Dessert Recipes

Vegan Shamrock Truffles

I love making festive green treats around St. Patrick’s Day, so this year I decided to make some vegan shamrock truffles! They have a smooth, rich vanilla mint cream filling, and dark chocolate on the outside. They are really delicious and they happen to be gluten free, dairy free and vegan. Also, these are made with quality ingredients, no artificial colors, that vibrant green comes from a secret ingredient, spinach powder (don’t worry you can’t taste it). These also contain healthier sweeteners than traditional treats, I use Luv sugar free vegan dark chocolate for the coating and a little maple syrup in the filling instead of refined processed sugar. So you can feel good about enjoying them! If you are feeling festive, give these a try for St. Patrick’s Day!

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Raspberry Linzer Cookies

It can be fun to make your own Valentine’s treats at home! One of my favorites is linzer cookies, because I can cut them into heart shapes which is perfect for Valentine’s Day! They are buttery little cookies sandwiched together with jam and they are so delicious! The recipe I am sharing with you today happens to be vegan, because I use coconut oil and avocado oil in place of the butter and they are a little lower glycemic than classic cookies because I use coconut sugar instead of white sugar and fruit sweetened raspberry jam. If you are looking to do edible gifts this year, give these a try!

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Chocolate Dipped Almond Butter Cookies

This is the time of year when everyone is getting into baking Holiday cookies. I myself like to bake several kinds every year. Just because you are trying to eat healthier doesn’t mean that you can’t still enjoy delicious cookies! I make mine mostly gluten free and refined sugar free, and always use quality organic or natural ingredients. One of my favorites is these chocolate dipped almond butter cookies that I am sharing with you today. They are gluten free, vegan and use coconut sugar instead of the usual refined white sugar. Also, the chocolate I dip them in that can be found at Fresh and Natural Foods is sugar free as well! These are so delicious tasting that you will not even notice that they are not traditional Holiday cookies!

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Mini Pumpkin Pies

Pumpkin pie is classic for Thanksgiving. But since everyone is usually pretty full after the meal, I like to make mini ones to serve so everyone gets their own little pie. The recipe I am sharing with you today also happens to be gluten free and dairy free (with a nut free option as well), as well as refined sugar free. So it is good for those with allergies or those who are trying to eat a little healthier than traditional desserts. It tastes just as good as classic pumpkin pie though, sweet, rich and delicious with a flaky buttery tasting crust. These are great for making ahead of time as well and kept in the refrigerator until ready to serve!

Dessert Intermediate Moderate Dairy-Free Gluten-Free Vegan Vegetarian

Almond Joy Caramel Apples

I love traditional caramel apples. But what I don’t love is all of the processed sugar that comes along with them. So, I make healthier ones at home instead of buying them! I make a caramel out of dates instead of sugar, which may sound odd, but trust me, it tastes just like caramel and is so much better for you! The recipe I am sharing with you today is for Almond Joy apples (like the classic candy bar, coconut, chocolate and almonds), so I made the caramel a chocolate caramel, then coated it with coconut, cacao nibs and almonds. If you are not a fan of those things though, you could leave the cacao powder out of the caramel and make it a vanilla caramel, then sprinkle it with the coatings of your choice! This is a healthier Halloween treat that you can make at home and not feel guilty about enjoying it!

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Vegan Pumpkin Chocolate Swirl Shake

Skip the unhealthy pumpkin shake at the fast food restaurant and make your own at home instead for a healthier alternative that will actually leave you feeling good without a sugar high. The recipe I am sharing with you today doubles as a dessert, or a breakfast on the go. It doesn’t contain any refined sugars, or dairy. The base is bananas instead of dairy, and I add medjool dates for sweetness and it is just right. Also I have included protein powder, because I like an extra boost in my shakes so it is the perfect thing to keep you satisfied until lunch. It has a swirl of vanilla pumpkin and chocolate shake so you get two delicious flavors in one drink! Give this a try next time you are in need of a pumpkin shake! Of course if you are not a chocolate fan, just make it plain pumpkin and leave out the cacao powder.

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Vegan Apple Hand Pies

I love apple season! There are so many delicious things that you can make with them, like apple pie! There is nothing like a home made apple pie made with local apple, served warm with ice cream! The recipe I am sharing with you today is for apple hand pies, which are perfect for entertaining, or bringing along in lunches because you get your own little pie! These happen to be vegan, I use coconut oil instead of the usual butter, and it makes for a really delicious buttery tasting crust! I use maple sugar in them as well, which gives them a lovely sweet maple flavor. These are the perfect thing to bake on the weekend when the weather is cool and you have a lot of apples on hand!

Dessert Intermediate Moderate Dairy-Free Vegan Vegetarian

Key Lime Blackberry Popsicles

If you are a fan of key lime pie, then you will love this healthier Summer option, Key Lime Blackberry Popsicles! They are not only really easy to make, but good for you too, with heart healthy avocado to give them a rich and creamy texture, and sweet antioxidant rich berries. They are refined sugar free too, but plenty sweet so you would never guess. The next time you want a refreshing dessert, give these a try!

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Double Chocolate Brownie Cookies (GF, V)

Just because you decided to eat a gluten free or vegan diet does not mean you can’t enjoy delicious home made cookies! Of course you can buy packaged ones, but home made are better, especially when they are still a tad warm from the oven. The recipe I am sharing with you today is a chocolate lover’s dream! It has a chocolate dough, with plenty of chocolate chips mixed in. It also happens to be refined sugar free as an added bonus! These come together in about 45 minutes and they are easy to make, so you can be enjoying them in no time at all!

Dessert Beginner Easy Allergen Friendly Dairy-Free Gluten-Free Vegan Vegetarian

Dark Chocolate Strawberry Truffles

Why not make some home made candy for Mom for Mother’s Day instead of buying her a box of chocolates. The truffle recipe I am sharing with you today is perfect for Mother’s Day with Spring strawberries and dark chocolate. They are actually gluten free, vegan and refined sugar free too, so you can feel good about giving them as a gift. Not only that, they are delicious as well, and pretty easy to make, so you might even want to make a batch for yourself too!