Sweet Indulgence

You deserve a dessert. How do I know? Because everyone does.

A little bite of something sweet is guaranteed to boost your mood, at least for a little bit, redeeming a tough day or further amplifying a joyous occasion. Treating yourself is synonymous with self care, so why is it a gift so often denied? Sugar, gluten, eggs, butter; name your dietary nemesis, and conventional desserts have it in spades. It doesn’t have to be that way though. Sweet Indulgence by Chef AJ puts dessert back on the table for each and every eater out there, without sacrificing health or taste.

It was my distinct honor to photograph all 150+ recipes in this groundbreaking cookbook, which truly runs the gamut to accommodate all palates. Ranked by sweetness, it’s easy to find treats that are more or less decadent, from austere oat muffins to decadent cheesecakes. However, what’s most remarkable is that throughout the book, there is zero refined sugar to be found. Dates, bananas, and sweet potatoes may not sound particularly luxurious… until you’ve seen what Chef AJ can do with them.

For the naysayers who don’t believe a healthy dessert can also be delicious, I challenge you to find fault in AJ’s Mint Chocolate Mousse Torte, a completely raw slice of cool, creamy heaven for any chocoholic. As one of my personal favorites, it still floors me how rich each bite is for essentially employing just nuts, fruits, and cocoa.

On the lighter side, Mango Mousse Parfaits with raspberry coulis are a remarkably elegant layered delight that can be made in mere minutes. As one of those recipes that only looks time-consuming, it’s both aspirational and accessible. Chef AJ has generously shared that recipe, which you’ll find below.

To recap, this entire collection of recipes is:

• Vegan
• Sugar-free
• Oil-free
• Salt-free
• Gluten-free
• Kosher

…With many soy-free and raw options in the mix.

I don’t subscribe to the idea of “guilty” pleasures because there should be no shame in eating things that make you happy. While not everyone can eat with such abandon, there’s still room for sweet treats in any diet. No matter how voracious your sweet tooth, Sweet Indulgence has you covered.

Sweet Indulgence officially launches on August 27th, which means you still have 1 week left to pre-order and take advantage of the big bonus bundle. Including videos of ALL the recipes, the audio book of Unprocessed, access to the Make it Raw cooking courses, and more, to the tune of a $1000 value. Considering the minuscule cost of the book itself, it’s a mind-blogging deal. Even without the extras, it’s more than worth the price of admission!