Snickerdoodles have always been one of my favorite cookies that bring me right back to my childhood! My mother makes the best snickerdoodles, which inspired me to write a recipe that was vegan and healthy. If you love snickerdoodles, you will LOVE these lightened up vegan version of the classic cookies.

Snickerdoodle cookies should be soft, chewy, and should be rolled in cinnamon-sugar. And you will be happy to hear that this recipe hits the mark for all three of those things! Plus, these cookies are beyond easy to make! You just need a handful of simple ingredients and one bowl.

Recipe Notes

The base for these cookies was inspired by my recipe for Almond Flour Banana Chocolate Chip Cookies. The main ingredients in this recipe are banana and almond flour.

Almond flour helps ensure that these cookies are soft and chewy, while the banana gives these cookies a natural source of sweetness. It is important to note that the banana you are using should be overripe to produce the sweetest cookie possible. I also advise adding an extra teaspoon or two of maple syrup for a little extra sweetness in these cookies, but it is optional!

This recipe calls for cream of tartar to

Of course, these perfect cookies are rolled in a simple cinnamon-sugar mixture before going into the oven. I used granulated white sugar, but you may use coconut sugar for this step if that is what you prefer.

Looking for more healthy cookie recipes? Be sure to check out some of my favorites: Healthy Banana Oat Cookies, The Best Vegan Chocolate Chip Cookies, Almond Flour Pumpkin Cookies, Chickpea Peanut Butter Cookies, or my Zucchini Breakfast Cookies!

If you love this recipe be sure to leave a comment below or share it with me on Instagram or Pinterest! Happy baking!

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These super fudgy Flourless Vegan Brownies contain a secret ingredient that makes this decadent recipe gluten-free, protein-packed, and secretly healthy.

Can you guess what the secret ingredient in these amazing brownies is? If you guessed chickpeas, you’d be correct! Also known as garbanzo beans, these legumes are not only filled with health benefits but are also an amazing flour alternative in gluten-free baking!

If you are familiar with my blog or any of my recipes, you know that I love finding ways to make decadent desserts that utilize healthy, vegan, and gluten-free ingredients! These brownies are no exception, but you would never know because they are extra fudgy and chocolatey!

Flourless Vegan Brownie Recipe Breakdown

These fudgy brownies are unbelievably easy to make and only call for a handful of healthy ingredients! But I have a few helpful tips and tricks to ensure your healthy brownies turn out perfectly!

This brownie batter comes together in your food processor. It is important to blend all of the ingredients together until the batter is completely smooth, this should take between 2-3 minutes. It is helpful to stop processing a few times to scrape down the sides to ensure that all of the ingredients are evenly combined.

I prefer to make these brownies in a muffin tin with cupcake liners because I love how they turn out when they are individually proportioned. Plus, just look how cute these are! If you do not have a muffin tin, you can feel free to make this recipe in an 8×8 brownie pan or a bread pan.

Key Ingredients

As I mentioned above, the base for this recipe is chickpeas. It is important to use canned chickpeas for these brownies. Additionally, be sure to rinse and drain them before adding them to your food processor along with the rest of the ingredients.

These brownies call for 3 tablespoons of natural peanut butter, but you may substitute any nut butter that you desire.

4 tablespoons of Maple syrup gives these brownies their source of sweetness. Although, if you prefer a sweeter dessert you may add an additional 1-2 tablespoons.

High-quality cocoa powder and high-quality vegan chocolate chips give these brownies their extra chocolatey flavor and fudgy texture. You can find my favorite chocolate chips at Trader Joe’s for only $1.99! They have an amazing flavor and they are made with vegan ingredients!

Looking for more chickpea recipes? Try out some of my favorites like these Peanut Butter Chickpea Cookies, Flourless Peanut Butter Blondies, Healthy Edible Cookie Dough, or my Easy Homemade Hummus.

Happy baking!

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Flourless Vegan Brownies

Course Dessert

Prep Time 5 minutes minutes

Cook Time 20 minutes minutes

Ingredients

• 1 15 oz can Chickpeas rinsed and drained
• 1 teaspoon baking soda
• 2 teaspoons baking powder
• ¼ cup natural peanut butter or nut butter of your choice
• 2.5 tablespoons cocoa powder
• 4 tablespoons maple syrup you may an additoinal 1-2 tablespoons for a sweeter brownie
• 1 teaspoon vanilla
• 1 pinch salt
• 1/2 cup vegan chocolate chips (plus more for topping)

Instructions

• Preheat oven to 350 degrees and line a muffin tin with 6-8 liners or grease an 8×8 pan with coconut oil or line with parchment paper.
• Add all ingredients to a food processor and process until completely smooth (about 3 minutes), stopping and scraping down the sides as necessary.
• Stir in desired amount of chocolate chips. Evenly divide brownie batter between into prepared muffin tin (these brownies do not rise too much so fill liners almost to the top). Top with additoinal chocolate chips.
• Bake in preheated oven for 20-25 minutes or until the tops of the brownies no longer appear wet. Allow brownies to cool for 30 minutes on cooling rack. Enjoy!

