From farmers’ markets to pumpkin patches, apple cider donuts are a thing. Irresistible during the early weeks of fall, they are perfect paired with a steamy beverage on weekend mornings. When we change to a plant-based diet, there are certainly sacrifices and challenges along the way, but forfeiting donuts or apple infused comforting desserts should not be one of those sacrifices. So I created a gluten-free, soy-free, refined-sugar free, vegan alternative full of nourishing ingredients […]

Sunshine. Ocean water. Fruity cocktails. I am totally into anything that evokes feelings of tropical paradise. Beachside vacations are not something that any of us get enough of, so we just have to pretend. Thus, I created a dessert that takes us on a mini vacation, far, far away. It’s a parfait, because I love , LOVE layered desserts. Each bite tastes a little bit different, and parfaits are just overall fun to eat and […]

Cheesecake is kind of a big deal. I mean there’s an entire restaurant named after it that probably makes billions of dollars a year. And let’s just say I have created another, “Cheesecake Factory” of sorts, in my freezer because making healthy, plant-based cheesecake is my ecstasy! I have made dozens of varieties from caramel apple to orange fig to turtle. Best part about raw cheesecakes: No baking required. Which means, no water bath or risk […]

Maca, a superfood reminiscent of caramel in flavor is my new bff. Dates, a sweet sticky fruit that tastes like caramel when dried is my go-to sweetener. Combine them and you’ve got a whole lotta healthy caramel goodness. So, this recipe – All the stamina-enhancing benefits of maca and the energizing properties of caffeine in 1 cup? And caramel?! Count. Me. In. So let’s add creamy almond butter, blend it up, and drink it. This […]

I think I did a bad thing. I took beautiful ripe apricots, cooked them, covered them in cake batter, and baked them. This sort of violation of fresh fruit is taboo in my world. But after taking just one bite . . . I think this sin can be forgiven because of the undeniable deliciousness that is this cake. Perfectly moist, vanilla-flavored, a little fruity, slightly nutty, and just sweet enough – it’s like the […]

It’s finally that time when we are bombarded with beautiful, perfectly ripe homegrown tomatoes. This is a fun twist on classic cucumber and tomato salad. I used super sweet grape tomatoes but this dish is equally delicious with large heirlooms or whatever is in your backyard. I love all the contrasting shapes, colors, and textures of this meal. The variety makes it so much more fulfilling to eat. Every bite of this salad tastes like […]