Dessert Recipes

Pies are central to just about every culinary tradition on the planet. They’re a great way to use up leftovers. They are festive and delicious. But they’re typically full of meat and cheese (if savory), or butter, eggs, and sugar (if sweet.) Can we possibly make pies that are healthy and plant-based — and still taste great?

Humans have been taking blades to fruits and vegetables for a long time, for both functional and decorative reasons. Lately, a new gadget called a spiralizer has made it easy for home cooks to achieve cuts that used to require special skills and lots of patience. In this article, we’ll examine the new worlds that spiralizing opens up to those looking to include lots of healthy plants in their diet.

When people hear that I advocate for healthy food, they sometimes give me a look that says, “Oh, so you want to take away all pleasure from my life.” And I admit that beating the drum for fresh fruits, vegetables, whole grains, nuts, and seeds, as delicious and wonderful as they are, can raise eyebrows among people whose taste buds have grown accustomed to super-processed fare. So it’s with great joy that I present to you today, some of the most delicious — and healthiest — chocolate desserts on the planet.

Ice cream isn’t exactly a health food, but are non-dairy ice creams any better for you? This article looks at the pros and cons of cows’ milk and vegan ice creams, answering the question of what the healthiest choice is when it comes to soft frozen desserts.

This plant-based, anti-stress smoothie is made with ingredients that naturally calm your body and minimize the negative effects of stress.

Recipe from Plant-Based Katie Mae Editor's note: This plant-based recipe for Graham Crackers contains no added sugar. This makes a...

Recipe from Garden Fresh Foodie Editor's note: This plant-based recipe makes a delicious and easy-to-create dessert that is much healthier...

Recipe from Garden Fresh Foodie Editor's note: This plant-based recipe for Apple Chia Pudding Parfait is packed with protein, fiber,...

Recipe from Garden Fresh Foodie Editor's note:  This plant-based recipe for maple pumpkin pie is dairy free and gluten free. This...

Recipe from SIXyKids.com  This plant-based recipe is from a site called SIXYkids.com, where you can purchase healthy, plant-based, kid-friendly recipes,...

Recipe from Garden Fresh Foodie Editor's note: This plant-based recipe is super easy and is sure to please your family...

Recipe from Plant-Based Katie Mae Editor's note: This plant-based recipe for cookies has four different fruits to create a sweet...