Desserts

The Best Gluten-Free Peanut Butter Chocolate Chip Cookies

March 12, 2019 by healthienut Leave a Comment

I am usually not a big fan of gluten-free desserts, as they are often dry, crumbly, and lack in rich flavors, however that isn’t the case for these cookies.

Not only are they soft and chewy on the inside, but provide a slight crunchiness on the outer layers. Embedded with gooey chunks of chocolate chips and rich notes of peanut butter. Dunk one (or two, three…) into a glass of non-dairy milk and I think you’ll have your sweet tooth satisifed for the rest of the day.

The blend of oat and almond flour provide a slightly nutty flavor with a soft and chewy texture. Almond always seems to bring out such a great flavor in chocolate chip cookies and I am always a fan of using it in a recipe even if it means using almond extract.

I recommend using creamy peanut butter to achieve a chewy texture, preferably an all-natural one not loaded with added sugars. This recipe works perfectly with either an egg or a flax egg. Whatever of your choosing. …

Cinnamon Roll Cupcakes

January 12, 2019 by healthienut Leave a Comment

One of my favorite desserts…since I was a little child, is cinnamon rolls. I simply can’t get enough of the sweet, fluffy layers of cinnamon crusted dough. Smothered in a thick sugary icing. It truly is to die for.

If you know me, then you know I sometimes like to take a twist on traditional recipes. So, what better twist than a cinnamon roll in cupcake form? Convienent, fast, but doesn’t lack any of the flavors.

A fluffy vanilla cupcake embedded with a cinnamon struesal and smothered in a simple powdered sugar icing.

Yes…I broke the cinnamon roll rules, but if it results in a mouth drooling creation than who cares, right?

This recipe is extremely easy to make. It starts with a basic vanilla cupcake recipe. It is then layered with a cinnamon struesal mixture, which is swirled in. Drizzled with a simple icing of powdered sugar and non-dairy milk. …

Chewy Peppermint Cookies

November 27, 2018 by healthienut Leave a Comment

Truth be told I have never been a huge fan of candy canes…but once it comes around to this time of the year I am all about sticking them in my homemade hot cocoa while cozying up by the fireplace. Of course I am a huge fan of holiday cookies, so what better way then to combine the two?

I am not going to lie that these taste like you’re biting into a candy cane, but a bit less artifical tasting and a heck of a lot tastier.

These cookies are extremely chewy with crispy outsides. Bites of peppermint melt in your mouth while getting hints of vanilla embedded in the soft dough. I think these would be perfect to dip in your warm hot cocoa this christmas season.

Yes I know these are not the healthiest cookies for you, but let’s be honest here…I don’t think christmas season is a time where you go out and bake a dozen healthy cookies to enjoy right?

Feel free to get creative with this recipe and add ingredients like:

vegan white chocolate chips
nuts
cocoa powder
chocolate chips

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Vegan Apple Pie with Salted Caramel

November 23, 2018 by healthienut Leave a Comment

It may be the night of thanksgiving and you have most likely already made or eaten your pie…but it is never too late for apple pie. Trust me one this one this pie will blow your mind and it was even approved by two people who have never liked pie.

A crispy and buttery crust paired with sweet, slightly tart, and soft apples. Topped with a creamy salted caramel sauce. Are you drooling yet?

This recipe will sure cure any sweet tooth you are having other these holidays. A perfect dessert to bring to any holiday party!

Top with your favorite non-dairy vanilla ice cream or whipped cream. Never enough sugar am I right? …

Vegan Pumpkin Cinnamon Rolls

October 23, 2018 by healthienut Leave a Comment

Yes, you read that right. Pumpkin cinnamon rolls! I could not not do another pumpkin recipe. Let me just say this is one of the best recipes I have ever made, and if you try them out yourselves you will know exactly why!

Fluffy, sticky, and goeey these pumpkin cinnamon rolls are smothered in a thick icing and will leave you wanting to eat the whole batch. Perfect for this season…or any time of year really. They are that worth it.

I did not have the intention to make these “sticky” buns, but as soon as I cut them I realized the gooey caramely goodness that was hidden under these rolls. I could not resist diving into one right away. A beautiful mistake right?

The ingredients are super simple and the process is easier than you think! …

Pumpkin Spice Black Bean Brownies

September 27, 2018 by healthienut Leave a Comment

You’re probably thinking…Did I just say brownies and black beans in the same sentence? Yes I sure did. Believe it not these brownies are incredibly fudgy, chocolatey, and simply melt in your mouth. Black beans add an amazing dense fudginess and trust me…you wont even taste them in the final product.

An incredibly fudgy chocolate filled black bean brownie with a bit of festive touch by adding pumpkin pie spice. Embedded with gooey chunks of chocolate chips as well!