There is no secret that I am an absolute sugar fiend and that I am always on the lookout for amazing mouth-watering desserts to satiate my cravings. Well, I scoured the world wide web and found and experimented with 5 delicious recipes that left me in a sugary heaven. These desserts are all unique in their on right (some gluten free, vegan, hearty) and definitely not boring. The one thing they do have in common is their sweetener - coconut sugar. If you haven’t given coconut sugar a try, this is a fantastic opportunity to taste it in all its glory. Pick a recipe and enjoy!

For more information about coconut sugar and its benefits, here is a great article by Huffington Post writer and Nutrition Expert JJ Virgin with the low-down on Coconut Sugar.

Apple Crumbles for Two

And…can we say “yum!”? I am a BIG fan of all things crumbbled, so I was extremely excited to volunteer myself to experiment with this Apple Crumbles for Two recipe by Erin over at Texanerin.com. This apple crumble is not only delicious, but in combination with the Maple Caramel Topping she also provides the recipe for, puts it over the top.

Ultimate Vegan Gingerbread Granola Brittle

A Dash of Compassion offers a simple, yet delicious granola brittle recipe that will make you throw out all other recipes. After one bite of the Ultimate Vegan Gingerbread Granola Brittle you will feel so satisfied, you will want to share it with everyone you know. This is a great alternative to the traditional brittle recipes and fun and east to do!

Soft and Chewy Chocolate Gingerbread Cookies

In all honesty I’m not much of a ginger fan, so I was a pleasantly surprised with this Soft and Chewy Chocolate Gingerbread Cookies recipe by Erin at Texanerin.com. I love how she uses whole wheat and spelt flour as her base and the Dutch cocoa powder gives the cookies a rich taste. If you are a gingerbread fan, this is a must!

No-bake Strawberry Cheesecake Jars

This recipe over at Clean Eating with a Dirty Mind got my attention at ‘no-bake’ and ‘cheesecake’. With these two components I knew the recipe had to be good! This gluten-free, dairy-free and egg-free recipe lives up to its dairy and gluten counterparts with ease. If you suffer from an allergy that limits your dairy and gluten intake, I highly recommend this recipe.