COCONUT ALMOND DATES - Vegan, low-glycemic, heart-healthy, high fiber - Dates are my go-to for a healthy sweet treat. In this recipe I fill plump dried dates with almond butter, then top the butter with a candied maple coconut center. Next, I dip them in chocolate and sprinkle with large crystal salt. Bam…you get healthy fats, great mouthfeel and extra fiber. These tasty candies are both pretty and so satisfyingly delicious. They are easy to make, and you can eat these nutritious treats without guilt – because they are filled with plant-based goodness!

Vegan, low-glycemic, heart-healthy, high protein

These healthy mint-laced chocolate mocha bites are as enjoyable as any truffle. They melt in your mouth and yet are made without dairy or refined sugar. The mint is subtle but satisfying. The combination of mint, chocolate, vanilla and coffee perfectly boosts up the flavors. Plus, you get to play with toppings and even make them into candy pops with your kids. I dare you to eat just one!

LEMON LAVENDER COOKIES ++ Vegan, gluten free, refined sugar-free, high fiber, heart-healthy ++ These cookies have loads of zesty lemon flavor with delicious, subtle bursts of floral lavender in every bite. They literally melt in your mouth with a perfect, tender crumb. Colorful, classy and unique… Lemon and lavender are truly a match made in heaven. Nature has an amazing way of pairing beauty and taste! This stunning recipe is easy to make in one bowl in 15 minutes.

CHERRY CHOCOLATE CHIP VEGAN COOKIES - Vegan, gluten free, heart-healthy, high protein - If you like the combination of tart and sweet, then these vegan cookies are for you! By combining cherries with chocolate chips, these gluten-free cookies will make your taste buds dance a jig. The pecans and oats give them a real protein boost while providing good texture. I went light on the natural sweetener – maple syrup – to let the chocolate and cherries really shine. These cookies are a hit with my cycling friends who always crave plant-nutrients that give them energy without overloading on refined sugars.

THE BEST VEGAN BROWNIES - Vegan, single-servings, gluten free, paleo, high protein - Seriously, these vegan brownies are so tender, they melt in your mouth. I made this delicious treat with a blend of plant-based ingredients that provide these brownies great mouthfeel and texture: namely almond butter, cocoa powder, buckwheat flour and apple sauce. My vegan brownies are moist and loaded with heart-healthy fats and protein. Coffee and maca root powder give them extra mocha/butterscotch-flavor. Maca is a new superfood made from ground root vegetables and can be found in a health food store or on-line. Super simple to make, the recipe comes together in minutes for delectable brownies that you can feel good about eating in perfect single serving sizes.

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.

CHOCOLATE CHIP COOKIE DOUGH STACK - Vegan, gluten-free, high protein, refined sugar-free - I am in love with cookie dough, especially with baby-sized chocolate chips. So, I stacked 3 dough balls onto a long toothpick and dipped them into chocolate to coat in a robe of silky, dark chocolate. The thing is, my cookie dough is actually made of all healthy ingredients: High in fiber from oats and coconut flour, plus high in protein from nut butter, protein powder and vegan milk. These yummy, simple treats are 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.

VEGAN CHOCOLATE ENERGY COOKIES - Gluten free, vegan, Paleo, heart-healthy, high protein - I wanted to create a delicious high protein treat that tastes as yummy as any decadent cookie…meet my VEGAN ENERGY COOKIES! Soft and chewy chocolate protein cookies packed with plant-based, good-for-you ingredients that taste delicious…nut butter, maple syrup plus your favorite vanilla or chocolate protein powder. My chocolate chunk energy cookies are easy to make and just as high protein as any power bar that deserves its name.

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!

VEGAN BANANA CUPCAKES WITH CHOCOLATE FROSTING -Vegan, gluten-free, dairy-free, refined sugar-free, heart-healthy - These cupcakes are really a party in your mouth! Topped with chocolate frosting, cherries and nuts, my scrumptious vegan banana cupcakes are a perfectly light dessert. This is the one recipe we've all been waiting for. It pleases people of all ages with its delicate crumb and fluffy texture and sets my cupcakes apart from other vegan cupcakes. Make this your go-to cupcake base, which tastes delicious and lets you add any topping you love.

PINK SPICE COOKIES - Gluten free, vegan, refined sugar-free, heart-healthy - The secret to my healthy spice cookies is molasses plus loads of spices – just as you expect in a bold flavorful cookie. 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 peppercorns that look like little jewels sprinkled within, will tickle your nose. I have fun grinding the cashews and spices up in the blender, creating a floury PINK rainbow mix. Easy to make in just one bowl; these will become your favorite spice cookies!

