Discovering new baked goods at local bakeries is one of my favorite ways to spend my weekends, but it’s also just as satisfying making brownies or cookies at home. There’s something therapeutic about baking that I’ve always appreciated, especially when I need a mood booster (or just want a sweet treat).
February is recognized as Bake for Family Fun Month, so get your whole family involved in the kitchen and create some of Island Scene’s most popular and delicious baked goods!
apple crisp
Starting off strong with this apple crisp, which I wish I could eat every day! Picture a gooey, perfectly spiced apple filling combined with a buttery oat topping. And even better, it’s gluten-free, so you can share it with someone who has celiac disease.
banana turmeric muffins
Turmeric has a number of health benefits, thanks to its key component called curcumin. So, while you enjoy these muffins, know that you’re also reducing chronic inflammation, protecting your brain from age-related decline, and improving your “good” cholesterol.
chocolate almond tart
Imagine a dessert that omits refined sugar, flour, and butter. It can’t be any good, right? Wrong! This chocolate almond tart is soft and creamy, chocolatey with a hint of coconut, and perfectly nutty.
egg-free baking
Eggs are typically one of the staple ingredients in baking, but it turns out you don’t necessarily need them to make a tasty dessert. This chocolate chip peanut butter cookie dough can be eaten straight from the bowl. Or try these mini confetti cupcakes that are both egg- and oil-free.
haupia crunch
If you’re in the mood for a local-style dessert, this traditional Okinawan sweet potato crunch recipe is calling your name. Even better, it subs out the cream cheese topping for a cool haupia layer, making the already flavorful dessert even more refreshing.
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lemon tofu pie
We know what you’re thinking because most of us had the same reaction when our writer suggested featuring this recipe. Tofu in pie?! Yes. It might sound weird, but you can’t taste the tofu. It does, however, give the pie a creamy texture, while the lemon packs a citrus punch (thanks to lemon juice, lemon zest, and lemon-flavored pudding). It’s different from your usual apple or custard pie, but worth a try!
matcha and chocolate swirl cupcakes
Matcha is having its star moment in the café world, but it’s not just limited to a teacup! Mixing the fine green tea powder with semisweet chocolate chips makes a delightful and beautiful dessert.
mexican wedding cookies
Meet the cookie with a lot of different names. Whether you call them Mexican wedding cookies, snowball cookies, or Russian tea cakes, these shortbread cookies filled with finely chopped nuts are rich and buttery and melt-in-your-mouth. Enjoy our take with a local twist: macadamia nuts!
mini apple cinnamon oat cups
Sweet apples, cinnamon, and creamy almond butter make up the base of these oatmeal cups, which make a great breakfast on-the-go or the perfect mid-afternoon treat.
peanut butter cookie bars
Baking with peanut butter usually means a satisfying salty, sweet snack. These peanut butter cookie bars fit the bill! They’re soft, chewy, and a unique dessert to take to a potluck or family dinner.
tigernut cookies
Tigernuts aren’t nuts (or tigers). They’re chewy, wrinkly, chickpea-sized tubers with a sweet nutty flavor. They can be eaten as-is or processed into butter, flour, and oil, which allows people on restricted diets to enjoy grain and nut-free goodies like these cookies!
vanilla mug cake with sprinkles
Mug cakes are a great alternative to making an entire cake. It requires just a few ingredients, you don’t need an oven, and there are minimal dishes to wash. Plus, they’re delectable, indulgent, and portion controlled. Our vanilla cake was a hit with our tiny chef and taste taster!
