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Bakery Blog & Recipes
Welcome to The OTHER Side of Mindful BakeHouse
The side for the do-it-yourselfers, the adventurous bakers, and those that live a little to far away to make it to our bakery in person. This is where I post all the fun gluten-free dairy-free things I've been testing/making that aren't official BakeHouse recipes. Most of which we also share on our YouTube Channel, as well as our second instagram account, & TikTok. So if you're like me and you'd rather watch than read, feel free to go follow us on your fav social media app in
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Desserts
Gluten-Free Dairy-Free Dessert Recipes
Mini Triple Chocolate Vegan No Bake Cheesecakes | plus tips without a blender
I loved our vegan strawberry lemon cheesecakes so much, I had to make another one this week, but this time, we’re making a chocolate version, and in mini/single serve form (using a cupcake pan) - you can also double this recipe and make it like normal in a 6” round pan. Or 4x it for a 9” vegan no-bake chocolate cheesecake. Watch the full video here: https://youtu.be/Xxr_TRkXZtg&list=UULFTbe_P7qBYg0h5MUVrgFOPg Filling for 6: -1 cup cashews, soaked overnight then drained and ri
Apr 6
🍋 Iced Lemon Loaf | Healthy Starbucks copycat | Vegan & Gluten-Free
We had a taste of summer weather here this week (20 degrees Celcius!! & shorts & t-shirt weather) and I was vibing lemon stuff. So we made a bunch of fun lemony stuff at our gf/df bakery and I really felt like making a healthier Starbucks Lemon Loaf dupe for us, complete with the creamy lemony glaze. Yum! Watch the full video here: https://youtu.be/mBPEn_bWpfk?si=xD85GtRb5Y3uXm35&list=PL2aqa_VNUFljLW7ub_lnxlgUV1GwcOKfk 🍰 Lemon Loaf Zest of 2 lemons (approx 2 tbsp) - treat as
Mar 23
🍋🍮 No-Bake Strawberry Lemon Cheesecake | Gluten Free Raw Vegan
Deliciously fresh, raw style vegan cheesecake. This one is cashew based - but you can totally sub macadamia nuts instead though it will slightly change the flavour. We kept it simple (we did experiment with adding coconut oil, cocao butter, and agar agar to the filling to help it set up firmer, but in the end we preferred the taste & texture of the original/simpler recipe) and it still sets well & holds its shape in the fridge. We love the extra pop of freshness that lemon ze
Mar 16
Deep Fried Ice Cream | made Gluten-Free Dairy-Free & Vegan
Vanilla ice cream coated in a layer of crushed cereal, and fried until crunchy on outside. The ice cream becomes slightly melty under the coating, yet frozen in the middle. The BEST combination of hot & cold, creamy & crunchy!! Top with your choice of whip cream and/or chocolate sauce & enjoy!! You can watch the full step-by-step video here: https://youtu.be/i8YYtXEL77g YOU’LL NEED: -ice cream of choice (we used dairy-free/vegan So Delicious Vanilla) -cereal(s) of choice (we
Mar 9
5 Minute 5 Ingredient Healthier Chocolate Sauce 🍫🍨 DF, Vegan, No Refined Sugar
This sauce comes together with 3 main ingredients, in less than 5 minutes when you need a quick chocolate syrup for topping your desserts/ice cream. We’re making this to top our vegan/egg-free/dairy-free fried ice cream (that video is coming soon!!!). INGREDIENTS: ►1/4 cup cocoa powder ►1/4 cup water ►1/4 cup coconut sugar (or your sugar/sugar sub of choice) ►(1 tsp vanilla) ►(pinch sea salt) -Combine & bring to a simmer, while stirring. You can use it right away or let cool/
Mar 7
No Churn Vegan Mint Ice Cream 💚🍨 Dairy-Free | No Machine Required
Last Monday the Shamrock Shake and mint Oreo McFlurry came back!! AND tomorrow is National Mint Chocolate Day, as if you needed any more excuses to treat yourself to a vanilla-mint milkshake, or a mint oreo ice cream treat?!? If you haven’t heard of them, they’re seasonal mint-flavoured McDonalds treats for St. Patty’s Day. So nostalgic!! We always looked forward to shamrock shake season as kids. 🫶💚🥤☘️ But I can’t do all that dairy anymore, or all that sugar (not to me
Feb 18
Banoffee Pie Bars | Gluten-Free, Paleo, Vegan, Low-Carb Option
“Banoffee” comes from banana + toffee. Two of the yummy layers that make up this delicious layered dessert. Our version starts with an almond flour paleo shortbread base (with a low-carb/keto option), topped with a thick toffee/caramel layer (also with low-carb/keto option), banana slices, unsweetened coconut whip cream, and shaved chocolate. Full video can be found here: https://youtu.be/asuYy_BdvHc ==================== INGREDIENTS Crust -1 1/2 cups almond flour -1/2 teaspoo
Feb 17
The EASIEST Chocolate Truffle Recipe You Need to Try!
