Ooey Gooey Banana Chocolate Chip Bread Pudding

Ooey Gooey Banana Chocolate Chip Bread Pudding

PREP TIME: 10 minutes active + 10 minutes inactive | COOK TIME: 30 minutes | YIELD: 13 x ½-cup servings Bread pudding is my absolute favorite dessert. I make it almost every year for Christmas. This is one that has œirresistible written all over it. In fact, this is a...

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 oil, very...

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 that's...

Pineapple Carrot Bread

Pineapple Carrot Bread

PREP: 15 minutes | COOK: 50 minutes | YIELD: 9 x 1-inch slices Carrot cake is one of my all-time favorite desserts to indulge in. Throwing in pineapple just sweetens the deal by adding an entirely new flavor. This might be my new favorite treat to enjoy on occasion. 2...

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 tsp (5 ml)...

Skillet Cornbread

Skillet Cornbread

PREP: 15 minutes | COOK: 25-30 minutes | YIELD: 12 wedges My mouth is watering as I write this. Skillet cornbread is an absolute favorite of mine, and this one is 100% Clean. Just try not to eat it all at once! YOU WILL NEED: 1 x 8-or 9-inch cast-iron skillet Olive...

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 that will...

Gourmet Veggie English Muffin Pizzas

Gourmet Veggie English Muffin Pizzas

PREP: 15 minutes | COOK: 6 minutes | YIELD: 4 pizzas Pizza is the ultimate fast food. But, in most cases, it's also the ultimate fat food. You can make a healthier version using the ingredients listed here in the time it takes you to order a regular pizza and pick it...

Thai Egg Stir-Fry with Tomatoes

Thai Egg Stir-Fry with Tomatoes

PREP: 15 minutes | COOK: 10 minutes | YIELD: 4 servings Egg stir-fries offer tons of vegetables along with the complete-protein benefits of eggs. In this recipe, Thai basil imparts its sweet licorice flavor for a unique and exotic taste. It's quick, easy, delicious...