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.

NO BAKE VEGAN WALNUT BARS
++ Vegan, gluten-free, dairy-free, high protein, heart-healthy ++ Here is a deliciously rich and bold protein bar smothered in silky, dark chocolate. High in fiber from dates and coconut, plus high in protein from whole, raw nuts and protein powder. These yummy, simple energy bars are a perfect grab-and-go, single-serve treat. This is a fun recipe for children to participate in making and a great after-work out-high-protein snack.

APPRICOT DATE BARS
++ Vegan, gluten-free, dairy-free, refined sugar-free, heart-healthy ++
These are my mom’s favorite bars ever. She is a real fan of apricots, especially those from my orchard fruit trees. If you love sweet, gooey dates, tart apricots and toasted walnuts, this bar if for you! An easy recipe using simple pantry ingredients like oats, banana and lemon juice. People rave about these bars since they not only taste great, but they also pack well and are prefect for hiking or a long car trip. High in fiber, endurance carbs and just plain yummy. Bake a batch and indulge guilt-free!

CHOCOLATE PUDDING POWER BARS
++ Vegan, low glycemic, gluten-free, refined sugar-free, high fiber, heart-healthy, high protein ++
Look at the layers of creamy chocolate pudding nesting inside a healthy power bar! What is not to love in these high protein, high fiber, low glycemic bars? The vegan pudding is made using yummy, full fat coconut milk and tastes like a happy blend of dark chocolate and vanilla. These bars hold together on a camping trip or at a picnic. I eat mine for breakfast and I get to have my oats, protein and chocolate all in one delicious, healthy meal. Bake a batch and be happy!

VEGAN FRUITS AND NUTS COOKIES
++ Vegan, gluten free, heart-healthy, high protein ++
I love to bake these cookies as gifts. They're so pretty - lightly toasted brown with specks of pumpkin seeds, creamy coconut and dates peering through the delicious batter. This recipe makes delectable, lightly spiced, melt-in-your-mouth hazelnut cookies. Feel free to play with other cookie additions because this batter makes the perfect foundation to add your favorite dried fruits like raisins or cranberries, plus chocolate chips or sunflower seeds. All variations pare well in this sinfully good, heart-healthy batter.

NO BAKE GINGERBREAD PROTEIN BARS
++ Vegan, paleo, refined sugar-free, heart-healthy, high fiber, high protein ++
I love gingerbread and I also love clean treats made from high protein, real, plant-based ingredients. My no-bake gingerbread reminds me of a traditional gingerbread cookie, but with no baking and just a few simple ingredients. These high protein bars get their color from the mixture of warm spices and classic molasses. I use lots of vegan protein powder and creamy nut butter to make them high in protein. Make up a batch for your next hike and be sure to share with your friends who will love your homemade healthy pick-me-up power bars!

RASPBERRY AND ROSE FROSTED BARS
++ Vegan, high protein, gluten free, heart-healthy, high fiber ++
The fresh taste of raspberries is one of my favorites - with their bright, sweet tartness and beautiful pink color. I combined raspberries powder with rose buds to add a special flair to my dessert. Since roses are edible flowers. I sprinkled them on the tops of my bars for a beautiful finish. I baked a crunchy crust using coconut and oats. Then layered the crust with a delicious, vegan frosting made with creamy cashews and coconut milk. No one will know how good these pretty plant-based tasty tarts are for them. A real winner in my book!

HIGH ENERGY SEED BARS ++Vegan, refined sugar-free, heart-healthy, high fiber ++ My high energy seed bars are so easy to make. Just bake the maple, quinoa base and smooth a layer of seed butter over the top. Then cover them with smooth, dark chocolate for a high protein, yummy, nut free power bar! After a long bike ride or hike, I crave clean carbs and plant-based protein to fuel my energy. With that in mind, I have crafted this nutrient-dense power-food with three kinds of protein from legumes, grains and seeds. This vegan energy bar is “the bomb” – it is delicious as much as it is nutritious.

ORANGE SCENTED BADGER BARS ++Vegan, low-glycemic, heart-healthy, high fiber ++
These powerful bars taste like a decadent, orange scented, sweet truffle. They are packed with seeds and fruit. The secret ingredient is two tablespoons of orange rind which brightens the flavors and takes these treats to a new level of YUMMY!!! They are perfect single-serving, packable treats that will give you long-lasting energy when you crave clean carbs and plant-based protein. With that in mind, I have crafted this nutrient-dense power-food with three kinds of protein from legumes, grains and seeds.

