Welcome, Good Morning Washington viewers and Veggie Quest readers! If you like chocolate, you’re going to love today’s post. Because it’s all about chocolate desserts that are practically healthy. Okay, healthy-ish. ;-) Because they’re made out of vegetables. Yep, vegetables, like sweet … [Read more...]
Plant-Based, Gluten-Free Dessert Recipes
Plant-based and gluten-free dessert recipes. Many are low fat, oil free, and refined-sugar-free. Most are soy free as well.
62-Calorie Pumpkin Hot Chocolate
Rich and creamy, this pumpkin hot chocolate tastes like hot cocoa and pumpkin pie had a baby. (The scandal!) But unlike regular hot cocoa and pumpkin pie, this tasty treat won't wreck your diet. In fact, this steamy cup of satisfaction could be your healthiest chocolate fix ever. I mean, not only … [Read more...]
5-Minute Vegan Cherry Chocolate Ice Cream
Want vegan ice cream that practically makes itself? All you need is 5 minutes, 6 ingredients, and a food processor. No churning needed! … [Read more...]
Healthy Low-Fat Brownies from the Vegan 8
Some of my husband's extended family members are coming over for dinner soon, and as you know from my 10 healthy vegan potluck recipes post, I get anxious cooking for omnivores. … [Read more...]
Healthy Homemade Cadbury Creme Eggs
As a kid, I remember being giddy with anticipation every Easter morning. Because I knew the "Easter Bunny" (thanks, Mom!) had left me a basket with two of my favorite things: stuffed animals and chocolate. This, of course, made Easter even better than … [Read more...]
Skinny No-Bake Red Velvet Cookies
Need a quick take-along for a Valentine's party or a treat for that special someone? Look no further than these skinny no-bake red velvet cookies! Not only are they delicious, but as cookies go, they're pretty darned healthy. Not only are they free of added oil, but you can make them with … [Read more...]
42-Calorie Almond Milk Hot Chocolate
Having a stressful day? Here's a tasty treat that'll give you a big boost for just 42 little calories. Of course, it involves chocolate. (Was there any question?) Specifically, chocolate in the form of creamy, rich, satisfying almond milk hot cocoa. With an optional kick of coffee if you need … [Read more...]
5-Minute Chocolate Chip Pumpkin Pie Breakfast Parfait (Gluten Free, Vegan)
Want to eat chocolate chip pumpkin pie for breakfast? (And actually feel good about it?) You're in luck! These pumpkin pie parfaits are fast, easy, and surprisingly healthy. So you can indulge without guilt! Because, let's face it, sometimes a treat is in order. For instance, on birthday … [Read more...]
Low-Fat Chocolate Frosting (Vegan, Soy-Free)
You need chocolate frosting. You also need to eat your vegetables! Luckily, this chocolate frosting, which also happens to be low-fat, vegan, and soy-free, has you covered on both fronts. The very veggie secret? Vitamin-A rich, fiber-fabulous sweet potatoes! While these tasty tubers may … [Read more...]
Cauliflower Chocolate Silk Pie (Gluten Free, Vegan, Low Fat)
Don't you love sneaking veggies into "fun" foods and having no one be the wiser? Well, get ready for the ultimate stealth veggie adventure, because this rich and creamy chocolate silk pie is made almost entirely out of cauliflower. Yep, cauliflower. I got the idea from the cauliflower … [Read more...]