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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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Healthy Vegan Snickers Bars
With layers of nougat, caramel, crunchy nuts and chocolate, youāll LOVE this healthier twist on the classic snickers candy bar. Itās gluten, grain and dairy-free, refined sugar free, vegan, high in protein, and can so easily be made sugar-free/keto/low carb too!! We made this version without Medjool dates so 1) you donāt need special equipment like a food processor and 2) this recipe is easily converted to sugar-free/keto/low carb too, just by using a liquid sweetener like al
Nov 3, 2024
š„š§ Super Easy Blender Waffles/ Pancakes (GF/DF/V)
I made these easy blender waffles/pancakes at the bakery this week, while hanging out with my daughter. She likes pancakes, and I prefer waffles so this batter does double duty, and can easily do both!! Toss it all in a blender, and you're ready to go. It's THAT easy! https://youtube.com/shorts/YioozhXjoRc?feature=share Using a 1/4cup scoop, this makes 9-10 mini waffles/pancakes INGREDIENTS 2 ripe bananas 2 cups (160g) of rolled oats 1 cup (240mL) plant milk of your choice (w
Nov 3, 2024
How to Make Easy Homemade Elderberry Syrup with Dried Elderberries to Boost Immune System for Cold & Flu Season
Elderberry syrup is an easy to make home remedy known to boost immune system, reduce cough & cold symptoms and shorten the duration. Which makes it great for back-to-school and cold & flu season!! NOTE: Raw/uncooked elderberries can be poisonous. Cooking eliminates this toxin. Do NOT consume raw/uncooked berries. We used dried, and cooked 25+ minutes. Makes 1.5-2 cups INGREDIENTS: -1Ā cupĀ dried organic elderberries -4Ā cupsĀ filtered water -2 thumb-sized pieces of fresh ginger,
Oct 26, 2024
Easy Caramel Apple Bites
These are such a fun & easy treat to make at home (and healthier alternative to a traditional caramel apple - bonus it's also dairy-free and vegan!!) https://youtube.com/shorts/30D0k2bmrR8?feature=share What you need: -chopped apple, of your choice (you can peel them if you wish) -medjool dates -dark chocolate -toppings of choice (we used chopped peanuts) How to: -open and pit a date, then stuff with a few pieces of apple -close the date, then dip in melted chocolate -before
Oct 23, 2024
Breaded Butternut Squash | ONE Veggie That Survived In Our Veggie Garden š
We planted a veggie garden this year, as always, but I feel like each year the wild animals ransack it more and more!!! We have been growing strawberries for YEARS and have yet to get to eat a single one. Every year we try a new tactic, wire/mesh, hanging baskets, etc, and they always get found... lol. And the squirrels like to steal all the green tomatos, take a bite and leave it in our grass. The wild rabbits happily found our lettuce garden. I watched from the window as th
Oct 23, 2024
Dessert Inspired Overnight Oats Day 6 | šš„§Apple Pie |
We're back with another fun overnight oats recipe. This one has all the flavours of apple pie!! You need: Spiced Apples: an apple, diced dash of cinnamon dash of sweetener of choice Spiced apples: cook the diced apple with a splash of water, some cinnamon and a pinch of sugar/sweetener Oats: 1/2c rolled oats 1/2c milk of choice (we used cashew) 1 tbsp almond butter 1 tbsp chia seeds 1 tbsp syrup/honey/sf syrup 1/4 tsp cinnamon 1/2 tsp vanilla Pinch salt Combine & top with spi
Oct 23, 2024
Chocolate Dipped Caramel Apple Pops with Crushed Peanuts | Easy Vegan PB Caramel Sauce
With Halloween around the corner, caramel apples are BAAAAACCKKK!! But are you like me and find them difficult to eat? Here's a new fun way to enjoy the same flavours, but much better portioned, and easier to eat. BONUS: theres also a quick recipe for the BEST vegan PB caramel sauce that you just make in a blender. Simple slice an apple, stick a popsicle stick into it, top with vegan PB caramel (recipe below), chill until caramel thickens, then dip in melted dark chocolate,
Oct 23, 2024
Ferrero Rocher Inspired/Nutella Overnight Oats
