MINT CHOCOLATE TRIFLE - vegan, gluten-free, dairy-free, refined sugar-free, heart-healthy - One of my favorite flavor combinations is chocolate and mint. These two ingredients complement each other so well and make for a refreshing and tasty layered trifle. I made this trifle smooth and creamy by using vegan whipped cream; and minty and fresh by using mint extract and fresh mint leaves. I like serving this simple summertime treat to my friends and family. My green and white trifle is a winner with adults and kids alike.

PEANUTS AND CHOCOLATE – 3 LAYER BARS - Vegan, high protein, gluten-free, dairy-free, sugar-free, single-serving - These are beautiful 3-layer bars that make the perfect endurance fuel. 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 treat for a day where you need long-lasting energy. This recipe is my go-to power bar when I need a healthy treat to share on hikes with my friends and family.

BANANA WALNUT ICE CREAM SANDWICH - Vegan, refined sugar-free, antioxidant-rich, heart-healthy - A perfect vegan ice cream sandwich loaded with plant-based yumminess! I start with little cakes that are so tender with just the right crunch by using cornmeal. Ripe bananas, olive oil and cider vinegar make them moist, fragrant and loaded with heart-healthy fats and fiber. Vanilla, maple syrup and nutmeg give these cakes extra flavor. Then I stuff them with the best vegan vanilla ice cream and smother them in dark chocolate. I finish them off with walnuts and salt. My fresh banana dessert is something you have never tasted before. You will be proud to serve this to your family and friends.

CHOCOLATE MATCHA MINT CUPS **Vegan, gluten-free, high antioxidants, heart-healthy** There is something irresistible about the combination of chocolate and mint. One of my favorite childhood treats were After Eights® and Peppermint Patties, which taste great, but are filled with loads of refined sugars. So of course, I had to create a healthy version that I can feel good about eating any time. My recipe for mint and green tea chocolate cups contains lots of antioxidants and is perfectly balanced between sweet and minty. Every delicious bite provides me healthy nutrition I can feel good about.

VEGAN PEANUT BUTTER ENERGY BARS — Vegan, gluten-free, heart-healthy, high protein — These tempting cream layer bars satisfy even my most serious peanut butter craving. The cream topping is packed with protein and bursts with robust, nutty flavor thanks to silken tofu, maple syrup and vanilla. My recipe serves this tasty, creamy filling on top of a crunchy oat cookie crust, topped with roasted peanuts and dipped into dark chocolate coating. Your friends will not believe these delicious, sweet cream bars are made with TOFU! But beware - the tasty combination of plant ingredients might spoil you forever and you might never buy a dry protein bar in the stores again…

VEGAN PEANUT BUTTER CHOCOLATE CHIP COOKIES — High protein, gluten free, vegan, heart-healthy — I love chocolate chip cookies and I crave peanut butter. So, I had to recreate this classic high protein treat in a gluten-free, vegan version. An extremely easy recipe, made with oats, maple syrup and peanut butter. Plus, it’s fun to bake. The secret is to caramelize the dough which is any kid’s favorite baking science project. You won’t believe how chewy these cookies are. They melt in your mouth and leave you wanting more.

SALT AND PEPPER CANDIED NUTS — Vegan, dairy-free, refined sugar-free, low-glycemic, high protein, high fiber — There is something magical about candied nuts. Maybe it’s the memories of county fairs or amusement park visits they carry with them. That unforgettable fragrance of caramelized sugar on warm nuts… Now imagine smelling pepper, cinnamon, ginger, curry and cloves. These nuts are like your favorite spiced caramel chai -only crunchy! They make the perfect high energy treat to have as a snack in between. The nuts and seeds provide satisfying plant fats with enough protein to sustain you. Add in the low-glycemic coconut sugar, and you can fully recharge in no time.

VEGAN CHOCOLATE BLACKBERRY TARTS **Vegan, gluten-free, dairy-free, sugar-free, heart-healthy, single-servings ** There is something special about fruit tarts. With a scrumptious and tender crust, made with a blend of oat, almond, brown rice and tapioca flours plus coconut and olive oil, you will never even miss the wheat or butter. In this variation, I use blackberry jam and fresh blackberries and contrast them with rich, dark coconut chocolate pudding – a delicious combination. These tasty little tarts are refined sugar-free and are made with heart-healthy fats. Feel free to indulge!

