PUMPKIN ICE CREAM SANDWICHES
++ Refined sugar-free, dairy-free, vegetarian, high fiber, heart-healthy, gluten free ++
Here is my dairy free, golden pumpkin cake filled with vegan vanilla ice cream. This combination of cinnamon, ginger and nutmeg spices in my soft cake - paired with creamy ice cream - makes my taste buds sing. To complete the flavor profile for the perfect ice cream sandwich, I poured dark chocolate sauce over the tops. You can even sprinkle a few toasted pumpkin seeds on the plate to create another pleasurable texture Serve these healthy ice cream treats for dessert and your guests will be asking for your recipe - only you will know they are secretly heart-healthy, dairy-, refined sugar- and gluten-free…

BANANA WALNUT ICE CREAM SANDWICH - Vegan, refined sugar-free, antioxidant-rich, heart-healthy - A perfect vegan ice cream sandwich loaded with plant-based yumminess! I start with little cakes that are so tender with just the right crunch by using cornmeal. Ripe bananas, olive oil and cider vinegar make them moist, fragrant and loaded with heart-healthy fats and fiber. Vanilla, maple syrup and nutmeg give these cakes extra flavor. Then I stuff them with the best vegan vanilla ice cream and smother them in dark chocolate. I finish them off with walnuts and salt. My fresh banana dessert is something you have never tasted before. You will be proud to serve this to your family and friends.

COCOA NIB ICE CREAM SANDWICH Vegan, dairy-free, heart-healthy, antioxidants, high fiber ** For this delicious summer treat I use hardy, dark cookies that combine the smoky notes of raw cacao, coconut and rye. The rye flour gives these cookies extra fiber and the cocoa nibs and dark chocolate add not only amazing flavor but also a load of healthy antioxidants. Then I sandwich the cookies with vegan vanilla ice cream and dip them into dark chocolate and coconut. These pretty cookies are fun to share with family and friends. Don’t wait to try this recipe…it will soon become one of your favorites!

VEGAN STRAWBERRY ICE CREAM BARS ++Vegan, gluten-free, dairy-free, refined sugar-free, heart-healthy ++Make your own delicious ice cream bars in single portions – ready to serve to friends and family or to enjoy all by yourself any time. The crunchy chocolate-oat-maple-crust is the perfect counterbalance to bright and creamy, vegan strawberry ice cream. Then it all transforms into healthy decadence when you top it off with caramelized walnuts and fresh strawberries. Indulge your sweet tooth while watching your waistline with this heart-healthy treat!

MINT CHOCOLATE ICE CREAM SANDWICHES - Gluten-free, flourless, dairy-free, refined sugar-free, heart-healthy - Ice cream sandwiches are the perfect summer treat. I love making them secretly healthy with bold flavors in a flourless, mint-scented cookie that goes perfectly with your favorite vegan ice cream. My new recipe is inspired by my garden where three forms of fresh mint are growing. But you can simply use a mint tea bag in this recipe for perfect results. Yummy, flavonoid-rich treats with mint – one of the best ingredients out there for soothing bloated stomachs and aiding the body’s natural detoxification process. I use coconut sugar, instead of the refined stuff, for a natural, slow energy release. These are great to make ahead and pull out for a special treat any time!