BANANA JAM MUFFINS ++ Refined sugar-free, dairy-free, vegetarian, high fiber, heart-healthy, gluten free ++ Here is my one bowl recipe for gluten-, dairy- and refined sugar-free banana muffins. I make them so easy by using brown rice flour for the perfect crumb. Then I add in fresh walnuts for the perfect pairing to the bold flavor of bananas. Make sure your bananas are extra ripe to add that sweetness you crave. I use organic refined sugar-free jam and I usually eat mine while still hot from the oven.

PUMPKIN CHOCOLATE CHIP MUFFINS
++ Refined sugar-free, dairy-free, vegetarian, high fiber, heart-healthy, gluten free ++
I remember getting the most delicious pumpkin chocolate chip muffins in Santa Cruz in the late 80s. I kept going back for more of the perfect combination of earthy chocolate chunks within a moist pumpkin muffin. I needed to re-create those flavors in my healthy version of gluten free, spicy pumpkin cake with baby chocolate chips in every bite. Here it is, the perfect crumb using buckwheat seed flour, combined with brown rice flour and soaked with vegan butter to make a dense and high fiber muffin. I eat one for breakfast or with tea and dream about the 1980’s Santa Cruz at the beach. Yummy!

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!

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!

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!

VEGAN BLUEBERRY CORNMEAL MUFFINS
++Vegan, dairy-free, refined sugar free, high fiber ++
Blueberry muffins are a staple in any cozy bed-and-breakfast or welcoming coffee shop. I set out to make muffins that bring with them the homey feeling of warm treats but are uncompromisingly vegan and refined sugar-free. I made them pretty with the golden colors of juice and zest from oranges grown in my orchard. Cornmeal gives my muffins the perfect crumb while chia seeds and almond meal add lots of fiber and plant protein. To make my muffins gluten-free just substitute spelt flour with an all-purpose gluten-free flour mix. I like to mix up my flours and spelt is an older wheat grain that digests better than wheat for most people.

LEMON POPPYSEED MUFFINS ++Refined sugar free, high antioxidant, heart-healthy, flourless, dairy-free ++
I am a real fan of lemons in baking. Here is one of my favorite recipes for a classic lemon poppy seed muffins enhanced by turmeric. The nutty notes of poppy seed make a perfect complement to the bright lemon flavor. With almond flour as the main flour, these tasty treats are light and fluffy – and of course gluten-free. The eggs from my happy chickens give these muffins the perfect rise and lots of healthy protein. And who can resist the bright yellow from the turmeric?

BANANA AND JELLY MUFFINS - Vegan, refined sugar-free, antioxidant-rich, heart-healthy - I’ve always loved my mom’s banana and jelly sandwiches in my school lunches. So, I decided to make my own version of breakfast muffins with the same flavor profiles as my childhood favorite. These vegan muffins get their yummy moisture from ripe bananas, olive oil and cider vinegar. Nutmeg, vanilla and maple syrup provide extra flavor. Filled with your favorite fruit jams, they literally melt in your mouth. My fresh banana and jelly muffins will be a new tasting revelation for you. You will feel good to serve this to your family and friends for breakfast or for a fun pick-me-up any time of the day…Thanks mom!

VANILLA FIG BREAKFAST MUFFIN - Vegan, gluten-free, dairy-free, refined sugar-free, low-glycemic, heart-healthy, nut-free - For breakfast, I prefer a muffin that is moist and yummy with just the right amount of sweetness that gives me energy for hours. This easy recipe uses plant-based milk and yoghurt for smooth texture. Coconut sugar makes these nutritious treats the perfect low glycemic food. By adding dried figs and fig jam I am getting a full-flavor boost of these tasty high fiber fruits. You can easily make my muffins in a large batch and freeze them for a quick grab-and-go meal.

CHAI COFFEE SPICE MUFFINS - Vegan, dairy-free, refined sugar free, high fiber - This is my version of a ”Vegan Double Coffee Spice Muffin” – I love combining unusual spices that blend for a fragrant and tantalizing treat! The coffee - in the batter and sprinkled on top- gives this moist cake extra flavor. The molasses is the main sweetener with its earthy robust flavor that can handle the bold spices and the coffee! If you like flavorful bakes, then these vegan muffins are for you!

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.

STICKY TEA PUDDING CAKES - Vegan, gluten free, dairy-free, refined sugar free, high fiber - Sticky toffee pudding, also known sticky date pudding in Australia and New Zealand, is an English dessert consisting of a very moist sponge cake, made with chopped dates. It is usually steamed, instead of baked, for maximum flavor. My recipe for Sticky Tea Pudding Cakes used the classic English Earl Grey tea for its bold Bergamot flavor. I made these vegan cakes moist by adding sweet potatoes, soaked dates and molasses. These cakes are the perfect pick-me-up for any afternoon tea or coffee. Yummy!

LEMON OLIVE OIL CORN CAKES ++ Gluten free, dairy-free, refined sugar free, low-glycemic, high fiber, vegetarian, veggan ++ These easy, flourless corn cakes melt in your mouth. They have just the right amount of tartness, a good dose of protein and a smooth mouthfeel. The berry compote on top makes them extra fresh. These little gold cakes will brighten up your day, giving you well balanced energy without spiking your blood sugars

BANANA WALNUT SWIRL MUFFINS - Vegan, refined sugar-free, antioxidant-rich, heart-healthy - My banana muffins are so tender, they melt in your mouth. Made with loads of ripe bananas, walnuts and cornmeal they are moist and fragrant, and they are loaded with plant-based protein, heart-healthy fats and fiber. Vanilla, nutmeg and cinnamon give these cakes extra flavor. The walnut swirl inside is a wonderful surprise. Super simple to make, the recipe comes together in minutes for fresh banana muffins like you have never tasted before. These scrumptious cakes are easy to share with their single-serving size.

Megan’s Magic Muffins - High protein, gluten-free, dairy-free, sugar-free, portable, single-servings - These magic muffins deserve the label magic because they taste so good, freeze perfectly and are loaded with high nutrition ingredients. They contain no flour, dairy or sugar - just pure plant-powered energy. They are worth baking and are packable like energy bars, easy to grab and easy to eat.  Great to share with others if you want individual servings that meet the new health standards.