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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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Triple Chocolate Almond Flour Brownies
These are SOOOO good & SOOOO easy to make. Just dump it all in one bowl and mix! Bake, top with a simple glaze and enjoy these super delicious triple chocolate almond flour cakey-style brownies. Customize this by choosing the sweetener that suits you best: you can use regular white sugar to keep it easy, coconut sugar for paleo, or a sugar substitute (we used allulose) for keto/low-carb. Brownie Ingredients: 3/4c almond flour 1/2c granulated sweetener (we used allulose) 1/2c
5 days ago
Banana Oat Cookies | 3-Ingredients, Healthy & Vegan đđŞÂ
The easiest cookie on the internet âand yes, itâs healthy, vegan & gluten-free  ⨠These banana oatmeal cookies are made with just 3 simple pantry ingredients , no added sugar, and come together in minutes. Soft, chewy, naturally sweet, and perfect for breakfast, snacks, or a guilt-free dessert . ⨠Two ways to make them: ⢠Version 1:  Chewy breakfast cookies⢠Version 2:  Best texture (add nut butter for richness!) đĄ Pro tip:  Quick oats = better texture! You can also mix quic
Dec 17, 2025
Peanut Butter Balls | GF ⢠DF ⢠Vegan ⢠Better-For-You
Peanut butter balls were always  my favourite cookie in our Christmas box growing up â but they were loaded with icing sugar đ
This version is naturally sweetened, nutrient-dense, and totally guilt-free. ⨠Customizable & flexible ⢠Swap walnuts for any nut you love ⢠Use peanut, almond, or your favourite nut butter ⢠Sub puffed quinoa for crispy rice ⢠Or use crushed cornflakes for a Butterfinger-style  twist đ Makes 16 Filling ⢠½ cup crispy rice (make sure your brand is g
Dec 15, 2025
Caramel Cornflake Brownies (GF/DF/RSF)
These Caramel Cornflake Brownies are inspired by Crumbs & Doilies / Cupcake Gemma â but made gluten-free, dairy-free, and refined sugarâfree! They are everything you could want in a holiday treat - it starts with a rich fudgey chocolatey brownie, and is layered with an addictively crunchy almond butter caramel cornflake topping.⌠unreal, and oh so dangerous. Brownies 2 eggs 1 cup granulated sweetener of choice (I used coconut sugar) 1/2 cup coconut oil, melted 1/2 cup almond
Dec 14, 2025
Chocolate Salami (No-Bake Choc. Biscuit Dessert)
Easy ⢠Vegan ⢠Gluten-Free A decadent chocolate log studded with cookie pieces & nuts (and/or dried fruit), sliced to resemble salamiâminus the meat! This version is fully dairy-free, vegan, low in sugar, and endlessly customizable based on your choice of chocolate, cookies, and mix-ins. Ingredients 1/4 cup coconut oil 85 g dairy-free/vegan dark chocolate chips or chopped chocolate bar (I used vegan/df allulose sweetened dark chocolate) 2 tbsp coconut sugar/sweetener of choic
Dec 12, 2025
Holiday Brownie Batter Truffles đâ¨
Holiday truffles that taste like brownie batter? Yes, please. These chocolate brownie batter truffles are the perfect  no-bake treat for gifting, parties, cookie boxes, or a cozy night in by the tree. Gluten-free, customizable, and extra festive! INGREDIENTS 1 cup almond flour 1/4 cup cacao powder 1/4 cup coconut oil, melted 3 tbsp granulated sweetener of choice (Use 4 tbsp if using allulose) 3 tbsp nut milk 1 tsp vanilla Pinch seas salt 1/4 cup mini chocolate chips or choppe
Dec 11, 2025
Butterfinger Peanut Butter Balls | GF / DF / V / RSF
A fun Butterfinger-inspired  twist on the classic Christmas peanut butter ballâthis time swapping rice crispies for crushed cornflakes. The result? A ridiculously good, ultra-crunchy treat you might love even more than the original! Makes 14 Filling: ⢠1/2 cup (128g) natural nut butter of choice ⢠58g crushed organic apple-juice-sweetened cornflakes (or any crunchy cereal) ⢠1/4 cup (60g) maple syrup ⢠1/8 tsp sea salt ⢠1/2â1 tbsp coconut flour, as needed Chocolate: ⢠1/2 cu
