This zesty crème from Dr. Neal Barnard’s Program for Reversing Diabetes is perfect as a guilt-free dessert. It can be served as a pudding or a topping on fruit, cake, or pie. Ingredients, Makes 1 cup (4 servings) 1 12.3-ounce package reduced-fat, extra-firm silken tofu, crumbled 1/3 cup Grade A (light) maple syrup or agave nectar 3 tablespoons fresh lemon [...]

These pumpkin squares by Cathy Fisher are easier to make than pumpkin pie and they are firm enough to be eaten as finger food. They are great by themselves, or add a bit of Macadamia-Vanilla Frosting for some added indulgence. Cathy Fisher is a plant-based cooking instructor who teaches at True North Health Center and the McDougall Program in Santa Rosa, [...]

Easy as 1-2-3, this creamy, sweet and cool snack or dessert from Whole Foods Market proves that added sugar and oil are not always necessary to satisfy your cravings. Keep some peeled bananas in your freezer so they’ll be ready when you are. Ingredients, Serves 2 2 ripe bananas, sliced and frozen 1 cup unsweetened soymilk 2 tablespoons smooth peanut [...]

This creamy, tangy concoction is a healthy alternative to ice cream for dessert. Just blend and enjoy! Ingredients 2 ripe mangoes 2-3 ripe bananas 1-2 cups frozen black cherries Preparation Place mangoes in the bottom of your Vitamix or blender, then bananas and then frozen cherries on top. If you need to, add a little water. The less water, the [...]

These rich and delicious chocolate cupcakes by Isa Chandra Moskowitz are from Forks Over Knives – The Cookbook. The frosting is made with dates and gets surprisingly fudgy. You can top each cupcake with a berry to make them extra special. Ingredients, Makes 12 Cupcakes • 2 ounces unsweetened chocolate (non-dairy) • 1 cup unsweetened plant-based milk • 1 teaspoon apple [...]

This deliciously easy crisp from Engine 2 is a cinch to put together. It makes a satisfying dessert, but with no added sugar or fat, it’s also healthful enough to enjoy for breakfast. Ingredients 6 pears, peeled and cored, divided 2 teaspoons finely grated lemon zest 1/2 cup raisins, soaked in warm water for about an hour 1 1/2 tablespoon [...]

This mousse from PCRM.org is a simple, sweet and healthy alternative to cakes and pies. It’s also quick to make with the help of a blender. This can be eaten as a pudding or used as a topping for fruit. The berries in this recipe provide loads of cancer-fighting antioxidants. Take care in purchasing organic berries whenever possible as to avoid [...]

This delicious snack recipe comes from ChoosingRaw.com Ingredients, Makes 2 snack portions 2 1/2 cups cauliflower florets, cut small 5 pitted medjool dates 2 tablespoons almond butter 1/2 tsp cinnamon 1/4 tsp sea salt 2/3 cup water (more as needed) Preparation 1. Blend dates, almond butter, cinnamon, salt, and water in a high speed blender (or a food processor) till [...]

This ice cream recipe from ChoosingRaw.com is shockingly delicious, given that no ice cream maker is involved and it’s also totally dairy free. The slight hint of ginger pairs beautifully with the blueberries, and the color is phenomenal. As you can see, I served mine with fresh blueberries. Ingredients, Serves 2 2 frozen bananas 1 heaping cup frozen blueberries 1/2 inch [...]

This raw food vegan dessert is a favorite, even amongst cooked-food eaters! The banana makes this dish look and taste creamy, just like real ice cream, but there is no dairy or added sugar as you will soon see.  Make this recipe in just a few minutes with a Vitamix blender. I hope, with this recipe, you can see how [...]