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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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I Tried Dr Gundry's Almond Joy Muffins đŤđĽĽ
Healthy Almond Joy Muffins I tried making Dr Steven Gundryâs Almond Joy muffins (with a few tweaks)! As a HUGE coconut lover, and fan of the Bounty bar, these were right up my alley! But stay away if you donât LOVE coconut!! (And leave more for me, lol) These healthy chocolate almond coconut muffins are a great meal prep/snack for school/work. Theyâre gluten-free, dairy-free, lectin-free, paleo, and low carb/keto friendly, and packed with coconut, almond, and chocolate. Ingre
Jan 4
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
đŤđĽ 4-Ingredient Reeses PB Cups
Did you know store bought Reese Peanut Butter Cups are super easy to make at home?!? AND healthier too? So letâs make our own. đąDairy-free & vegan if you use dark chocolate or follow our âmake-your-ownâ recipe below âŹď¸Low carb if you use sugar-free syrup & sf chocolate. 4-INGREDIENT CUPS -1/2c natural smooth peanut butter (or sub another creamy nut butter) -1 tbsp maple syrup (sf maple syrup for low carb) -1/2 tbsp coconut flour & -1/2 cup dark chocolate of choice, dairy-fre
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
Easy 2-Ingredient Homemade Crunch Bars
Healthy Homemade Crunch Bars! Did you know store bought crunch bars are NOT gluten free & NOT vegan?!? SO letâs make our own. They're gluten free, dairy free, & refined sugar free, and so easy to make! Equipment: -Chocolate bar molds or parchment lined baking sheet, or muffin papers 2-INGREDIENT BARS -1 cup dark chocolate of choice, dairy-free/vegan or sugar-free if desired -1/2c puffed quinoa** or puffed rice* 5-INGREDIENT BARS (CHOC from SCRATCH) -1/2 cup cocao butter (or s
Jan 4
Chocolate Orange Bark đđŤ
It's chocolate orange season!! So let's make a refreshing healthier version that's dairy-free & vegan! And skip the Terryâs choclate orange. 2-INGREDIENT OPTION -1 cup dark chocolate of choice, dairy-free/vegan or sugar-free if desired -2-3 mandarin oranges, peeled & separated into segments 5-INGREDIENT OPTION (CHOC from SCRATCH) -1/2 cup cocao butter (or sub coconut oil, but it will add a coconut flavour) -1/2 cup cocao powder -2-3 tbsp maple syrup (or sub honey or your fav
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
3-Ingredient Chia Bread?
My 3 ingredient flax bread has become a staple around here. And you asked if it can be done with ground flax versus whole flax, and golden versus brown, or even swapping chia??!? I have done all variations of flax with success, so letâs try chia! 3-Ingredient Flax Bread version 2.0 INGREDIENTS 250g flax/ground flax (golden or brown) or chia seeds! 40g ground psyllium husk/psyllium husk powder 2 teaspoons baking powder 1 1/3 cups hot water (tap hot, not boiling) INSTRUCTIONS âş
Dec 28, 2025
Healthier Date Turtles đŤđ°
Makes 6 These turtle candies have no caramel  â and theyâre still amazing. I use just two dates for all six  so theyâre perfectly sweet. Ingredients 2 medjool dates, pitted 12 pecan halves Âź cup df/v dark chocolate, melted Flaky sea salt Instructions Slice dates into thirds and press flat Drizzle a quarter sized amount of chocolate, then add a pressed date Top with 2 pecan halves, and repeat with remains date pieces Drizzle with melted dark chocolate Finish with flaky sea sal
Dec 14, 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
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
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
â¨Copycat Starbucks Cranberry Bliss Bar made gf/df/v/sf
A soft & chewy, better-for-you gf/df/v/sf copycat blondie studded with dried cranberries, orange zest, and dairy-free white chocolateâtopped with a tangy cashew âcream-cheeseâ frosting, more cranberries, and a drizzle of white chocolate. Makes:  8Ă8 pan (or half batch in a 4Ă8 loaf pan) Cashew âCream Cheeseâ Frosting Ingredients 1 cup raw cashews, soaked 4 hours or  quick-soaked in boiling water 20 minutes Âź cup coconut cream (thick scoop from top of chilled can) 3 tbsp lemon
Nov 27, 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
2 Ingredient Brownies!! ACTUALLY WORKS!
I kept seeing this recipe/video on YouTube & TikTok and was super skeptical, so I had to try it myself - and it actually worked! Super easy, & no fancy kitchen equipment needed. Ingredients: 1 1/3c chocolate chips* also works with sugar-free choc chips! or white choc chips 4 eggs Directions: -preheat your oven to 350F and line a 8x8 baking pan with parchment -melt chocolate chips in 30 second increments until melted, then let cool for 5 minutes -crack eggs into a separate bow
Nov 24, 2025
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