Dark Chocolate Almond Coconut Bites Are you a fan of the MinimalistBaker.com? You should be! How does this sound? 10 ingredients or less, one bowl or 30 minutes or less to prepare for every recipe? That’s Dana Shultz’s promise both on her blog as well as in her book, Minimalist Baker’s Everyday Cooking. Her recipes […]
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Peppermint Rocky Road Chocolate Bark
Peppermint Rocky Road Chocolate Bark Inspiration struck. We were sent a package of Dandies Mini Marshmallows, which just happen to be vegan. And I just happen to be going to a potluck at a friend’s house, and she also happens to be vegan. Chocolate was in the pantry, nuts and some peppermint candies […]

Vegan Peanut Butter S’More Brownies
Vegan Peanut Butter S’More Brownies A package arrived at the Test Kitchen containing packages of standard and miniature sized Dandies Vegan Marshmallows. We hadn’t had them before but if you are vegan you are probably familiar. The company bills them as a “cruelty-free alternative to the traditional marshmallow. They’re all natural, contain no corn […]

Watermelon, Lime, and Hibiscus Ice Pops
Watermelon, Lime, and Hibiscus Ice Pops Ice pops are incredibly easy to make. If you don’t have molds you can always use Dixie cups and popsicle sticks. The gorgeous, deep red color comes from the hibiscus flowers and the watermelon and we have to tell you, these are incredibly thirst quenching. Why drink liquid when you can […]

Samoas
Gesine Bullock-Prado’s Take on the Girl Scout Samoa Cookie I have been a fan of Gesine Bullock-Prado’s since she came out with her first book Sugar Baby– she is unapologetic about her love of all things sweet. Her newest book, Let Them Eat Cake, has her signature approach, which is lighthearted and fun. This is an […]

The Chocoholic
Gesine Bullock-Prado has done it again, this time with an eye towards those with allergies and on certain restrictive diets. Her first books, Sugar Baby, Bake It Like You Mean Itand Pie It Forwardwere filled with her signature, whimsical approach. Let Them Eat Cakeis her newest book and has the same fun voice, but with […]

Peach Melba Cobbler
Vegan Peach Melba Cobbler in a Jar Should you wait till peaches are fresh for this dessert? Well, depends on how patient you are. We tried this with IQF (individually quick frozen) peaches and it worked wonderfully. The classic combo of peaches and raspberries is pretty as well as delicious. We used almond milk […]

Salty Crunchy Almond Cheesecake
Vegan Salty Crunchy Almond Cheesecake in a Jar When the “desserts in jars” phenomenon took off it was only a matter of time that niches would evolve – such as Kris Holechek Peters’ Vegan Desserts in Jars. Whenever we have brought you a dessert in a jar, you all seem to love them, so it […]

Over the Rainbow Cakes
Vegan Over the Rainbow Cakes in Jars These colorful cakes Over The Rainbow Cakes are from Vegan Desserts in Jarsby as Kris Holechek Peters as are the Salty Crunchy Almond Cheesecake and the Peach Melba Cobbler. Follow Kris’s lead on the choice of food colors. Natural colorings are great, but know what you are using. They […]

Chia Vanilla Pudding with Cinnamon & Raisins
Raw Chia Pudding Emily Van Euw is one of my favorite raw recipe developers. Her desserts speak to me. Chia seed puddings are quite popular and her version is a close cousin of a classic rice/vanilla pudding hybrid. Also check out her Jungle Pie with Chocolate Crust, Banana Slices & Chunky Coconut Topping. Both recipes […]

Jungle Pie with Chocolate Crust, Banana Slices & Chunky Coconut Topping
Raw Pie Featuring Cocoa, Brazil Nuts and Dates Rawsome Vegan Bakingby Emily von Euw is a great intro to raw desserts because this girl knows her way around the raw kitchen. Her desserts are enticing and decadent while being simple to prepare at the same time. Don’t be put off by the several components. They […]

Chocolate Sandwich Cookie “Oreos”
Vegan and GF Version of Your Fave Sandwich Cookie Following a vegan or GF diet and jonesing for a chocolate sandwich cookie? Blogger Cara Reed has figured it out – we owe her (check out our interview with her,too)! You might know her from her blog Forkandbeans.com but you should also check out her book, Decadent Gluten-Free […]

Strawberry Swirl Cheesecake with Chocolate Graham Cracker Crust
Vegan & Gluten-Free Cheesecake This creamy and sweet cheesecake is based upon soaked cashews and sweetened with agave, It comes from our popular blogger friend Cara Reed who blogs at ForkandBeans.com. This recipe is from her book Decadent Gluten-Free Vegan Baking. The topping optional but really puts it over the top. Check out her vegan, GF […]

Homemade Yolos (Vegan)
YOLO! Say it – then Eat it! Dates and nut butter create a vegan version of a caramel-like filling. Rolled into a ball and dipped in chocolate, these are a rich vegan treat from Angela Liddon from her book The Oh She Glows Cookbook. Make sure to take a look at her incredibly decadent vegan Chilled Chocolate Espresso Torte […]

Vanilla Avocado Mousse
Vegan Avocado Mousse This Vanilla Avocado Mousse comes from Audrey Enriquez who bakes up incredibly beautiful and delicious desserts at The Sanctuary on Camelback Mountain. Read our interview with her to gain insight into her healthy approach to desserts. This dessert also features her Cashew Cream and Pistachio Coconut Granola. Print Vanilla Avocado Mousse Author: Audrey […]

Cashew Cream
Use this Cashew Cream anytime you want a thick, creamy component that rivals whipped cream for your vegan desserts. Try it with Audrey Enriquez’ Vanilla Avocado Mousse. You can read our interview with her about her approach to making clean desserts in her position as Pastry Chef at a world renowned spa. Print Cashew Cream […]