Vegan Chocolate Cheesecake has the creamy texture you love, with a rich chocolate flavor. It’s the perfect no-bake dessert to make for any chocolate fans in your life. Why You’ll Love It This healthier chocolate recipe is naturally sweetened with maple syrup, and even has a veggie hiding inside the creamy filling. But you’d never know just by tasting it! Since the filling is made with cashews instead of cream cheese, it’s also dairy-free, vegan and Paleo friendly....

Up until recently, I was hesitant to commit to a slow cooker. My kitchen space is very limited, and I wasn’t sure that I could find a machine that didn’t contain lead or other heavy metals that might leach into my food. And then I heard about the VitaClay Chef. The VitaClay features an unglazed clay pot that is free of aluminum, lead, and non-stick coatings, so no chemicals will come into contact with your food....

If you’re looking to make a salad that won’t wilt, you’re going to love this wild rice salad. It’s tossed with a fresh orange dressing and studded with crunchy pecans and chewy dried cranberries. Every bite tastes a little different, so you won’t get bored! This recipe comes from my friend Jenn’s book, Once Upon a Chef, the Cookbook . It’s the perfect salad to bring to Thanksgiving dinner and lends itself well to leftovers....

Balsamic Roasted Brussels Sprouts are a delicious side dish that you can whip up with minimal effort. They turn out perfectly tender, with a lightly sweet and tangy flavor. Balsamic brussels sprouts are the perfect holiday side dish if you’re planning a menu for Thanksgiving or Christmas. They pair well with classic sides, like mashed potatoes , and are a hit with even non-fans of Brussels sprouts. This recipe is inspired by an Ina Garten recipe my mom used to make with pancetta....

Today I thought it might be fun to share a recipe that our son has been enjoying lately. He’s recently become interested in finger foods, so we’ve been trying to add more flavors and textures into the mix with creations like these healthy banana muffins. These aren’t your typical muffins– they look more like little hockey pucks, but luckily my little guy doesn’t mind (nor does he know any differently). He thinks they’re fantastic!...

If you’re not sure what to do with your next spaghetti squash, try making this cheesy spaghetti squash casserole. This healthy comfort food recipe reminds me of the classic hash brown casserole my mom used to make, only this version is made with spaghetti squash, for a lower-calorie twist. All you need is a few simple ingredients, like Greek yogurt and cheddar cheese, to get started. It also helps if you’ve already baked your spaghetti squash ahead of time, but I’ll walk you through the best ways to cook it....

There’s nothing quite like a warm, chocolate chip cookie fresh out of the oven. And even though these cookies happen to be grain-free and naturally sweetened, there’s nothing “healthy” tasting about them. Made with almond flour and rich maple syrup, these soft and chewy cookies pack a nutty, complex flavor in each bite. Served with an ice-cold glass of almond milk, they are sure to please even the pickiest of eaters!...

Before we get to this recipe, I think it’s important to note that I’m not an “avocado person.” You know those people who could eat an avocado straight with a spoon? Yeah, that’s not me. I usually only like avocados in guacamole or hidden in pesto . That’s why I’m so surprised by this avocado brownie recipe. The brownies turn out rich and fudgy, and most importantly, they don’t taste like avocado....

One of my favorite holiday cookies to make (and eat!) are gingerbread cookies. But, I don’t always want to spend that much time in the kitchen. Rolling out the dough, cutting out the shapes, or decorating the cookies with frosting can be a lot of work. That’s why I decided to work on these gingerbread energy balls. They have the flavor of a gingerbread cookie, but with a lot less effort....

These Gluten-Free Pumpkin Bars are made with protein-rich almond flour and are naturally sweetened with low-glycemic coconut sugar for a healthier Fall treat. They’re totally irresistible! When it comes to gluten-free and grain-free baking, it’s challenging to make recipes that are egg-free, as well. I wanted this recipe to work well for my vegan readers, so I tried several substitutes using my original Paleo Pumpkin Bar recipe . (If you can eat eggs, that one is a fan favorite!...

