VEGAN MATCHA TEA COOKIES - Vegan, antioxidant-rich, gluten free, dairy-free, heart-healthy - These delicate cookies are made with avocado and olive oil, so they are always moist and tender. Matcha gives them a light, toasty flavor and turns them green. Then you have the wow-factor of ginger, cinnamon and cardamom which transforms these matcha cookies into perfect spice cookies. I have baked these for years and all my friends ask me for this recipe, because it creates an unexpected perfect flavor combo in a healthy cookie. So easy to make, these will surely become another family favorite.

Vegan, heart-healthy, gluten-free, dairy-free

Extra chocolate makes a cookie, cake or candy EXTRA special! That is why pastry chefs use dipping chocolate, turning a plain cookie into a chocolate-coated-masterpiece! Here is my easy 2-ingredient vegan dipping chocolate recipe. I used 80% chocolate drops, but any quality dark chocolate 65 - 85% is perfect in my recipe. I love the fact that this dipping chocolate is adding a totally guilt-free antioxidant to my bakes

SWIRLY PEANUT BUTTER FUDGE - Vegan, gluten free, dairy-free, refined sugar free, Paleo - If you like peanut butter and chocolate, this EASY, healthy fudge recipe is for you. Make a batch in only 15 minutes with just 7 simple pantry ingredients. Store it in the refrigerator for a grab-and-go, creamy, high protein dessert. This delicious fudge gives you loads of energy from healthy plant-proteins while tasting like a sinful dessert.

THE BEST HEALTHY CARROT CAKE EVER! Gluten free, dairy free, low glycemic, naturally sweetened and made with heart-healthy fats

This is it... the best carrot cake ever! These cupcakes literally melt in your mouth. The crumb is tender and (thank you, oats and brown rice!) while the crackle and crunch from whole millet and toasted walnuts wake up your senses. The perfect flavor zing happens when orange, cinnamon, and nutmeg dance together with their buddies carrots and raisins. The ultimate triumph over all other carrot cakes is the topping: maple, coconut and cinnamon crunchy bits. I promise ...you won’t miss the traditional cream cheese frosting!

EASY CARARMEL APPLE BABYCAKES - Gluten-free, dairy-free, sugar-free, single-servings - Imagine fragrant, sweet Caramel Apples! With just a few, easy pantry ingredients you can make these pillowy, delicious cakes. My recipe bakes up fluffy and moist by using almond flour and apples in the batter. I topped them with date-sweetened caramel and salt crystals for a truly memorable childhood favorite… Caramel Apples! These baby cakes are easy to share as single-serve portions. Go spoil your family and friends!

PEPPERMINT MATCHA CANDY - Vegan, low-glycemic, heart-healthy, antioxidant-rich, high fiber - For this candy I created a vegan After Eight® mint with a twist: matcha green tea adds a distinct flavor that blends perfectly with peppermint…plus its green! These candy balls are antioxidant bombs that taste so good, you won’t be able to stop at just one. And the good news is – you don’t have to because they are made with healthy coconut and maple syrup and nothing refined… You must have some mint tea bag around, just waiting to make this candy!

VANILLA TAHINI BLONDIE - Gluten-free, low glycemic, dairy-free, sugar-free, single-servings - If I have one signature blond brownie (aka blondie) that people ask me to bake over and over…this is it! This blondie bursts with the earthy flavors of sesame seeds in the form of tahini plus dark chocolate chips and maca powder. You just can’t find a more flavor forward blondie that is still healthy, low glycemic and refined sugar-free. Once you try these unique blondies, they will become your family’s favorite in your kitchen, too!

TRIPLE PROTEIN ENERGY BARS - Vegan, low-glycemic, heart-healthy, high fiber - When I tell you, this is my favorite power bar I have ever eaten…, I mean it! This recipe makes PERFECT energy bars, ready to pack and go. They are so good; you won’t believe they are healthy. After a long bike ride or hike, I always grab food that provides clean carbs and lots of plant-based protein. With that in mind, I have crafted this nutrient-dense power-food with three kinds of protein from legumes, grains and beans. This vegan energy bar is “the bomb” – it is delicious as much as it is nutritious.

CITRUS SPICE COOKIES - Aka Salted Margaritas - Gluten free, flourless, vegan, heart-healthy - If you crave the tangy flavor of Salted Margaritas, then these cookies will hit your sweet spot. With lots of lime juice and zest, these bright cookies will wake up your senses. Add two forms of ginger - plus salty tops - and you have a perfect “citrus spice cookie”. I used almond flour and ground pistachios for texture and a slight green color. The crumb is so tender, it literally melts in your mouth. Mixed in one bowl in a matter of minutes, these cookies will become a staple in your repertoire and will delight you with every bite.

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.