The hardest part is waiting until the next morning to try it! šš«¶ Oats Layer: -1/2c old fashioned rolled oats -1/2c hazelnut milk or milk of choice -1tbsp chocolate hazelnut butter -1tbsp syrup/honey/sweetener of choice -1tbsp cocoa -1tbsp chia seeds -Pinch of salt Yogurt Layer: -1/4c yogurt of choice -1tbsp chocolate hazelnut butter Chocolate Layer: -1tbsp chocolate hazelnut butter Topping: -Hazelnut pieces -Flakey sea salt -Combine oat ingredients in a bowl and stir to com
Oct 21, 2024
Pumpkin Pie Overnight Oats | Dessert for Breakfast Day 4
Are you loving easy breakfast meal prep that taste like dessert? Hereās another healthy overnight oats recipe you can prep in advance in less than 5 minutes. And if you know youāre going to have a busy week, you can prep a couple jars at the same time (they keep well in the fridge for 3-4 days). Pumpkin Pie Overnight Oats | Dessert for Breakfast Day 4 Oats: 1/4c pumpkin puree 1/3c rolled oats 1 tbsp chia seeds 1 tbsp syrup/honey/sweetener of choice 1/3c milk of choice 1/2 tsp
Oct 17, 2024
Better Peanut Butter Balls
Does anyone else make these yummy treats around Christmas? As a kid I used to help my family make them every year. They were always my favourite and the first treat I would choose from the Christmas cookie tins. But why do we need to wait for Christmas? Letās make a healthier version that we can enjoy all year. Weāre swapping icing sugar for maple syrup (and less of it!), butter for coconut oil to make them df/v, and using dark chocolate for dipping. Then optionally add some
Oct 17, 2024
3 Dessert Inspired Overnight Oats Recipes You're Gunna Want On Repeat
I knew I had a busy week coming up this week, prepping for Canadian Thanksgiving weekend at our bakery (making oh so many pies, my back & wrists hurt!) so I prepped lots of overnight oats for easy grab n go breakfasts to make sure I was getting a good protein-packed start to my day. Here's three of them: (Protein) Cookie Dough Layered Tiramisu Walnut Banana Bread Below are the basic recipes for them, but for full steps/details, you can check out our YouTube video here:...
Oct 13, 2024
No Bake Choc Chip Oatmeal Energy Bites
These yummy little no-bake energy balls taste like chocolate chip cookie dough, and come together in one bowl, in just a few minutes. You can keep a batch in your fridge to snack on throughout the week, or throw some in your bag when youāre on the go, or add to your kidsā lunches (you can use sunbutter so they're nut-free!). Did you know we have a YouTube channel? You can watch our video of us making some energy balls here: https://youtu.be/UJrFU7nmgGE?si=-XMbPG0JkwqeBpWr Or
Oct 11, 2024
3-Ingredient Flaxbread | Gluten-Free, Keto, Vegan
This gluten-free bread uses just 3 main ingredients, comes together in less than 5 minutes (not including bake time), and has under 0.4g net carbs per slice*. Itās full of fibre, high in healthy omega 3ās, loaded with vitamins & minerals (including thiamine, copper, iron, potassium), while also low in carbs, gluten-free, grain-free, wheat-free, flourless, yeast-free, oil-free, starch-free, keto, paleo, egg-free, dairy-free & vegan = all the things! It slices & toasts nicely,
Sep 30, 2024
šÆ How To Make Whipped Honey (1-Ingredient & 2-Ingredient recipes)
Creamed honey, spun honey, and whipped honey, are all names for the same thing: crystallized honey that has been whipped until fluffy. https://youtu.be/JvX77F3zbGg Donāt throw out your honey when it has crystallized! Give it a second life & stretch your dollarĀ by whipping it & turning it into the creamiest DIY whipped honey. It sounds so fancy but all we do is tip it into a mixing bowl (use at least 1 cup honey for best results) and whip it for about 20 minutes on medium/hig
Sep 28, 2024
The BEST Vegan Chocolate Avocado Mousse
Rich & creamy, decadent (and healthy!!) chocolate dessert made with avocados. It could not be easier!! https://youtu.be/QyG3qUCTNeA INGREDIENTS: -2 ripe avocados -1/2 cup almond milk -1/2 cup cocao powder -1/3 cup maple syrup or sweetener of choice or 8 soaked dates -2 tsp vanilla -pinch sea salt Combine in food processor and blend until smooth. Divide into bowls or jars and enjoy! #vegan #dairyfree #paleo #lowcarb #healthyrecipes #avocado #chocolate
Sep 28, 2024
How To Make Coconut Butter | Just 1 Ingredient!
