Healthier Chewy Peanut Butter Cookies
Ok, hear me out. There is a time and place for those crumbly 3 ingredient PB cookies but most of the time, I just want a soft and chewy cookie full of peanut butter flavor that doesn’t leave me dehydrated.…
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Maple Donut Muffins
It’s now maple syrup season in New England so I thought we should celebrate with some maple donut muffins! These are baked but you still get that amazing fluffy donut texture. These muffins really let the maple flavor shine through…
Bakery Style Zucchini Muffins
I have never seen a bakery sell zucchini muffins so I decided to make some myself. The zucchini keeps these muffins so moist and tender. These muffins have that characteristic domed top and fluffy inside.
Healthier Lemon Poppy Seed Muffins
These healthier lemon poppy seed muffins have all the flavor of your favorite bakery muffin but it’s made with whole wheat and almond flour. It’s bright and full of lemon flavor with the perfect balance of sweet to tart. It…
Better for you Blueberry Coffee Cake
There’s nothing quite like a good slice of coffee cake along with hot coffee on a winter morning. It can warm you up on even the coldest and snowiest days, especially this blueberry coffee cake. The blueberries and hint of…
Lighter Skillet Cookie
This lighter skillet cookie is reminiscent of that perfect classic chocolate chip cookie with its chewy texture and gooey chocolate. It’s designed for those lazy days or times when you have a sudden craving but don’t want to go through…
Healthy Whole Wheat Banana Muffins
These banana muffins are super moist, fluffy, and packed with banana flavor. These muffins are easy to make and filled with nutritious ingredients!
Healthier Blondies
If you ever get that sudden urge to bake something and satisfy your dessert craving, these blondies are for you. This is probably the fastest and easiest recipe I have ever made and it tastes so good. As Adam Ragusea…
Healthy Orange Cranberry Muffins
There’s no better breakfast than a fluffy muffin but store bought ones can be overly sweet or unfilling. These orange cranberry muffins are just as fluffy but are made with whole wheat flour and unsweetened cranberries for a delicious and…
Crunchy Homemade Granola
I love this granola so much that I eat it for breakfast everyday, seriously. It's super customizable has amazing texture! This recipe includes some tips for really crunchy granola clusters.
Healthier Ginger Molasses Cookies
These healthier ginger molasses cookies are warmly spiced and reminds me of sitting by a warm fireplace. They are so soft and chewy even though they are made with part almond and whole wheat flour. My first experience with these…
Double Chocolate Crinkle Cookies
Author: Half the Sugar Baker These double chocolate crinkle cookies embody the holiday season in my mind. Their beautiful crackled tops and fudgy chocolate interior just scream holiday cheer! They are one of my family’s favorite cookies that they ask…
The Best Shortbread Cookies
Author: Half the Sugar Baker The shortbread cookies are crumbly, tender, and rich. Baked to a crisp perfection on the outside that just melts in your mouth. There are so many ways to customize these cookies to your favorite flavor…
Healthier Sugar Cookies
Author: Half the Sugar Baker There’s just something magical about cookies, especially around the holidays. These cookies are proof of that because with just some basic ingredients and tools, you can make a batch of these fluffy and chewy sugar…
No Cinnamon-Cinnamon Rolls (Dinner Rolls)
This might be my craziest creation yet, but I promise these rolls will not disappoint. They are the best dinner rolls ever. They have that amazing fluffy texture and pull apart layers just without the cinnamon.
German Streusel Apple Pie
This German apple pie is the best, seriously. It makes many appearances in my house every year, especially around Thanksgiving. My whole family loves it so much that we had to make two for Thanksgiving this year because we finished…
Healthier Pumpkin Bread
This pumpkin bread is just as moist and delicious as traditional pumpkin bread, even though it is made with less oil and sugar!
Pumpkin Pie Cinnamon Rolls
These pumpkin pie cinnamon rolls are so fluffy and tender and full of flavor! They have all the flavor of an amazing pumpkin pie thanks to the pumpkin puree and spices!
Healthier Walnut Maple Scones
These walnut maple scones are so tender and crumbly and best of all, they are so simple to make. They are lightly sweetened by the maple syrup which makes them the perfect blank canvas for butter, jam, fruit, maple syrup, or any other topping you want!
Cinnamon Apple Bread
Author: Half the Sugar There’s nothing like a good quick bread to start off your morning, have for dessert, or just enjoy as a snack. This cinnamon apple quick bread combines the delicious flavor of apple pie and the texture…
Healthier Apple Cider Donuts
These baked apple cider donuts taste just like donuts from a New England apple orchard. You would never guess they have a healthier twist!
Healthy Apple Muffins
The fluffiest healthy apple muffins! These are made with warm fall spices and wholesome ingredients, and they are filled with fresh apples!
Healthier Pumpkin Cookies
Warm and lightly spiced, these cookies are perfect with coffee, milk, or by themselves. My family thinks they are great as they are but feel free to add more sugar if you prefer a sweeter cookie. A simple cream cheese…
