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.

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.

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.

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!

MAGIC CHOCOLATE SAUCE
++ Vegan, heart-healthy, dairy-free, gluten-free, refined sugar-free, Paleo ++
Melted chocolate sauce makes every bowl of non-dairy ice cream EXTRA special! That is why pastry chefs use dipping chocolate when they aim to transform a plain ice-cream-sundae into a chocolate-coated masterpiece. Here is my easy, 2-ingredient, vegan, magic chocolate sauce recipe. I used 80% chocolate drops, but any quality dark chocolate containing 65 to 85% cocoa is perfect in this recipe. I love the fact that this chocolate sauce is adding totally guilt-free antioxidants to my desserts.

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.

VEGAN DARK CHOCOLATE PEANUT BUTTER FROSTING
++ Vegan, gluten free, heart healthy, high fiber, Paleo ++
Creamy, plant-based, vegan, dark chocolate frosting is a must have recipe! My chocolate frosting is completely healthy made using all plant-based, real food ingredients. No one will know this frosting is healthy and less sugary because it is packed with chocolate flavor and warm notes from peanut butter and vanilla. Thanks to coconut milk 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.

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.

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!

VEGAN MILK CHOCOLATE FROSTING ++Vegan, gluten free, heart healthy, high fiber, Paleo ++
Creamy, plant-based, vegan, milk chocolate frosting is a must have recipe! My chocolate frosting is completely healthy made using all plant-based, real food ingredients. No one will know this frosting is healthy and less sugary because it is packed with chocolate flavor and warm notes from almonds and vanilla. Thanks to coconut milk this frosting has a wonderful creamy taste and texture. I use it on all my cakes and cupcakes because it is easy to pipe into pretty decorations or I just use a knife to create a smooth layer.

CHOCOLATE GOJI BERRY DROPS
++ Vegan, refined sugar-free, low-glycemic, heart-healthy, high fiber, Paleo ++
This is one of my easiest recipes for delicious dark chocolate crunchy candy. The combination of flavors in these goji berry- and almond-packed drops are killer! The smooth texture of the dark chocolate against the chewiness of the goji berry and the crunch of the toasted almonds with the spike of sea salt explodes in your mouth. These candies can be made in just minutes, ready for guests to enjoy. But watch that you save some for your guests, they are just that good…

MACA CARAMEL CHOCOLATE CUPS
++ Vegan, gluten-free, heart-healthy, low-glycemic ++
I believe that satisfying my sweet tooth is the best way to eat healthy nutrients while bringing me joy. My caramel chocolate candies are my healthy alternative to store bought caramel cups like Rolo® or Toffifay®. Imagine biting into dark chocolate with a creamy caramel center with a hint of butterscotch flavors that tantalize your senses. Unlike the store-bought versions, my caramel cups contain no refined sugar and are only made from dates with coconut cream. You could eat the whole batch without feeling guilty, because all ingredients are plant based, heart-healthy and promote well-being.

STAWBERRY MATCHA MINI CAKES ++Refined sugar-free, high antioxidant, heart-healthy, flourless, dairy-free, vegan frosting ++
I love experimenting with flavors and natural colors. So, contrasting the bright red of strawberries with the green of matcha green tea was an intriguing proposition I had to try. I am quite proud of my creation of these mini cakes that burst with flavors and colors and a vegan frosting that is so creamy and delicious. These are beautiful cakes that will make any dessert tray sparkle.

CHOCOLATE CHUNK CHIA COOKIES ++Gluten-free, vegan, heart-healthy, high protein, Paleo ++ This chocolate chip cookie is my favorite version of a vegan, gluten-free, paleo, sugar-free and egg-free cookie. My cookie is packed with chunks of dark chocolate, crunchy chia seeds, plus double the vanilla in protein powder and in extract. When you bite into a crunchy cookie you will find a chewy center - exactly what you love in the perfect drop cookie. The salted tops just push it over the edge of decadence. My favorite nut butter to use in this cookie is cashew because it gives you a creamy, unexpected, warm flavor. Your friends will tell you this is the best chocolate chip cookie they have ever had. Period. Trust me on this one!!!

MOCHA AVOCADO CUPCAKES ++ Gluten-free, dairy-free, Paleo, heart-healthy ++ These “veggan” cupcakes are the real deal for chocolate and coffee lovers who crave healthy MOCHA dessert. The cupcakes are light and fluffy, topped with scrumptious dairy-free, healthy frosting. The cupcakes and the frosting are made with avocados, providing healthy fats and a wonderful, smooth texture. The perfect sweetness comes from low-glycemic sweeteners – dates and coconut sugar – balanced by strong flavors of coffee and chocolate. Your friends will never know that these cupcakes are healthy because they are so beautiful and YUMMY.

WHITE PEPPERMINT TRUFFLES - Vegan, gluten-free, dairy-free, heart-healthy - Some days I crave sweets for breakfast, lunch and dinner. So, I had to create a recipe for a bigger treat that tastes delicious while giving me lots of healthy nutrients that satisfy my sweet tooth. My truffles are the ultimate mint-chocolate-bombs with just the right amount of peppermint offset by chocolate and coffee!!! What is not to love? You even get slivered almonds and chocolate chips in these date sweetened coffee-mint-truffles. They are easier to make than they might look. Give these satisfying treats a try and impress your friends with beautiful - plus healthy - sweets!

Avocado Chocolate Frosting - Dairy-free, vegan, gluten-free, Paleo, heart-healthy fats - This creamy chocolate frosting is easy to make in 10 minutes. Watch the magic when the avocado batter turns into chocolate-mocha ganache in front of your eyes as you add cocoa powder and melted chocolate. Your taste buds will be drenched in creamy, silky chocolate bliss. Feel free to curl up on the couch and ignore the world around you with just a spoon and a bowl of healthy, fudgy frosting. Or you can be old fashioned and decorate your favorite cupcake, cake, or brownie with this perfect frosting.