Dec 10, 2025
Mincemeat Tart Filling | Dairy-Free/Vegan
(Small Batch â perfect for 1 large tart or 10â12 mini tarts) Sounds kinda weird for a dessert, but itâs really just a fruity filling, packed with a variety of dried fruits like raisins, berries, soaked in a sweet spiked juice. It sits to let the flavours meld, then gets used as a tart filling. Ingredients 1 Granny Smith apple, peeled & finely diced or grated 200g mixed dried fruit, for example: 50g raisins 50g sultanas/golden raisins 30g dried blueberries 40g currants 30g dri
Dec 10, 2025
â¨đĽFluffiest GF/V Pancakes â McDonaldâs Hotcakes Copycat
Our town reached out to us for gluten-free pancakes to serve alongside McDonaldâs Hotcakes at their annual âBreakfast with Santa.â While we do  have a pancake mix, itâs paleo and contains almondsâso we went back to the lab to make something even more allergy-friendly. After 5 test batches , the unanimous winner was also the most allergy-friendly version. And weâre sharing it with you! These pancakes are: âş Wheat & Gluten-Free âş Corn & Rice-Free âş Dairy-Free âş Egg-Free âş Nut-F
Dec 9, 2025
Macadamia Crack Bars - GF/DF/Sugar-Free/Keto deliciousness
Sometimes, the best thing you can do in the kitchen⌠is not  reinvent the wheel. Itâs totally okay to make someone elseâs recipe. In factâit's one of my favourite ways to grow as a self-taught baker. Every time you follow another creatorâs directions, you pick up something new: maybe a technique you never thought of, an ingredient you've never used before, or a flavour combo that suddenly becomes your new obsession. And today? I fell hard  for these Macadamia Crack Bars  â gl
Dec 7, 2025
Single-Serve Protein Cinnamon Roll
(Gluten-Free ⢠High-Protein ⢠No Yeast ⢠Low Carb ⢠Vegan Option) Makes: 1 cinnamon roll (or 2 minis) Prep: 5 minâ Bake: 18â20 min Craving a cinnamon rollâbut not an entire tray? This single-serve, macro-friendly cinnamon roll brings the cozy vibes without the sugar crash. Itâs gluten-free, high in protein, & yeast-free, so you can go from craving to cinnamon bliss in under 30 minutes. Ingredients Dough Âź cup almond flour 1 tbsp protein powder (or sub 1 tbsp more almond flou
Dec 2, 2025
Easy Coconut-Flax Bread | Gluten-Free ¡ Keto ¡ Vegan ¡ Egg-Free
This unbelievably simple bread comes together in just 5 minutesâno yeast, no grains, no eggs! Itâs packed with fibre, rich in omega-3s, and loaded with essential vitamins and minerals like thiamine, copper, iron, and potassium. With approx. 1g net carb per slice, it checks all the boxes: gluten-free, grain-free, yeast-free, starch-free, dairy-free, egg-free, vegan, paleo, and keto-friendly. đ It toasts beautifully, holds together well, and tastes amazing straight from the lo
Nov 30, 2025
Chocolate Chip Sâmores Cookie
Easy chocolate chip cookie with a cozy fall twist - Simply build a s'more on a baking tray, top with cookie dough & bake for a warm & gooey sâmores cookie treat. Watch us make some: https://youtube.com/shorts/5bdYc8J6Btw?si=VdKET009EshO2FOh You need: -Cookie dough (store-bought or use one of our gf/df/v recipes linked below) -Graham crackers (for gf use Schar or make our recipe linked below) -Marshmallows (for v use Dandies, for keto use Max Mallow, OR make your own - recipe
Nov 29, 2025
3-Ingredient Coconut Macaroons
