TAHINI CRISP COOKIES - Vegan, high protein, gluten free, heart-healthy - My tahini cookies look simple but they are truly decadent sesame cookies that hold a punch of flavor. I always like a cookie that is crisp on the outside while still soft and chewy on the inside. These cookies are packed with plant protein and fiber from sesame seeds and oats. Easy to make in one bowl, plus it’s fun to bake: you boil the maple syrup and tahini together in a pot over the stove, then pour in the vanilla and watch the magic as the dough caramelizes right before your eyes.

CASHEW CHAI RICE CRISPY TREATS - Vegan, gluten-free, dairy-free, sugar-free, heart-healthy, Paleo - Here is my grown-up version of a Rice Crispy Treat. Instead of bland, refined sugar and highly processed marshmallow as the main ingredients, I made my treats with chai spices and maple syrup. Add in cashew butter and you get an unexpected protein boost and great texture. The beautiful dark chocolate coating gives these crispy treats healthy antioxidants. With brown rice crisps as a base, you get extra fiber and nutrition. These treats are easy to make and very tasty!

MACA CARAMEL CHOCOLATE CUPS
++ Vegan, gluten-free, heart-healthy, low-glycemic ++
I believe that satisfying my sweet tooth is the best way to eat healthy nutrients while bringing me joy. My caramel chocolate candies are my healthy alternative to store bought caramel cups like Rolo® or Toffifay®. Imagine biting into dark chocolate with a creamy caramel center with a hint of butterscotch flavors that tantalize your senses. Unlike the store-bought versions, my caramel cups contain no refined sugar and are only made from dates with coconut cream. You could eat the whole batch without feeling guilty, because all ingredients are plant based, heart-healthy and promote well-being.

HIGH ENERGY SEED BARS ++Vegan, refined sugar-free, heart-healthy, high fiber ++ My high energy seed bars are so easy to make. Just bake the maple, quinoa base and smooth a layer of seed butter over the top. Then cover them with smooth, dark chocolate for a high protein, yummy, nut free power bar! After a long bike ride or hike, I crave clean carbs and plant-based protein to fuel my energy. With that in mind, I have crafted this nutrient-dense power-food with three kinds of protein from legumes, grains and seeds. This vegan energy bar is “the bomb” – it is delicious as much as it is nutritious.

THE BEST VEGAN RASPBERRY BROWNIES (aka BLACK COCOA RASPBERRY BROWNIES) — Vegan, gluten-free, dairy-free, refined sugar-free, heart-healthy — Here is a variation of a fast and simple vegan brownie. My secret ingredient is black cocoa powder to offset the bright red raspberry and to add a rich, deep chocolate flavor to these cakes. You can use any cocoa powder you have on hand, but black cocoa powder makes this recipe extra special. Invite your favorite fruit jam to the party to enhance this simple chocolate brownie. Just add the jam on top and the brownie gets all dolled up with a pretty, colorful hat! If you use pure fruit jam without added sugar you can even make this a low-glycemic treat. This is a simple recipe that rewards you with surprisingly healthy desserts that look and taste amazing.

VEGAN BLUEBERRY CORNMEAL MUFFINS
++Vegan, dairy-free, refined sugar free, high fiber ++
Blueberry muffins are a staple in any cozy bed-and-breakfast or welcoming coffee shop. I set out to make muffins that bring with them the homey feeling of warm treats but are uncompromisingly vegan and refined sugar-free. I made them pretty with the golden colors of juice and zest from oranges grown in my orchard. Cornmeal gives my muffins the perfect crumb while chia seeds and almond meal add lots of fiber and plant protein. To make my muffins gluten-free just substitute spelt flour with an all-purpose gluten-free flour mix. I like to mix up my flours and spelt is an older wheat grain that digests better than wheat for most people.

MOCHA POWER BROWNIES
++ High protein, flourless, refined sugar-free, low-glycemic ++
This is my high protein version of a classic chocolate brownie. But there is a twist…it’s got coffee to help fuel your workout or just a busy day! Plus, I used no flour at all in this recipe. I combined coconut sugar, almond butter and protein powder for a gooey, fudge batter. Then I added strong, hot coffee for an extra high-energy hit. Together with the low-glycemic carbs from dark chocolate these brownies provide me long lasting fuel for tough workouts. Pack them for your outings as a healthy treat that tastes delicious.

CAPPUCCINO TOASTED ALMOND TRIFLE
++Refined sugar-free, dairy-free, high antioxidant, heart-healthy, gluten free ++
I am a fan of decadent, layered trifles. This combination of my favorite chocolate cake - cut into bite sized pieces, layered with vegan vanilla ice cream and drizzled with dark chocolate – makes my taste buds sing. To complete the flavor profile for the perfect cappuccino, I added a shot of espresso and topped it off with layers of toasted, slivered almonds. Serve these healthy trifles for dessert and your guests will be asking for your recipe - only you will know they are secretly heart-healthy, refined sugar- and gluten-free…

CHOCOLATE MATCHA MINT TRUFFLES
++Vegan, low-glycemic, heart-healthy, high protein ++
These healthy chocolate truffle balls with a matcha-mint center are more than adorable! They melt in your mouth and yet are vegan without dairy or refined sugar. I find the combination of mint, chocolate, coconut, matcha green tea, vanilla and coffee wakes up my senses and makes my mouth happy! They are so pretty, whenever I serve them to my friends, they don’t believe I actually made these myself. I promise you, they are worth the effort, because they taste heavenly!

NO BAKE ENERGY BITES
++ Vegetarian, gluten-free, heart healthy, high fiber ++
I love anything made with honey, oats, seeds and nuts. My cute little energy bites fit easily into lunch boxes or the pockets of hikers and cyclists for action-packed energy fuel. I made my naturally sweet bites using dates, high quality honey and vanilla. Then I crammed them full of whole grain oats, seeds, nuts and dried fruit. You can make these bites easily in one bowl in just minutes.

