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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

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 (that’s 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 we’re using allulose for sugar-free version)!! I’ve

Nov 18, 2025

Easy Homemade Turtles with Vegan Caramel Sauce

These are fun & easy to make at home! Follow along as we make some homemade chocolate turtle candies here: https://youtu.be/Y3PxmoZtubE Here's a link to our caramel sauce recipe (or make it even easier by grabbing a bottle of caramel sauce from the grocery store): https://youtu.be/L_caYTBpziA Enjoy!! ================================= Instagram https://www.instagram.com/marysmindfulbakes/ TikTok https://www.tiktok.com/@marysmindfulbakes YouTube https://www.youtube.com/@marysmi

Nov 18, 2025

DIY Brown Sugar | Brown Allulose | Brown Sugar Substitute

Make your own Brown Sugar Substitute Have you ever found yourself without brown sugar in your house, when you’re craving your fav cookie recipe - what do you do?? Did you know you can make it?!? All the manufacturers do is add molasses back into white sugar to make brown sugar, and you can too. Another reason to make your own: I have been LOVING allulose, and experimenting with it in all kinda of things, but I have not yet found a brown sugar version for deep and delicious, m

Nov 18, 2025

I made a Terry's Chocolate Orange | DIY Silicone Mold | How It's Made

If you’re dairy-free, vegan, gluten or wheat-free, nut-free, soy-free, refined-sugar-free you are just plain out of luck when it comes to Terry's chocolate oranges. And they're a holiday tradition in my husband's family. So I thought it would be fun to make my own!! You could make it df/v/gf/sf/keto depending on the chocolate/mix-ins you use - the possibilities are endless. 🍫🍊 Ingredients for Terry's Chocolate Orange: * Sugar * Cocoa mass * Cocoa butter * Skimmed milk powde

Nov 17, 2025

💚🥤☘️ 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, 2025

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, 2025

🍪 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, 2025

🌰 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, 2025

🌾 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, 2025

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, 2025

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, 2025

🥥🍏 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, 2025

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, 2025

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, 2025

✨🍚 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, 2025

🍫+🍊 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, 2025

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, 2025

🍫☕️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, 2025

🕸️🩸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, 2025

😍🍫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, 2025