EASY DAIRY-FREE/VEGAN CHOCOLATE TRUFFLES Just in time for Valentines/Galentines Day! We’re making healthy chocolate truffles. Makes about 34 tablespoon-sized truffles (or half the batch to make just 17) TRUFFLES: ► 1 can of coconut milk, chilled overnighat (See below*) ► 2 cup (340g) chocolate of choice** ► 2 tbsp maple syrup, or more to taste. ► 1 tsp vanilla TOPPINGS ► 1/2 cup cocao powder ► 1/2 cup crushed almonds ► 1/2 cup crushed pistachios ► 1/2 cup desiccated coconut
Feb 9
Decadent Chocolate Caramel Tarts | gluten-free & vegan
I am a SUCKER for anything chocolate OR caramel, but put them together, and OMG…. In this dessert we’ve got a perfectly tender fuss-free almond flour shortbread crust, oogy gooey no cook date caramel filling, topped with decadent chocolate fudge ganache. Wow. Perfect for an elevated dessert after a special dinner (Valentine’s/Galentine’s is coming up!! 😉💝), or just cuz you love chocolate & caramel as much as I do… Watch the full process/video, for more tips & tricks, and fo
Feb 3
Hot Choc & Vegan Marshmallow Fluff | Sugar-Free/Low Carb Options
We finally got winter/snowy weather here, so it’s time to bust out the hot cocao!!! Here’s my go to “healthier” recipe, along with a super fun vegan marshmallow fluff topping that you can make to top your hot chocolate, and feel like that famous/viral NYC shop Glace. You can watch our video here: https://youtu.be/X7vWPOCy04M?si=THSemeA1Qp2ltkHW 🤍 Vegan Marshmallow Fluff/Meringue 1/4c aquafaba 1/4-1/2c allulose/sweetener/sugar of choice (I did 1/4c here) 1/2 tsp cream of tart
Jan 16
Naturally Coloured Homemade Edible Glitter
Here's an easy DIY recipe to make your own, clean, no gelatin/vegan, naturally coloured edible glitter. Have fun making your own glitter mixes!! Want to see how we did it (and one recipe that failed...) https://youtu.be/UEOVby5amQY?si=P5Xta2ZAOeXD8lTS&list=PL2aqa_VNUFljHkAE7zNe2y_zhXRTjKrsr Ingredients -120mL (1/2cup) cool or room temperature water (not hot!) -1 tbsp (15mL or 8g) tapioca starch (can substitute cornstarch) -colour (we used 1 tsp organic beet powder, turmeric,
Jan 13
Juice box, milk & chocolate = no bake chocolate dessert?
