ALMOND MAPLE BROWNIES ++Gluten free, vegetarian, paleo, high protein ++ These little brownies are so tender, they melt in your mouth. I made my favorite brownies with roasted almond butter and cocoa powder. They are moist and loaded with heart-healthy fats and protein. Coffee and maca root powder give these brownies extra mocha/butterscotch flavor. Maca is a new superfood made from ground root vegetables that I found in my local health food store and on-line). Super simple to make, the recipe comes together in minutes for fresh chocolate almond brownies in single serving sizes.

“Hot” Chocolate Drop Cookies ++ Dairy-free, gluten-free, refined sugar-free, made with heart-healthy fats ++ Ginger with chocolate has always been a favorite combination of mine. But I cannot seem to find healthy desserts with enough of either one. Complex spice cookies with a crisp exterior, but moist inside – these are the perfect treat for the true ginger lovers in your life. Wholesome, chocolaty and made with candied ginger, they have just enough sparkle to make them worthy of your holiday cookie swap.

Chocolate Mocha Coconut Truffles ++ Vegan, low-glycemic, heart-healthy, high protein ++ These decadent, creamy healthy chocolate coconut bites are as enjoyable as any truffle. They melt in your mouth and yet are made without any dairy or refined sugar. The combination of chocolate, coconut, vanilla and coffee are amazing together. Plus, you get to play with toppings and even make them into candy pops with your kids. Have fun with this recipe; it will become a favorite in your kitchen, too!

Vegan Peanut Butter Cookies with Banana Topper ++ High protein, gluten free, dairy-free, refined sugar-free, vegan and made with heart-healthy fats ++ These humble cookies will blow you away with their party-in-your-mouth-flavor. An extremely easy recipe, made with oats, maple syrup and peanut butter. Plus, it’s fun to bake: you boil the maple syrup and peanut butter together in a pot over the stove, then pour in the vanilla and watch the magic as the dough caramelizes right before your eyes. This is a wonderful recipe for children to participate in! Who does not love the classic flavor combination of the two BFF’s - Peanut butter and banana!

Refined sugar-free Cranberry Sauce - Vitamin rich, vegan, refined sugar-free, high fiber - All you need is 3 ingredients and 15 minutes to make the best cranberry sauce for this year’s holiday celebrations. Perfectly tangy and sweet, easy to make, and refined sugar free. Enjoy this simple and healthy sauce as a favorite over my delicious Pumpkin Hazelnut Cakes or alongside your savory Thanksgiving sides - or by the spoonful…it’s just that good!

TAHINI FUDGE ++Gluten-free, vegan, dairy free, refined sugar free, Paleo ++Watch out, you will not be able to stop eating this traditional Middle Eastern dessert transformed into a decadent, healthy tahini treat! I created a creamy and chewy fudge made of tahini and raw ingredients like sesame and pumpkin seeds with salted tops. Since I packed them with seeds AND chocolate, they make the prefect fudge with enough fat and carbs for long-lasting energy. My recipe is easy to make - give it a try!

Vegan Caramel Sauce ++ Vegan, gluten-free, dairy-free, heart-healthy ++ Caramel is like a hug from a friend or a smile from a stranger. They all make me feel good. Caramel never fails to add the perfect sweetness to my day. The dates, as the main sweetener, are rounded out with nut-butters that provide a good dose of protein and fat for a lower glycemic load. This satisfying caramel is nothing less than pure plant-based goodness.

PUMPKIN HAZELNUT CAKE with CRANBERRY FILLING ++ Single-serving, vegan, refined sugar free, gluten free, dairy-free, heart healthy, high fiber ++ This is a great, festive bake that looks pretty with the golden color of pumpkin and bright red of cranberries and is super wholesome and amazingly easy to make. Full of nutrients from nut proteins, pumpkin and flax with fiber and vitamin C from the cranberry filling. These will grace any cheerful dinner table. Your family will thank you for a healthy alternative to dairy and sugar filled desserts. 