GF ⢠Dairy-Free ⢠Refined Sugar-Free ⢠Low Carb ⢠Vegan Option Chewy coconut dreams â just 3 ingredients! Ingredients 30g aquafaba (or 1 large egg white), room temperature 4â6 tbsp granulated or powdered sweetener of choice (allulose, monkfruit, coconut sugar, etc. I used 4 tbsp allulose for an under-sweetened treat - use more for a sweeter macaroon) 3/4 cup shredded coconut (add +2 tbsp only if the dough feels too wet) â I used fine, unsweetened dried coconut but medium work
Nov 27, 2025
Almond Croissant stuffed Pumpkin Muffins đ§đ | GF/DF/Low Carb
Classic fall meets hidden surprise with an amazing almond croissant filling - & the leftovers are great - the almond cream deepens in flavour after it matures for a day in the fridge. Follow along as I make a batch here: https://youtu.be/ePwINjo8Hfk?si=YOhK4MFFOoHpkML9 âşMakes 7-8 muffins ALMOND CROISSANT CREAM FILLING 1/2 egg 2 tbsp coconut oil/v butter/palm shortening, solid 2 tbsp gran. white sweetener (organic cane sugar, allulose, swerve/etc) 1/4 tsp almond extract 1/4c a
Nov 23, 2025
â¨đĽĽ Nutâola: Oat-Free Granola | Gluten-Free ⢠Grain-Free ⢠Vegan
Meet Nutâola  â a delicious, crunchy no-oat, no-grain granola ! Itâs made mostly from nuts, lightly sweetened, and endlessly customizable. Swap out the almonds or pecans for your favourite nuts or seeds (hemp hearts, pumpkin seeds, hazelnuts, peanuts, cashews â go wild!). Add cozy spices like 1 tsp cinnamon  or chai spice , and mix in whatever you love â dried fruit, cocoa nibs, or chocolate chips . Watch us make it: https://youtube.com/shorts/pqGVyNlBKdk?feature=share đ°  Ba
Nov 18, 2025
đ° Better-for-You Nutella (Vegan + Sugar-Free)
Skip the store-bought spread â this creamy, chocolatey better-for-you Nutella  lets you  choose your sweetness! Make a naturally sweetened version (with maple syrup, dates, or coconut sugar) or  go sugar-free and low-carb with your favourite  sweetener substitute. Made with just a handful of wholesome ingredients â roasted hazelnuts, cacao, coconut oil, and a pinch of sea salt â itâs dairy-free, soy-free, and refined sugar-free , perfect for spreading on your favourite  homem
Nov 13, 2025
đž Easy One-Bowl Flax-Millet-Sorghum Bread
I was craving something between our Millet-Sorghum Sourdough and our Starch-Free Keto Flax Bread â and this easy one-bowl loaf was born! Itâs wholesome, hearty, and has a lovely nuttiness from the millet and flax. No starches, gums, or fluff-pretending â just simple, nutrient-dense ingredients. Fluffier than the 3-ingredient flax bread, but still beautifully rustic and satisfying. Free from: đżÂ Gluten đżÂ Grains (no rice, corn, or starches) đżÂ Nuts đżÂ Yeast đżÂ Dairy đżÂ Eggs đż
Nov 13, 2025
đĽĽđ Coconut Crunch for a Viral Caramel Apple Cup | #FallIntoShorts Day 23
Say goodbye to the viral Dubai strawberry cups of summer â and hello to Zupas-style caramel apple dessert cups that are going bonkers  this fall. But weâre giving it a twist â a better-for-you version you can enjoy as a snack, not just a dessert! đ 𼼠 Coconut Crunch Topping (1 serving) 2 tbsp unsweetened shredded coconut 1 tbsp chopped pecans ½ tsp coconut oil, melted ½ tsp maple syrup Pinch of sea salt Directions: Mix together, spread on a lined tray, and bake at 325°F for
Nov 8, 2025
Soft & Chewy Italian Amaretti Cookies 2 Ways | #FallIntoShorts Day 18
Soft, chewy, and naturally gluten-free â these Italian Amaretti Cookies are pure almond bliss! đŞâ¨ Customize them your way: choose your favourite granulated sugar or sweetener, and make them with egg white or aquafaba (yep, that magical liquid from a can of chickpeas!). Perfect with coffee or as a quick dessert. â PART 1 video: https://youtube.com/shorts/IZv6v7axvqI?si=YVHokW-7rrJrAYPq PART 2 (aquafaba version): https://youtube.com/shorts/hAMjDDGr2ww?feature=share Makes about
Nov 2, 2025
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