I’ve seen this juice box dessert pop up a few times, and thought it looked fun & interesting, so I had to give it a try & see if it’s worth it. Plus can we veganize it, and make it low carb/sf?? Yes! Yes we can!! Enjoy :) Juice box, milk & chocolate = no bake chocolate dessert? Full Video Here: https://youtu.be/iBaLIZXttWE Here’s what we need: INGREDIENTS 2c 480mL milk of choice (I used hazelnut milk) 100g sugar/sweetener of choice (or 120g if allulose) 6g agar agar 20g cocao
Jan 5
Healthy Vegan Snickers Bars
With layers of nougat, caramel, crunchy nuts and chocolate, you’ll LOVE this healthier twist on the classic snickers candy bar. It’s gluten, grain and dairy-free, refined sugar free, vegan, high in protein, and can so easily be made sugar-free/keto/low carb too!! We made this version without Medjool dates so 1) you don’t need special equipment like a food processor and 2) this recipe is easily converted to sugar-free/keto/low carb too, just by using a liquid sweetener like al
Nov 3, 2024
Easy Caramel Apple Bites
These are such a fun & easy treat to make at home (and healthier alternative to a traditional caramel apple - bonus it's also dairy-free and vegan!!) https://youtube.com/shorts/30D0k2bmrR8?feature=share What you need: -chopped apple, of your choice (you can peel them if you wish) -medjool dates -dark chocolate -toppings of choice (we used chopped peanuts) How to: -open and pit a date, then stuff with a few pieces of apple -close the date, then dip in melted chocolate -before
Oct 23, 2024
Chocolate Dipped Caramel Apple Pops with Crushed Peanuts | Easy Vegan PB Caramel Sauce
With Halloween around the corner, caramel apples are BAAAAACCKKK!! But are you like me and find them difficult to eat? Here's a new fun way to enjoy the same flavours, but much better portioned, and easier to eat. BONUS: theres also a quick recipe for the BEST vegan PB caramel sauce that you just make in a blender. Simple slice an apple, stick a popsicle stick into it, top with vegan PB caramel (recipe below), chill until caramel thickens, then dip in melted dark chocolate,
Oct 23, 2024
Ferrero Rocher Inspired/Nutella Overnight Oats
The hardest part is waiting until the next morning to try it! 😉🫶 Oats Layer: -1/2c old fashioned rolled oats -1/2c hazelnut milk or milk of choice -1tbsp chocolate hazelnut butter -1tbsp syrup/honey/sweetener of choice -1tbsp cocoa -1tbsp chia seeds -Pinch of salt Yogurt Layer: -1/4c yogurt of choice -1tbsp chocolate hazelnut butter Chocolate Layer: -1tbsp chocolate hazelnut butter Topping: -Hazelnut pieces -Flakey sea salt -Combine oat ingredients in a bowl and stir to com
Oct 21, 2024
Better Peanut Butter Balls
Does anyone else make these yummy treats around Christmas? As a kid I used to help my family make them every year. They were always my favourite and the first treat I would choose from the Christmas cookie tins. But why do we need to wait for Christmas? Let’s make a healthier version that we can enjoy all year. We’re swapping icing sugar for maple syrup (and less of it!), butter for coconut oil to make them df/v, and using dark chocolate for dipping. Then optionally add some
Oct 17, 2024
The BEST Vegan Chocolate Avocado Mousse
Rich & creamy, decadent (and healthy!!) chocolate dessert made with avocados. It could not be easier!! https://youtu.be/QyG3qUCTNeA INGREDIENTS: -2 ripe avocados -1/2 cup almond milk -1/2 cup cocao powder -1/3 cup maple syrup or sweetener of choice or 8 soaked dates -2 tsp vanilla -pinch sea salt Combine in food processor and blend until smooth. Divide into bowls or jars and enjoy! #vegan #dairyfree #paleo #lowcarb #healthyrecipes #avocado #chocolate
Sep 28, 2024
Healthy Double Chocolate Banana Bread
Made with almond flour! It's gluten-free, grain-free (no oats or rice flour), dairy-free, oil-free, refined sugar free & paleo. It's another great way to use up your ripe bananas!! https://youtu.be/SShII3qDz4A INGREDIENTS: 3 ripe bananas 1/4 cup maple syrup 3 eggs 2 1/2 cups almond flour 1/2 cup cocoa powder 1 tsp baking soda 1/2 tsp salt 1 tsp vanilla 1/2 cup chocolate chips of choice (we used coconut sweetened ones from Healthy Crunch to keep this refined-sugar-free/paleo).
Sep 28, 2024
Irresistible No-Bake Peanut Butter Bars
Super easy to make, no bake chocolate PB bars, that taste like a Reese's cup! Watch us make them: https://youtu.be/ZhjTYEVjpJ8 BASE LAYER: 2 cups almond flour 1 cup smooth peanut butter (or sub your fav nut or seed butter) 1/3 cup maple syrup (use sugar-free syrup for sugar-free PB bars!) 1/4 cup coconut oil or ghee, melted 1 tsp vanilla extract pinch sea salt TOPPING: 1 cup dark chocolate chips (or sugar-free for sugar-free PB bars!) 2 tbsp PB Combine base ingredients, and s
Sep 14, 2024
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