Yvonne Ardestani is a French-trained chef who studied at the Le Cordon Bleu College of Culinary Arts in Pasadena and went on to work with some of the most prestigious names in food. In early 2013 Yvonne became concerned about a personal health condition—hypothyroidism and felt compelled to eliminate butter, cream, sugar, and kosher salt in the foods that she cooked for herself. She also credits Kimberly Snyder’s “The Beauty Detox Solution” for changing her outlook and helping her to transition to a vegan and gluten-free lifestyle.

Today, Yvonne is the talented chef behind Yvonne’s Vegan Kitchen, a vegan, gluten-free wholesale cookies, donuts, and cake business. Yvonne also operates a catering business where she creates the most beautiful vegan and gluten-free cakes for every occasion. Check out this fabulous vegan, gluten-free mermaid cake she made a few months back.

Recently, Yvonne came over to share a few easy to make vegan, gluten-free sweet treats. Since vegan white chocolate chips do not exist she developed this decadent Cranberry Macadamia Nut cookie recipe that is reminiscent of a white chocolate chip cookie. Just like #teammaed Yvonne believes in the importance of eating healthy without compromising flavor.

You can find more of Yvonne’s vegan recipes on her blog. You can also order her incredible baked goods via her online shop.