John Paul Urizar
Most people associate baked sweets with ‘sometimes’ foods, but they can actually be very nutritious additions to your daily snacks (if you’re using the right ingredients, of course). This collection of recipes provides healthy, lower-sugar alternatives to your favourite baked goods. And from our chocolate and hazelnut brownies to our spiced nectarine tea cake, there certainly is no skimping on flavour here. If you’re trying to stick to health goals, but love indulging on occasion, look no further than these beautiful treats.
Three ingredient banana and peanut butter pancakes
You don’t need a pantry full of baking ingredients to whip up these delicious pancakes!
Baked breakfast oats with stone fruit and rhubarb
It’s oat so good.
Mixed berry clafoutis
Dessert made easy.
Flourless almond, plum and orange blossom loaf
It is packed full of flavour and is gorgeous served warm with a pot of tea.
Gluten-free mixed berry and vanilla sponge layer cake
No-one should miss out on cake.
Sugar-free biscotti with dried fruit
Perfect with a cuppa. Packed with dried fruit and no added sugar, you can have your treat and eat it too!
Rye, honey and seed bread rolls
These nutritious rye, honey and seed pull-apart rolls are a delicious and healthy accompaniment with dinner – made with loads of tasty wholesome ingredients.
Dairy-free hazelnut and cacao cookies
With chia seeds for extra protein and crunch, these healthy cookies won’t disappoint when it comes to flavour.
Flourless chocolate cakes with avocado icing
Treat yourself, but make it healthy.
Sweet potato brownies with espresso topping
This sweet potato brownie recipe with espresso icing is featured in Dr Joanna McMillan’s book – Brain Food. As well as being a delicious chocolate treat, cocoa is rich in antioxidants.
Ginger, coconut and almond slice
Ginger slice lovers rejoice! This delicious vegan friendly slice is layered with creamy coconut and topped roasted flake almonds and crystallized ginger.
Sugar-free chocolate hazelnut brownies
These rich, dense chocolate brownies rely on dates and rice malt syrup for their sweetness.
Banana bread topped with seeds
Whether you’re a baking novice or just after an easy treat to bake – our no-fail banana bread won’t disappoint.
Gluten-free pancakes with grilled honey bananas and raspberries
Pancakes are one of the best parts of weekends, apart from sleep-ins, of course. But you don’t need to miss out because you’ve cut out gluten from your diet. This recipe from The Australian Women’s Weekly’s ‘Delicious Gluten-Free Food’ cookbook is tummy-friendly.
Super seed brittle
This deliciously crunchy snack is packed full of healthy, whole seeds to give you sustainable energy to stay fueled for the day ahead. They’re also nut-free, so they make a great homemade treat for the kids’ lunchbox.
Maple gingerbread muffins with kumara butter
Full of delicious wholesome ingredients, these sweet and tasty maple gingerbread muffins are free of dairy and refined sugar. Served with a divine kumara butter, they make a healthy alternative for your morning or afternoon tea!
Apricot and almond muesli slice
A sweet treat for all the health nuts out there! This gorgeous apricot and almond muesli slice is naturally sweetened and packed full of healthy wholefood ingredients that will keep you fueled for the day.
Pear and raspberry pies with coconut pastry
You will love these scrumptious pear and raspberry pies with coconut pastry! So simple, so tasty, and made lower in sugar with rice malt syrup, so you can indulge guilt-free!
Raspberry, polenta and pink peppercorn scrolls
Indulge in these delicious raspberry, polenta and pink peppercorn scrolls. Enjoy for breakfast, dessert, or as a treat.
Almond energy bar
Give yourself a kick-start to the day with these super tasty almond energy bars, made with the goodness of oats, coconut and nuts. It’ll keep you sustained throughout the day to prevent mindless snacking.
Sugar-free spiced nectarine cake
This wonderfully fluffy nectarine teacake is naturally sweetened with fruit, and tastes so good you’d never know it was sugar-free!
Sugar-free carrot cakes with date cream cheese frosting
These delicious little carrot cakes make the perfect after school snack. The kids won’t even know they’re sugar-free!
Gluten-free, dairy-free, raspberry muffins
A simple gluten- and dairy-free muffin recipe that makes a perfect breakfast on the run, or morning and afternoon tea.
Sugar-free sultana muffins
These light and fluffy muffins are naturally sweetened with dried sultanas, making them a perfect healthy lunchbox snack for school and work.
Strawberry and pomegranate custard tarts
These gorgeous strawberry and pomegranate custard tarts are easy to make, creating a beautiful dessert that you can enjoy any night of the week.
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