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Chocolate Caramel Banana Cake

October 27, 2015 by Chris Leave a Comment

Banana cake is where it’s at. What sort of mood are you in? Are you happy? Well have some banana cake. Feeling sad? Banana cake will make you feel better. Craving something indulgent and rich? Banana cake! Celebrating? Have some banana cake!

It’s soft but it’s firm. It’s got crunchy nuts but the creaminess of banana. It is the yin and yang of cake. It’s a good piece of dessert, is what we’re saying. And if all that weren’t enough, it’s so simple even the clumsiest cuisinier could put it together.

Pumpkin Spice Chocolate Caramel Cups

October 22, 2015 by Amy Lyons Leave a Comment

We’re well into autumn now, and that means that Pumpkin Spice Fever is upon us! It’s in cakes, it’s in coffees, it’s in muffins. It’s everywhere! People really love the stuff. And yet, so much of the time the pumpkin spice items on the market don’t actually contain any pumpkin!

Nonsense! With these delicious vegan Pumpkin Spice Chocolate Caramel Cups, you get REAL pumpkin and REAL spice! Nothing artificial, nothing weird! Just wholesome, delicious ingredients adding up into one awesome autumn treat. Want to be the most popular house for both trick-or-treaters and their parents this Halloween? Well hand out some of these suckers!

Caramel Apple Rose Tarts

October 15, 2015 by Jasmine Briones Leave a Comment

Did you know that apples are part of the rose family? It’s true! you can really see the resemblance in these beautiful caramel apple tarts!

This gorgeous and healthful dessert is a great recipe for any occasion where you want to impress some guests. Just look at stunning thing! It’s almost a shame to eat it. Almost.

The delicious crust is made from dates and figs, and the caramel is dates, apples, and some tasty spices. It may be an apple in the shape of a rose, but dates are really the star player. Not only is this delicious (and did we mention gorgeous?) caramel apple tart raw and vegan, it’s also full of nutritious ingredients. This isn’t junk food!

Chocolate Orange Cake

October 1, 2015 by Heidi Turunen Leave a Comment

Chocolate orange is one of history’s great combinations. Like oil and vinegar, salt and pepper, Brad and Angelina, or Batman and Robin. Sure you can have them separately and they’re perfectly good. But when you put them together, oh boy, you really bump it up a notch.

Kicking the flavor combination up yet another notch is a healthy dose of ginger. Ginger is one of the few flavors that rivals chocolate orange, so any recipe that manages to balance all three of these ambrosial flavors is a guaranteed winner.

Raw Caramel Apples

September 24, 2015 by Juliane Porter Leave a Comment

Fall is here, one of the most beautiful times of year. And with the fall come the apples. What better way to celebrate this great season than with one of the best rustic treats of all time: caramel apples!

There’s something magical about this time-honored dessert. It’s a childhood memory that really lasts. One of the great and understated aspects of this old-fashioned recipe is the use of real wooden sticks. It adds a certain element of charm, and really ties in with the season! A great way to create some warm memories with your friends and loved ones ―especially the youngsters!

I can’t think of much that looks as delicious as a plate of caramel apples!

Apple Pie In a Smoothie

September 9, 2015 by Crissy Cavanaugh Leave a Comment

Fall is approaching, and that means many great things. One of the greatest, of course, is the return of apple season! And what better way to enjoy this most wonderful of fruits than a nice apple pie? Well, if you’re a smoothie person, how about an apple pie smoothie!

This smoothie really is pretty much a no-bake apple pie in a cup, but with the welcome addition of banana for some creaminess and almond milk for some liquidness. It’s all the best parts of apple pie! More transportable, and with nothing not to love. Welcome the approaching autumn with open arms and a full cup. Of apple pie smoothie.

Turmeric Ginger Cheesecakes

September 7, 2015 by Chris Leave a Comment

Getting to have cake that is actually good for you is a clear sign that you’re doing alright. With this turmeric and ginger cheesecake, there’s really nothing unhealthy to be had. But not only is it not unhealthy, it’s positively healthy!

Ginger and turmeric are actually closely related, and they’re both super powerful, safe anti-inflammatory natural medicines. Ginger has been shown to be particularly useful for helping with arthritis, while turmeric is great for asthma and auto-immune disorders affecting the skin.

Plus they’re super duper tasty! And that in an of itself is enough reason for anyone to want to get into this turmeric ginger cheesecake!

Red Velvet Bars

September 1, 2015 by Amy Lyons Leave a Comment

Ain’t no food coloring in these red velvet bars! That beautiful hue is all from lovely beets!