If you love the idea of keeping hot chocolate mix on hand, but you also prefer using natural sweeteners, this hot chocolate mix recipe is for you. It requires just 2 simple ingredients and can be stirred together quickly. This also happens to be one of my family’s favorite DIY gifts. You can transfer the mix to a jar, add a bow, and the printable card below for an easy gift....

If you’ve never tried chia seed pudding before, you’re in for a treat. (Literally!) It’s similar to overnight oats , in the fact that there’s no cooking involved, and the prep work is a breeze. Just stir a few ingredients together and let them soak overnight in the fridge. The next morning, you’ll have a creamy, high-fiber breakfast porridge that’s ready to eat right away. It doesn’t get much easier than that!...

This easy kale salad is a delicious way to eat more dark leafy greens , tossed with an easy apple cider dressing. I love how it comes together in just 15 minutes! Which Kale is Best For Salads? The two most popular types of kale I see at the store are curly and Lacinato (which is also sometimes called Tuscan or “dino”) kale. Both varieties work well for salads, but I tend to use the lacinato variety most often, because the flavor is a little more mild....

Protein Banana Bread is made with protein powder and almond flour to help keep you feeling full and satisfied. It has 12 grams of protein per slice! This high-protein banana bread recipe is the perfect way to use ripe bananas in your kitchen. It makes a filling breakfast or snack on the go, and the texture is remarkably similar to the traditional version. Enjoy a slice topped with peanut butter or plain Greek yogurt for even more protein!...

While I was working on a how to cook spaghetti squash tutorial , it occurred to me that baking a squash for 45 minutes feels like a lot of work for only a “prep” portion of a recipe. And this got me wondering… what happens if you stuff the squash, and then bake it raw? I had to find out, and that’s how this recipe came to be. The squash turns out perfectly tender, and while I was afraid it might turn out super-watery… it doesn’t....

This Vegan 7 Layer Dip is a delicious dairy-free appetizer to serve at your next party. With layers of refried beans , vegan queso , guacamole and fresh veggies, it’s loaded with flavor! Why You’ll Love It It’s easy to make. You can make each layer from scratch, or speed the process with the help of some convenience items. Using canned refried beans (fat-free ones are usually vegan; check the label), prepared guacamole or salsa will help things move along even faster....

I went a little overboard on the cauliflower rice this week. With the #EatYourDaily10 challenge fully underway, I accidentally bought 4 bags of prepared cauliflower rice. I forgot that I had already bought 2 pounds of cauliflower rice at Trader Joe’s, and then picked up another 2 pounds of cauliflower at Coscto. Whoops. Guess who’s eating a LOT of cauliflower this week? Luckily, I needed most of that rice to get this recipe just right....

If you love the cheesy sauce that they serve over nachos at a baseball game or movie theater, I think you’re going to LOVE this Vegan Cheese Sauce. For being completely dairy-free, nut-free, and soy-free, it’s surprisingly satisfying. (And it’s super low in calories, so you can enjoy it guilt-free!) It makes a great appetizer when served with chips, or it can be served over baked sweet potatoes or veggies, and you can serve it over anything else you want to smother in cheese....

This dairy-free cream cheese frosting is almost too good to be true. It’s ultra-creamy and tastes remarkably similar to cream cheese frosting, without using nuts or tofu. Vegan Cream Cheese Frosting Ingredients The secret to this creamy frosting? Sweet potatoes. White sweet potatoes, to be exact. Did you know that sweet potatoes come in a variety of different colors? For years, I had no idea. There are sweet potatoes with white flesh, purple flesh, and the traditional orange flesh that we probably think of most often....

Vegan Ice Cream Bars feature a creamy cashew ice cream, coated in an easy, 3-ingredient chocolate shell. They are naturally sweetened, dairy-free, and totally delicious. Let’s make them! Why You’ll Love Them They’re nutritious. Cashews are the base of these creamy ice cream bars, and since they contain both fiber and protein, this treat may leave you feeling more satisfied . Eating cashews may also help to lower insulin levels ....