Roasted Balsamic Strawberries with Vanilla Bean and Thyme Recipe: A Perfect Summer Dessert

As the days get warmer and the sun shines brighter, it's officially berry season! There's nothing quite like the burst of sweet and tangy flavors from fresh strawberries, and this recipe is the perfect way to showcase them. Today, we're transforming simple strawberries into a gourmet delight by roasting them with balsamic vinegar, vanilla bean, and thyme, and pairing them with a creamy scoop of vanilla ice cream and the award-winning taste of our Garden Granola® Beetroot Ginger Granola. This gluten-free dessert is not only delicious, but also incredibly easy to make. To make this dessert vegan, simply use non-dairy ice cream. Let's dive into the recipe!

Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook time: 30 minutes
Gluten-Free, Vegan optional

Ingredients

• 1.5 cups strawberries, hulled and sliced

• 2 tbsp maple syrup (or honey)

• 2 tsp vanilla bean paste

• 2 tbsp balsamic vinegar

• 1 sprig of fresh thyme, leaves removed and chopped

• A heavy pinch of sea salt

• vanilla bean ice cream, for serving

• Garden Granola Beetroot Ginger, for serving

Directions

1. Preheat Your Oven: Begin by preheating your oven to 375°F (190°C).

2. Prepare the Strawberries: Line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Spread the hulled and sliced strawberries evenly across the sheet.

3. Add Flavor: In a small bowl, mix together the honey or maple syrup, vanilla bean paste, balsamic vinegar, chopped thyme, and sea salt. Drizzle this mixture over the strawberries, tossing them gently to ensure they are thoroughly coated.

4. Roast to Perfection: Place the baking sheet in the oven and roast the strawberries for approximately 30 minutes. The strawberries should become tender and slightly caramelized, with the balsamic vinegar adding a rich depth of flavor, the vanilla bean paste infusing a sweet aromatic note, and the thyme contributing a subtle, earthy freshness.

5. Serve: Once roasted, remove the strawberries from the oven. Serve them warm, with a generous scoop of vanilla ice cream. For the final touch, sprinkle Garden Granola Beetroot Ginger over the top, adding a delightful subtle crunch to every bite.

This simple yet sophisticated dessert is a fantastic way to celebrate the abundance of berry season. Whether you're hosting a summer gathering or simply treating yourself to a special dessert, this recipe is sure to impress. Don't forget to share your creations and tag us @victorydancefoods #victorydancefoods on social media.

Happy cooking, and here's to savoring every bite of berry season!

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Chocolate Peppermint Bliss Balls Recipe

These chocolate peppermint bliss balls are a perfect treat for the holiday season that can satisfy your chocolate craving while giving you a protein and whole-grain boost! They are also vegan and gluten-free, making them ideal for those with dietary restrictions. The best part is that you only need six ingredients to make them, two of which are available in our store. Moreover, these bliss balls are no-bake, so you can save time and focus on your never-ending list of holiday to-dos, or if you’re not a procrastinator like me, enjoy time with friends and family or a hallmark movie with your feet up.

Vegan. Gluten Free
Yield: 12, tablespoon size balls

Ingredients

• 1/2 c gluten-free rolled oats

• 1/3 c of our Cherry Almond Chia Muesli

• 1/2 c peanut butter

• 1/4 c maple syrup

• 1/2 tsp peppermint extract

• 1/4 c cocoa powder

Coating

• 1/3 cup finely crushed candy canes

Chocolate Sauce

• 1 cup dark chocolate discs

• 1 tablespoon coconut oil

Instructions:

1. Add the gluten-free rolled oats to the food processor and blend until they form a fine flour. Stopping to stir occasionally.

2. Add muesli, peanut butter, maple syrup, peppermint extract and cocoa powder to your food processor.

3. Pulse until the mixture comes together (it should feel sticky).

4. Scoop out tablespoon-sized portions and roll them into balls.

5. Roll balls in crushed candy canes

Chocolate Sauce

1. add the discs and coconut oil to a microwave-safe bowl

2. Using a microwave, heat for 30 second intervals, stirring in between until melted.

3. drizzle as desired on top of the balls and serve immediately.

Leftover balls can be store in fridge or freezer in an airtight container.

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Easy Baked Pears with Granola Recipe

These easy baked pears with granola are the perfect autumn/winter dessert. Made with juicy Bosc pears and just six simple, yet flavorful ingredients, they are the perfect dessert option. Whether you're searching for a quick and easy vegan and gluten-free treat to impress your friends at a holiday gathering or simply craving a cozy and indulgent dessert for a night in, look no further. Inspired by @gisele, these baked pears are guaranteed to exceed your expectations. Trust us, you won't be disappointed when you take your first bite of this heavenly dessert.