Peanuts & Chocolate 4-Layer Bar - Vegan, high protein, gluten-free, dairy-free, refined sugar-free, single-serving - These are beautiful 4-layer bars. They start with a vegan, gluten free oat crust, then comes the peanut butter layer, then the fudge chocolate layer and finally a layer of shiny hard chocolate with large crystal salt. A perfect summer treat and endurance fuel. Simple recipe, bakes in 12 minutes.

Triple Peanut Butter Cream Bars *** Vegan, heart-healthy, high protein, dairy-free, gluten-free *** These tempting cream layer bars satisfy even the most serious peanut butter craving. The cream topping is packed with protein and bursts with robust nutty flavor. Served on top of a crunchy oat cookie crust and topped with roasted peanuts - you have the perfect healthy dessert. Your friends will not believe these delicious, sweet cream bars are made from TOFU!

Chocolate Chia Ginger Cookies - Flourless, vegan, dairy-free, low-glycemic, made with heart-healthy fats - Ginger with chocolate has always been a favorite combination of mine. But I cannot seem to find healthy desserts with enough of either. So, I crafted this cookies recipe with three forms of ginger, healthy chia seeds plus chocolate coating to make them a real treat. Little do your eyes know; these are healthy low glycemic cookies using coconut sugar as sweetener. A perfect treat for the ginger lovers in your life. Wholesome, chocolaty and with the candied ginger they have just enough sparkle to make them worthy of your holiday cookie swap.

SPICY CHOCOLATE BEET CAKES
++ Gluten-free, dairy-free, heart-healthy, single servings, vegetarian, Paleo ++
I dare you to add more spice to your baking! This is the best dark chocolate cake recipe providing lots of healthy fiber from blood red beets. Surprise your guests with these beautiful, moist, dark chocolate cakes that carry a cinnamon and pepper punch. My smooth, dark chocolate glaze over dense spicy cakes throws a party in your mouth! These cakes always elicit a lot of “wow”.

Paleo Goji Date Bites - Paleo, vegan, high-protein, gluten-free, dairy-free, sugar-free

Watch out, you will not be able to stop eating these addictive, maple sweetened treats! Packed with brown rice crispy cereal plus three types of seeds, these candy bars have the perfect balance of protein, fiber and carbs for long-lasting energy.

This recipe is much easier to make than you might think. Give it a try!

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

Easy Peanut Butter Fudge - Vegan, gluten free, refined sugar free and Paleo

I’m in love with my naturally sweet, creamy and rich fudge! If you like peanut butter and chocolate, this recipe is for you. It’s great stored in the refrigerator for a grab-and-go dessert that is so satisfying. Made with just 5 ingredients, it’s easy to put together in only 15 minutes. Try making this healthy fudge yourself that gives you lots of energy.

Megan’s Magic Muffins - High protein, gluten-free, dairy-free, sugar-free, portable, single-servings - These magic muffins deserve the label magic because they taste so good, freeze perfectly and are loaded with high nutrition ingredients. They contain no flour, dairy or sugar - just pure plant-powered energy. They are worth baking and are packable like energy bars, easy to grab and easy to eat.  Great to share with others if you want individual servings that meet the new health standards.

Lemon Olive Oil Fig Cakes - Vegan, low-glycemic, gluten-free and made with heart healthy fats

One bite into this delicious moist cake makes you close your eyes to savor the flavor of sweet lemon in your mouth. I combine corn flour and brown rice flour to get a perfect crumb that holds together and satisfies your need for a little crunch. The figs also add a crunchy seed texture. This is a classic flavor combination with a modern plant-based twist. This recipe consistently gets 5 stars from every test baker. Try it yourself!

Healthy Vegan Ginger Spice Cookies - Gluten free, vegan, dairy-free, refined sugar free, low glycemic, heart-healthy fats - These will become your favorite ginger spice cookies! The secret to these cookies is loads of spices and molasses, as you expect in a bold ginger cookie, but with surprises. Even before you bite into these cookies, you see the rich golden turmeric, signaling earthy citrus notes waiting for your tongue to discover. Then the fragrance of fresh ginger plus ground PINK peppercorn tantalize your nose. I adore the base of these cookies: cashew, teff flour and oats. It’s fun grinding all up in the blender, creating a floury rainbow mix. The spice cookies whip up quickly and freeze easily as cookie dough or as baked jewels.