vegan desserts

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. …

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! …

Healthy Pumpkin Pecan Muffins | Vegan & Gluten-free

September 15, 2018 by healthienut 1 Comment

It is my first pumpkin recipe of the season and I could not be more excited. Leaves are starting to fall, raining is beginning to drizzle, and I am feeling more rushes of cold air. That might not sound the most exciting to you, but I can tell you I am definitely more a lover of autumn than summer. Want to know the greatest reason why? Food. Simple as that.

The countless recipes you can make from fall produce and warming spices is incredible. The top of my list this season is definitely pumpkin recipes. Well, don’t worry because I have quite a lot coming your way on my blog.

These super fluffy and moist pumpkin pecan muffins are a great way to kick off this cold weather. They are entirely gluten-free, vegan, and can be eaten with no regrets…however I believe every muffin should be guilt-free (even if its unhealthy). Treat yourself am I right?

Embedded with chunks of pecans and topped with a creamy hazelnut frosting.

I am excited that I am finally bringing to you another gluten-free recipe, because those are quite lacking on my blog. I find that working with gluten-free flours can be quite hard, yet I think I nailed it on this one. Practice makes perfect!

A combination of oat flour and almond flour yields a super fluffy and soft texture without creating the stereotypical crumbly and dense texture that you often associate with gluten-free desserts.

I wanted to create a more unique frosting and veer away from the traditional cashew one. I soaked some hazelnuts, took the skin off, and added some acid, sweetness, and some liquid. The results were an ultra creamy and rich hazelnut goodness. …

Chewy Rhubarb Oatmeal Raisin Cookies

June 24, 2018 by healthienut 1 Comment

We have been picking up a lot of rhubarb lately! So I have been trying to figure out how I can get creative with it in the kitchen. A sweet & crunchy rhubarb crumble was first…now I am coming at you with a mouthwatering chewy rhubarb oatmeal raisin cookies.

Oatmeal raisin cookies have got to be my favorite type of cookie. I used to always get one with my mom when I was a kid at our local coffee shop. It was chewy, sweet, and I absolutely loved the texture of the whole oats and gooey raisins.

These cookies combine my favorite cookie with the holy grail of sweet summer vegetables: rhubarb. A chewy and soft cookie embedded with whole grains, oats, raisins, and stewed rhubarb. …

Healthy Banana Bread {Vegan & Oil-free}

March 22, 2018 by healthienut Leave a Comment

I posted a picture of my banana bread a little while ago and many of you said you wanted a written recipe…so here it is!

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This banana bread is everything you dreamed of: Moist, fluffy, not overly sweet, and it is healthy so you can eat it anytime of day! …

No-Bake Mint Mousse Pie

March 18, 2018 by healthienut Leave a Comment

In honor of St. Patricks Day, I decided to create something green…because that is what us non-Irish people do for this holiday right?

Last year I posted a green mint smoothie bowl on my Instagram for today, but I wanted to step up my game and create a delicious dessert that you can indulge on any day.

A super creamy, airy, and fresh mint filling paired with a dark chocolate brownie crust isn’t as complicated as you think. No oven required just a blender and a freezer. …