Recipes with vanilla bean

Forget the store-bought granola bars that are always way too sweet and not necessarily as healthy as you think. Making your own is always the way to go, these granol bars are made with almonds, almond butter, chocolate and oats; absolutely easy to make, and they can be a filling, nutritious and delicious grab-n-go breakfast or a handy snack.

Almond-coffee meringue cookies are sandwiched with chocolate ganache. These macarons are absolutely additive, no wonder these small sweets are so popular in Paris. After you pop one into your mouth, you want another one, and another one...

The BEST and MOST DELICIOUS way to eat a vegetable!

Mile-high blueberry muffins built on tangy plain yogurt and butter cut into the dry ingredients (biscuit-style). Bursting with fresh blueberries and finished with a crackly sugar top, ready in 40 minutes.

A moist and fluffy coffee cake! Light, not too sweet, and very tasty, great dessert that fits summer perfectly!

Hershey's Kiss cookies: tender brown-sugar thumbprint cookies rolled in chopped nuts and crowned with a chocolate kiss the moment they exit the oven. A holiday cookie tray staple.

Fudgy chocolate yogurt cake baked in heart-shaped pans for Valentine's Day. Plain yogurt keeps the cocoa-rich crumb moist and tender with a subtle tang, ready to frost and decorate however you like. A sweetheart of a dessert.

Ice cream always connects with high fat and high calories, this low-fat chocolate ice cream uses liquid egg whites and low-fat milk powder instead of egg yolks, condensed milk and heavy cream. The result is delicious and healthy, enjoying it in this hot summer day!

Chocolate angel food cake with cocoa folded into a cloud of whipped egg whites, baked tall and dusted with powdered sugar. The fat-free chocolate dessert with a featherlight crumb and dramatic height.

Chewy coconut macaroons with crispy golden edges, made with just four simple ingredients and slow-baked until the shredded coconut turns toasty and sweet.

Snickerdoodles are soft, chewy cinnamon-sugar cookies with the signature tang of cream of tartar and crackly, sugar-coated tops. A classic that bakes up tender in the center every time.

Carrot cake loaded with crushed pineapple, coconut, and walnuts. Soaked with hot buttermilk glaze straight out of the oven and finished with orange cream cheese frosting.

Gluten-free chocolate chip cookies made with soy flour and potato starch. Tender, nutty cookies studded with chocolate chips prove gluten-free baking can be simple and satisfying.

Become a champion with these soft, delicious cookies that will keep people reaching for the cookie jar.

Banana chocolate drop cookies with mashed ripe banana folded into the dough along with melted chocolate and chocolate chips. Soft, cake-like, and perfect for using up overripe bananas. Makes four dozen quick drop cookies.

My mother's pound cake recipe. Always brings back memories. Makes two pound cakes.

Adding instant coffee powder into this delicious double chocolate cookie dough makes these absolutely chocolaty and tangy mocha flavored cookies that are hard to resist.

Cocoa powder, brown sugar, and chocolate chips create moist brownies studded with walnuts that stay fudgy for days.

Crispy, sweet and delicious small treats. Is there no match better than peanut butter and chocolate?

Rich, fudgy from-scratch brownies built on melted unsweetened chocolate and butter, studded with toasted nuts. A bakery-quality brownie with a thin crackly top and a moist, dense center.

These little nests filled with colorful chocolate "eggs" are perfect for spring baking treats or your Easter party.

Fresh or frozen blueberries blend with low-fat yogurt, milk, and vanilla into smooth, tangy frozen yogurt that tastes like summer in a bowl. No ice cream maker needed if you freeze and stir.

Chewy peanut butter chocolate chip cookies marry two favorites into one soft, tender cookie, with a peanut butter base, brown sugar for chew and pockets of melty chocolate. An easy drop-cookie batch.

High-protein chocolate chip cookies built with soy flour and crushed roasted soybeans alongside the usual flour and chocolate chips. A heartier, fibre-rich take on the classic with a slight nutty undertone.

Silky and rich. This mascarpone ice cream is absolutely delicious, it's so easy to be addicted.