A note on Pear varieties. We chose to use the tawny skinned Bosc Pears because of their crisp texture which holds its shape well when baking and its natural sweet flavor that has hints of cinnamon and nutmeg. If you are unable to find the Bosc variety, we recommend using the Anjou or Concorde varieties. Bartlett Pears can also be used, so long as they are not overly ripe, as they will not hold up during baking. Finally, one pear variety we recommend avoiding for this recipe is the Comice, as it will also not hold it’s shape.

Maple Pecan Baked Stuffed Pears served with a scoop of goat-cheese ice cream. Delish!

Dessert
Makes 4 servings.
Prep time: 10 mins. Total time: 35 mins
Gluten Free. Vegan & Refined Sugar Free.

Ingredients

• 2 Bosc pears, sliced in half

For the granola topping:

• 1/2 cup Cherry Almond Chia Muesli (or old fashioned gluten free oats)

• 1/2 cup chopped pecans

• 1/4 cup maple syrup

• 2 tablespoons coconut oil

• 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon

• 1/4 teaspoon sea salt

Preparation

1. Preheat your oven to 375°F
2. Mix all the granola topping ingredients in a bowl and set aside.
3. Place your sliced pears on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
4. Use a small ice cream scooper or melon baller to scoop out the pear seeds and create a nest for the granola topping.
5. Spoon the granola topping over the pears.
6. Bake for 25 minutes.
7. Remove the stuffed pears from the tray and let cool.
8. We recommend serving with your favorite ice cream or vegan coconut yogurt.

Notes

• Pears will keep in a covered container in the fridge for 1-2 days, but are best enjoyed the day of.

Cherry Almond Chia Muesli, 8 oz

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Granuesli and Peanut Butter Stuffed Dates

These peanut butter and Granuesli® stuffed dates make a delicious dessert or snack. They are super simple to make and you only need a few ingredients!

Naturally Vegan and Gluten Free.

Ingredients:

• 10 Medjool dates

• Peanut Butter

• VDF Granuesli, Cherry Almond Hemp

• pink himalayan salt

• ½ c dark chocolate chips by Enjoy Life

• 1 tsp coconut oil

Steps:

1. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper to prevent sticking.

2. Slice each date down the center and remove pit and place on tray.

3. Spoon peanut butter into the middle of each date.

4. Sprinkle Granuesli® over the top of each date.  I used Cherry Almond Hemp here but both flavors will be delicious.

5. If desired, transfer dates to serving dish or leave on parchment paper.

6. In a small bowl microwave chocolate chips for 20 seconds, stir, repeat in 20 second increments until just combined.

7. Using a spoon drizzle the chocolate over the top of the dates.

8. Sprinkle with Himalayan sea salt.

9. Refrigerate for 15 to 20 minutes to set chocolate

10. Enjoy!

11. Store leftover dates in the fridge or freezer. 

12. For longer term storage, dates can be stored in an airtight container in the freezer. To prevent sticking, freeze the dates individually on parchment baking sheet then transfer to container.

Recipe and photography created by Melissa of thequeenship.com

Cherry Berry Nice Cream

Looking for a perfect summer dessert? Look no further than Nice Cream! Simply grab some frozen bananas, cherries, and berries, blend them together, and enjoy a delicious and creamy frozen treat. Nice cream is our top choice for frozen desserts because it manages to be both indulgent and light, and has no added sugars.  It’s the ultimate dairy-free indulgence, but it can also be made using traditional milk.

Vegan and Gluten-Free.

Ingredients:

Nice Cream

• 1/2 c Frozen strawberries

• 1/4 c Frozen raspberries

• 1/4 c Frozen cherries

• 2 Frozen bananas, sliced

• 2-3 tbsp choice of milk (dairy or non-dairy)

• Squeeze of 1/2 small lemon

Toppings

• Garden Granola Beetroot Ginger

Steps:

1. Peel and slice 2 ripe bananas into coins and place on a parchment lined quarter sheet. Cover with plastic wrap and place in the freezer for at least 2 hours or until frozen. Note:  After 2 hours you can transfer the frozen banana coins to an airtight container for storage for use in smoothies and nice cream. 

2. Add the strawberries, raspberries, cherries, bananas, milk and lemon juice into a high-powered blender and blend on high until just combined. You might have to blend for a few seconds, then push the mixture down with a spoon or spatula before continuing to mix. Add splashes of milk to help the mixture to move along if stuck.

