Avocados give this luscious dessert its rich, creamy texture. The key is to use avocados that are neither underripe nor overripe, both of which have superstrong avocado flavor.YIELD: SERVES 43 Hass avocados (2 cups mashed)¼ cup plus 3 Tbs. raw agave nectar¼ cup plus 2...
This dairy-free, no-bake dessert is made with a cashew “cream cheese” that is sweetened with agave nectar, then chilled atop a macadamia nut crust.YIELD: SERVES 122 cups macadamia nuts1½ cups cashews½ cup pitted Medjool dates¼ cup dried coconut6 Tbs. coconut oil,...
Good luck eating just one of these tender, chewy chocolate chip cookies.YIELD: MAKES 24 COOKIES1½ cups crunchy peanut butter2¼ cups spelt or all-purpose flour1 tsp. baking soda1 tsp. salt1½ cups maple syrup2 tsp. vanilla extract1½ cups vegan chocolate chips Preheat...
This naturally sweetened tart offers a tasty alternative to holiday pies and desserts and shows how thickened yogurt can be used as a dessert filling.YIELD: SERVES 10¼ cup plus 1 tsp. melted coconut oil, divided1¼ cups rolled oats1¼ cups unsweetened coconut¼ cup oat...
Avocado replaces the eggs and most of the oil in a rich, chocolatey batter that turns out supermoist baked goodies.YIELD: MAKES 12 CUPCAKESCUPCAKES1½ cups all-purpose flour¾ cup unsweetened cocoa powder1 tsp. baking powder¾ tsp. baking soda¾ tsp. salt1 avocado, pitted...
A crumbly homemade nut crust sets this tart apart from other berry pies. It can be made up to three days ahead and refrigerated until ready to use.YIELD: SERVES 8CRUST¼ cup each almonds, pecans, and hazelnuts¾ cup whole-wheat flour¼ cup sugar¼ tsp. salt6 Tbs. chilled...
A cup of grated zucchini keeps lightly sweet muffins moist and tender. You can swap other seasonal fruits for the cherries throughout the year—the muffins are especially good with diced pears in fall.YIELD: MAKES 12 MUFFINS1⅔ cups all-purpose flour⅔ cup unsweetened...
Puréed sweet potato, cocoa, almond flour, and eggs yield a dense, fudgy cake perfect for chocolate lovers.YIELD: SERVES 121 cup packed cooked, mashed orange-fleshed sweet potato1½ cups sugar, divided1 cup almond flour½ cup unsweetened dark-chocolate cocoa powder⅛ tsp....
Deep-red cherries bubbling under a sweet, fragrant, pistachio-flecked topping make individual crisps especially festive. Serve warm topped with ice cream, whipped cream, or Greek yogurt and a sprinkle of chopped pistachios.YIELD: SERVES 82 10-oz. bags frozen sweet...
For raw and vegan baking recipes, cashew cream can be used as a substitute for cream cheese, cream, and sour cream. Here’s how to make a 3-cup batch, which will keep in the fridge for up to one week. YIELD: MAKES 3 CUPS2 cups raw cashews8 cups boiling waterCover...