Stop paying for expensive coconut manna and make your own at home in minutes with our homemade coconut butter recipe! https://youtu.be/6a10QQZ212I INGREDIENTS: -2 or more cups of unsweetened dried coconut aka desiccated coconut NOTE: Make sure itās dried coconut, fresh will not work EQUIPMENT: -food processor, high speed blender,(or even your coffee grinder in small batches!) STEPS: -Add your coconut to your blender and blend until it starts to clump -Stop and scrap sides as
Sep 28, 2024
Healthy Double Chocolate Banana Bread
Made with almond flour! It's gluten-free, grain-free (no oats or rice flour), dairy-free, oil-free, refined sugar free & paleo. It's another great way to use up your ripe bananas!! https://youtu.be/SShII3qDz4A INGREDIENTS: 3 ripe bananas 1/4 cup maple syrup 3 eggs 2 1/2 cups almond flour 1/2 cup cocoa powder 1 tsp baking soda 1/2 tsp salt 1 tsp vanilla 1/2 cup chocolate chips of choice (we used coconut sweetened ones from Healthy Crunch to keep this refined-sugar-free/paleo).
Sep 28, 2024
Irresistible No-Bake Peanut Butter Bars
Super easy to make, no bake chocolate PB bars, that taste like a Reese's cup! Watch us make them: https://youtu.be/ZhjTYEVjpJ8 BASE LAYER: 2 cups almond flour 1Ā cupĀ smooth peanut butterĀ (or sub your fav nut or seed butter) 1/3Ā cupĀ maple syrup (use sugar-free syrup for sugar-free PB bars!) 1/4Ā cupĀ coconut oilĀ or ghee, melted 1Ā tspĀ vanilla extract pinchĀ sea salt TOPPING: 1 cup dark chocolate chips (or sugar-free for sugar-free PB bars!) 2 tbsp PB Combine base ingredients, and s
Sep 14, 2024
Healthy Starbucks Pumpkin Loaf Copycat with Almond Flour
Were you like me, and counting down the days until September? When itās āokā to start the craziness of pumpkin recipes & PSLs (pumpkin spice lattes)?!? šššš§” Iāve got an amazing healthy recipe for a Starbucks pumpkin bread/cake dupe, that you can eat guilt-free!! Itās gluten-free, dairy-free, refined sugar-free/paleo, oil-free, and even pretty low carb. All the things! YET so moist and tender and PACKED with flavour. I had to stop myself from eating the entire loaf for my
Sep 8, 2024
5 Minute No Oat Oatmeal
Iāve been loving this oatless oatmeal recipe, and have been making it on repeat for weeks, with various toppings & mix-ins. It's a great breakfast for those looking to reduce carbs, increase protein, or just to find an alternative to oatmeal. BONUS: it takes less than 5 minutes to make!! Watch our video here: https://youtu.be/tfG7T3R6QqA&list=UULFTbe_P7qBYg0h5MUVrgFOPg This recipe will make 2-3 servings (depending on what toppings/mix-ins/how much additional protein you add).
Sep 2, 2024
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