3. Scoop nice cream into a bowl and serve with Beet Ginger Garden Granola.

4. Eat right away!

5. Store any leftover nice cream in an airtight container in the freezer for up to a month.

Mini Apple Crisp For One Recipe

This Mini Apple Crisp recipe is the perfect dessert for one or two people. Apple crisp is the ultimate comfort dessert and we love this updated superfood and gluten-free take on an old classic. The crumb topping of this outrageously delicious dessert is made with our Cherry Almond Chia Muesli, gluten-free flour, brown sugar, cinnamon, sea salt and butter, while the apple mixture features 2 apples, cinnamon, sugar and sea salt. While not required, we highly recommend having ice-cream on hand, and making two so you don’t have to share.

Ingredients

CRUMB TOPPING

• 1/3 c our Cherry Almond Chia Muesli

• 1/3 c flour (all purpose gluten-free flour or conventional)

• 2 tbsp brown sugar

• 1/2 tsp cinnamon

• Heavy pinch sea salt

• 3 tbsp butter
  

APPLE MIXTURE

• 2 apples, peeled cored and sliced 

• 1/2 tsp cinnamon

• 1 tbsp sugar 

• heavy pinch sea salt 

Directions

1. Preheat oven to 375 and place a mini cocotte on a parchment lined baking sheet.

2. In a small bowl, place all the dry ingredients for the crumb topping and mix together thoroughly. Note: I crushed up the Muesli quickly in a mortar and pestle to break up some of the nuts. 

3. Add butter and cut it in with a pastry cutter or a fork until crumbs start to form. Set aside.

4. Mix together the apples, cinnamon, sugar, and sea salt until the apples are coated. Set aside.

5. Press apples in a a mini cocotte making sure to fill it generously and the apples will cook down in the oven.

6. Add a generous amount of the crumb topping. I did a handful and a half here.

7. Bake at 375 for 25-30 minutes.

8. Remove from heat and allow to cool for 10 minutes.

9. Serve with a scoop of ice cream and a drizzle of caramel.

Photography and Recipe by the talented chef and food photographer, Melissa of thequeenship.com | @the_queenship

Cherry Almond Chia Muesli, 8 oz

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Start your day off right with Victory Dance Foods® Cherry Almond Chia Muesli.

Our Cherry Almond Chia Muesli is carefully crafted with gluten-free certified oats, ancient grains, seeds, nuts, and dried unsulfured Montmorency tart cherries. Unlike other muesli brands, we're committed to keeping things pure and simple. That's why we don't toast or sweeten the oats in our muesli. We believe in letting the natural flavors shine through, allowing you to enjoy the true essence of the ingredients.

Victory Dance Foods Cherry Almond Chia Muesli has 6 grams of protein, 4 grams of fiber and 5 grams of sugar per serving, providing you with a delicious and balanced breakfast that fuels your body and sets the tone for a successful day.

Enjoy cold with milk or water, with berries, on yogurt or a smoothie, hot like traditional oatmeal, soaked overnight in milk or prepared Bircher style using our Overnight Bircher Muesli Recipe.

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Sweet Potato Pie Parfait Recipe

These Sweet Potato Pie Parfaits are such a treat for the autumn season! These parfaits make a great dessert for fall gatherings, an alternative to pie, or a sweet addition to brunch. Whether you love Sweet Potato Pie or Pumpkin Pie, this gluten-free recipe will make all your autumn days an extraordinary celebration!

The flavor combination of the silky and smooth, subtly tart Whipped Yogurt and the rich and creamy spiced Sweet Potato Butter layered over top of our crunchy and chewy Carrot Turmeric Garden Granola paired with nutty pecans is absolute perfection, or as the French say, c'est parfait!

We hope you delight your friends and family with these delicious Parfaits all autumn.

INGREDIENTS

Sweet Potato Butter

• 1 can sweet potato purée (can sub in pumpkin)

• 1/4 C maple syrup

• 1/2 C unsweetened apple juice

• 1 tbsp lemon juice

• 3 tsp pumpkin pie spice

• Heavy pinch of salt (1/16-1/8 teaspoon)

Whipped Yogurt

• 8 oz (1 C) yogurt

• 6 oz (¾ C) heavy cream

• 1/4 C maple syrup

• 1/4 tsp vanilla extract or paste

• Pinch of sea salt (1/16 to 1/8 teaspoon)

