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Healthy baking recipes and ideas

If you're trying to stick to health goals, but love indulging on occasion, look no further than these beautiful treats.
Sweet potato browniesJohn 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.

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Super seed brittle

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.

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Gluten-free mixed berry and vanilla layer cake

This gorgeous mixed berry and vanilla cake from The Australian Women’s Weekly and Disney’s ‘Healthy Family Eating’ cookbook is naturally gluten and refined sugar free, making the ultimate dessert for those who love their dessert but want to stick to a healthy diet.

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Flourless chocolate cakes with avocado icing

Satisfy your sweet tooth the healthy way with these beautiful flourless chocolate and hazelnut cakes from The Australian Women’s Weekly and Disney’s ‘Healthy Family Eating’ cookbook. Serve lathered in dairy-free choc-avocado frosting for a guilt-free after dinner treat.

gluten free pancakes recipe

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Gluten-free pancakes with grilled honey bananas

Gluten-free pancakes with grilled honey bananas

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.

sweet ginger dessert recipes

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Ginger, coconut and almond slice

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.

Baked oats recipe with stone fruit

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Baked breakfast oats with stone fruit

Baked breakfast oats with stone fruit

This delicious warm baked porridge recipe make a simple hands-off breakfast dish as the weather starts to cool down.

Sweet potato brownies

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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.

3-ingredient banana and peanut butter pancakes

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3-ingredient banana and peanut butter pancakes

3-ingredient banana and peanut butter pancakes

You don’t need a pantry full of baking ingredients to whip up these delicious pancakes! Made with just peanut butter, egg, and banana – they’re a delicious and high-protein breakfast in minutes.

low-fat chocolate cake

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Low-fat chocolate cake

Low-fat chocolate cake

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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!

Banana bread with seeds

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Banana bread topped with seeds

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.

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Raspberry, polenta and pink peppercorn scrolls

Indulge in these delicious raspberry, polenta and pink peppercorn scrolls. Enjoy for breakfast, dessert, or as a guilt-free treat.

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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.

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Sugar-free biscotti with dried fruit

Sugar-free biscotti with dried fruit

This biscotti is perfect with a cuppa. Packed with dried fruit and no added sugar, you can have your treat and eat it too!

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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!

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Sugar-free spiced nectarine cake

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!

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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.

carrot cake recipes

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Sugar-free carrot cakes with date cream cheese frosting

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!

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Flourless almond, plum and orange blossom loaf

This divine almond, plum and orange blossom loaf is made without flour to produce a lighter, gluten-free alternative to many traditional fruit loaves. It is packed full of flavour and is gorgeous served warm with a pot of tea.

Gluten-free, dairy-free, Raspberry Muffins

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Gluten-free, dairy-free, raspberry muffins

A simple gluten- and dairy-free raspberry muffin recipe that makes a perfect breakfast on the run, or morning and afternoon tea.

Jaynie's sugar free muffins

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Sugar-free sultana muffins

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.

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Mixed berry clafoutis

This beautiful mixed berry clafoutis is easy to make, and tastes sensational, making it the best no-fuss dessert you’ll have in a while. It’s perfect for entertaining guests, or just treating yourself on the weekend.

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Sugar-free chocolate hazelnut brownies

Sugar-free chocolate hazelnut brownies

These rich, dense chocolate brownies rely on dates and rice malt syrup for their guilt-free sweetness.

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Rye, honey and seed pull-apart 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.

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Sugar-free cacao and hazelnut cookies

Sugar-free cacao and hazelnut cookies

With chia seeds for extra protein and crunch, these healthy cookies won’t disappoint when it comes to flavour.

strawberry and pomegranate custard tarts

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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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