Heart-Healthy Vegan Desserts

When we think about baking, items such as eggs, butter, sugar, and milk are always the first to come to mind. They are the first things we crack, beat, or whisk in any recipe, but what if a recipe didn’t contain any of these? Removing animal products from baking not only makes it vegan, but it also simplifies the process. Instead of using traditional ingredients such as eggs and butter, heart-healthy items including beans, flax, chia, and olive oil can be used. Swapping out saturated fat in the form of butter for monounsaturated olive oil is the easiest way to make a baked item vegan. Using whole grain flours, reducing natural sweeteners, and adding plenty of heart-friendly ingredients such as oats, walnuts, and berries is a sure-fire way to turn a special treat into an even more special dessert. So, how about ditching the refined flour and sugar when you're craving a treat, and instead whip up some healthy vegan desserts?