Category: Desserts

Love desserts but their sugary sweetness doesn’t love you back? You’re not alone. Sweet treats are often made with processed flour and sugar that are stripped of their nutrition, making them digest quickly — creating swings in blood sugar, a large release of insulin, and lots of calories without nutrients. But we understand, they taste good! Introducing Strawberry Shortcake Bars, a whole (raw!) plant-based dessert that is packed with nutrition AND flavor.

These little beauties are versatile in that they can be gifted to a loved one, shared with a friend, or saved for yourself. The burst of pomegranate arils along with the dark chocolate can be likened to a healthy version of dark chocolate cherries bursting in your mouth. The rose petals add a pretty garnish along with a touch of tart. This nutrient-dense, three-ingredient treat will please your palate, heart, and mind!

Sneaking some fiber into your family’s diet isn’t difficult when you use nutrient-dense, fiber-rich whole grain flours like buckwheat, which easily transforms into fluffy-on-the-inside, crispy-on-the-outside waffles. Buckwheat flour contains a whopping 12 grams of fiber per cup including prebiotic fiber and resistant starch that have been shown to feed healthy bacteria in the gut. Enjoy these waffles for breakfast, as a snack or as running fuel for long training sessions.

If you’re a fan of strawberry rhubarb pie then you’re going to love this simple-to-prepare Sheet Pan Strawberry Rhubarb Crisp. All you need are two bowls, a baking sheet, some mixing utensils and a hungry belly ready to taste test as soon as it comes out of the oven. It’s even more glorious when it’s paired with vanilla nice cream!

Even if you’re not a fan of winter, these edible, naturally sweet snowballs are something you’ll most likely enjoy making and then eating as a mid-afternoon snack or after-dinner treat. Because coconut is reminiscent of snowflakes, these bite-sized snacks also create a sense of cheer as a display on your kitchen table. Cranberries are chock-full of vitamin C and fiber while coconut is packed with manganese, copper, and even more fiber!

Cherry Chia Cacao Pudding Parfaits check all the boxes. They’re fun to make. They look pretty in their parfait glasses. They power-packed with plant-based ingredients. And they’re meal-prep friendly, making them perfect for busy schedules. Enjoy them for breakfast, as a dessert or an afternoon snack.

Poaching fruit is a great way to infuse a variety of fun flavors into it and these pomegranate juice-infused pears are no exception. The same method can be used with other fruits, such as apples, apricots, peaches, oranges, and plums. You can even poach dried fruit! Flavorful, antioxidant-rich, naturally sweet treats? Absolutely! P.S. Pair (or pear?) with the Vanilla Cashew Cream for an extra special treat.

If you’re not enjoying sweet cherries, in-season or frozen, you’re missing out on both flavor and nutrition. Cherries are known for their nitric oxide-boosting effects, dilating blood vessels and increasing blood flow. They’re also chock-full of antioxidants that scavenge free radicals, helping to prevent lifestyle diseases. Enjoy them in this warm sweet cobbler for a cozy treat that will excite your taste buds and soothe your soul.

Pro-tip: Make two of these pies so there are no arguments over the dessert in your house. Pecans and dates create a perfectly crispy crust, while pears bring the ooey-gooey sweetness to the filling. The crust and the filling offer plenty of good nutrition, including plant-based protein in the pecans, fiber in the pears, and iron in the dates.