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!

APPLE BLACKBERRY CRISP **Vegan, refined sugar-free, gluten-free, dairy-free, heart healthy, high fiber ** I love the combination of sweet and sour fruit with crumbly oats and hazelnuts. My fruit crisp is like a Fall Garden in a bowl! And the best part: my vegan, heart-healthy dessert will not spike my blood sugars since I am using low-glycemic coconut sugar and hazelnuts for fiber to slow the digestion. This is an awesome recipe to wow your family and friends with little effort and very tasty results. Serve the crisp bubbling hot, right from the oven, topped with vegan ice cream for a truly memorable dessert!

CRUNCHY GRANOLA PARFAIT - High protein, gluten-free, dairy-free, refined sugar-free, vitamin rich - Granola layered with fresh fruit and vegan yogurt makes a perfect, yummy breakfast parfait. My homemade granola is my go-to breakfast. So, I combined my favorite almond-apple-granola with fresh strawberries and mangoes and layered them into a pretty bowl with my favorite vegan vanilla yoghurt. This granola easily rivals any high-end, super expensive granola from a health-food store. And it is homemade! I enjoy giving my granola as gifts to my friends and family.

APPLE CRANBERRY CINNAMON GRANOLA - Vegetarian, high protein, nut-free, gluten-free, refined sugar-free, vitamin rich - I love making my own granola, because then I know exactly what’s in it and I can mix in the dried fruits I really like to eat. Here is one of my go-to versions for a crunchy, lightly sweetened granola that is perfectly balanced by the tartness of apples and cranberries. Make a large batch and enjoy with the whole family for breakfast, sprinkled over ice cream or just for crunchy snacking!

HONEY COCONUT CARDAMOM GRANOLA (4 SEEDS - NUT-FREE) - High protein, gluten-free, dairy-free, refined sugar-free, vitamin rich, nut-free - Granola is my go-to breakfast and I prefer to make my own, so I can blend my favorite seeds, spices and dried fruit. This granola easily rivals any high-end, super expensive granola from a health-food store. And it is homemade! I enjoy giving my granola as gifts to my friends and family.

CRUNCHY WALNUT RAISIN GRANOLA
Vegan, vitamin rich, gluten-free, dairy-free, refined sugar-free
This truly is the BEST healthy granola recipe! It looks gorgeous packed in jars or bags tied with ribbons. These make wonderful, wholesome gifts. It’s quick and easy to make, it’s naturally sweetened with maple syrup, and it’s so flavorful and delicious. Serve with tangy, plant-based yogurt or fruit. Or sprinkle into your favorite vegan ice cream for a perfect crunchy topper.