Dessert Archives - Karla Salinari

Pumpkin Spice Chocolate Chip Muffins

Dessert, Favorites, Kid-Friendly, RecipeNovember 6, 2023

Ingredients 1 medium banana, mashed 1 (15oz) can of pumpkin puree 1/4 cup maple syrup 1 tsp vanilla extract 2 cups chickpea flour (you can use oat flour too) 2 tsp pumpkin spice 1/2 tsp baking soda 1/2 tsp baking powder 1/2 tsp salt 3/4 cup dairy-free chocolate chips Instructions: Preheat the oven to 375F.…

How to Make Festive Vegan Holiday Cookies

AsFeaturedOn, DessertDecember 22, 2021

Plant-Based “Tuna” Salad Sandwich

Dessert, Favorites, Kid-Friendly, Recipe, Snacks, SummerJuly 7, 2021

If you love chickpeas (or garbanzo beans, same thing!) you’re going to love my Plant-Based “Tuna” Salad Sandwich. Chickpeas are rich in fiber, B vitamins and so versatile that when coarsely mashed, chickpeas make a great substitute for chicken or turkey. So, the next time you’re in the mood for a tuna sandwich but want to…

Is Chocolate Good For You?

Dessert, Favorites, Kid-Friendly, Recipe, Snacks, SummerJune 29, 2021

Chocolate is the only ingredient that is its very own food group. It’s powerfully comforting, creamy, and delicious. But is chocolate good for you? The answer is both yes and no. Chocolate has been used for centuries to treat bronchitis, fatigue, depression, memory loss, high blood pressure, poor eyesight, and more. It also helps release that feel-good…

Homemade Almond Butter Cups

Dessert, Kid-Friendly, Recipe, SnacksDecember 19, 2019

If you love Reese’s Peanut Butter cups you will love this recipe. Made with homemade almond butter and dairy-free chocolate chips, healthier alternative to an all-time favorite treat! If you love Reese’s Peanut Butter Cups you’re going to love this recipe for Almond Butter Cups! It’s easy to make and better for you b/c it’s…

Healthy Sweeteners (+ Easy To Make Fudgesicles)

Dessert, Favorites, Kid-Friendly, Recipe, SnacksMay 10, 2019

Healthy Sweeteners (+ Easy To Make Fudgesicles): This fun, family-friendly recipe is a crowd pleaser that offers a delicious alternative to desserts made with refined sugar and other harmful ingredients. By now we know that refined sugar is harmful to our health. In fact, a high-sugar diet has been associated with dangerous health conditions, like…

Easy No Bake Cheesecake Recipe (Vegan + Gluten-Free)

Dessert, Favorites, Kid-Friendly, Recipe, Snacks, Spring, SummerApril 9, 2019

Easy No Bake Cheesecake Recipe! An authentic, raw, vegan, gluten-free cheesecake recipe made with soaked cashews plus other healthy ingredients. Hard to believe, I know. But trust me when I say it's so simple and deliciously satisfying you'll be making it over and over again. Why cashews? Let me explain. When soaked and blended, cashews create…

Healthier Rice Pudding (Arroz Con Leche)

Breakfast, Dessert, Kid-Friendly, Snacks, UncategorizedFebruary 22, 2019

Healthier Rice Pudding (Arroz Con Leche). A dairy-free spin on a popular Latin dessert recipe. Made with simple and natural ingredients, this easy dessert recipe is guaranteed to satisfy any sweet tooth. I grew up enjoying Rice Pudding as a kid. I remember scraping the sides of the pan after my mom was done making…

Gluten-Free Apple Pie Bread Made With FlipBox

Breakfast, Dessert, Kid-Friendly, Recipe, Snacks, UncategorizedDecember 27, 2018

Healthy Gluten-Free Apple Pie Bread Made With FlipBox Cake Mix. Made with fresh Gala apples, FlipBox cake mix and other simple ingredients, it's a perfectly delicious fall recipe that the entire family can enjoy! If you follow me on Instagram you've seen how I use the dry cake mix that comes in FlipBox to bake other…

Healthy Halloween Snack Ideas

Dessert, Kid-Friendly, Recipe, Snacks, UncategorizedOctober 29, 2018

I know Healthy Halloween Snack Ideas doesn't go together but we've gotta get these kids away from so much junk - don't you agree? One way to do it is by adding healthier alternatives to the mix. Stores like Whole Foods, Amazon and Trader Joes are making it easier to buy better-for-you options that are just as…