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Recipes for Baked Desserts

Homemade toaster pastries

Add to ❤ Favorites These homemade toaster pastries will put any Pop-tart to shame. The flaky cream cheese dough is so tender and you can fill with whatever jam you like. Ingredients for 12 servings 2 sticks (1 cup) Butter, softened8 oz Cream Cheese, softened2 cups All-Purpose Flour1 tsp. Vanilla extract1/4 tsp. Salt1 jar Jam of choice1 egg, beaten Read the Instructions here

Banana Carrot Muffins

Add to ❤ Favorites Banana Carrot Muffins that are deliciously moist, soft and fluffy. They’re bursting with banana flavour and you can’t even taste the carrot. Ingredients for 10 servings 1 1/2 cups Spelt Flour 1 tsp Baking Powder1 tsp Baking Soda3/4 cup Monkfruit Sweetener 3 medium Ripe Bananas 1 cup grated Carrot1 medium Egg1/3 cup Coconut Oil (melted)1 tsp Vanilla Extract1 teaspoon Ground Mixed Spice Read the Instructions here

Blueberry and Banana Muffins

Add to ❤ Favorites These easy one bowl blueberry and banana muffins are super moist and delicious. Perfect for afternoon tea, entertaining or kids lunchboxes. Ingredients for 12 servings 2 cups self raising flour⅔ cup brown sugar1 tsp ground cinnamon1 tsp allspice1 egg1 tsp vanilla bean paste1 cup milk⅓ cup vegetable oil3 small bananas mashed1 cup blueberries fresh or frozenicing sugar to dust Read the Instructions here

Cinnamon Apple Teacake

Add to ❤ Favorites Apples take centre stage in this lovely teacake! The crumb is soft and beautifully moist, there’s apple inside and on top. It takes time to chop the apple, but the cake part is dead easy – just a bowl and a wooden spoon! Ingredients for 12 servings CINNAMON APPLES: 600g/ 1.2 lb Granny Smith apples, peeled and cored (or any other – red, green, golden) (4 large, 5 small/medium, Note 1) 2 1/2 tsp cinnamon powder 50g/ 3 tbsp unsalted butter , melted 2 tbsp white sugar DRY: 1 1/2 cups flour , plain/all purpose 2 tsp baking powder 1/2 tsp salt WET: 4 tbsp/ 60g unsalted butter , melted 1/2 cup oil (canola, vegetable) 2 large eggs , at room temperature (~55g/1.95 oz each) (Note 2) 3/4 cup white sugar , caster / superfine best (but not essential) 2 tsp vanilla extract GLAZE (OPTIONAL): 1 1/2 tbsp apricot jam (or other flavour) 1 tbsp water Read the Instructions here

Chocolate Fruit & Nut Rough Balls

Add to ❤ Favorites They look a little impressive but are so easy to make and taste amazing. The roasted nuts, oats, and coconut, mixed with the sweet chewy dates, a pop of sea salt, and that dark chocolate coating – SO yum. Ingredients for 12-16 pieces ½ cup rolled oats½ cup roughly chopped roasted almonds½ cup flaked coconut1 tbs chia seeds½ tsp vanilla extract or paste1 tbs coconut oil -OR- olive oil -OR- butter1 cup pitted Medjool dates -OR- if you can’t get Medjool dates use 1 cup packet of pitted dates that have been soaked in boiling water for 5-10 minutes then drained200g dark chocolate Read the Instructions here

Triple Chip Giant Chocolate Chip Cookie

Add to ❤ Favorites My Giant Triple Chocolate Chip Cookie is the PERFECT giant chocolate chip cookie. Gift it to a friend or enjoy yourself! Ingredients for 2 servings 2 tablespoons salted butter softened2 tablespoons granulated sugar2 tablespoons dark brown sugar packed2 tablespoons beaten egg1/2 teaspoon pure vanilla extract7 tablespoons all-purpose flour1/4 teaspoon baking soda1/4 teaspoon kosher salt2 tablespoons mini chocolate chips2 tablespoons toffee bits2 tablespoons butterscotch chips Read the Instructions here

Whole Grain Honey Muffins

Add to ❤ Favorites These Whole Grain Honey Muffins are not only super delicious they are healthy as well! Super easy to make and ready in 30 minutes! Ingredients for 12 servings 1 1/3 Cups Milk1 Egg(s)1/3 Cup Honey3 Tbsp Canola Oil3/4 Cup Cornmeal3/4 Cup Whole Wheat Flour1/2 Cup All Purpose Flour2 Tbsp Wheat Germ2 1/2 Tsp Baking Powder1/2 Tsp Salt Read the Instructions here

