Sweet Treats

Balboa’s Chocolate Dipped Frozen Banana’s Gluten, Dairy, Refined Sugar Free! Chocolate Dipped Frozen Banana’s have been a Balboa Island staple since 1945!  As an Orange County Gal, I had to honor the 75th anniversary of this frozen treat, with #LalApproved…

VEGAN PANNA COTTA For all of you sweet tooth’s out there! Ingredients:  ¾ cup raw Cashews (Soak with warm water at least 2 hrs) ¼ cup Organic Coconut Sugar 1 vanilla bean, seeded or (I used vanilla extract!) 1 teaspoon…

Homemade Granola (Making Batch Gluten & Refined Sugar Free) Mix these in a large bowl: 1/3 C Pumpkin Seeds 3 C Gluten Free Oats 1 1/2 C Chopped Pecans 1 C Unsweetened Coconut Flakes Heat below ingredients in a pan:…

5 Ingredient Reese’s Cups! Our childhood favorite without all of the inflammatory properties!! GF, DF, Refined Sugar Free Filling: 1/2 C Unsalted Natural Peanut Butter 1 Tbsp Maple Syrup 1 Tbsp Coconut Flour Chocolate Coating: 2 C Vegan Chocolate Chips…

BUTTERFINGERS  *GF/DF/Refined Sugar Free* Parenting must be so tough to find the balance of letting kids have candy, but not wanting them to load up on preservatives, refined sugars, artificial colors and flavors! For all parents that don’t want your…

5 Ingredient NO BAKE Yogurt Bars! For the person who loves sweet but not TOO sweet.  Tastes like cookie dough on bottom, and Pinkberry fro-yo on top! Mix Base: 1 c almond or oat flour 1/4 c maple syrup 1/2…

Protein Rice Krispy Treats! *Gf/Df/Grain/Refined Sugar Free* I partnered with Three Wishes Cereal to bring you these childhood favorites without all of spoooooky ingredients to serve your kids, family, and friends this Halloween! 1/4 cup (56g) Montys NYC Butter 1…

4 Ingredient Maple Pecan Chia Pudding Ingredients: 2 1/2 c Coconut Milk 1/2 c Chia Seeds 3 tbsp Maple Syrup splash Vanilla Extract   Mix all together and leave in fridge overnight. This was a hit, and only took me…

Churros with Caramel Dipping Sauce (GF/Vegan) Churro: 1 1/2 c GF Flour 1 c Dairy Free Yogurt (I used Cocoyo!) 1 tsp Baking Soda 1/4 tsp Salt Dash of Vanilla Extract Caramel Sauce: Blend 1/2 c Almond Butter 1 c…

Vegan Cadbury Eggs! Dairy, Gluten and Refined/Processed Sugar Free, and only 6 Ingredients! 1 Bag of Hu Kitchen Chocolate Gems 1 c Medjool Dates (about 10 dates) 2 tbsp Nut butter (cashew butter has a more neutral taste, but I…

Step aside Girl Scouts! I made 4 Ingredient SAMOAS! Raw Vegan & Gluten/Processed/Refined Sugar Free Base: Blend in food processor and press dough in lined pan 3/4 c walnuts 3/4 c pitted dates Caramel Layer: Blend and spread over base…

4 Ingredient Scones (GF/ Vegan) Ingredients: 2 cups Oat flour or GF Flour 1 Cup Canned Coconut Milk (needs to be thick) 1/3-1/2 cup Coconut Sugar 1.5 tsp Baking Powder Sea Salt Directions: Form dough into two thick circles and…

Vegan Snickers Bars Base:  Combine all in a processor and pulse until dough like consistency 6 Dates 1/2 c Cashews 1/2 c Coconut Syrup 2 tbsp Maple Syrup 2 tbsp Coconut Oil 1/4 c Coconut Butter Caramel Layer: Combine all…

Almond Butter Protein Bliss Balls easy to prep, keep in your fridge, and snack on throughout the week! 1/2 cup Raw Chunky Almond Butter (Peanut Butter would be delicious as well) 1/4 cup Organic Coconut Flour 3 tbsp Maple Syrup—I…

Banana Bread (Vegan/GF) No Refined Sugar Ingredients: 2 cups GF flour—I love oat flour! 1 tsp baking soda 3/4 tsp baking powder 3/4 tsp salt 1/2 tsp each—pumpkin spice, cinnamon 1 1/2 cup mashed overripe banana (about 4 bananas) 1/2…