PURE VEGAN PROTEIN SQUARES - Vegan, gluten-free, dairy-free, sugar-free, heart-healthy, Paleo - I love protein bars, especially ones that are chocolatey and yummy! A challenge for most vegans and athletes is to get enough protein. Here is a quick, tasty recipe that transforms coconut flour and protein powder into a delicious, healthy protein bomb. The dark chocolate adds an additional boost to your health by providing energy and supporting muscle recovery.

VEGAN STRAWBERRY ICE CREAM BARS ++Vegan, gluten-free, dairy-free, refined sugar-free, heart-healthy ++Make your own delicious ice cream bars in single portions – ready to serve to friends and family or to enjoy all by yourself any time. The crunchy chocolate-oat-maple-crust is the perfect counterbalance to bright and creamy, vegan strawberry ice cream. Then it all transforms into healthy decadence when you top it off with caramelized walnuts and fresh strawberries. Indulge your sweet tooth while watching your waistline with this heart-healthy treat!

ORANGE PECAN CARDAMOM BLONDIES ++ gluten-free, dairy-free, sugar-free, heart-healthy, high-protein, single-servings ++ Orange and dark chocolate are another irresistible combination that I like to make happen in my healthy treats. Imagine moist, soft blondies with fragrant orange, honey and dates loaded with pecans. Now dip them in dark, high-antioxidant chocolate… They’re heavenly! I am in love with these totally unique blondies which come together perfectly in one bowl. Don’t deny yourself – give these gorgeous treats a try!

BANANA PEANUT BUTTER BITES - Vegan, dairy-free, refined sugar-free, high fiber - Especially in the summer I need high energy treats for my weekend cycling with friends. I crave clean ingredients that are fun to eat. As a vegetarian I always search for foods that add healthy protein as well as lots of fiber and vitamins to my diet. So it will come as no surprise that three of my favorite ingredients are fruit, nut butters and chocolate. In this recipe I combine all three in the perfect summer energy snack that is easy to grab and go. These healthy bites are super cute and yummy too. Kids love to help make them and to eat them!

MEGAN’S GLUTEN-FREE FLOUR BLEND - Blending my own gluten free flour mix is less expensive than buying the ready-mixed gluten free flour blends. Only when I am traveling, will I buy what I can find in the grocery stores. My gluten-free flour blend recipe is versatile and works well with most gluten-free recipes. My special blend recipe is suitable for all my cakes and cookies that call for a GF flour mix and almost anything else you want to bake. This is a perfect 1-to-1 substitute for regular wheat flour.

VEGAN CHOCOLATE WALNUT SHORTBREAD - Vegan, gluten-free, refined sugar-free, heart-healthy, low glycemic - Buttery, dense shortbread cookies are a favorite treat with afternoon tea around the world. Of course, I had to create a healthy vegan version that you can feel good about eating and offering to your friends and family. With the help of vegan butter, I was able to create a yummy shortbread that has zero cholesterol and no refined sugar. With the addition of high antioxidants from walnuts and chocolate you could even claim that “You have to eat these cookies to stay healthy”…

EASY CHOCOLATE RASPBERRY BROWNIES ++ Gluten-free, dairy-free, vegetarian, refined sugar-free, heart-healthy ++
Here is my version of a healthy brownie using simple ingredients. I decided to invite bright raspberry jam to the brownie party! Just add the jam on top and the brownie gets all dolled up with a pretty red hat! If you use pure fruit jam without added sugar you can even make this a low-glycemic treat! I love the combination of tart raspberries with chocolate. This is an easy recipe that rewards you with surprisingly healthy treats.

CHOCOLATE TURMERIC CARAMEL CUPS - Vegan, low glycemic, gluten-free, dairy-free, sugar-free, heart-healthy, Paleo - Chocolate and Caramel are simply meant to be together to make “the perfect candy”. With healthy fats from nut butter and coconut milk, antioxidants from dark chocolate and low glycemic sweetness from dates …boom! - you get the most delicious, heart healthy, high protein, handmade candy. By adding turmeric and orange zest these caramel cups offer a unique, rich taste you cannot buy in any store. Did I mention they are healthy? Don’t deny yourself! Indulge!

CHAI COFFEE SPICE MUFFINS - Vegan, dairy-free, refined sugar free, high fiber - This is my version of a ”Vegan Double Coffee Spice Muffin” – I love combining unusual spices that blend for a fragrant and tantalizing treat! The coffee - in the batter and sprinkled on top- gives this moist cake extra flavor. The molasses is the main sweetener with its earthy robust flavor that can handle the bold spices and the coffee! If you like flavorful bakes, then these vegan muffins are for you!