Dessert Recipes
Healthy Apple Strudel
Craving a cozy fall bake? 🍂✨ This Healthy Apple Strudel is everything you love about autumn wrapped up in one golden, flaky, and irresistible treat. It’s filled with tender apples, warm cinnamon spice, and a satisfying crunch that brings pure comfort in every bite, all without the guilt! There’s something magical about the aroma of…
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Coconut Oatmeal Dream Cookies
My Coconut Oatmeal Dream Cookies are soft, chewy, golden perfection in every bite! These cookies are everything their name promises—a dreamy combination of comforting oats, toasty coconut, and just the right hint of vanilla and brown sugar sweetness. They’re soft in the centre with lightly crisp edges, making them impossible to resist fresh out of…
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Hazelnut Chocolate Baked Donuts
Indulge Guilt-Free with Hazelnut Chocolate Baked Donuts I have an incredible sweet recipe to share with you that won’t add to your guilt: Hazelnut Chocolate Baked Donuts! 🍩 The secret ingredient that makes these treats truly special is Bonne Maman‘s new Hazelnut & Cocoa Spread. A Delightful Treat These deliciously moist and fluffy donuts are…
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Lemon Poppyseed Loaf
Best Ever Lemon Poppyseed Loaf Indulge in the Best Ever Lemon Poppyseed Loaf, a delightful treat that is perfectly tender and moist. This loaf is packed with refreshing lemony flavours, thanks to Bonne Maman Lemon Curd, and sprinkled with just the right amount of poppy seeds for that lovely crunch. A Refreshing Treat This recipe…
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Peach Raspberry Crumble
Fruit Crisp: A Fresh and Easy Dessert There’s nothing quite like a Fruit Crisp made with fresh, local fruits from farmers’ stands—especially during peach festival season! I absolutely love sourcing all my fruits from local farmers because they’re super fresh, organic, and it supports our community. Quick and Versatile Recipe This recipe comes together in…
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Chocolate Covered Stuffed Dates With Peanut Butter
These chocolate covered stuffed dates with peanut butter are the perfect sweet treat without any of the guilt. I’ve been totally craving some sweets lately (which is unusual because I always love salty snacks) and I found this recipe. I’ve seen a few versions on this recipe and it does not disappoint. It tastes like…
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Chocolate Protein Brownies
Craving some sweet treats? My Chocolate Protein Brownie recipe will satisfy all your cravings without adding to your waistline. The best part is that they are gluten free, dairy free and #vegan! I have been trying to come up with fun ways to eat more protein and these are a great sweet treat and completely hits…
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Carrot Cake Muffins with Cream Cheese Frosting
There’s something so nostalgic and comforting about carrot cake, especially when spring and Easter roll around. 🌸 I love baking these Carrot Cake Muffins during that time of year — but honestly, they’re so delicious and satisfying that I make them all year long. These muffins are gluten-free, lightly sweetened, and packed with wholesome ingredients…
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Peanut Butter Chocolate Chip Cookies
Ok I admit it. I had a craving this past week for cookies and I could NOT resist. So I made these Peanut Butter Chocolate Chip Cookies. These are sweet and salty, super moist and chewy! Absolutely delicious and completely hit the spot. This is a great recipe that you can make with kids, or…
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Banana Nut Crunch Muffins
Ok I admit it. I am not a good baker. I honestly have the best of intentions but it is not my strong suit. Luckily for you, my super talented cousin Jessie is a phenomenal baker! In fact, she has her own delicious sweet treats blog called www.jessiebakestreats.com She bakes with her two beautiful toddlers…
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Hi, I'm Rachelle
The Vivacious Gourmet
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