Hey Reader! We’ve got a pumpkin redux this week, with a frappé and a batch of donuts keeping the cinnamon streak going. In this issue of BakedLean Weekly, we’ve got: Pumpkin spice protein frappé, whipped cream and cookies included. Three-ingredient donuts if a frappé isn’t enough pumpkin spice. A savory intermission: air fryer stuffed-crust pizza. A cookbook photoshoot and a request for your most overlooked cookie recipes. 1 — TOP RECIPES 2 — IN THE KITCHEN 3 — YOUR TURN WEEKLY RECIPE ROUNDUP...
25 days ago • 2 min read
Hey Reader! Apple pie and Cinnamon Toast Crunch are probably the first two things that come to mind when someone says cinnamon. Both are on the menu this week. In this issue of BakedLean Weekly, we’ve got: Apple pie protein muffins with cinnamon crumble. Cinnamon Toast Crunch ice cream from the Creami. Cinnamon raisin bagels, and why your choice of yogurt matters. A reader’s mango cinnamon cobbler—a pairing I’d like to see more of. 1 — TOP RECIPES 2 — IN THE KITCHEN 3 — YOUR TURN WEEKLY...
about 1 month ago • 3 min read
Hey Reader! Last week kickstarted a pumpkin pie craze for me, which proliferated this week into breakfast cookies, ice cream, and cheesecake. In the sixth issue of BakedLean Weekly, we’re exploring additional pumpkin possibilities: a little cereal crunch, pumpkin pie by the pint, and a mini cheesecake with a lesson in keeping things smooth. Plus, last week’s baked oatmeal is back, thanks to a baker like you! Ready to get pumped? Let's go. 1 — TOP RECIPES 2 — IN THE KITCHEN 3 — YOUR TURN...
about 1 month ago • 3 min read
This week: budget lobster rolls, four-ingredient biscuits, and two low-effort ways to use pumpkin purée. Hey Reader! Despite the heat in DC—or perhaps because of it—I must be subconsciously preparing for Fall, as this week started with savory Mid-Atlantic summer and ended with sweet Autumn circa 1621. If there is a theme for this week though, it’s simple and easy one bowl and one pan recipes. In the fifth issue of BakedLean Weekly, we’re doing less with: A five-minute lobster-roll...
about 2 months ago • 3 min read
This week: blueberry pancakes, stuffed-crust eggs, and the secret to juicier egg bites. Hey Reader! First, sorry for the two-week gap between issues. I was on vacation, and BakedLean Weekly did not make it into my carry-on. The trip did, however, inspire this week’s experiment. Making a quick batch of egg bites on a boat got me thinking about how to elevate them once I was back in a kitchen with a slightly more cooperative oven. So, all aboard for breakfast! In the fourth issue, we’re setting...
about 2 months ago • 4 min read
This week: vanilla protein pow(d)ered Creamis and chilled chocolate crunch truffles Hey Reader! As we roll into the dog days of summer, the third issue of BakedLean Weekly is here to help you keep things cool with: A Gooey Butter Cake Ninja Creami loaded with actual cake and pockets of cream cheese! The Frosted Flakes Cereal Milk Ninja Creami you all requested more than any other cereal flavor! How changing one ingredient can completely transform a batch of Chocolate Crunch Protein Truffles!...
2 months ago • 2 min read
This week: one cereal, three treats, and the secret to silky-smooth cottage cheese Hey Reader! In the second issue of BakedLean Weekly, we're going full childhood cereal nostalgia: Three ways to turn Fruity Pebbles into a high-protein loaf, cereal-milk ice cream, and gooey crispy treats! Why cottage cheese strangely made my double-chocolate protein cheesecake creamier than Greek yogurt! How to get cottage cheese perfectly smooth when your blender refuses to cooperate... And whether I should...
3 months ago • 2 min read
This week: protein gummies, Fruity Pebbles cake pops, and the next flavor I should test. Hey Reader! Welcome to the inaugural issue of the BakedLean Weekly. Each week, I’ll share the recipes, experiments, challenges, and reader ideas helping all of us become more creative and comfortable baking with macros in mind. 1 Top Recipe 2 In the Kitchen 3 Your Turn Weekly Recipe Highlight Green Skittles-Flavored Protein Gummy Bars This might be a contentious claim, but green Skittles are the best...
3 months ago • 1 min read
Hi friends, I wasn’t planning on sharing these so quickly, but these Matcha Protein Cookies turned out way better than expected. They’re soft, thick, slightly cakey, and honestly remind me more of a bakery cookie than a typical protein cookie. The matcha and greens powder add an earthy flavor, while the vanilla and white chocolate keep them tasting like dessert. 👉 Get the Matcha Protein Cookie Recipe Let me know if you’re team matcha or if I need to stick to chocolate. — Jacob
4 months ago • 1 min read