Peanut Butter Goji Berry Donuts
By Sara McGlothlin One morning my husband expressed a craving for the gluten-free vegan donuts we enjoyed in Spain…four years prior. I wracked my brain to think of the ones…
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Grain-Free Vegan Chocolate Avocado Mousse Cheesecake
By Sara McGlothlin Years ago, after I published my gluten-free vegan baking cookbook, I fell in love with making plant-based cheesecakes. I set out to create an e-book “Healthifying” 50-60…
Avocado Cacao Mousse
I encourage you with any nutrition intentions, try not to think in terms of elimination! For example, I hear all of the time people wanting to “cut out sugar.” It…
Sweet Potato Chocolate Truffles
By Sara McGlothlin The beautiful thing about Healthifying recipes with real food ingredients – even when I’m talking about sweet treats – is that each ingredient has the benefit of…
Vegan Chocolate Truffles
By Sara McGlothlin It’s the week between Christmas and New Years. If you’re like most, you have indulged in some holiday desserts, but your sweet tooth lingers. And if you’re…
Mint Chocolate Cake
By Sara McGlothlin Holiday dinners are mostly about the desserts for me. Don’t get me wrong – I love the turkey, sides, and seasonal salads, but I’m always looking forward…
Grain-Free Vegan Gingerbread Men
By Sara McGlothlin I have always loved holiday baking, but becoming a mom has brought to it a new special sparkle. Despite the fact that my son is not yet…
Hazelnut Chocolate Truffles
By Sara McGlothlin Ferrero Rochers always remind me of the holidays. My best friend’s mom displayed a bowl of them every December, and I remember grabbing one each time I…
Homemade Coconut Butter And Two-Ingredient Carob Cups
By Sara McGlothlin I discovered coconut butter at the same time my fear of healthy fat fell away. Unfortunately, coconut gets a bad rap because of its saturated fat content,…
Grain-Free And Vegan Peanut Butter Blossoms
By Sara McGlothlin ‘Tis the season for baking! Nutrition goals shouldn’t stand in the way of you enjoying an occasional cookie or two. There is a way to upgrade ingredients!…
Chocolate Avocado “Pudding” Squares
By Sara McGlothlin I have made multiple renditions of this dessert because it might be my absolute favorite (bold statement, I know!). Not only do I feel good when eating…
Plant-Based Cheesecake With Fresh Berries
By Sara McGlothlin Grain-free, plant-based cheesecakes are one of my favorite desserts to make. Not only because I love them personally, but they even wow those with an insatiable sweet…
Grain-Free Chocolate Chip Cookies
By Sara McGlothlin I have made a bunch of batches of healthified chocolate chip cookies in my day, but these turned out above expectations, both in taste and texture. When…
Gluten-Free Vegan Breakfast Bundt Cake
By Sara McGlothlin When I was recipe testing for my cookbook, I was eating cake for breakfast every day. Actually, I was eating gluten-free vegan baked goods for breakfast, lunch,…
Strawberry Basil Popsicles
By Sara McGlothlin I have encouraged the combination of strawberry-basil before, and this time, I’ve incorporated the pair into a popsicle. We have entered the height of summer, which means…
Healthified Oatmeal Raisin Cookies
By Sara McGlothlin I am currently breastfeeding, so incorporating more whole grains into my diet is on the forefront of my mind. Foods such as rolled oats help support milk…