Tracey G., Recipe Tester

A fast-rising home-baked white sandwich loaf that tastes–dare we say it?–better than mom’s. Way better. And just wait ’til you toast it.

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• 15 M
• 1 H, 30 M
• 24

Incomparably easier than traditional English muffins yet with all the requisite nooks and crannies that God—and the British—intended.

• (1)
• 15 M
• 1 H, 45 M
• 4

What’s so twisted about this twist on Toll House cookies? Guess you’ll have to try these chipper champs to find out.

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• 20 M
• 50 M
• 0

A ginormous riff on the iconic American snack cake, this Twinkie look-alike boasts a beauteous appearance, an amped-up vanilla smack, and ingredients you can actually pronounce.

• Quick Glance
• 25 M
• 1 H, 35 M
• 6

We got nothing against the Larabars we’ve been noshing for years. Save for the crazy price tag. Here’s a less expensive, more customizable alternative.

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• 15 M
• 50 M
• 195

Close your eyes and we swear you’d never guess this sweet, banana-y smoothie is suffused with good-for-you greens.

• (3)
• 5 M
• 5 M
• 19

These little lovelies contain sugar and spice and everything nice–including an oh-so-buttery oat streusel and a batter so enticing you’d never, ever guess it’s good for you.

• (3)
• 20 M
• 55 M
• 14

Chances are you’ve been smashing brownies into ice cream since you were a kid. But in case you need a recipe, this simple approach certainly does the trick.

• (1)
• 15 M
• 45 M
• 4

These sweetly savory scones take the traditional sweet and savory intermingling of apple pie and Cheddar and make it portable and pastry perfect.

• (5)
• 15 M
• 1 H, 15 M
• 12

Crisp as a cracker. Less sweet than a cookie. And certain to be safe from the kids as they have a distinct adult dark chocolate allure.

• (1)
• 50 M
• 2 H, 20 M
• 31