Maple Muffins

The moistness of apples makes up for the oil usually found in muffins. These treats are best eaten fresh.

Gingerbread Dough

Low Fat Apple Cinnamon Muffins

192 calories, 3.9 g fat

Blueberry Whole Wheat Waffles

Mini Cherry Almond Christmas Cakes

Make these golden amaretto-soaked cakes a month ahead so they have plenty of time to develop the perfect level of mellow boozy flavour.

Cornmeal and Whole Wheat Quick Bread

Homemade Mini Pita Breads

Multigrain Pizza Dough

This makes a crisp crust with the complex flavours of whole grains and seeds.

Fruity Breakfast Crisp

Though we think of crisp as a dessert, it also makes a healthy breakfast. Make it the night before for a quick spoon-it-up starter (warm it in the microwave, if you wish) or include it in a brunch buffet menu on a slowed-down Sunday.

Nutty Banana Bran Pancakes