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.

BIRTHDAY PARTY BANANA CUPCAKES ++ Refined sugar-free, dairy-free, vegetarian, high fiber, heart-healthy, gluten-free ++ Here you are…a perfect banana cupcake ready to decorate with your favorite frosting and playful topping. This is such a simple cupcake to make - all in one bowl. It is a yummy canvas for chocolate, banana or vanilla frosting. It even works well with strawberry. I used organic rose petals to decorate mine. The flavors melt perfectly with sweet ripe bananas. You could also pair these with mango or coconut flakes. Have a party just to decorate your festive cupcakes! A perfect gluten-, dairy- and refined sugar-free cake to share with kids.

EASY CHOCOLATE GLAZE ++ Vegan, gluten-free, dairy-free, refined sugar-free, heart-healthy ++ Are you like me? Do you really, really love chocolate frosting? What if you could indulge in savoring scrumptious chocolate frosting without guilt? Just follow this simple recipe with only four ingredients. Enjoy my delightful chocolate frosting by the spoon full or as topping on your favorite cake, cookie, or brownie.

NO BAKE ENERGY BITES WITH GINGER ++ Refined sugar-free, dairy-free, gluten-free, heart healthy, high fiber, vegetarian ++ I love anything made with honey, oats, seeds and GINGER! When you need powerful fuel for action-packed energy in one bite, these balls are perfect. My cute little energy bites fit easily into lunch boxes or snack packs for hikers and cyclists. I made my naturally sweet bites using dates, high quality honey and vanilla. Then I crammed them full of whole grain oats, seeds and dried fruit. You can make these bites easily in one bowl in just minutes.

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.

VEGAN TRIPLE CHOCOLATE OREOS ++ Vegan, dairy-free, heart-healthy, antioxidants, high fiber ++ I love a hardy, dark chocolate cookie that combines 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 chocolate frosting and dip them into dark chocolate. It’s finally here…”a healthy Oreo cookie”

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.

EAT-THE-RAINBOW MORNING COOKIES ++ Vegan, dairy-free, gluten-free, refined sugar-free, heart-healthy ++ Start your day energized with my grab-and-go, colorful, morning cookies. Have all your breakfast nutrients packed in one wholesome and colorful cookie. Who does not want a cookie for breakfast? I made my vegan cookies using lots of soluble fiber from beats and oats, natural sugars from banana and anti-inflammatory ginger and heart-healthy olive oil. This is the perfect pick me up paired with a great big cup of chai tea. Plus, you can store them in the freezer ready for you as soon as you wake up - ready for a new day.

MATCHA GINGER CHOCOLATE CHUNK COOKIES ++ Gluten free, vegan, paleo, heart-healthy, high protein ++ I love the grassy, earthy notes of matcha green tea. Since I lived in Japan, I learned that green tea powder used in baking turns out delicious when paired particularly with ginger and chocolate. So, I invented my green matcha tea cookies with ginger and chunky, dark chocolate chips. I made my cookies vegan with cashew butter, olive oil and coconut oil for healthy fats. Plus, brown rice flour combined with almond flour makes them gluten free. Substitute the brown rice with cassava flour and your cookies will become paleo. The addition of candied ginger sets these cookies apart: crunchy outside and gooey, chewy inside. You've got to bake a batch of these delicious green monsters.

HIGH PROTEIN VEGAN TOFU CHOCOLATE FROSTING
++ Vegan, high protein, gluten free, paleo ++
Creamy, plant-based, vegan, dark chocolate frosting is a must have recipe! My rich chocolate frosting is completely healthy, made using only real food ingredients. No one will know this frosting is healthy and less sugary because it is packed with rich chocolate flavor and warm notes from vanilla. Thanks to my surprise ingredient – TOFU - this frosting has a wonderful creamy taste and texture. I use it on cakes and cupcakes because it is easy to pipe into pretty decorations or I just use a knife to create a smooth layer.

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.

ALMOND CHOCOLATE LAVA COOKIES ++ Vegan, gluten-free, flourless, paleo, heart-healthy ++ My triple almond lava cookies are absolutely delicious with their gooey, hot fudge, mocha center and their crispy outside. Almond butter makes the batter thick plus it adds a punch of protein, good fats, B vitamins and minerals like magnesium. These cookies get extra almond goodness from almond flour, almond butter and almond extract. I used coffee in the batter to make nutritious cookies that have just the right “pick-me-up”-flavor to give you an extra boost when your energy runs low.

SALTED CHOCOLATE VEGAN BROWNIES ++ Vegan, gluten-free, dairy-free, refined sugar-free, heart-healthy ++ Here is a variation of a fast and easy, vegan and gluten free brownie. Warning! These brownies are a fan favorite - my friends keep asking me to bake them again and again! My secret ingredients are black cocoa powder and large crystal salt. You can use any cocoa powder you have on hand, but black cocoa powder makes this recipe extra special. Using simple pantry ingredients, plus yummy applesauce and vegan butter in this batter makes for a moist and decadent Bliss-Brownie. Create a surprisingly healthy dessert that looks and tastes amazing.

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!

VEGAN GOLDEN PROTEIN BITES ++ Vegan, refined sugar-free, dairy-free, gluten-free, heart healthy, high fiber ++ Turmeric and lemon are the magic ingredients in my golden yellow bliss bites. These are better than any health food energy bar you can buy. Here is a wholesome, satisfying snack made with bright lemon flavor and simple pantry ingredients. Easy to make and so pretty with their fresh yellow color with speckles of chia seeds.

PINK STRAWBERRY PARTY CUPCAKES ++ Refined sugar-free, dairy-free, vegetarian, high fiber, heart-healthy, gluten-free ++ Here are darling, blush-pink cupcakes fit for a party. I made these healthy cupcakes with plenty of fresh strawberries. My cupcake recipe is simple and beautiful to look at. Play with decorating them using any frosting you love. The cupcakes are a perfect canvas for rose petals, mint leaves, natural sprinkles or even melted chocolate. Who does not love chocolate covered strawberries? Go ahead indulge your sweet tooth and make a batch of playful, PINK cupcakes!

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.

VEGAN COOKIE DOUGH BROWNIES ++ Vegan, gluten free, refined sugar-free, dairy-free, high protein ++ Warning: fan favorite brownies! Seriously, my Cookie Dough Brownies are so tender, they melt in your mouth. The brownie batter is great all by itself, but I added as a special treat the cookie dough, which is loaded with heart-healthy fats and protein. Coffee and maple syrup give the soft brownies extra mocha/butterscotch-flavor. Super simple to make, the recipe comes together in minutes and kids love these festive, stuffed brownies. You get cookie dough as a bonus surprise inside your brownie. Yea!

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.