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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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Grain Free Chocolate Granola aka Nut-ola
We were heading out of town, with 24+ hours of travel, so this calls for travel snacks!! I like to pack high protein, satiating clean snacks since I never know what I’m going to find along the way. This granola is great cuz you can make a big bag and stash it in the car, or in your carry-on, etc, to keep you going when you can’t find somewhere to eat… And it’s super easy to make; comes together in less than 5 minutes and using one bowl. It’s also very flexible. Feel free to s
Nov 17
💚🥤☘️ Shamrock Shake & Mint Oreo McFlurry | DF & V
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?!? In the previous video we made No Churn Vegan Mint Ice Cream that you can use to make our shake, or blizzard. Or simply grab your fav store bought mint ice cream. 💚🍨 https://youtu.be/aC9ylelEHxg SHAMROCK SHAKE 💚☘️🥤 ► 2 big scoops (1.5c) mint ice crea
Nov 17
Brownie Box Mix Chickpea Hack | Vegan, Egg-free Oil-Free Brownie Swap
Let’s try the hack where you use a can of chickpeas in place of the oil/water/eggs called for on your box mix brownies to make egg-free/vegan brownies. It also significantly changes the macros (see chart below ⬇️) Please refer to your brownie box mix ingredients if you need it to be fully vegan - the simple mills box mix we used was vegan You need: -Standard sized Brownie Box Mix (to make a 8x8 or 9x9 brownie) -1 can of chickpeas Steps: 1. Drain & rinse your chickpeas, then a
Nov 17
🍪 Soft & Chewy Chocolate Chip Cookies | Almond Coconut | Low Carb
Here’s an easy, super soft & chewy gluten-free almond-coconut-flour chocolate chip cookie recipe, that’s also grain-free starch-free low-carb & keto, as well as refined-sugar-free & paleo, egg-free dairy-free & vegan!! And no chilling required. Bake ‘em right away & enjoy!! Follow along as we bake them: https://youtu.be/_oXFIWH8lNQ This batch makes 2 cookies (but you can 2x, 4x or 16x the recipe for more!! I’ll list some alternate batch sizes below ⬇️) ⬇️ RECIPE ⬇️ 🍪🍪 1/4 c
Nov 17
Fudgey Almond Flour Brownies | Tim Hortons Gluten Free Dairy Free Copycat
You asked to take the Tim Horton's Brownie Copycat recipe and convert it to gluten-free and dairy-free. So I made a bunch of test batches (some that failed epicly, lol), but this one turned out so fudge & killer!! OMG I'm obsessed. PLUS, it's made without refined oils, and can easily be made without refined sugars (or even low-carb keto if you use a sugar-free sweetener & s.f. choc chips!). We made these with a 50:50 mix of allulose and coconut sugar. Original Recipe: - 1/2 c
Nov 17
🌰 Better-for-You Nutella (Vegan + Sugar-Free)
Skip the store-bought spread — 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 — roasted hazelnuts, cacao, coconut oil, and a pinch of sea salt — it’s dairy-free, soy-free, and refined sugar-free , perfect for spreading on your favourite homem
Nov 13
🌾 Easy One-Bowl Flax-Millet-Sorghum Bread
I was craving something between our Millet-Sorghum Sourdough and our Starch-Free Keto Flax Bread — and this easy one-bowl loaf was born! It’s wholesome, hearty, and has a lovely nuttiness from the millet and flax. No starches, gums, or fluff-pretending — just simple, nutrient-dense ingredients. Fluffier than the 3-ingredient flax bread, but still beautifully rustic and satisfying. Free from: 🌿 Gluten 🌿 Grains (no rice, corn, or starches) 🌿 Nuts 🌿 Yeast 🌿 Dairy 🌿 Eggs 🌿
Nov 13
Lazy Cookie Dough Energy Bars | No Bake Chocolate Chip Granola Bars
Forget rolling energy balls — just press your mix into a pan instead! Chill, slice, and you’ve got easy Cookie Dough Energy Bars that are gluten-free, dairy-free, and no-bake. 🍫💪 Dry Ingredients: 1¼ cups rolled oats (use GF-certified) 1 cup unsweetened dried coconut ½ cup dairy-free chocolate chips ¼ cup ground flax ½ tsp sea salt Wet Ingredients: ½ cup almond butter (or any nut/seed butter) 6 tbsp maple syrup (plus more if needed) 1 tsp vanilla Optional Boost: Add 1–2 sco
Nov 11
Cinnamon “Sugar” Donut Holes | High Protein Churro Bites #FallIntoShorts Day 24
This yogurt & almond-flour based dough is perfect for keto/sugar-free cinnamon sugar donut bites — tender, slightly chewy, & easy to shape dough; rolled in a cozy cinnamon “sugar” mixture for warm churro vibes. Yield: about 12–16 small bites Ingredients 1 cup almond flour 1/2 cup thick plain dairy-free Greek-style yogurt like Kite Hill (or use real Greek yogurt if you eat dairy) 3/4 tsp baking powder 1 tbsp allulose (or preferred granulated sweetener) 1/2 tsp cinnamon or ch
Nov 10
🥥🍏 Coconut Crunch for a Viral Caramel Apple Cup | #FallIntoShorts Day 23
Say goodbye to the viral Dubai strawberry cups of summer — and hello to Zupas-style caramel apple dessert cups that are going bonkers this fall. But we’re giving it a twist — a better-for-you version you can enjoy as a snack, not just a dessert! 💚 🥥 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
Twix Cookies | Gluten-Free, Paleo & Vegan #fallintoshorts Day 22
