Irresistible high-protein desserts 

Matthew Kadey, MSc, RD, is a dietitian, nutrition writer, and recipe developer. He is also the author of Rocket Fuel (VeloPress, 2016) and Muffin Tin Chef (Ulysses Press, 2012).

Protein

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From crumble to cookies to cake, discover delicious desserts to make for Valentine’s Day.

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Michelle von Hahn loves living a healthy lifestyle and will often be found cooking and baking recipes, which can be viewed on her Healthy Num Num blog and Instagram page (<a href="https://www.instagram.com/healthynumnumblog/">@healthynumnumblog</a>).

Valentine's Day

Healthy, easy, and delicious gingerbread energy bites are the perfect holiday dessert recipe.

Holiday Potlucks

Serves 12

Irene McGuinness is a writer, recipe developer, food stylist for numerous magazines and corporations, and alumna of the Writer’s Studio at Simon Fraser University

Berries

Got a sweet tooth but craving something healthier? Choose from 8 of these delicious, easy recipes for baking to liven up your dessert menu.

Recipes

Makes 16 cookies / Ready in 30 minutes

Lawren Moneta is a chef, food stylist, and recipe developer.

Desserts

Serves 10

Vegan Recipes

Chocolate

The new way to nourishment is through letting go of unrealistic expectations and boundaries. Go ahead—feel good about eating these healthy indulgences.

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Allison Day, RHN, is a nutritionist, blogger, and cookbook author. Check out her cookbooks, <a href="http://amzn.to/2kjWPpb" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Whole Bowls</a> and <a href="http://amzn.to/2kjW5k1" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Purely Pumpkin</a> (Skyhorse Publishing, 2016).

Comfort Foods

Fresh herbs make everything better—yep, even your favorite treats! These sweet and savory desserts, made with zero dairy, embody the essence of summer.

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Herbs

These decadent plant-based recipes (think a milkshake and pecan pie bars) look indulgent AF, but they’re healthier than you might think.

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Brendan is the co-founder of Vega and Pulp Culture, bestselling author of the Thrive book series, Venture Partner at Blue Horizon Ventures, and an Executive Producer of The Game Changers film. He’s also a former professional Ironman triathlete and a two-time Canadian 50km Ultra Marathon Champion.

Forget the butter and cream! These heart-healthy vegan desserts use some unexpected good-for-you ingredients your heart will thank you for.

Heart-Healthy Vegan Desserts Made With Good-For-You Ingredients | alive

Sophie MacKenzie is a food writer and vegan whole-food blogger from Vancouver.

With tips and tricks to help you master the natural desserts game, these recipes for next-level holiday baking are sure to wow anyone.

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Fall is all about pumpkin (and cozy sweaters and warm drinks), so indulge your seasonal side with some sweet pumpkin recipes that go beyond basic pie.

The managing editor, digital, at alive, Colleen likes baking healthy(ish) desserts and cooking up a good pun.

Pumpkin

These healthy, soft, and chewy apple pie bars allow you to enjoy the comforting taste of apple pie. But without all the work!

Vegan Almond-Spiked Apple Pie Bars | alive

Serves 9.

Amanda Drozdz has a passion for using food to help people feel their best, and her own sweet tooth motivates her to create healthy dessert recipes that can be enjoyed daily.

Apples

This cloudlike mousse comes together in under an hour and gives ice cream a run for its money.

Serves 4.

Tarragon has a gentle licorice-like taste, marrying well with succulent summer berries in this healthy berry slump.

Serves 5.

From classic pairings to unexpected partnerships, these desserts made with herbs are the perfect pick for end-of-summer sweets.

Desserts

Going Pro

Silky Tofu with Mango Coulis

Pumpkin Pie Fool with Chocolate Nut Crumble

Orange-Scented White Bean Blondies

Sweet Potato Peanut Butter Bread

Lemony Cheesecake with Mixed Berry Sauce

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No-Bake Gingerbread Energy Bites

Berry Buckle

Glazed Bumbleberry Pie in Coconut Hazelnut Crust with Lemon Yogurt Drizzle

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Protein Power Cookies

Vegan Blueberry Crumble Top Tart

Mini Oat Milk Chocolate Mousse with Sweet Beetroot Chips

A New Kind of Healthy

Sweet + Savory Desserts

Decadent Classics Made Healthy

Heart-Healthy Vegan Desserts

Next-Level Holiday Baking

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Almond-Spiked Apple Pie Bars

Lemon Yogurt Mousse with Homemade Jam

Tarragon Berry Slump with Anise Oat Crumble

Fresh Herb Desserts