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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 too 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 i
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Viral Olympic Double Chocolate Muffins | Worth the Hype?
Have you seen these viral Olympic muffins? Swimmer Henrik Christiansen, from Norway, has gone viral on TikTok for his love of the Olympic Village āChoccy Muffinā (essentially a double chocolate muffin stuffed with ganache) We had to make some & see if theyāre worth all the hype. And you can too! But ONLY if youāre a HUGE chocolate lover - these have a LOT of chocolate. Muffin Batter: 3/4c milk/plant mylk 1/4c water 2tsp instant coffee/espresso powder 1/2c cocoa powder 3/4c se
Jan 4
Healthy 3-Ingredient Rice Crispy Squares
With maple syrup and almond butter, I thought these would be perfect for my kid with braces (instead of sticky marshmallows) & bonus you get to avoid over processed ingredients like corn syrup, they come together super quick, and are endlessly customizable (sub your fav cereal, a diff nut/seed butter or sticky sweetener of choice!!). They have a similar texture but without the sticky pull. I was quite impressed, though I felt like they took much longer than 30 minutes to set
Jan 4
Twice Baked Chocolate Cake = Half Cake & Half Molten Lava
Iāve heard of double baked potatoes, and double baked cookies (aka biscotti) but have you heard of a double baked cake?!? I hadnāt until I saw these guys do it: Inspired by: @butterbutternz and Cupcake Jemma/Ravneet Gill https://youtu.be/zyMF41DzGPU?si=hWgwV-2X42MO_v8g And it just happens to be flour-less/gluten-free! I used theirs as a starting point but downsized it to make it a 1/4 batch size as well as made it dairy-free, & sugar-free/low carb. Ingredients for 1/4 batch &
Jan 4
Choc Brownie Mug Cake | gf/v/keto
This is my go to snack/dessert when I have a chocolate craving. It's easy to put together, quick to cook, and oh so yummy by itself or with a scoop of df ice cream or coconut whipcream. As is, this is gluten-free, grain-free, dairy-free, egg-free, vegan, sugar-free, low carb/keto, but feel free to swap the sweetener & chocolate to your liking: another sf sweetener, coconut sugar, cane sugar - anything granulated. Enjoy!! CHOC BROWNIE CAKE: -1 tbsp protein powder (Iāve tried t
Jan 4
Marble Chocolate Pumpkin Loaf
Weāre giving our yummy Starbucks copycat pumpkin loaf an upgrade by making it a marbled-chocolate-pumpkin loaf. āŗļø ā¬ļø RECIPE ā¬ļø MARBLE PUMPKIN LOAF (GF/DF/Paleo/Low Carb option): -1 cup pumpkin puree (not pie filling) -3 eggs -3/4c coconut sugar (we actually used brown allulose* here) -1 tbsp vanilla -2 3/4 cups almond flour -1 tbsp pumpkin pie spice** -1 tsp baking soda -1 tsp baking powder -1/2 tsp salt Chocolate Layer: -3 tbsp cocao powder -2 tsp milk of choice (I used alm
Jan 4
š„š Viral Rice Paper Croissant turned Apple Pastry Pocket | Gluten-Free Genius? š¤Ø
Could the new viral rice paper croissant recipe work as a stand-in for gluten-free phyllo dough that we canāt find anywhere in Canada. TL/DR: maybeā¦ if you like mochi! (LMK if you have some gf phyllo near you - Iāve heard thereās some available in the UK!!) Hereās what we did, in case you want to try it to. INGREDIENTS: 5 eggs 1/2 cup plant milk 1/4 cup maple syrup 2 tbsp coconut oil, melted 1 tsp baking powder 1 tsp vanilla 1/2 tsp cinnamon -Whisk together ingredients above
Jan 4
Soft & Gooey Banana-Date Sticky Buns | GF/DF/V
Watch the step-by-step video here: https://youtu.be/l2XuXBvGvoc Banana sticky buns are my nostalgic go-to for using up way Ā too many ripe bananas. When I was little, my mom used to make Banana Sticky Buns from the Bisquick cookbook. (Sidebar: do you remember when every Ā baking brand had its own cookbook? The Robin Hood flour one will forever be my favourite.) When I first started my YouTube channel, I tried to gluten-free-ify that recipe. And while it wasā¦ fine? It definitely
Jan 1
Holiday Mince Tarts
This was a labour of love for James and a request from a YouTube subscriber. I tried making these British treats with several different crusts. First with an almond shortbread tart shell, which was so delicious, but stuck badly, and got very soft after sitting. I tweaked the recipe, and got it to not stick, but it browns overly if you blind bake it first to keep it crisp. So hereās a totally new approach, with a melt in your mouth shortbread pie crust, that doesnāt stick and
Dec 31, 2025
Instant Nut Milk āØš„
Ever reach for almond milkā¦ and realize youāre down to the last sad drops ? š© Donāt run to the store (your coffee would get cold!!)ā try this instead šš š„ Ā Instant Almond Milk Recipe Youāll need: ā¢ 2 cups cold waterā¢ 2 tbsp almond butter How to make it: āŗ Add everything to a blender and blend for 10 seconds until smooth and creamy. Use right away, or transfer to a jar, and store in the fridge until use. Shake well before using. āØ Thatās it! No soaking. No straining. No wa