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If you’re looking for the perfect treat to make for Valentine’s Day, I have just the recipe for you. These chocolate covered strawberries are dipped in a chocolate sauce that is simple, healthy, and unbelievably amazing!

If you’re anything like me, you want (and by want I mean NEED) to eat chocolate every single day. This recipe was born one day when I realized my stash of vegan chocolate chips had been completely depleted, which sent me into a slight panic. I did not want to go buy regular chocolate chips because most chocolate varieties that you purchase at the store are not vegan, and almost all of them contain large amounts of sugar.

I became instantly determined to create healthier chocolate that could be made at home. To make chocolate, you need cocoa, a fat source, and a sweetener, which is why I chose to use cocoa powder, coconut oil, and maple syrup. After testing out different proportions of each ingredient, I finally found the right balance to create a sweet, smooth, and addicting chocolate.

And that is how this simple and guilt-free chocolate sauce became one of my favorite go-to ways to get my chocolate fix.

Healthy Chocolate Sauce Recipe Notes

This recipe calls for 3 simple ingredients: coconut oil, maple syrup, and cocoa powder. All you have to do is mix these magical ingredients together and BOOM! You have an amazing versatile chocolate sauce that is perfect for making chocolate covered strawberries.

It is important that your coconut oil is completely melted and HOT. Using hot coconut oil will help to ensure that your chocolate coating is smooth.

If you usually keep your maple syrup refrigerated, it helps to microwave the coconut oil until it is melted, then add the maple syrup, and microwave again before adding the cocoa powder.

This chocolate sauce recipe is great for making guilt-free chocolate covered strawberries or chocolate covered pretzels; but it also pairs perfectly with Banana Nice Cream (or you can just eat it right off the spoon)!

Looking for more chocolatey treats? Check out these amazing chocolate recipes: Vegan Chocolate Cake, Double Chocolate Muffins, Chocolate Pudding Pie, and Vegan Chocolate Baked Donuts.

Happy baking!

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Healthy Chocolate Covered Strawberries

Course Dessert, Snack

Prep Time 5 minutes minutes

Total Time 5 minutes minutes

Ingredients

• 3 tablespoons (hot) melted coconut oil you want the coconut oil to be very hot even if it is already in a liquid state, microwave for at least 10-20 seconds
• 3 tablespoons maple syrup room temperature or warm
• 1/4 cup cocoa powder
• 1 pint strawberries

Instructions

• Combine all ingredients in a small bowl and stir to combine until completely smooth (adding more coconut oil for a thinner coating and more maple syrup for a sweeter coating).
• Dip strawberries into melted chocolate sauce and place on a parchment lined baking sheet. Once you have coated all of your strawberries, place in the fridge to set for 30 minutes to one hour or until chocolate has hardened. Enjoy!

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If you’re looking for a healthier potato chip alternative or if you’re just looking for a new and delicious snack idea, I have just the recipe for you. Look no further than these Baked Plantain Chips.

Baked Plantain Chips are:

1. Gluten free

2. Paleo friendly

3. Vegan

4. Salty and crispy

5. Quick and easy

6. Extremely addicting!

Recipe Notes

Not familiar with plantains? Plantains are a versatile fruit (with similar uses to a potato) that can be mashed, baked, fried, boiled, and turned into chips! Plantains also contain minerals, vitamins, and are a good source of fiber. Although plantains look like large bananas, they cannot be eaten raw. This recipe calls for green plantains, to ensure that your chips will bake up crisp, rather than soft.

It is important to slice your plantains as thinly as possible to ensure your chips turn out crispy, and be sure to keep a close eye on them while they’re in the oven to prevent from over baking.

These Plantain Chips pair perfectly with my favorite Guacamole recipe or even my Easy Homemade Hummus recipe!

Now enjoy your easy, homemade, and guilt free snack!

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Baked Plantain Chips

Course Snack

Prep Time 10 minutes minutes

Cook Time 20 minutes minutes

Servings 2 people

Ingredients

• 1 large green plantain
• 1 tablespoon of olive oil or whatever oil you prefer
• salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

• Preheat oven to 400 degrees and grease a baking sheet with oil or line with parchment paper.
• Cut off both ends of the plantain and remove the peel by cutting the peel lengthwise about three times or until you are able to remove it easily.
• Slice the plantain as thinly as possible with a sharp knife and spread slices onto your baking sheet.
• Brush plantains with olive oil and season generously with salt and pepper to taste.
• Bake in preheated oven for about 20 minutes (flipping the chips halfway through) or until crispy.
• Remove from oven and season again with salt and pepper and any other desired seasonings. Serve with guac, hummus or enjoy as is!

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