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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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Marble Chocolate Pumpkin Loaf
Weâre giving our yummy Starbucks copycat pumpkin loaf an upgrade by making it a marbled-chocolate-pumpkin loaf. âşď¸ âŹď¸ RECIPE âŹď¸ 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
đĽđ Viral Rice Paper Croissant turned Apple Pastry Pocket | Gluten-Free Genius? đ¤¨
Could the new viral rice paper croissant recipe work as a stand-in for gluten-free phyllo dough that we canât find anywhere in Canada. TL/DR: maybe⌠if you like mochi! (LMK if you have some gf phyllo near you - Iâve heard thereâs some available in the UK!!) Hereâs 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  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  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 was⌠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 hereâs a totally new approach, with a melt in your mouth shortbread pie crust, that doesnât stick and
Dec 31, 2025
Instant Nut Milk â¨đĽ
Ever reach for almond milk⌠and realize youâre down to the last sad drops ? đŠ Donât run to the store (your coffee would get cold!!)â try this instead đđ 𼠠Instant Almond Milk Recipe Youâll need: ⢠2 cups cold water⢠2 tbsp almond butter How to make it: âş 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. ⨠Thatâs 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. :) đŞâĄď¸Cookie dough recipe video here: https://youtu.be/k0Dvt62vWnE?si=OmBeY0dHqnvHRUVh đŞđŤCOOKIE BARK: If you donât have/want to get deep choc molds, you can try this Easy Cookie Bark idea instead: https://youtube.com/shorts/56_tsUDWlNQ?feature=share đŞâ¤ď¸O
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 recipeâŹď¸, that we use for most of our choc chip cookie/dough projects. :) đŤđŞChoc 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!! đŞâŹď¸CHOCOLATE CHIP COOKIE DOUGH RECIPE: 2cups almond flou
Dec 14, 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
đ⨠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  to make these. Cozy, tart, and perfectly crumbly, these Cranberry Crumble Bars  are the ultimate holiday treatâthough I wonât judge if you make them year-round. With a wholesome base of gluten-free oats and almond flour, plus a bright cranberryâorange filling that tastes like Thanksgiving in every bite, theyâre vegan, dairy-free, and completely irresistibl
Dec 4, 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
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
Viral Snickers Date Bark | Easy Dessert | 5 Ingredients | Gluten free | Vegan
Weâre loving these simple whole food desserts that are quick & easy to make, and donât 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 Costcoâs 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 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
Unboxing: Sweet Lorenâs Ready to Bake GF/V Cookie Dough
Sweet Lorenâs 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 đşđ¸Available at Meijer Detroit for $6.99USD in 3 flavours: âĄď¸Sugar Cookie âĄď¸Chocolate Chunk âĄď¸Salted Caramel Chocolate Or check out all 11 flavours on their website: https://sweetlorens.com đ¨đŚUPDATE: In looking up Sweet Lorenâs after recording it seems like the
Nov 18, 2025
đ¨đĽ Zucchini Ice Cream | No Churn | Dairy Free/Vegan
Refreshing, lightly chocolate flavour with cinnamon undertones that pairs so well with our zucchini oatmeal cookies. Feel free to leave out either, or add a bit more cocao to make it more chocolatey. Because we planned to use these for ice cream sandwiches with our oatmeal cookies, I didnât want the choc to overpower the cookie flavour. This paired really nicely together. Itâs super easy, no ice cream machine required! Just use a food processor or blender for smooth & creamy
Nov 18, 2025
Homemade Vegan White Chocolate Recipe | PLUS Low Carb Option That Actually Works!!
Follow along and watch our step-by-step video here: https://youtu.be/juXmCOKIq7w Chocolate is usually made in a wet grinder/mill to get it super smooth and creamy (thatâs what we do at our bakery), BUT you can make a decent version at home with your blender!! This recipe is for a dairy-free/vegan white chocolate bar (which uses coconut milk powder in place of regular milk powder), and it also lets you choose your sugar (here weâre using allulose for sugar-free version)!! Iâve
Nov 18, 2025
Trying Nowhere Bakery: Gluten-Free, Paleo & Vegan | California, USA
California-based Nowhere Bakery: 100% gluten-free, grain-free, soy-free, dairy-free, refined-sugar-free, processed-oil-free, and also vegan. Perfect if you have non-nut food allergies/restrictions and live in the USA (they deliver to continental USA). But we live in a "border town" and have wonderful friends across the river that let me order to. :) Watch our unboxing/taste test and our thoughts: https://youtu.be/UkFYrFeFcB4 Cookie 1: The Choc Chip Cookie 2: The Tag Cookie 3:
Nov 18, 2025
VLOG: Visiting Gluten Free Garage (GFG) & Toronto GF bakeries
Are you gluten-free & live near Toronto? Then you just missed one of the biggest gluten-free events this year!! Come see what it's like inside The Gluten Free Garage (so you know what to expect when you come out next year!!) and after we're done there, we head off to visit a few other gluten-free shops around Toronto. Gluten Free Garage (GF) Almond Butterfly Cafe (GF) Bunner's (GF/V/nut-free) Nutbar (Superfood smoothies) CN Tower hunting Our GF haul Come along as we walk thro
Nov 18, 2025
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