VEGAN STRAWBERRY TARTS
++Vegan, high protein, gluten free, heart-healthy, high fiber ++
I love to add fruit to my bakes. The fresh taste of strawberries is one of my favorites with their bright, sweet tartness which goes perfectly with a vegan oat cookie base. These layered tarts are the perfect little treats to serve as pretty desserts to kids and adults alike. With a vegan frosting, made mainly with creamy cashews and coconut milk, you are serving a heart-healthy food – and no one will know how good these plant-based tasty tarts are for them. A real winner in my book!

APPLE COFFEE CAKES ++Refined sugar-free, high antioxidant, heart-healthy, gluten free, dairy-free ++
I find myself craving a sweet treat that's satisfying with bold flavor using fresh apples, raspberries, applesauce and cinnamon for sweetness and no refined sugar. Letting my fall orchard inspire me, I created apple and raspberry coffee cakes which turned out to have the perfect texture and a delicate crumb made using oat and brown rice flours. These baby coffee cakes are so beautiful - when you cut into them you can see the lovely chunks of apples and raspberries. These pretty cakes definitely satisfy my sweet tooth!

STAWBERRY MATCHA MINI CAKES ++Refined sugar-free, high antioxidant, heart-healthy, flourless, dairy-free, vegan frosting ++
I love experimenting with flavors and natural colors. So, contrasting the bright red of strawberries with the green of matcha green tea was an intriguing proposition I had to try. I am quite proud of my creation of these mini cakes that burst with flavors and colors and a vegan frosting that is so creamy and delicious. These are beautiful cakes that will make any dessert tray sparkle.

VEGAN CASHEW CHIA COOKIES ++Vegan, gluten free, refined sugar-free, heart-healthy ++
I love to bake cookies that are not overly sweet, but instead carry so much flavor I simply can’t stop eating them. Try these simple, vegan spice cookies and see for yourself. I even added black pepper to the party, so these cookies dance on your tongue! Instead of wheat flour I use a combination of cashews, oats, teff flour and chia seeds that produce highly nutritious, light cookies. Instead of butter I use heart-healthy coconut oil that adds just the right amount of healthy fat to bring out the colorful spices.

LEMON POPPYSEED MUFFINS ++Refined sugar free, high antioxidant, heart-healthy, flourless, dairy-free ++
I am a real fan of lemons in baking. Here is one of my favorite recipes for a classic lemon poppy seed muffins enhanced by turmeric. The nutty notes of poppy seed make a perfect complement to the bright lemon flavor. With almond flour as the main flour, these tasty treats are light and fluffy – and of course gluten-free. The eggs from my happy chickens give these muffins the perfect rise and lots of healthy protein. And who can resist the bright yellow from the turmeric?

ORANGE SCENTED BADGER BARS ++Vegan, low-glycemic, heart-healthy, high fiber ++
These powerful bars taste like a decadent, orange scented, sweet truffle. They are packed with seeds and fruit. The secret ingredient is two tablespoons of orange rind which brightens the flavors and takes these treats to a new level of YUMMY!!! They are perfect single-serving, packable treats that will give you long-lasting energy when you crave clean carbs and plant-based protein. With that in mind, I have crafted this nutrient-dense power-food with three kinds of protein from legumes, grains and seeds.

PUMPKIN HAZELNUT CAKES ++ Vegan, refined sugar-free, gluten-free, dairy-free, heart-healthy, high fiber ++ My pumpkin hazelnut cakes can be enjoyed year-round as hardy breakfast or dessert treat. These little cakes are so pretty with the golden color of pumpkins and the bright red color of cranberries. They are 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. Your family will thank you for a healthy alternative to dairy- and sugar-filled desserts.

COOKIE DOUGH STUFFED TRUFFLES +++ Vegan, gluten-free, dairy-free, refined sugar-free, high protein, heart-healthy +++
If chocolate truffles are yummy, then cookie dough stuffed chocolate truffles are out of this world! I set out to create a vegan chocolate treat that is fun to make and to eat while using simple pantry ingredients. I did it: chocolate chip sprinkled, edible cookie dough wrapped in a high protein truffle. A perfect grab-and-go, single serve treat. This is a wonderful recipe for children to participate in making - and a guilt-free snack for children of all ages!

CHOCOLATE CHUNK CHIA COOKIES ++Gluten-free, vegan, heart-healthy, high protein, Paleo ++ This chocolate chip cookie is my favorite version of a vegan, gluten-free, paleo, sugar-free and egg-free cookie. My cookie is packed with chunks of dark chocolate, crunchy chia seeds, plus double the vanilla in protein powder and in extract. When you bite into a crunchy cookie you will find a chewy center - exactly what you love in the perfect drop cookie. The salted tops just push it over the edge of decadence. My favorite nut butter to use in this cookie is cashew because it gives you a creamy, unexpected, warm flavor. Your friends will tell you this is the best chocolate chip cookie they have ever had. Period. Trust me on this one!!!

BANANA AND JELLY MUFFINS - Vegan, refined sugar-free, antioxidant-rich, heart-healthy - I’ve always loved my mom’s banana and jelly sandwiches in my school lunches. So, I decided to make my own version of breakfast muffins with the same flavor profiles as my childhood favorite. These vegan muffins get their yummy moisture from ripe bananas, olive oil and cider vinegar. Nutmeg, vanilla and maple syrup provide extra flavor. Filled with your favorite fruit jams, they literally melt in your mouth. My fresh banana and jelly muffins will be a new tasting revelation for you. You will feel good to serve this to your family and friends for breakfast or for a fun pick-me-up any time of the day…Thanks mom!