They say the best way to a person’s heart is through their stomach. So why not impress your Valentine with a sweet treat without spending all day in the kitchen. I’ve put together some of my favorite indulgent recipes from my friends that take less than 30 minutes to prepare.
Chocolate Goji Berry Cookies
Looking for a new cookie recipe to leave out for Santa? These Chocolate Goji Berry Cookies won’t just make your taste buds happy, but provide lots of health benefits like a big boost in energy and antioxidants. Besides that, the next best thing is there are no refined sugars in this recipe so you can …
Cashew Fudge Crunch Bars
Have you ever had those days where you just wished you had something healthy, but sweet in the house? After searching through the cabinets you realize, you got nothing. Well, this Cashew Freezer Fudge Crunch is an easy recipe to keep on hand the next time your sweet tooth strikes. You only need four ingredients
Healthified Knock-off Candy Roundup
Halloween is only a few days away, which means it’s the start to the season of sweets and unhealthy treats all around! Buying packaged candy is simple, but how do you feel after you eat it? Not the best, I’m sure. I hate the feeling so I decided to do a roundup of healthy knock-offs to …
Goji Berry Freezer Cake with Spooky Chocolate Sauce
Vegan cheesecake, or as I like to call them freezer cake, is a simple and healthy dessert that people rave about! That’s why I love making them year round. My latest version are these Goji Berry Freezer Cakes that are perfect for Halloween because they’re orange without any food coloring used!
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Goji Berry Date Paste Sweetener
This Goji Berry Date Paste is a perfect sweetener to replace the artificial stuff. It’s great to use in desserts and smoothies, especially if you don’t have a high speed blender like a Vitamix. I’ve been meaning to make date paste for a while now as I use dates to sweeten almost all of my desserts. I’m …
Fudgy Black Lentil Brownies (Gluten-free, Oil-free, Vegan)
These are possibly the healthiest brownies ever! They’re oil-free, gluten-free, dairy-free, refined-sugar free and most importantly… GUILT-FREE! Don’t think just because they’re healthy they don’t taste good because they are mmm mmm good! I was actually shocked myself at how good they turned out. These incredibly decadent squares are rich, gooey and hit the spot!
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Healthy Mint Chocolate Smoothie
Think thin mint cookies, but creamy, cold and doesn’t give you a sugar rush afterwards. This healthy Mint Chocolate Smoothie will leave you feeling fantastic after you drink it. It also contains minimal whole food ingredients so you don’t need a special syrup or anything like that to make it. It’s an easy recipe.
Easy Way To Use Old Or Not-So-Great Apples
I don’t know about you, but I like my apples crisp when eating them right off the core. When I get a batch of extra-soft or older apples, they’re not appetizing to me. I’m not a fan of wasting food (because that’s wasting money), so I came up with a way to salvage my fruit…
Green Mojito From The Blender Girl Smoothies
Attention to all smoothie lovers: Tess Master’s new cookbook, The Blender Girl Smoothies, hit shelves this past week and it has 100 mouthwatering recipes in it! One of my favorites is the Green Mojito, and The Blender Girl is letting me share it exclusively with you! This minty, cocktail-like smoothie
Patriotic Chia Parfaits
With July 4th right around the corner I decided to show the USA some love with a Patriotic Chia Parfait. I mean really how cute is this?! It’s so easy to make and here’s how:
Vanilla Matcha Chia Pudding
Have you gotten on the matcha train yet? It’s packed with antioxidants, helps detox the body, and can even helps calm the nervous system! This Vanilla Matcha pudding is so easy to prepare, and not only does it have loads of benefits from the matcha, but also the chia seeds! This tasty little snack is packed with …
Mocha Espresso Smoothie
As I’ve mentioned before, I don’t drink coffee in the morning anymore because I replaced it with these, which give me a bigger boost of energy. I still like to drink it just not like I use to… I loved drinking the speciality drinks like frappuccinos and lattes until
Dragon Fruit Chia Cream Parfait
I like to keep my recipes interesting and that’s exactly what I did with these scrumptious Dragon Fruit Chia Cream Parfaits. They’re the perfect balance of fruity, sweet and nutritious. It’s a superfood dessert and can be used as a healthier alternative for
Dairy-Free Chocolate Cream Cheesecakes
I really can’t get over these healthy raw Chocolate Cinnamon Cream Cheesecakes. They’re a great healthy alternative to regular cheesecakes. These are made with Cacao, which is chocolate in it’s natural form. That way you can sweeten it without using refined sugar. These make a perfect treat for Valentine’s Day or any day you want to show …
UNPROCESSED CHOCOLATE CUPCAKES
Since Valentine’s Day is next weekend I have a couple dessert recipes I’ll post before then. First up, Cacao Chocolate Cupcakes that are dairy-free, refined sugar-free… yes, they’re vegan and so, so good!
CHOCOLATE SMOOTHIE SHOOTERS
Chocolate Smoothie Shooters definition – a smoothie divided evenly between shot glasses. That simple and so good! This shot won’t give you a hangover Fun recipe for any party,
REAL FOOD COLORED ICING
Last weekend we had my niece’s first birthday party. I was in charge of making “healthy” cupcakes. I wanted the icing to be colorful, but didn’t want to use artificial dyes that are so bad for people to consume. They’ve been linked to cause hyperactivity in children as well as affecting their ability to learn so I …
Flourless Date Sweetened GG Cookies
These cookies are flour-less, oil-free and naturally sweetened! It’s also filled with antioxidants, which protect your cells, and they’re a good source of plant protein. It’s one of the healthiest cookies out there, and it won’t let your sweet tooth down! I told you about the dough I made that I call GG Dessert Dip (basically like …
Goji Berry Cookie Dough Dip
This Goji Berry Cookie Dough Dip is one of the healthiest desserts ever. It’s grain-free, dairy-free, refined sugar-free, soy-free and vegan. It can even be made nut-free (see note below). With the two main ingredients being goji berries and garbanzo beans, you’ll only reap benefits from eating it. This yummy dessert dip is perfect to serve …
SWEET POTATO BEAUTIFYING BALLS
Last week I accidentally picked up an extra can of sweet potato puree so I decided to put a spin on my Pumpkin Energy Balls. I’m so glad I did because these turned out scrumptious! I love coming up with recipes like this because it adds an important vegetable into your diet, but tastes like …
Dairy-Free Chocolate Milk
Kids and adults find this dairy-free chocolate milk delicious. Most people like to drink it in the morning, but when you’re craving something sweet at night this is the perfect snack. It’s great anytime of the day, but for nighttime purposes
PUMPKIN ENERGY BALLS
Need a boost of energy before all the Halloween festivities coming up? Pumpkin Energy Balls will do the trick! One of the easiest snacks I’ve made and people rave over them. Kids do too! They’re the perfect dessert to take to any holiday parties this season. Besides giving you energy, they’re loaded with nutritional benefits (like all …
Chocolate Cherry Protein Smoothie
This smoothie is one decadent way to get your greens and protein in first thing in the morning. This seriously tastes like dessert for breakfast, and it’s so filling! Cacao always boosts my mood so I love starting my days with it. Cherries do some amazing things for your health so this smoothie is loaded with goodness.