Easy and Delicious Desserts

While Valentine’s Day may be over, we encourage you to try these recipes for a midweek snack or save them for the weekend. These recipes are healthy and delicious, so you may want to use them for more holidays or celebrations this year.

Oatmeal Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough Bites

If you’re a cookie dough lover, this recipe is made for you! This recipe is vegan and gluten free, and it helps you satisfy your cookie dough cravings instantly.

Ingredients:

1/2 cup cashew butter, or any other creamy nut or seed butter

3 tablespoons maple syrup

1/2 cup blanched almond flour

1/2 cup gluten-free oats

1/4 teaspoon kosher salt

1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract

1/3 cup chocolate chips

For the full recipe, visit Bakerita.

Chocolate Strawberry Oatmeal (Gluten Free & Vegan)

Oatmeal is usually enjoyed for breakfast, but this recipe is so delicious, you’ll want it any time of the day.  

Ingredients:

1/3 cup gluten-free rolled oats

1 medium banana, mashed

1/2 cup nondairy milk

1 tablespoon cocoa powder

1/4 cup diced strawberries

1 tablespoon dark chocolate, chopped, or use mini chocolate chips

For the full recipe, visit Bakerita.

Baked Vegan Cheesecake

Cheesecake is a popular treat during this time of year, so why not enjoy a healthy edition of it? This recipe is full of cashews and coconut yogurt to create the perfect texture.

Ingredients:

For the crust:

1 1/3 cups raw pecans

1 1/3 cups almond flour

1/3 cup coconut sugar

1/3 cup coconut oil, melted

1 teaspoon ground cinnamon

1/2 teaspoon sea salt

For the filling:

1 1/2 cup raw cashews, soaked in water for 4 hours to soften, drain and rinse before using

3/4 cup coconut cream

1 cup vegan coconut yogurt

1/3 cup pure maple syrup

3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice, from the juice of one large lemon

3 tablespoons arrowroot starch

1 teaspoon vanilla extract

1/2 teaspoon sea salt

1/4 teaspoon vanilla bean powder

For the strawberry topping (optional):

1 cup fresh strawberries, halved or quartered

2 tablespoons coconut sugar

For the full recipe, visit Bakerita.