Dark Chocolate-Walnut Date Bar
No-bake, vegan, gluten-free—this decadent dessert has a lot going for it. Dark chocolate is layered with a crunchy-chewy mixture of walnuts, dates, and peanut butter in a loaf pan, then finished with more nuts and flaky salt.
Vanilla Chia Pudding
Chia seeds are available at health-food stores and online. They're rich in omega-3s, fiber, and antioxidants.
Banana Muffins
These banana muffins are moist and delicious and take only a half hour to bake in the oven—making them ideal for breakfast.
Pineapple and Ginger Smoothie
Drink up! The fresh ginger in this tropical pineapple smoothie adds a layer of spice that'll give your morning a kick.
Roasted Papaya with Brown Sugar
Roasting halved papayaswith brown sugar and gingerdeepens the fruit's naturalsugars; a dash of cayenneand a squeeze of lime furtherenliven the dish.
Lemon Cream with Blackberries
Silken tofu makes this dessert smooth, while fresh lemon juice adds a burst of tart flavor.
Roasted Cherries with Tofu "Panna Cotta"
A quick turn in the oven with honey and lemon juice brings out the flavor of fresh sweet cherries. Serve with luscious, custardy steamed tofu -- no molding or chilling required for this healthy dessert!
Spiced Carrot Cake
Cinnamon is commonly used to spice carrot cake but we recommend using cardamom here.
Strawberry-Rhubarb Crisp
Strawberries and rhubarb are summer's best friends -- cook them up together in this quintessential dessert.
Vegan Apple Pie
This holiday beauty proves just how delicious special-diet desserts can taste. The pate brisee for this pie is made with safflower oil, not butter, so vegans can dig in.
Blueberry Pops
When the heat rises, cool off with a delicious frozen treat. Loaded with fresh blueberries, these pops are perfect on hot summer days.
Peach Crisp
Juicy, ripe peaches star in this easy-to-make dessert, but you can also substitute other stone fruits like nectarines or plums -- or even combine several.