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.

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.

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.

VEGAN CHOCOLATE BROWNIE SUNDAES
++ Vegan, single-servings, gluten free, paleo, high protein ++
Seriously, my easy, vegan, mocha brownies are so tender, they melt in your mouth. Made with a blend of plant-based ingredients that give these brownies great mouthfeel and texture: namely almond butter, cocoa powder, buckwheat flour and apple sauce with the added bonus of freeze-dried coffee in the batter. Super simple to make, this recipe comes together in minutes. Once the brownies are cooled, just cut them into cubes and make a beautiful vegan sundae with layers of vegan vanilla ice cream. Finish the layers with added textures of toasted nuts and banana slices. Yummy!

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!

CARAMEL CHOCOLATE PROTEIN COOKIES
++ Gluten free, refined sugar-free, low-glycemic, heart-healthy, high protein ++
This is my high protein version of a vegetarian chocolate cookie that is quick and easy. But then there is a surprising caramel filling. For the cookies I combined high protein peanut butter, healthy eggs, and vegan protein powder making them chockfull of high energy fuel. I made a melt-in-your-mouth date caramel filling and popped it inside these cookies. Together with the low-glycemic carbs from chocolate and coconut sugar these cookies provide me long-lasting fuel for tough workouts. Bake a batch and bite into a surprisingly yummy cookie!

CHAI-LACED FLOURLESS FUDGE BROWNIES
++ Gluten-free, dairy-free, low-glycemic, sugar-free, high-protein, Paleo ++
Yummy Chai-laced goodness… No one can resist brownies. Seriously - chocolate, coffee and spice are the best combo in these unique fudge brownies. My recipe has the perfect balance between healthy plant fats, carbs, and plant proteins. I added three secret ingredients that make these brownies stand out: sweet potato, coffee and seed butter all come together in a perfect brownie. The surprising flavor boost comes from the chai spice. And finally, switching up the nuts to walnuts gives these brownies a lot of “something extra” without much effort. These brownies are gluten-free, dairy-free and high-protein.

PUMPKIN PROTEIN TRUFFLES
++ High protein, vegan, gluten free, heart-healthy, high fiber ++
Healthy Truffles…sound too good to be true, right? But trust me, these truffles not only taste amazing, but they also provide long-lasting energy with the perfect blend of protein, healthy fats, fiber and antioxidants. I love making recipes that taste sinfully good but contain nothing but plant-based goodness.

ALMOND OLIVE OIL CAKELETS
++ Dairy-free, gluten-free, low-glycemic, sugar-free, high-protein, Paleo, single-servings ++
Olive oil cakes are more tender and fruitier than any cake made using butter. I use high quality olive oil for a fruity, bold flavor. Almond pairs well with olive oil, so I pumped up the flavor using four almond ingredients: almond flour, almond milk, sliced almonds plus almond extract. Then the final flavor addition of lemon zest and lemon juice enhances the fruity olive oil compounds. These little cakelets are also gluten free and dairy free. This is honestly a perfect combo of flavors in heart healthy, beautiful cakelets.

EASY CHOCOLATE PROTEIN COOKIES
++ Gluten free, refined sugar-free, low-glycemic, heart-healthy, high protein, Paleo ++
This is my high protein version of a chocolate chip cookie that is quick and easy. I combined almond butter and protein powder making them chockfull of protein. Then I used strong, hot coffee to give them a high-energy hit. Together with the low-glycemic carbs from chocolate and coconut sugar these cookies provide me long-lasting fuel for tough workouts. Pack these for your outings as a healthy treat that tastes delicious.

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.

POWERHOUSE BROWNIES
++ High Protein, gluten-free, dairy-free, refined sugar-free ++
Here is a quick and easy recipe for gluten-free brownies that taste delicious and are super high in protein. I use common pantry ingredients and no fancy techniques to create a satisfying chocolate sweet with little effort. I am in love with quinoa flour: it's one of my favorite grains to eat and contains all the amino acids to make a complete protein; plus, it's high in fiber! If you make my brownies with chocolate chips that are sweetened with coconut sugar, you will have a truly low-glycemic treat that will not spike your blood sugars. Plant-based vegan butter and yogurt makes these brownies extra gooey, fluffy, and irresistible.

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!

COOKIE DOUGH BITES - Vegan, gluten-free, high protein - There is nothing better than cookie dough when you crave a treat that reminds you of your childhood. Here is my healthy version of a classic cookie dough bite. 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 treats you can store in your freezer. This is a wonderful recipe for children to participate in making - and a guilt-free recipe for children of all ages to indulge in.