Had some pumpkin puree and cream cheese on hand, wondering if I could make a dessert that had these two ingredients and chocolate. Found some recipes that almost fit my thoughts, then combined my own ideas, here these delicious cheesecake bars are. They were absolutely delightful and only lasted a few hours...

Chocolate amaretto bundt cake soaked with a buttery amaretto glaze. Tender chocolate crumb meets almond liqueur in a poke-cake style finish that keeps it moist for days.

I had this Greek pastry for the first time in a restaurant and I was not overly thrilled with it. So when I ran across this recipe and saw how easy is was to make I decided to try it. I liked my version much better, which will no doubt cause an uproar. So to anyone who has tried this dessert I want you to make this one and let me know if you like it, maybe it tastes nothing like it is suppose to.

Cookies are always popular, try these cookies, enjoy tasty and you will not feel guity.

This breakfast parfait is made with quinoa, yogurt, fresh blueberries and toasted almonds. You can make it one day ahead, put in the fridge, and enjoy this wholesome and delicious parfait next morning.

Apple brownies loaded with chopped Granny Smith apples, walnuts, and cinnamon, baked in a sheet pan and cut into squares. A spiced apple bar dessert that tastes like a cross between a cake brownie and an apple cake.

Chocolate cherry cheesecake topped with whipped cream, reminiscent of Black Forest Cake.

"A wonderful combination of flavors and the frosting is fantastic."

This particular biscotti a bit of warm from the spices and adds depth to a good cup of tea in the fall. Add a bit of fruit and it makes a nice homemade gift for Christmas, good for breakfast with a coffee too.

An easy way to make a silky and delicious pumpkin pie that will for sure please everyone around the dinner table at Thanksgiving.

Using whole wheat flour and canola oil, let these tasty desserts become more healthy.

This simple and delicious cake is perfect for surprising your friends for their birthday!

In this recipe, we use whole wheat pastry flour and all purpose flour, reduce the amount of the sugar, let the cookies appear much more healthy.

Some cocoa powder, a little bit cayenne, cinnamon and nutmeg make these popcorn balls taste uniquely delicious. They are chocolaty with a little bit spicy. The cinnamon sugar gives the warm crunchy coating.

High-fiber whole wheat buttermilk pancakes brightened with a hit of orange zest. Nutty, tender, and naturally wholesome. A 30-minute breakfast that feels indulgent.

Fat-free fudge brownies use applesauce in place of butter or oil for a moist, chocolatey square. Whole wheat flour and egg whites keep them lighter without losing the brownie chew.

Sometimes it is hard to get the texture just right when you are attempting the art of gluten-free baking. Gluten-free flour can often leave a gritty consistency that is not desirable in your baked goods. This recipe includes a not-so-secret ingredient which will help you tackle that problem with ease. Coconut oil is just the right thing to combine with your gluten-free flour to make your muffins come out light, airy and smooth. You won’t be able to tell the difference in these treats and their less healthy counterparts. The best part about this recipe is that you will be adding chia seeds. These little powerhouses are full of Omega 3 fatty acids to help control your cholesterol. They also offer lots of antioxidants and fibre to keep you feeling great. These little snacks are going to get you really excited about healthier baking, so let’s hear a big chia!

Outstanding and perfect with a cup of coffee in the morning.

Coca Cola cake, a moist, fudgy chocolate cake with cola whisked into both the batter and the glossy poured frosting. The fizz keeps the crumb tender while a warm cocoa icing sinks right in.

Moist, nutty and fluffy, vegetable oil and honey give the bread a tangy taste, also the whole wheat flour and walnuts add some nutty flavor.

Ben and Jerry's Orange Cream Dream Ice Cream recipe

I customized the crunchy chocolate peanut butter bars into this recipe by adding some toasted oats, wheat germ and coconut flakes. They were super crunchy an delicious.

Poaching pears in red wine is a classic way to make pears into a dessert. Pears are poached in red wine with star anise, cloves and cinnamon sticks infused, which makes the pears tender, soft and tasty. Serve the warm pear with the syrup sauce and some good quality ice cream.