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Natural and healthy vegan pastry course
430,00 €
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Description
Is it possible to bake incredibly beautiful and delicious vegan desserts that are healthy, too?
Probably 99 % of the vegan recipes out there exclude animal products, but they contain massive amounts of refined sugars (sometimes even more than traditional recipes), tons of saturated fats, and empty calories.
It seems we’ve been forced to choose between either eliminating animal ingredients or resorting to highly-processed ones. If we try healthier options, our sponge cake might turn out too dense instead of light and fluffy; if we bake a gluten-free cake, we may end up with a fragile and crumbly texture. Even worse: the results are bland or tasteless, with a not-very-appealing appearance.
But it doesn’t have to be this way! The key to delicious, healthy vegan baked goods is to start with wholesome, natural ingredients and combine them using the right pastry-making techniques.
Pastry chef Lore Salas (creator of @datesandavocados) has dedicated the last half-decade of her life to creating the most delectable plant-based desserts, by taking a completely different approach. And she now shares all her knowledge with you in this new, exclusive instructor-led course.
In this course, you will learn the fundamentals that will start you on the path to making healthier and more nutritious baked desserts from scratch, without sacrificing flavor or texture.
Some examples? The most impressive vegan tiramisu. Tender gluten-free donuts. Plus moist banana bread, crisp cookies, fluffy sponge cakes, and other flavorful, beautiful, healthy, and guilt-free vegan desserts that will satisfy your sweet tooth without undermining your health.
Better yet, no one will ever suspect that your show-stopping creations contain absolutely no dairy and no eggs. Let’s start baking!
Duration
Lifetime access with one full year of personal assistance & feedback
Certificate
Rewarded after course completion
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Instructor-led course at your own pace
Lessons
1 WELCOME!
In this first module, we show you everything you need to navigate the platform confidently: a video tutorial, to acquaint you with the structure of the platform; instructions for how the course works; and also other practical information, such as icon legends, a glossary, and the most common food allergies and sensitivities you should keep in mind in order to enjoy the recipes safely.
2 BEFORE YOU BEGIN
In this module, you will find tips for a successful experience in the kitchen, ways to reduce food waste, and the fundamental factors that play a key role in your desserts, such as flavor balance, pairings, and attractive platings and presentations.
3 CORE INGREDIENTS & TECHNIQUES
Here you will find information about the key ingredients for a healthier vegan pastry: including wholemeal flours, nuts and seeds, healthy oils and fats, natural sweeteners, egg replacements, leavening agents and other special ingredients. We also go deep into the techniques required to make delicious baked goods without dairy and eggs, using only natural, plant-based ingredients.
4 BASIC PREPARATIONS
Apart from the basic preparations you’ll need before jumping into more complex recipes, in this module we teach you how to make a delicate vegan Ricotta and Dulce de Leche, which will be used in certain other recipes in the course.
5 COOKIES & SNACKS
Start preheating your oven! We’ll bake simple yet delicious treats such as nut-free Granola Bars, Lemon Biscuits filled with Dulce de Leche, old fashioned Rhubarb & Raspberry Crumble Squares or the crispiest Tahini-and-Maple Cookies. All gluten-free, all perfect to enjoy with your cup of coffee or as a takeaway snack.
6 TEA CAKES & QUICK BREADS
Throughout this module, you will learn how to use different types of gluten-free flours and egg replacements, such as flax seeds, fruit purées, roasted vegetables, or “magical” aquafaba, while you practice with such delicious recipes as a light Lemon-and-olive-oil Tea Cake, tender Pumpkin Muffins or a perfectly moist gluten-free Banana Bread, among others!
7 CAKES & OTHER BAKED DESSERTS
Time to dive into more elaborate and complex baked treats. Learn how to make a fluffy Polenta & Orange Cake, a rustic margarine-free Fruit Galette or a versatile Upside-down Cake. You will also learn how to make Lore’s famous Tiramisu 2.0, using whipped aquafaba to make a moist, gluten-free sponge cake and the fluffiest “mascarpone” cream.
8 FINAL PROJECT & GRADUATION
Now put your new skills to the test and create your own baked dessert masterpiece! If you have successfully completed all the assignments, you will be awarded the Aurea certificate.
Recipes
These are some examples of the recipes you will learn to make as you progress through the course. Along the way, you will be taught all of the basic principles of healthy vegan baking. When you complete the course successfully, you will have the tools to give free rein to your creativity and come up with your own delicious baked desserts.
ORANGE & POLENTA CAKE
There is something a bit magical about making a perfectly fluffy and airy gluten-free cake from scratch without using processed ingredients. Behind the magic, there is the proper technique to whip aquafaba to stiff peaks.
Extra-virgin olive oil, freshly squeezed orange juice or grated ginger are just some of the nutritious ingredients that make this cake the best companion for your afternoon tea. The “icing” on the cake? A big portion of fresh almond ricotta!
TIRAMISU 2.0
This version gets so close to the flavor and texture of the famous original Italian dessert that no one will ever suspect that it contains no gluten, no dairy, and no eggs. Made with biscuits of tender gluten-free sponge cake soaked in espresso and sweet wine, and a velvety, light-as-air vegan mascarpone cream, the result is a delightful and refined dessert that is very hard to resist.
PUMPKIN DOUGHNUTS
Other than their round shape, these doughnuts have little to do with traditional examples. That’s because they are neither fried nor yeasted. These baked, gluten-free doughnuts are made from roasted fresh pumpkin which, in addition to providing a good dose of nutrients, contributes to a super-fluffy, tender texture.
