Dark chocolate – Health Continuum

Apple oatmeal chocolate chunk cookies

These apple oatmeal chocolate chunk cookies are soft, chewy, healthy and tasty. Low in granulated sugar and made with oats, apple sauce and fresh cashew purée, they’re great as a mid-day snack or to boost your energy before going to the gym. For a decadent, yet nutritious treat, I’ve added dark chocolate (60-70 % cacao) chunks and teff […]

Cake, Chocolate Treats, Desserts and Snacks

Chocolate Zucchini Cake

Not too sweet, yet deeply chocolatey, this chocolate zucchini cake is moist, light and decadent. And, what a great way to get your greens! I added three cups of grated zucchini in this cake. But seriously, zucchini in chocolate cake? Absolutely! Zucchini is what makes this cake moist and rich. This fall, if you have lots […]

Chocolate Treats, Creams and Puddings, Desserts and Snacks, Pies, Galettes and Tarts

Raw chocolate cream pie

This plant-based chocolate pie is creamy yet light, decadent yet healthy. If you like chocolate with roasted nuts and fresh fruit, you will love this pie! It’s my daughter Alexandra’s favourite dessert. I created this pie filling with 100% pure cacao powder, medjool dates, cashew cream, some maple syrup and pink grapefruit juice. The base is […]

Chocolate Treats, Desserts and Snacks, Squares and Bars

These chocolate brownies are good for you!

I love dark chocolate. It smells good, it tastes good and it’s good for you. Years ago, my mother-in-law gave me a recipe book that only has recipes made with chocolate because she knew how much I love it. When I cook or bake, I use cacao powder or a chocolate bar for making desserts. […]