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Cherry berry clafoutis

The sweet, firm juiciness of cherries in this easy, versatile clafoutis is pure jubilance.

Breakfasts, Desserts, Breads & Baked GoodsWendy McMillanAugust 16, 2023clafoutis, Brunch, breakfast, vegan, dessert, summerfruitsComment

Ginger tahini chip cookies

Warm cinnamon spices may seem signature for fall, but they always bring joy. These gluten-free, vegan, Ginger Tahini Chip cookies channel the crisp-with-chew classic vibe but with a bit of kick.

Lightened up seven layer bars

Gooey goodness, these bars are magic! Lighter and less saccharine than the classic, but delectable indeed.

Easy vegan peanut butter cups

I wanted to put more time and care into making these delectable bites camera-ready, but when we're talking peanut butter and chocolate, does it really matter? The best part of these sweets is, there’s no oil, powdered sugar, or extras needed, just vegan chocolate and your filling(s).

Lemon Raspberry Muffin-Cupcakes with Coconut Cream Icing

These lovely and luscious muffin-are muffins first! So often storebought sugar-loaded muffins are really cupcakes in disguise. These treats are just the opposite, yet equally welcomed whichever name they take. Speckled with fresh raspberries, they’re subtly sweet, light, and fluffy with a touch of lemony tang.

Easy homemade vegan marshmallows and healthy orange hot cocoa

Vegan, reduced sugar (well, depending on how we want to interpret "sugar" today), and oh so tasty, these vegan marshmallows are kitchen science magic in a snap. A couple of cubes are oh, so delightful in my favorite date-sweetened orange hot cocoa.

Desserts, BeverageWendy McMillanDecember 16, 2022vegan, marshmallows, orange hot cocoa, dairy-free, healthy hot chocolate, vegan hot chocolateComment

Vegan Spelt Gingbread Cutout Cookies

Characterized by earthy, cozy spice, flavor that’s sweet but not too much so, and cheery, sometimes comical faces—what better invitation for Santa to stop by and linger than gungerbread cutouts? These cutie cookies are a marvelous melding of organic sprouted spelt flour, tahini, blackstrap molasses, coconut sugar, flax, orange juice, olive oil, and signature spices.

Gluten Free Vegan Pecan Date Pie

Made with Medjool dates, pure maple syrup, plant milk, tahini, and flaxmeal, this beauty delivers rich, delicious flavor without corn syrup, butter, or eggs. It isn’t the ooey-gooey, sticky-sweet sensation of a classic Southern pecan pie—nor is it the sugar rush. As an added bonus, it’s really easy to make.

Breads and Baking, DessertsWendy McMillanNovember 16, 2022vegan, gluten free, vegan glutenfree, pecan pie, healthy pecan pie, pecan date pie, dates, pecansComment

Gingerbread Mug Cake

Taking mere minutes to make and as customizable as can be, this single-serve gingerbread goodness is a hug in a mug. Warmly spiced, it’s also low in sugar, lightly sweetened and refined sugar-free, oil-free, and made with mild, nutty, nutrient-rich sprouted Spelt flour.

Key Lime Avocado Popsicles

Avocado and limmmmmmmmmmmme…These creamy key lime pops are richly refreshing, so easy to make, and burst with indulgent flavor and packed with wholesome goodness.

Sweet Potato Brownie Bars (V, GF, Oil-free)

These aren't exactly the sugary sweet, crispy on the top, chewy-gooey in the center (awesome, yes!) classic, but they are what these are is STILL oh so AWESOME (too!), brownie lovers!! If you are up for fudgy, rich, silky texture bursting with brownie flavor AND also oil-free, naturally sweetened, gluten-free, vegan, and nutrient-packed, these are for you.

Vegan Peach Blackberry (or any fruit) Clafoutis

Delicately sweet, fruity, and light, this easy plant-based clafoutis is like a delectable cross between an oven pancake and a flan. Swap in any of your favorite summer—or fall—or frozen—fruits into this loveliness.

Vegan Strawberry Shortcake with Vanilla Cashew Cream

Celebrate peak strawberry season with this wholesome take on the classic, berrylicious dessert. These tender biscuits are super simple to prepare-- a perfect summer cooking project with kids. Good Karma Vanilla Flaxmilk with protein lends a delicate sweetness to both biscuits and delectable cashew cream filling, complementing the luscious berries while letting them shine.