FLOURLESS PEANUT BUTTER BROWNIES - High-protein, flourless, dairy free, paleo, single-servings

If you like peanut butter and fudgy chocolate brownies that are moist, rich and indulgent, then these treats are for you. I created these brownies to be ultra-fudgy, chocolatey and slightly gooey. They burst with plant-protein from nuts and tofu. This is a fun baking recipe to make with kids. The brownies are easy to whip up and to share with friends. But be careful, you might have no healthy treat left for yourself, once your family and friends get a taste of them.

GOLDEN CARAMEL SPICE CAKES ***Gluten-free, dairy-free, sugar-free, heart-healthy, single-servings *** I love to bake with spices all year round; especially warm, bright spices like cinnamon and cardamom. My gluten-free sweet potatoes cakes are so moist, they melt in your mouth. By adding vegan caramel to the cake tops - when they come hot out of the oven - you get candy caramel flavor on top of a spice cake that seems too good to be healthy.

CHOCOLATE RICE CRISPY BALLS
***Vegan, high protein, gluten-free, dairy-free, refined sugar-free, nut-free***
Rice Crispy treats have been a childhood favorite of mine with their addictive sweetness and gooey texture. I set out to create rice crispy balls without dairy and refined sugar that provide the perfect balance of plant-protein, fiber, complex carbs and healthy fats from seeds. These are the perfect treats to take on a hike or long bike ride – or just to indulge in… anytime, anywhere!

ESPRESSO BEAN BROWNIES ** High protein, high antioxidant, heart-healthy, flourless, dairy-free ** Brownies are one of my favorite desserts. So, I make it my mission to create tasty brownies that would count as perfectly healthy meals for breakfast, lunch or dinner. These Espresso Bean Brownies combine my love for coffee with dark chocolate and heart-healthy, protein-laden beans. I add extra protein with eggs from my happy chickens. The final touch to any healthy brownie is walnuts. These brownies burst with flavor and healthy antioxidants and fiber. Go ahead, indulge without guilt! Friends won’t believe there are black beans in these brownies…

CHOCOLATE PECAN CHICKPEA COOKIES (aka Skinny Chicks) Gluten-free, high protein, vegan, dairy-free, high fiber - These cookies are my easiest drop cookies, made in a blender and one bowl using simple pantry ingredients. You would never guess these pecan chocolate chip cookies are made with CHICKPEAS in place of flour. With beans as the main ingredient, you get a high-protein, high-fiber cookie that is chockful of plant nutrition. Don’t be shy when adding salt on top; it brings out the nutty flavor of the pecans and plays nicely with the chocolate. This is a truly guilt-free treat for all those who like to disguise healthy ingredients as yummy, sweet treats. Your family and friends will never know…

MOROCCAN MINT MACAROONS - High protein, gluten free, flourless, dairy-free, paleo, heart-healthy - My friends keep asking me to make my Mint Macaroons. They are that good! I added a double hit of mint into my recipe: one mint tea bag plus mint extract for a bright twist. The dark chocolate dip makes these cookies extra special and adds healthy antioxidants. This is a paleo and naturally gluten free cookie recipe which also boasts a lot of protein and no refined sugar. No reason to stop enjoying at just one macaroon!

STICKY TEA PUDDING CAKES - Vegan, gluten free, dairy-free, refined sugar free, high fiber - Sticky toffee pudding, also known sticky date pudding in Australia and New Zealand, is an English dessert consisting of a very moist sponge cake, made with chopped dates. It is usually steamed, instead of baked, for maximum flavor. My recipe for Sticky Tea Pudding Cakes used the classic English Earl Grey tea for its bold Bergamot flavor. I made these vegan cakes moist by adding sweet potatoes, soaked dates and molasses. These cakes are the perfect pick-me-up for any afternoon tea or coffee. Yummy!

THE PERFECT DATE ++ Vegan, low-glycemic, heart-healthy, high fiber, gluten-free, grain-free, paleo ++ Really, this is “one perfect date”! Such a pretty package of yumminess with sparkling candied ginger, green pistachio and red goji berry; all smothered in dark chocolate. My “perfect dates” are filled with almond butter as a base, then stuffed with nutritionally powerful fruits and nuts. Melt-in-your-mouth – sticky, gooey, good!

HEALTHY RICE CRISPY TREATS ++ Vegan, high protein, gluten-free, dairy-free, refined sugar-free, nut free ++ Watch out, you will not be able to stop eating these addictive, maple sweetened treats! Packed with brown rice crispy cereal plus coconut and 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!

LEMON OLIVE OIL CORN CAKES ++ Gluten free, dairy-free, refined sugar free, low-glycemic, high fiber, vegetarian, veggan ++ These easy, flourless corn cakes melt in your mouth. They have just the right amount of tartness, a good dose of protein and a smooth mouthfeel. The berry compote on top makes them extra fresh. These little gold cakes will brighten up your day, giving you well balanced energy without spiking your blood sugars