Crunchy Oatmeal Raisin Cookies

Crunchy Oatmeal Raisin Cookies

PREP: 30 minutes | COOK: 12-15 minutes | YIELD: 3 dozen cookies Here’s the perfect cookie to enjoy on occasion. This vegan version of the classic is sweet, crunchy and certainly bound to be a hit in your house! ½ cup (120 ml) organic virgin unrefined coconut…

Coconut Orange Quinoa Pudding

Coconut Orange Quinoa Pudding

PREP: 10 minutes | COOK: 20 minutes | YIELD: 8 x ½-cup servings It’s strange to think that a grain such as quinoa works well both at dinner and dessert. In fact, quinoa takes on a lot of the cooking flavor while offering a moist and chewy texture. In my opinion…

Blueberry compote

Blueberry compote

PREP: 5 minutes | COOK: 5 minutes | YIELD: 6 x ¼-cup servings Use this fruit compote instead of maple syrup on pancakes and waffles, or try stirring it into yogurt. You can also substitute other berries, such as raspberries, blackberries or strawberries, to make…

Baked Sweet Plantains

Baked Sweet Plantains

PREP: 10 minutes | COOK: 12-14 minutes | YIELD: 8 servings I tried my first plantain while on vacation in Puerto Rico a few years ago. The starchiness of these members of the banana family both surprised and pleased me. I knew they would pair well with the warm…

Banana Cupcakes with Peanut Butter Yogurt Frosting

Banana Cupcakes with Peanut Butter Yogurt Frosting

PREP: 20 minutes | COOK: 27-30 minutes | YIELD: 10 cupcakes This classic combo tastes great on a sandwich, but in cupcakes? Even better! Best of all, these ones are guilt free and they wear many hats! Learn more in the tip below. 1¼ cups (300 ml) whole wheat pastry…

Fresh Strawberries with Chocolate-Orange Avocado Mousse

Fresh Strawberries with Chocolate-Orange Avocado Mousse

PREP: 15 minutes | COOK: 0 minutes | YIELD: 11 servings This mousse is so rich and decadent, you won’t believe it’s vegan and made with avocados! 2 avocados, pitted and peeled ½ cup (120 ml) cocoa powder 1/3 cup (80 ml) brown-rice syrup or yacon syrup 1…

No-Cheese Raspberry Cheesecake

No-Cheese Raspberry Cheesecake

PREP: 30 minutes | COOK: 1 hour | YIELD: 12 slices You must be wondering how this is possible right? Well, believe me it tastes so good you won’t believe it! It’s a sinful treat brought down to a Clean level with healthful ingredients and a killer taste…

Dried Fruit and Nut Bars

Dried Fruit and Nut Bars

PREP: 20 minutes | COOK: 30 minutes | YIELD: 16 x 2-inch squares This bar recipe is very flexible, as long as you keep the proportions the same. Feel free to make it your own by changing up the dried fruits and nuts to suit your tastes. ½ cup (120 ml) whole oat flour…

Red Pepper Cheesecake with Apricot Peach Compote

Red Pepper Cheesecake with Apricot Peach Compote

PREP: 15 minutes | COOK: 60 minutes | YIELD: 12 slices Don’t be confused by the word cheesecake this savory dish actually makes a delicious appetizer or side dish! Made with yogurt, tofu and egg whites, it’s high in protein, yet very low in fat. Bonus: It…

Honey Nut Granola Bars

Honey Nut Granola Bars

PREP: 15 minutes | COOK: 90 minutes | YIELD: 12 bars Granola bars are the perfect portable option for on-the-go Eat-Clean Diet followers. This hearty and delicious honey and nut version is perfect for tiding you over during a hike or while doing errands. Best of all,…

Chocolate chip cookies

Chocolate chip cookies

When I first arrived in the United States, it took me a while to understand America’s love for cookies. One day, after a long walk in Central Park, a friend offered me a warm cookie with a glass of cold milk, and it was magic! The combination of caramelized brown…

Strawberry buttermilk ice cream

Strawberry buttermilk ice cream

This super-easy dessert marries delicious summer berries with one of our all-time favorite Southern ingredients, buttermilk, which gives the ice cream an appetizing, cheesecake-like tang. We love to serve it in bowls with shortbread cookies crumbled over the top….