Spiced with cinnamon, nutmeg, ginger, clove, and cardamom, these doughnuts are packed with flavor. And they are sure to elicit a “wow” from anyone who sees them!
Instructors
Instructor
Lore Salas
With a background in civil engineering, Lore moved from Barcelona to the US and decided to pursue her true passion: food. She graduated as a Baking & Pastry Chef and later on joined Matthew Kenney Culinary where she became a Raw Chef. By that time, she started sharing her recipes and knowledge on Instagram @datesandavocados. That led to the publication of her first book “Dulce sin Culpa” (“Sinless Sweets”) with Penguin Random House Spain. Lore’s core mission is to spread awareness about how plant-based food can fix our food system, reduce the impact on the environment and lead us to a healthier and more balanced lifestyle.
Natural and healthy vegan pastry course
The natural and healthy vegan pastry course is not just another collection of dessert recipes without animal products. This program is designed to teach you how to create desserts that are visually stunning, delicious, and above all, good for your health.
Through natural ingredients and adapted techniques, students gain deep, structured knowledge that allows them to develop their own creations with total independence.
This approach responds to a need still unmet in the market. While most vegan baking courses rely on refined ingredients or simply adapt traditional recipes, here we teach a completely different kind of pastry. We work only with natural, organic ingredients without additives, and show you how to combine them to achieve desserts that are flavorful, beautiful, and nutritionally functional.
A vegan pastry course based on understanding
What makes this course different is its educational approach. Instead of giving you a set of closed recipes to repeat, we teach the foundations behind every preparation.
At We Are Aurea, our goal is for students to understand why one ingredient is used over another, which techniques work best for each product, and how to adapt everything to their personal or professional needs.
With this approach, once the course is completed, you’ll be able to create original, healthy desserts tailored to different dietary profiles—from people with intolerances to audiences seeking vegan or gluten-free options—without giving up the pleasure of a great dessert.
A vegan pastry program that turns students into professionals
Students who have taken this training haven’t just learned to bake better—they’ve transformed their entire professional activity. Some have opened their own vegan and healthy pastry businesses, while others have added a new product line to existing projects. This program has given them not only techniques but also a completely new vision of what pastry can be.
This impact is no coincidence. The course is the result of years of research, technique development, and validation in professional environments. All the knowledge shared has been tested in real restaurants, bakeries, and culinary projects, proving to be viable and competitive.
A vegan pastry course built from professional experience and research
The program has been developed by Lore Salas, a professional with solid training in both pastry and vegan cuisine.
Her background includes formal studies in bakery and pastry, specialized training in raw vegan cuisine, and over nine years of research developing her own methodology that bridges both worlds.
Her method has been applied in culinary consulting, published in various outlets, and, above all, implemented in her Barcelona-based business Dates & Avocados Atelier, where everything taught in this course comes to life daily.
This experience guarantees that the course content is technically rigorous and fully aligned with the realities of the industry and today’s consumer expectations.
A complete, structured, and 100% online vegan pastry course
The program is available entirely online, with extensive and detailed materials that combine theory and practice. Students have access to written content, explanatory videos, and a teaching approach that prioritizes understanding. You’ll also have the option to resolve doubts directly with the instructors.
This allows you to progress at your own pace while having the support you need to avoid getting stuck.
A reduced-price version of the course is also available, which includes the full content but without personalized guidance. This way, each student can choose the format that best suits their needs.
What you will learn in this vegan pastry course
- Substitution techniques for ingredients such as eggs, dairy, or gluten-based flours
- Use of natural ingredients like seeds, nuts, cooked vegetables, and fresh fruits
- Preparation of cakes, sponges, creams, mousses, and other desserts
- Basics of decoration and presentation for a professional finish
- Nutritional and technical foundations of each preparation
- Recipe design from scratch
One of the pillars of this training is understanding how and why to use each ingredient. This not only improves the quality of the final product but also allows you to adapt it freely to different circumstances and audiences—an essential skill for anyone looking to innovate or start a business in the sector.
A vegan pastry course focused on health
Most pastry programs today still focus on aesthetics and tradition, leaving health aside. Unlike the rest, this course starts with the principle that pastry is also food—and as such, it should be part of a balanced diet. That’s why all the ingredients used are healthy, unrefined, chemical-free, and nutritionally meaningful.
And of course, flavor is a top priority. A vegan, healthy dessert should never taste like a “substitute” or feel like something is missing. Here, we aim for lemon cake to taste like lemon, for chocolate to be rich and full-bodied, and for textures to truly surprise. At the same time, we emphasize aesthetics and presentation with professional techniques adapted to non-traditional ingredients.
Who is this vegan pastry course for?
This training is ideal for:
- People who want to start vegan pastry on a solid foundation
- Hospitality professionals seeking a modern, healthy product line
- Food enthusiasts passionate about natural, healthy, and functional cuisine
- Individuals with dietary restrictions who don’t want to give up dessert
The program requires no prior knowledge, only a proactive attitude and a willingness to explore a new way of understanding pastry.
Your next vegan pastry course, 100% healthy
This course represents a new way of doing pastry: more conscious, more professional, and fully aligned with today’s needs. It’s a solid choice for those who want to stand out, learn from the ground up, and make a real impact in their field.
Enrolling in this training means opening the door to unique knowledge, a new way of creating, and a community that is transforming pastry as we know it. Start today. Change the way you make vegan, gluten-free, and healthy desserts. Make a difference.
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