Toppings

• Chopped Pecans as desired

• Garden Granola Carrot Turmeric

Instructions

Sweet Potato Butter

1. Add Sweet Potato Butter ingredients to a saucepan over medium-high heat. 

2. Bring to a simmer, reduce heat to low, and allow to cook, uncovered for approximately 20 min. 

3. Remove from heat and allow to cool.

Whipped Yogurt

1. Add all Whipped Yogurt Ingredients to a stand mixer with a whisk attachment. 

2. Gradually bring speed to high and beat for approximately 5 minutes until light and fluffy. Set aside.

Building the Parfaits

1. Add Garden Granola® Carrot Turmeric and chopped pecans to the bottom of a glass jar. 

2. Layer Sweet Potato Butter, then a dollop or two of Whipped Yogurt. 

3. Garnish with Garden Granola Carrot Turmeric and pecans. 

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Baked Apples with Maple Butter Sauce Recipe

Enjoy these Oven Baked Apples Stuffed with Granuesli with a maple butter sauce for a breakfast on the sweeter side paired with greek yogurt or pair with ice cream for dessert! You can also substitute any of our gluten-free Mueslis in place of the Granuesli for something a little less sweet.

It’s a true crowd pleaser the whole family will enjoy, and it’s 100% gluten-free and also free of refined-sugar

Ingredients

• 6 apples, cored

• 1-2 cups Granuesli® Cranberry Apple Pecan

• 3 tablespoons butter

• 2 tablespoons maple syrup

• Cinnamon for sprinkling

Instructions

1. Preheat oven to 350 F

2. in a small saucepan, melt butter and combine with maple syrup

3. Fill cored apples with Granuesli

4. Drizzle butter & maple syrup mixture evenly over the apples

5. Sprinkle cinnamon on each apple

6. Bake apples for 30-45 minutes depending on how soft you’d like the apples to be.

7. Serve with your favorite yogurt or even ice cream. 

Note: And no shame if you go back and scoop some of the buttery mix off the bottom of the pan

Recipe by our friend Sarah Kurtanich, who is a Holistic Health Coach dedicated to helping women with low energy, negative body image. To learn more about Sarah and her Holistic Health Coaching practice connect with her on instagram visit her website here www.bysarahrae.com Thank You Sarah!

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Recipe: Orange, Berry & Beet No-Bake Cheesecake by Chef Ashley Nicole Perez

The Perfect Healthy Valentine’s Day Dessert
Gluten-Free. Vegan. Refined Sugar Free
Made with Victory Dance Foods Garden Granola

This luscious no-bake and nearly raw cheesecake is not only beautiful on the outside it’s full of healthy swaps, superfoods and a totally unique flavor that sets it apart from the rest of the cheesecake pack! This beautiful and nourishing dessert uses our Garden Granola in the crust and fresh ginger in the filling that lends the perfect spicy twist. You will be sure to crave this creamy indulgent treat and it’s beautiful color and uniquely delicious taste make it perfect for Valentines Day and any festive occasion! And if you aren’t sold yet, it’s freezer friendly, vegan, gluten-free and refined sugar free!

We didn’t know Chef Ashley before Cheesecake, Garden Granola and Instagram brought us together! We are so grateful that our food and social media stars aligned and can’t wait to collaborate with her and bring you more yummy treats in the near future.  To learn more about Ashley and her passion for helping people learn how to cook healthy nourishing food that actually tastes good and more delicious recipes, visit her website at The Naked Food Life  and follow her on insta @thenakedfoodlife !

We have included the ingredients below but to see the complete recipe with full instructions, visit  The Naked Food Life

Ingredients:

Crust:

• Heaping 1 cup mixed nuts

• 1/2 c pepitas

• 1/3 c Victory Dance Foods Garden Granola

• 4 large dates, pitted and quartered

• Pinch salt

• 1/2 tsp cinnamon

• 2 flax eggs (2 tbsp ground flax + 3 tbsp water)

Filling:

• 1 3/4 c blanched sliced almonds, soaked for at least 2 hours, drained and rinsed

• 1/4 tsp sea salt

• 1/4 raw honey or maple syrup

• 2 tbsp fresh squeezed orange juice

• 1 orange, peeled 

• 1 inch piece fresh ginger

• 4 drops Orange vitality oil

• 1/3 c melted cacao butter (melt in a dehydrator or over the lowest setting on the stovetop)

• Splash vanilla extract

• Optional: a few drops vanilla stevia, or additional sweetener,

  to taste

Beet & berry swirl:

• 1 medium beet, cooked and chopped

• 1/2 c berries

• 1/4 filling mixture 

• More orange juice, to taste

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Recipe and Pictures posted with permission from Ashley Nicole Perez

If you make this dessert and are going to share your creation on social media. 
Make sure to tag us @victorydancefoods and Ashley @thenakedfoodlife
so we can see your beautiful creation!