combine all three in the perfect summer energy snack that is easy to grab and go. These healthy bites are super cute and yummy too. Kids love to help make them and to eat them!

CHOCOLATE TURMERIC CARAMEL CUPS - Vegan, low glycemic, gluten-free, dairy-free, sugar-free, heart-healthy, Paleo - Chocolate and Caramel are simply meant to be together to make “the perfect candy”. With healthy fats from nut butter and coconut milk, antioxidants from dark chocolate and low glycemic sweetness from dates …boom! - you get the most delicious, heart healthy, high protein, handmade candy. By adding turmeric and orange zest these caramel cups offer a unique, rich taste you cannot buy in any store. Did I mention they are healthy? Don’t deny yourself! Indulge!

WALNUT CHOCOLATE CLUSTERS - Vegan, Paleo, vitamin rich, dairy-free, grain free, refined sugar-free, heart-healthy - Occasionally I need a small pick-me-up that satisfies my sweet tooth. A few pieces of chocolate candies usually do the trick. My mom taught me to love walnuts since they grew in our orchard at home. Walnuts are rich in heart-healthy fats and high in antioxidants. What's even more encouraging is that regularly eating walnuts may improve brain health and reduce your risk of heart disease and cancer. These candies are so delicious and so easy to make with just 4 ingredients.