🎃✨ Forget sneaking your kids’ Halloween candy — make this grown-up treat instead! We’re turning the classic Twix candy bar into gluten-free, dairy-free, vegan, and refined-sugar-free cookies.🍪 We start with a buttery crisp shortbread base, a super easy creamy no cook almond butter caramel, a layer of dark chocolate and some flakey sea salt to finish them off. It’s that easy — and SO good. Perfect for cozy fall baking or a Halloween candy glow-up. 👻🍁 These are next-level
Nov 7
Crunchy Churro Chickpeas | 🍂 #FallIntoShorts Day 21
I’m throwing you a little curve ball for day 21 of our series! You’ve probably had savoury crunchy roasted chickpeas before — but have you ever tried them coated in almond butter, then tossed in cinnamon sugar? 🤎 I couldn’t decide if I should call them “churro”, or “cinnamon roll” chickpeas - but either way these are everything you want in a snack: high-protein, high-fibre, gluten-free, naturally sweet, and seriously satisfying. Perfect for afternoon snack, or whenever you’r
Nov 6
✨🍚 Creamy Vegan Rice Pudding | 🍂 #FallIntoShorts Day 20
Get cozy with this creamy, dreamy vegan & gluten-free rice pudding — the perfect fall comfort dessert! Made with coconut milk and naturally sweetened to taste, it’s rich, warming, and endlessly customizable. Ingredients (Makes 2-4 servings) ½ cup short grain or arborio rice, rinsed & drained 1 can full-fat coconut milk 2–4 tbsp sweetener (maple syrup, sugar or sweetener of choice) 1 cinnamon stick or ¼ tsp ground cinnamon* pinch of sea salt 1 tsp vanilla Optional Toppings: R
Nov 5
🍫+🍊 2-Ingredient Terry’s Chocolate Orange Cups | #FallIntoShorts Day 19
Last year I went all out and DIY’ed my own molds to make a dairy-free version of Terry’s chocolate orange. But it was a labour of love. (You can see that step-by-step video here: https://youtu.be/IY6-RtF2eW0?si=1l4eZx0HaLORdzXC ) If you aren’t as crazy as I am, here’s a much easier chocolate orange dessert, that takes just 2 ingredients, less than 5 minutes of effort, and makes a fun orange cup. They're rich & creamy chocolate meets bright, fresh orange — naturally gluten-fre
Nov 3
Soft & Chewy Italian Amaretti Cookies 2 Ways | #FallIntoShorts Day 18
Soft, chewy, and naturally gluten-free — these Italian Amaretti Cookies are pure almond bliss! 🍪✨ 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. ☕ 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
🍏🍂White Chocolate Apple Cinnamon Blondies #FallIntoShorts Day 17
These fall-inspired (gluten-free, dairy-free) blondies are packed with white chocolate chips & spiced apples. They are crunchy on top, and a perfectly chewy in the middle. Just try stop at one! Makes: 8x8 pan (I cut into 16 squares) INGREDIENTS: Apples: -1 medium apple, peeled & chopped (I like Granny Smith or Honeycrisp for this) -1 tbsp maple syrup -1/2 tsp cinnamon -1/8 tsp nutmeg Blondies: -1 cup granulated sweetener of choice* -1/2 cup coconut oil, melted -2 eggs, room t
Nov 1
🍫☕️DIY Hot Chocolate Mix | #FallIntoShorts Day 16
With the cool fall weather here, treat yourself to an over the top, chocolately, super rich & creamy homemade hot chocolate. Make a single cup, or make a bulk batch, to make it more often without having to pull all your ingredients & measuring spoons out every time! This creamy hot chocolate can be easily customized with your favourite sweeteners. I love using a milk frother for this!! But you can totally just stir it too. Enjoy! Single: 2.5 tbsp cocao powder 2 tbsp powdered
Oct 31
🕸️🩸Oozy Chocolate Spiderweb Tarts for Halloween #fallintoshorts Day 15
Dare to take a bite? These Oozy Chocolate Spiderweb Tarts are gluten-free, dairy-free, and perfectly creepy for Halloween! With a crunchy oreo cookie crust, a gooey “bloody” caramel centre, & a silky dark chocolate ganache, they’re spooky & indulgent & guaranteed to impress your little ghouls and goblins. 👻✨ Makes 4 x 4” tarts. Don’t have small tart shells? You could make LOTS of tiny spiderweb tarts using a cupcake pan/liners 🍪Oreo Cookie Crust: * 240g gluten-free double s
Oct 30
😍🍫Vegan Sweet Potato Brownies #fallintoshorts Day 14
These vegan sweet potato brownies are the gooeyest, fudgiest, and most decadent brownies you’ll ever try — and they’re totally gluten-free, dairy-free, and refined sugar-free! 🍫✨ Perfect for using up leftover cooked sweet potatoes and cozy fall baking. Naturally sweetened with maple syrup and packed with rich chocolate flavour — you’d never guess they’re made with real, wholesome ingredients. Ingredients: ►1 large sweet potato, cooked* & cooled (mine was 314g without skin)
Oct 29
🫐🍮 No-Bake Blueberry Cheesecake | Gluten Free Vegan #fallintoshorts Day 13
No gluten, no dairy, no refined sugar — just creamy, dreamy, blueberry cheesecake perfection. Equipment: 6” springform pan or cake ring with bottom wrapped in foil INGREDIENTS Crust: -1/2c pecans -1/2c almond flour -4 medjool dates, pitted -1 tbsp coconut oil, melted -pinch of sea salt Filling: -1 1/2 cups cashews, soaked overnight then drained & rinsed -1 cup coconut cream (from top of a can of full fat coconut milk that has been chilled overnight) -1/2 cup maple syrup -zest
Oct 29
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