This banana bread will change you life. Bold statement, I know. But this decadent, uber chocolatey, and insanely moist banana bread is everything. Loaded with chopped hazelnuts and dark chocolate, it is the perfect pick-me-up. The only things it doesn’t have are dairy, gluten, grains or refined sugars.
Read MoreWeekends are for muffins. These muffins will fill the bill. Made with lightly floral, sweet honey, organic cornmeal, non-dairy yogurt and filled with jam or caramel, these muffins will make Saturday or Sunday breakfast special. If you want, make these on Sunday, freeze and you will have a muffin for every day of the week. Get creative with the filling in these gluten-free, dairy-free and refined sugar-free muffins.
Read MoreA cake for breakfast. Yes, all of your dreams have come true. This uber moist, slightly floral and just-enough-sweet cake is made with lots of luscious tahini and globs of raspberry jam. It comes together in just 15 minutes and then all you have to do is wait for it to bake. It is worth the wait and will be perfect when sliced and lathered with even more jam and tahini. Have your cake and eat it too. Two slices maybe.
Read MoreIs there such thing as too much chocolate? No. These cookies give you a double dose of chocolate, but without dairy or gluten. Yes, it is possible. Tahini and olive and coconut oils give you the fat you need for a chewy center, dutch cocoa powder gives the dough a dark, deep chocolate flavor and chunks of chopped chocolate give you an oasis of melted chocolate in each bite.
Read MoreSometimes you just need a cookie. For me, Valentine’s Day calls for something sweet and who says that you need to have a significant other to show some dessert love? This vegan, grain-free cookie is easy to make and will hit all the right spots: sweet, salty, chocolatey, chewy, crispy and melty. Just do yourself a favor and make one.
Read MoreLightbulb: brownies, but made with pumpkin instead of eggs. I do look for any excuse to make brownies, but these brownies are perfect. They have a crisp edge, a sunken, fudgy middle and plenty of chocolate flavor. Some savory-sweet halva is the prefect addition to the mix. I made these brownies several times this week and I have been thoroughly enjoying having one as my after-work treat. You will not know that they are vegan. I may or may not have bought a whole new can of pumpkin so I can make them again.
Read MoreBrownies are the answer. The question is irrelevant. Well, these brownies are going to be your new favorite and, thanks to a funky ingredient, they are vegan. Aquafaba may sound fancy, but chickpea water is how these brownies have the perfect chewy center, crisp edges. Unsweetened chocolate gives a deep, slightly bitter chocolate flavor that we all want from brownies. As always, they are gluten-free.
Read MoreMove over banana bread, these bars are the new favorite morning banana treat. Made with lots of sweet bananas, slightly savory tahini, dark amber date syrup and just a few other important ingredients, these bars are the perfect breakfast treat. They are just sweet enough, super soft and moist in the middle and ready to be added to the brunch/breakfast menu.
Read MoreThe perfect dessert that also happens to be packed with protein, free of dairy, grains and refined sugar. These bars are easy-peasy to make (all done in a food processor) and satisfy your sweet-tooth while also giving a boost to your day. The chickpea bars will quickly become a favorite.
Read MoreWho says pumpkin is only for the holidays? This cake is the perfect new year treat. Made with oodles of tahini, heaps of pumpkin, rich maple syrup and a little espresso for a boost of flavor. A slice of this cake is perfect for weekend brunch, after work treat or just in case you need a little something sweet. This paleo cake will be a hit.
Read MoreBehold, a cookie that is perfect for breakfast. Full of good-for-you ingredients like oats, dates, hemp hearts, cashew butter and energy-boosting cacao nibs. These vegan and gluten-free cookies are easy to make and will happily sit on your counter for snacking or your freezer for a breakfast that is easy to reheat before you dash out the door.
Read MoreWhat better way to kick off 2020 than with cake? This cake combines two of my favorite things: pistachios and citrus. The buttery pistachios, floral oranges, acidic olive oil and moisture from greek yogurt make this cake super soft and delicate. This cake is perfect on its own, but with topped with orange juice icing, this cake is even better, Gluten-free doesn’t mean free of flavor.
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