These Vegan Lemon Cupcakes are inspired by all things spring. Even though we've had a mild winter, it's seemed to drag on and on. Finally, spring is here! Bring on the lemon. And bring on the healthy cupcakes. Let me tell you about these lovely Vegan Lemon Cupcakes. Over the years, I've done ...
Dessert recipes
Homemade Sugar-free Powdered Sugar
Did you know that you can make homemade sugar-free powdered sugar right in your blender? Sometimes, you do need powdered sugar. It's such a dilemma for someone like me that wants to limit sugar. What I've got for you today is a great solution for those recipes that there's just no substitute for the ...
Sweet Potato Chocolate Shake
This Sweet Potato Chocolate Shake is a rich and creamy vegan shake that is full of nutrients! I was asked to participate in the@CocoaVia #HeartMonth campaign as a member of the Healthy Aperture Blogger Network.  I was compensated for my time. Do you ever get sick of hearing about all the ...
15 Fruit-Sweetened Dessert Recipes
This collection of dessert recipes features 15 100% fruit-sweetened desserts. Â You won't find ANY added sugar!On Friday I made a huge announcement about the Happy Healthy Mama Healthy Year Challenge. That's a mouthful, isn't it? Â Even so, it's something I'm excited to share with you. Â Together, we ...
Happy Healthy Mama’s Most Popular Recipes in 2015
2015 was a big year here at Happy Healthy Mama. Â I grew more and faster than ever before, and this blog is not a baby. Â It was exciting and terrifying and fun all rolled into one. Â I have to say, I am proud of what I accomplished this year and I'm also proud of the delicious food that came out of my ...
Vegan and Healthy Thumbprint Cookies
These vegan and healthy thumbprint cookies can be ready in less than 30 minutes! Whenever "It's the Most Wonderful Time of the Year" comes on the radio during the holiday season, I blast it and sing along. This really is the most wonderful time of the year. Â It's also the time of the year ...
Vegan Chocolate Pudding (without avocado or tofu)
I debated whether to call this vegan chocolate pudding or chocolate mousse. Â It reminds me of a cross between the two, but since when I served it to my kids they said, "Yummy chocolate pudding!" I went with pudding. The truth is, this is not really a pudding or a mousse in the traditional sense. ...
Spiced Apple Cider Baked Donuts
There's a local donut shop where I live, Bill's Donuts, that's pretty much a legend. Â It's a tiny shop that people flock to, creating long lines every weekend. I've lived here for over 6 years and have only been there once. Â It happens to be right across from our church and my parents, brothers, and ...
Vegan Salted Caramel Apple Pie Bars
My family likes these Vegan Salted Caramel Apple Pie Bars more than traditional apple pie and you'll love the ingredient list!You are going to want to stop what you are doing and make these bars immediately. Â Seriously. Â These Vegan Salted Caramel Apple Pie Bars just shot up onto my favorite ...
2-Minute Dark Chocolate Brown Rice Porridge
This delicious Brown Rice Porridge recipe is brought to you on behalf of Minute® Ready to Serve Rice. Thank you for inspiring me to create this unique breakfast idea!September is National Rice Month. I thought I'd let you know in case you needed an excuse to eat more rice.  Brown rice is a wholesome ...
Dairy-Free Strawberry Yogurt Alternative Parfait (with Peanut Butter Syrup and Chocolate Chips!)
This parfait is brought to your courtesy of Silk. Â Thank you for inspiring this special treat! If you've read Happy Healthy Mama for a while, you know we try to limit our dairy. While we love cheese too much to completely give it up, we also know that dairy can have a negative impact on our health. ...
Chocolate Fudge Banana Skillet Cake (Vegan and Paleo)
You are staring at an ooey, gooey, fudgy chocolate cake that you can have ready in 20 minutes, start to finish. Â But wait. Â It gets better. Â Said cake is made without any flour or refined sugar. Â Said cake is going to knock your socks off. Â I baked the cake in my 10 1/4-inch cast iron skillet. ...