PEANUTS AND CHOCOLATE – 3 LAYER BARS - Vegan, high protein, gluten-free, dairy-free, sugar-free, single-serving - These are beautiful 3-layer bars that make the perfect endurance fuel. They start with a vegan, gluten-free oat crust, then comes the peanut butter layer, then the fudge chocolate layer and finally a layer of shiny, hard chocolate with large crystal salt. A perfect treat for a day where you need long-lasting energy. This recipe is my go-to power bar when I need a healthy treat to share on hikes with my friends and family.

VEGAN PEANUT BUTTER ENERGY BARS — Vegan, gluten-free, heart-healthy, high protein — These tempting cream layer bars satisfy even my most serious peanut butter craving. The cream topping is packed with protein and bursts with robust, nutty flavor thanks to silken tofu, maple syrup and vanilla. My recipe serves this tasty, creamy filling on top of a crunchy oat cookie crust, topped with roasted peanuts and dipped into dark chocolate coating. Your friends will not believe these delicious, sweet cream bars are made with TOFU! But beware - the tasty combination of plant ingredients might spoil you forever and you might never buy a dry protein bar in the stores again…

PURE VEGAN PROTEIN SQUARES - Vegan, gluten-free, dairy-free, sugar-free, heart-healthy, Paleo - I love protein bars, especially ones that are chocolatey and yummy! A challenge for most vegans and athletes is to get enough protein. Here is a quick, tasty recipe that transforms coconut flour and protein powder into a delicious, healthy protein bomb. The dark chocolate adds an additional boost to your health by providing energy and supporting muscle recovery.

SESAME COCONUT HALVA - Gluten-free, vegetarian, dairy free, refined sugar free, heart-healthy - A traditional middle eastern dessert made of tahini and raw ingredients like coconut, sesame seeds and pistachios. Instead of refined sugar, I chose honey as sweetener. Instead of butter, I made this with heart-healthy coconut oil. Go ahead, indulge with this perfectly balanced sweet treat!

NO-BAKE COCONUT BOUNTY BARS - Vegan, gluten-free, grain-free, low-glycemic, high protein, heart-healthy, Paleo - Are you kidding me…a vegan whole-food bounty bar! The combination of sweet & soft coconut, caramel and chocolate is delightful. I had to create a healthy version of this childhood favorite candy bar to indulge my sweet tooth. My bounty bars are low-glycemic and high in protein. Super easy to make … no baking required. I keep mine in the freezer, easy to grab and go. You will be forever spoiled once you try these heart-healthy treats…

TRIPLE PROTEIN ENERGY BARS - Vegan, low-glycemic, heart-healthy, high fiber - When I tell you, this is my favorite power bar I have ever eaten…, I mean it! This recipe makes PERFECT energy bars, ready to pack and go. They are so good; you won’t believe they are healthy. After a long bike ride or hike, I always grab food that provides clean carbs and lots of plant-based protein. With that in mind, I have crafted this nutrient-dense power-food with three kinds of protein from legumes, grains and beans. This vegan energy bar is “the bomb” – it is delicious as much as it is nutritious.

CHOCOLATE TAHINI FUDGE ++Flourless, gluten-free, nut-free, high protein, vegan, dairy-free, Paleo ++
Watch out, you will not be able to stop eating my addictive tahini candy! Caramelized in vanilla-maple syrup are loads of pumpkin and sesame seeds; all topped with chocolate coating. I made sure this candy provides enough plant-based protein and fat for long-lasting energy. This is the perfect healthy snack disguised as a decadent candy. It is much easier to make than you might think. Give it a try!

No-Bake Energy Bars ++ Vegan, gluten-free, dairy-free, high protein, heart-healthy ++ Here is my healthy version of a classic cookie dough protein bar smothered in dark chocolate. High in fiber from oats and coconut flour, plus high protein from the nut butter, protein powder and plant-based milk. These yummy, simple treats are a perfect grab-and-go, single serve treat. This is a wonderful recipe for children to participate in making – or a great after-workout high protein snack.

Chocolate Dipped Caramel Bars - Vegan, gluten-free, dairy-free, refined sugar-free, high-protein, single-servings - “I cannot stop eating these caramel bars!” That is me after I invented these chocolate-dipped, salty caramel almond bars. Are you kidding me? Nothing hits your senses like the combination of creamy caramel and crunchy nuts on a soft cookie base. Then you go all the way over the edge when you drench the whole treat in chocolate coating that snaps as you bite into this perfect Caramel Bar. Go ahead, you know you must bake these! Just allow yourself the excuse…you will give them all as gifts...

Peanuts & Chocolate 4-Layer Bar - Vegan, high protein, gluten-free, dairy-free, refined sugar-free, single-serving - These are beautiful 4-layer bars. They start with a vegan, gluten free oat crust, then comes the peanut butter layer, then the fudge chocolate layer and finally a layer of shiny hard chocolate with large crystal salt. A perfect summer treat and endurance fuel. Simple recipe, bakes in 12 minutes.