Beets might not be the first thing that comes to mind when you think red velvet, but really beets are quite sweet and tasty. And throw them together with some medjool dates, all sorts of coconut and a bit of vanilla, and you’ve got yourself an awesome, healthful, raw vegan dessert that everyone will love.

German Chocolate Cake

August 30, 2015 by Jasmine Briones 1 Comment

This German chocolate cake was inspired by the popularity of date balls. If you’ve ever enjoyed a date ball and wondered “what if this was cake?”, then this German chocolate cake is surely for you!

Even if you’ve never had that particular thought, you probably do like cake. And this cake is a great one. A chocolate cake that is healthy and nutritious is a lovely thing, especially one that is so simple to make!

With the natural sweetness of dates, there’s no need for any additional sweeteners except for a touch of agave in the drizzle. If you’ve ever had date balls, you’ll know that’s all the sweetness you’ll ever need!

Quick & Simple Raw Brownies

August 26, 2015 by Annie Markowitz Leave a Comment

You can enjoy these brownies even if you’re looking to lose some weight. Primarily a mix of walnuts and dates, these delicious desserts are low on the glycemic index and loaded with nutrients like omega-3’s and manganese.

And of course, they’ve got good, healthful cacao! Cacao, as you might know, is a great antioxidant and has been scientifically demonstrated to help make you happy! But that you certainly already knew. So whip up some of these awesome guilt-free brownies, and start making people happy.

Buffalo Cauliflower Wings With Avo Ranch Sauce

August 11, 2015 by Lisa Viger Leave a Comment

Did you know that eating spicy food might just be really good for you? As if we needed another reason to feel the burn!

Cauliflower may not have wings, but neither does a buffalo. You don’t need to eat a chicken if you’re looking to get your spice on. All you need is some crispy cauliflower, a handful of spices, and a tall glass of water (just in case!).

As any spice junky can tell you, no buffalo “wing” is complete without an equally tasty dip. And since we’re talking buffalo, it might as well be a ranch dip! Creamy and tangy with avocado and lemon, it provides a great contrast to the hot hot heat of the cauliflower.

These buffalo “wings” are a great party snack. If you’ve got a few friends coming round, you can easily scale the recipe up.

Carrot Cake with Vegan Lemon Cashew Cream

August 9, 2015 by Juliane Porter Leave a Comment

If you’re a gardener, now might be just about the right time to start pulling up some of your carrots. And what could be a better use for fresh carrots than this gorgeous carrot cake with “cream cheese” frosting? Mm.

A deliciously moist carrot cake is one of life’s great pleasures. It really is a testament to this maybe under-appreciated little root vegetable that it can compete on the same stage as chocolate cakes and fruit cakes and hold its own. And with a delectable lemon cashew frosting, you’ll be hard pressed to find a better cake anywhere.

Summer Fruit Cake

July 21, 2015 by Amy Lyons Leave a Comment

Summer is the season for fruit cake! But this fruit cake isn’t like most fruit cakes: it’s a summer fruit cheese cake! This cheeseless cheesecake takes this to heart, with all its lovely summer fruits: apricots, raspberries, and blueberries!

A real eye-catcher, this cake is great for any sort of occasion where you might want to impress people: birthdays, parties, and the like. It’s a great idea to make this fruit cake when you’ve got some friends around, otherwise you very well might be tempted to eat the whole thing yourself!

Blueberry Raspberry Cheesecake

July 18, 2015 by Susanna Liang 1 Comment

This cheeseless cheesecake is just about the prettiest cheesecake you’ve ever seen, even if it isn’t really a cheesecake. And with berry season upon us, there’s hardly a better time to whip up this delicious piece of edible art.

The raspberries and the blueberries mingle into the most wonderfully pink hue. Somehow, this cake tastes how it looks, too. The flavors blend perfectly into a smooth, rich sweetness with just a little bit of tang. You’re going to have to let the cheesecake sit for a while before adding the sauce, so be patient! It’s the hardest part.

Peanut Butter Cookies

July 11, 2015 by Annie Markowitz 1 Comment

There’s nothing quite as comforting as peanut butter cookies! Just the thought of sinking your teeth into the soft chewy edges of a freshly made peanut butter cookie is bliss!

This super easy recipe calls for only four ingredients. It’s so simple that even your inner child could easily handle it. And your inner child will fall in love with peanut butter all over again! It’s also a great recipe to make with your actual children — a healthy and delicious snack that anyone can make!

The dates in this recipe help provide that essential smooshy texture without any baking. Dates really are amazing for this. It also means you get a healthful dose of fruit built right into the cookie, along with the protein-filled nuts. You can also take it a step further if it suits you, with some raisins or maybe even a bit of chocolate!