STRAWBERRY SHORTCAKE TRIFLE ++ Vegan, gluten-free, dairy-free, refined sugar-free, heart-healthy ++ When you are ready for a fun and easy summer dessert, fit for a dinner party, make these yummy, fresh fruit, vegan trifles. My vanilla flavored short crust provides perfect crispy but not overly sweet layers to complement the cold, vegan, whipping cream and lemon-soaked strawberries. With several layers of tantalizing cookies, fruit and whipping cream, topped off with another shortcake crust - this charming dessert is sure to be a crowd pleasers on a warm day. Plus, these trifles are fun to eat and only lightly sweetened.

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.

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.

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.

DARK CHOCOLATE STRAWBERRY CRUNCH
++ Vegan, gluten-free, dairy-free, refined sugar-free, heart-healthy ++
How cute are these little pink coconut candies dipped in chocolate? They're just as yummy as they look. The fresh tart flavor of strawberries comes through in the creamy frosting and then you bite down into a yummy, crunchy cookie base. I made a healthy coconut-oat-cookie-base which is low glycemic using unrefined coconut sugar as a sweetener. The delicious, vegan strawberry frosting is made with soaked cashews and freeze-dried strawberries. A perfect little heart healthy candy that sparkles with color.

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!

VEGAN STRAWBERRY TARTS
++Vegan, high protein, gluten free, heart-healthy, high fiber ++
I love to add fruit to my bakes. The fresh taste of strawberries is one of my favorites with their bright, sweet tartness which goes perfectly with a vegan oat cookie base. These layered tarts are the perfect little treats to serve as pretty desserts to kids and adults alike. With a vegan frosting, made mainly with creamy cashews and coconut milk, you are serving a heart-healthy food – and no one will know how good these plant-based tasty tarts are for them. A real winner in my book!

VEGAN CHOCOLATE BLACKBERRY TARTS **Vegan, gluten-free, dairy-free, sugar-free, heart-healthy, single-servings ** There is something special about fruit tarts. With a scrumptious and tender crust, made with a blend of oat, almond, brown rice and tapioca flours plus coconut and olive oil, you will never even miss the wheat or butter. In this variation, I use blackberry jam and fresh blackberries and contrast them with rich, dark coconut chocolate pudding – a delicious combination. These tasty little tarts are refined sugar-free and are made with heart-healthy fats. Feel free to indulge!

TRIPLE CHOCOLATE MOUSSE TARTS - Vegan, gluten-free, dairy-free, refined sugar-free, heart-healthy, single-servings - Chocolate is known as the “food for the gods” and I love to add it to my healthy treats as much as possible. So how about a triple chocolate treat? Cocoa in the crust, topped by a chocolate mousse, dipped into delicious glossy chocolate – a trifecta of antioxidants and yumminess! This tart makes a gorgeous dessert you and your guests can feel good about since it is filled not only with chocolate but also with heart-healthy nut flours and oils.

LEMON TARTS ++ Dairy-free, gluten-free, refined sugar-free, heart-healthy, high protein, veggan ++ I have a real weakness for lemon tarts: the combination of sweet and sour is always tantalizing my tastebuds. I set out to create dairy-free, gluten-free and heart-healthy lemon tarts that rival any milk or butter-based option. With a scrumptious and tender crust, made with a blend of oats, almond, brown rice and tapioca flours plus coconut and olive oil, you will never even miss the wheat or butter. Luckily, my irresistible tarts also boast a lot of protein, thanks to almond flour and eggs. Go ahead, indulge without guilt!

VANILLA CARAMEL COOKIE BARS - Vegan, high-protein, flourless, dairy free, single-servings - Friends are coming for a garden tour. I like to offer sweet treats that are easy to eat while we walk together in the orchard. Luckily, I always keep a batch of vanilla caramel and vanilla cookies my freezer. I simply scoop the caramel onto the cookies and top them with toasted pecans and large crystal salt. These cookie bars are perfect indulgent treats, full of plant-based goodness. Plus, they are easy to grab and go.

Vegan, gluten-free, dairy-free, heart-healthy, single servings

These cookie bases have no sugar, butter or flour and are the perfect excuse for adding scrumptious, sweet, vegan caramel into your life! They form a light crispy oat crust made with pure, plant-based ingredients and heart healthy fats. And yes, you could just enjoy them as simple oat cookies, but luckily, you do not have to. Check out my healthy fudges, caramels, and frostings you could add that transform this cookie base into delicious delight that makes your taste buds sing