EXTREME PEANUT BUTTER CUP COOKIES

Add to ❤ Favorites These giant peanut butter cup cookies are taken to a new level with chunks of mini peanut butter cups, crunchy peanuts and Reese’s Pieces candies! A peanut lover’s dream! Ingredients for 15 servings 1 1/2 cups All Purpose flour1 tsp baking soda1/2 tsp baking powder3/4 tsp salt1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened1/2 cup granulated sugar1/2 cup light brown sugar1 egg1 tsp vanilla1 cup crunchy peanut butter1 cup peanut butter candies1 cup mini peanut butter cups, cut into quarters Read the Instructions here

Almond Flour Banana Chocolate Muffins

Add to ❤ Favorites Soft and moist, like a good brownie, naturally sweetened with maple syrup and ripe bananas, these almond flour banana chocolate muffins are a healthy gluten free chocolate treat. And they get even better with time! Set a few wrapped muffins aside and try them tomorrow and the day after. I’m positive you’ll agree! Ingredients for 12 servings 2 very ripe peeled bananas 1 cup, about 5 ounces1/3 cup maple syrup (see note)¼ cup avocado or grapeseed oil2 eggs2 teaspoons vanilla extract7 ounces almond flour (see note)1/3 cup cocoa powder preferably natural, (see note)1 teaspoon baking soda½ teaspoon fine sea salt3/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon1/2 cup toasted almonds coarsely chopped12 whole almonds12 slices banana optional Read the Instructions here

Vegan Snickers Snack Bars Recipe

Add to ❤ Favorites This vegan snickers recipe is THE BOMB – rich and decadent with a creamy layer of homemade date caramel, nutty base, and crunchy peanuts! These healthy snack bars taste just like the ‘real thing’! They’re also super easy and fun to make. Gluten-free option included. No added refined sugar and no added oil. Ingredients for 12 servings Cookie Layer1/2 cup (129 g) smooth peanut butter Or use almond butter or cashew butter for peanutfree1/3 cup (80 ml) maple syrup2 tbsp (30 ml) non-dairy milk such as almond soy, oat or coconut milk3/4 cup (90 g) of flour ,I use all-purpose. Use gf flour blend of choice or oat flour1/2 tsp baking soda1/3 tsp (1/3 ) salt adjust based on peanut butter is already salted or not Caramel Layer:1 (147 g) heaping cup of soft dates2 tbsp (30 g) of peanut butter or almond butter1/8 tsp (1/8 ) Salt1/3 cup (80 ml) nondairy milk1 tbsp of shredded coconut optional Topping 3 to 4 tbsp roasted peanuts1/4 cup (45 g) vegan chocolate chips Read the Instructions here

Strawberry Macarons

Add to ❤ Favorites This Strawberry Macaron recipe is incredibly flavorful! The cookies are soft and chewy in the middle with a crispy exterior. The strawberry flavor comes from ground freeze-dried strawberries and it really packs a punch. Ingredients for 40 macarons For the shells260 grams confectioners’ sugar1, about 2 cups plus 2 tablespoons150 grams Bob’s Red Mill Almond Flour, about 1 ⅔ cups10 g strawberry powder2, about 2 tablespoons150 grams egg whites, about 4 large egg whites (at room temperature)¼ teaspoon cream of tartar52 grams granulated sugar, about ¼ cup1-2 drops red gel food coloring, optional For the filling100 g granulated sugar70 g egg whites, about 2 large egg whites⅛ teaspoon salt169 g unsalted butter, about ¾ cup (cut into pieces at room temperature)20 g strawberry powder2, about ¼ cup Read the Instructions here

Double Chocolate Banana Muffins

Add to ❤ Favorites These Bakery-Style Double Chocolate Banana Muffins are fabulously fluffy and flavorful! Ingredients for 12 muffins 1 + 1/2 cup all purpose flour 1 cup coconut sugar 1/4 cup cocoa powder 1 tsp baking soda 1/2 tsp salt 1/4 tsp baking powder 1 cup mashed ripe banana* 1/3 cup plain Greek yogurt 1/4 cup avocado oil or melted coconut oil 1.5 TBSP applesauce 3/4-1 cup mini semi-sweet chocolate chips Read the Instructions here