Dec 18, 2025
Cookie dough STUFFED chocolate bar | GF/V (low carb option) cookie dough recipe below
If you have pre-made cookie dough, this is really just a 2-ingredient stuffed chocolate bar recipe. If not, feel free to use our go-to gf/v cookie dough recipe, that we use for most of our choc chip cookie/dough projects. :) šŖā”ļøCookie dough recipe video here: https://youtu.be/k0Dvt62vWnE?si=OmBeY0dHqnvHRUVh šŖš«COOKIE BARK: If you donāt have/want to get deep choc molds, you can try this Easy Cookie Bark idea instead: https://youtube.com/shorts/56_tsUDWlNQ?feature=share šŖā¤ļøO
Dec 14, 2025
Cookie Bark | GF/V cookie dough recipe below (with low carb option)
If you have pre-made cookies/dough, this is really just a 2-ingredient chocolate bark recipe. If not, feel free to use our go-to gf/v cookie dough recipeā¬ļø, that we use for most of our choc chip cookie/dough projects. :) š«šŖChoc Bark Instructions: 1) Melt your chocoalte, then spread some on your parchment lined tray 2) Top with cookie pieces 3) Top with more melted choc then chill until set 4) Break or slice & enjoy!! šŖā¬ļøCHOCOLATE CHIP COOKIE DOUGH RECIPE: 2cups almond flou
Dec 14, 2025
Holiday Brownie Batter Truffles šāØ
Holiday truffles that taste like brownie batter? Yes, please. These chocolate brownie batter truffles are the perfect Ā 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 Ā twist on the classic Christmas peanut butter ballāthis 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: ā¢ 1/2 cup (128g) natural nut butter of choice ā¢ 58g crushed organic apple-juice-sweetened cornflakes (or any crunchy cereal) ā¢ 1/4 cup (60g) maple syrup ā¢ 1/8 tsp sea salt ā¢ 1/2ā1 tbsp coconut flour, as needed Chocolate: ā¢ 1/2 cu
Dec 10, 2025
Mincemeat Tart Filling | Dairy-Free/Vegan
(Small Batch ā perfect for 1 large tart or 10ā12 mini tarts) Sounds kinda weird for a dessert, but itās 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
šāØ Cranberry Crumble Bars | Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Vegan
Got a leftover bag of cranberries after Thanksgiving? (Or did you, like me, buy extras on purpose?) Either way, you need Ā to make these. Cozy, tart, and perfectly crumbly, these Cranberry Crumble Bars Ā are the ultimate holiday treatāthough I wonāt judge if you make them year-round. With a wholesome base of gluten-free oats and almond flour, plus a bright cranberryāorange filling that tastes like Thanksgiving in every bite, theyāre vegan, dairy-free, and completely irresistibl
Dec 4, 2025
Single-Serve Protein Cinnamon Roll
(Gluten-Free ā¢ High-Protein ā¢ No Yeast ā¢ Low CarbĀ ā¢ Vegan Option) Makes:Ā 1 cinnamon roll (or 2 minis) Prep:Ā 5 minā Bake:Ā 18ā20 min Craving a cinnamon rollābut not an entire tray? This single-serve, macro-friendly cinnamon roll brings the cozy vibes without the sugar crash. Itās gluten-free, high in protein, & yeast-free, so you can go from craving to cinnamon bliss in under 30 minutes. Ingredients Dough Ā¼ cup almond flour 1 tbsp protein powder (or sub 1 tbsp more almond flou
Dec 2, 2025
3-Ingredient Coconut Macaroons
GF ā¢ Dairy-Free ā¢ Refined Sugar-Free ā¢ Low Carb ā¢ Vegan Option Chewy coconut dreams ā just 3 ingredients! Ingredients 30g aquafabaĀ (or 1 large egg white), room temperature 4ā6 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 coconutĀ (add +2 tbsp only if the dough feels too wet) ā I used fine, unsweetened dried coconut but medium work
Nov 27, 2025
Viral Snickers Date Bark | Easy Dessert | 5 Ingredients | Gluten free | Vegan
Weāre loving these simple whole food desserts that are quick & easy to make, and donāt even need an oven! See how we make them: https://youtube.com/shorts/7zv8cOsItsk INGREDIENTS: -10 medjool dates (we used organic ones from Costco) -2 tbsp nut butter (we used Costcoās mixed nut butter, but you could totally use creamy PB) -1/4c chopped nuts (we used sliced almonds, but you could use chopped peanuts) -sea salt, to taste INSTRUCTIONS: 1. Simply press pitted dates flat onto a t
Nov 24, 2025
Almond Croissant stuffed Pumpkin Muffins š§š | 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 āŗMakes 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
Unboxing: Sweet Lorenās Ready to Bake GF/V Cookie Dough
Sweet Lorenās Ready to Bake Cookie Dough, Taste Test (Gluten-Free & Vegan, Dairy-Free, Egg-free) Come along with us to unbox the cookies, bake some, and turn some into ice cream Sammies: https://youtu.be/rd13RRjTwm0 šŗšøAvailable at Meijer Detroit for $6.99USD in 3 flavours: ā”ļøSugar Cookie ā”ļøChocolate Chunk ā”ļøSalted Caramel Chocolate Or check out all 11 flavours on their website: https://sweetlorens.com šØš¦UPDATE: In looking up Sweet Lorenās after recording it seems like the
Nov 18, 2025
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