Cinnamon Pear Cookies are a delightful balance between a shortbread cookie and a snickerdoodle. The ultimate taste of autumn and ideal for your next holiday gathering. They will satisfy many diets. They are: plant-based/vegan gluten-free refined sugar free oil-free Pears in Desserts Although pears are at the top of my list for great fall fruit, this is the first recipe I have developed with pears in a dessert. Such a natural pairing, or should I say "pearing"--I can't believe ...
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Cranberry Cherry Bread Pudding (Gluten-free / Plant-based)
Cranberry Cherry Bread Pudding--this rich, moist custardy dessert will have you enjoying the holidays with extra cheer: 100% gluten-free and vegan! The Ultimate Comfort Dessert Ever visited one of the deluxe Whole Foods Markets and strolled through their hot bar area? What sticks in your mind? Exactly. The bread pudding bar! For anyone who hasn't been, Whole Foods has an entire bar dedicated to bread puddings and toppings. Seriously. Folks stop and stare at it like an oceanside ...
Pumpkin Praline Parfaits (Gluten-free, Vegan)
Pumpkin Praline Parfaits combine rich layers of custardy pumpkin goodness with a satisfying sweet nutty caramel crunch! Vegan Pumpkin Cream Some time ago I started working on creating a vegan pumpkin cream. I wanted something different from pumpkin pie to infuse into the holiday menu. Cashews make a great base for many creamy recipes. After soaking and blending, they transform into a thick velvety lushness that hints at a sweetness as it melts on your tongue. Add the earthy flavor of ...
Gluten-free Cinnamon Raisin Bread (Vegan, Nut-free, Refined Sugar-free)
Gluten-free Cinnamon Raisin Bread combines the cozy taste of cinnamon and raisins with the tender, chewy nooks and crannies of traditional bread. Eat it soft and fresh or toast it for a little crunch. Either way this vegan, refined sugar-free and nut-free bread should be added to your list of quick but comforting breakfast food! Gluten-free Cinnamon Raisin Bread One of the biggest challenges of making gluten-free baked goods is creating the right blend of flours and starches to ...
Snickerdoodle Vegan Cheesecake (Gluten-free, Plant-based, Soy-free, RSF)
Snickerdoodle Vegan Cheesecake: A no-bake cheesecake combining the buttery richness of a pancake breakfast with a cinnamon sugar cookie. These personal size cheesecakes will make a great addition to your breakfast buffet or dessert table! Flexibility and Flavor As many of us prepare dishes for the holidays, I imagine flexibility and flavor top the list of requirements for most. Schedules become even more compressed with attending parties, hosting events and still doing life! This recipe is ...
Banana Bread Breakfast Bowl (Gluten-free, Plant-based, Refined Sugar-free)
Banana Bread Breakfast Bowl! In five minutes you can change your same ol' morning breakfast cereal into something delicious, nutritious and fulfilling! Autumn always seems to be a busy time in most households. Students returning to school, attending fall festivities and the much-anticipated lead in to the holidays. Our house is no exception. I am no exception. This fall I've been taking classes to earn my certificate in plant-based nutrition. It has been a great experience across the ...
Easy Baked Cinnamon Donuts (Gluten-free, Plant-based / Vegan, Refined Sugar-free)
Easy Baked Cinnamon Donuts are a win-win-win! A doughy, cakey texture and taste, just like -- dare I say -- Hostess, but made with ingredients that nourish your body. And best of all: easy! One bowl for your wet ingredients, one bowl for your dry ingredients, mix them together and spoon into the pan. Ten minutes later you have gorgeous donuts staring back at you. If you can resist them long enough to let them cool off, I also have a couple of great topping suggestions. If you've read my ...
Peanut Butter Pumpkin Muffins (Gluten-free, Plant-based, Refined Sugar-free)
Peanut Butter Pumpkin Muffins combine two bold flavors into one harmonious mellow taste with a moist and fluffy texture. These plant-based pumpkin muffins hit a home run nutritionally as they have no oil, gluten or refined sugar. Peanut Butter Pumpkin Muffins Pairing well with so many different ingredients, you can experiment with these vegan pumpkin muffins and bring out that inner creative chef. The customization possibilities are endless! Ready for autumn and want to embrace all ...
Gluten Free Coffee Cake (Plant-based, Refined Sugar-free)
Gluten Free Coffee Cake combines cinnamon sugar sweetness with a buttery flavored, moist and tender cake. Subtle coffee notes make this a perfect match for a fresh brewed cup of coffee -- any time of day! Combining plant-based ingredients that provide excellent sources of plant protein with healthy fats (including omega-3's) and unrefined coconut palm sugar make this cake more than a scrumptious dessert. It's a breakfast treat as well! The Not-So-Secret Ingredient Many coffee cake recipes ...