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!

COCOA NIB ICE CREAM SANDWICH Vegan, dairy-free, heart-healthy, antioxidants, high fiber ** For this delicious summer treat I use hardy, dark cookies that combine the smoky notes of raw cacao, coconut and rye. The rye flour gives these cookies extra fiber and the cocoa nibs and dark chocolate add not only amazing flavor but also a load of healthy antioxidants. Then I sandwich the cookies with vegan vanilla ice cream and dip them into dark chocolate and coconut. These pretty cookies are fun to share with family and friends. Don’t wait to try this recipe…it will soon become one of your favorites!

THE GOLDEN PRINCE OF A COOKIE - Vegan, gluten free, refined sugar-free, heart-healthy - I called this beautiful, sparkling cookie “The Golden Prince of a Cookie”, because it simply shines with bright orange and gold from turmeric and saffron---the prince of ingredients! I am in love with my new golden cookie filled with oats, raisins and pistachio. Are you like me? I enjoy eating sweets that have a bit of savory notes such a warm, earthy flavors and bold spice. This cookie is truly on another level of home baked perfection. I make this cookie for my husband because he deserves to be spoiled with healthy sweets.

CHOCOLATE CHIP COOKIE DOUGH POPPERS ++ Vegan, gluten-free, dairy-free, refined sugar-free, high protein ++ There is nothing better than cookie dough when you crave a treat that reminds you of your childhood. Here is my healthy version of a classic cookie dough popper coated in a robe of silky, dark chocolate. High in fiber from oats and coconut flour, plus high in protein from nut butter, protein powder and plant-based 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.

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.

DOUBLE SHOT COFFEE COOKIES *Gluten free, vegan, heart-healthy, sugar-free, high protein* My easy, vegan cookies recipe offers you a great pick-me-up option when you want a protein filled cookie that delivers the punch of a double espresso shot. My trick is to soak dates in hot coffee; plus add finely ground coffee beans in the batter – which creates extra mocha flavor. This is truly a high-energy cookie!

VEGAN BANANA SPLIT CUPCAKES - Vegan, gluten-free, dairy-free, refined sugar-free, heart-healthy - My yummy banana split cupcakes are the perfect dessert for any party. I top mine with fruit jam, chocolate, nuts and white icing, or I just eat them plain. I promise, this vegan banana cake will become your favorite banana dessert. I blended just the right number of bananas, oils and plant-based milk to make a delicate crumb and light texture that sets these cupcakes apart from other banana cakes which are often dense and heavy. Have fun baking these festive little cakes.

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!

CHOCOLATE-DIPPED VEGAN ALMOND SANDIES - Vegan, gluten free, refined sugar free, heart-healthy - Everyone loves a sugar cookie with chocolate. I set out to create a classic chocolate sandie that is vegan, gluten-free AND refined sugar-free. This easy to make shortbread uses vegan butter and gluten-free flour and is sweetened by just a touch of coconut sugar. With the heart-healthy almonds, cacao and chocolate, these sandies are a winner every time I make them for my family.

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.

OLIVE OIL AVOCADO CHOCOLATE MOUSSE - Dairy-free, vegan, gluten-free, Paleo, heart-healthy - Who doesn’t like chocolate mousse? What if you could make a mousse that is actually good for you? Like “eat-it- for-breakfast-lunch-or-dinner-with-a-spoon” good? My sinfully delicious mousse recipe fits that bill! Indulge in my vegan, heart-healthy mousse that contains nothing but plant-based goodness. My recipe is easy to make with pantry ingredients and just takes minutes. With avocados having just 1/3 of the calories of butter and ZERO cholesterol, you can feel good about every bite!

VANILLA FIG BREAKFAST MUFFIN - Vegan, gluten-free, dairy-free, refined sugar-free, low-glycemic, heart-healthy, nut-free - For breakfast, I prefer a muffin that is moist and yummy with just the right amount of sweetness that gives me energy for hours. This easy recipe uses plant-based milk and yoghurt for smooth texture. Coconut sugar makes these nutritious treats the perfect low glycemic food. By adding dried figs and fig jam I am getting a full-flavor boost of these tasty high fiber fruits. You can easily make my muffins in a large batch and freeze them for a quick grab-and-go meal.