My Favorite Recipes of 2016: a collection of my favorite recipes, featuring gluten free, paleo, vegan and dairy-free treats from Beaming Baker and around the web.
Happy all the holidays!! By now, you’ve already celebrated Christmas, Kwanzaa, Hanukkah and perhaps a few other holidays… Hopefully you’ve had many, many good times filled with family, fun and everything you wished for.
This time of year gets me real misty-eyed. Which in turn gets me hungry. Which then, in turn, gets me moving… toward the kitchen. Uh, I mean, the gym!! Yep, that’s exactly what I meant. 😉
Besides being hungry and emo, I get reflective. But instead of wearing my heart on my sleeve this time, I thought I’d get out the ol’ virtual recipe box and chat with you about my favorite recipes of 2015. Ooopsy. I totally meant to write 2016. Seriously though, anyone else stuck between switching back and forth, thinking it’s 2017 and 2014?
Me too! Wait, what was I saying? Right! I wanted to share my favorite recipes of 2016 with you. Some from Beaming Baker, some from my friends. Are you hungry ready to do this??
☀︎ BREAKFAST TREATS
Peanut Butter Chocolate Chip Breakfast Bars (Vegan, Gluten Free, Dairy Free, Whole Grain)
Gluten Free Vegan Pumpkin Bread (Vegan, Gluten Free, Dairy-Free, Whole Grain, Oat Flour)
Vegan Gluten Free Morning Glory Muffins (V, GF) by Delightful Adventures
Vegan Chocolate Banana Nut Bread (V, GF, DF, Whole Grain, Oat Flour)
Double Chocolate Banana Muffins (V, GF, Dairy-Free, One Bowl)
Healthy Gingerbread Muffins (V, GF) by Feasting on Fruit, pictured below
☀︎ NO BAKE TREATS
No Bake Paleo Chocolate Pecan Bars (V, GF, Paleo)
No Bake Peanut Butter Coconut Bites (V, GF, DF)
No Bake PB&J Thumbprint Cookies (V, Paleo + GF options) by Texanerin
No Bake Chocolate Peanut Butter Bars (V, GF, DF, 4 Ingredient)
Toasted Coconut Bliss Balls (V, GF, Paleo) by Cotter Crunch
Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough Bites (V, GF, DF, Whole Grain)
No Bake Vegan Pecan Pie Bites (Paleo, V, GF, DF)
No Bake Brownie Energy Bites (Raw, V, GF) by Jessica in the Kitchen, pictured below
☀︎ COOKIES + BROWNIES
Best Vegan Brownies (V, DF), gluten free version here.
Gluten Free Trail Mix Cookies (V, GF, DF, Whole Grain)
Low-Fat Fudgy Vegan Brownies by Feasting on Fruit
Almond Butter Chocolate Chip Oatmeal Cookies (V, GF, DF, Whole Grain)
Vegan Triple Chocolate Peppermint Cookies (V, GF, DF, Whole Grain)
Paleo Magic Cookie Bars (V, Paleo) by Food Faith Fitness
Double Chocolate Pecan Brownies (V, GF, DF, Whole Grain)
21 Day Fix Pumpkin Oat Cookies (V, GF) by The Foodie and the Fix, pictured below
☀︎ CANDY + SNACKS
Paleo Almond Joy (V, GF, Paleo, DF)
Paleo Vegan Chocolate Coconut Truffles (V, GF, Paleo)
Homemade Twix Bars (V, GF, Paleo) by Bakerita
4 Ingredient Peppermint Crunch Bars (V, GF, DF)
Skillet-Roasted Maple Cinnamon Pecans (V, GF, Paleo)
Rice Crispy Crunch Truffles (Vegan) by Feasting on Fruit
Gluten Free Vegan Chocolate Peanut Butter Truffles (V, GF, DF)
No Bake Brownie Batter Truffles (V, GF) by Running with Spoons, pictured below
☀︎ FROZEN DRINKS + DESSERTS
Vegan Ice Cream Bars (Paleo, Vegan, Gluten Free, Dairy-Free)
Peanut Butter Banana Ice Cream Smoothie (V, GF, DF, Protein-Packed)
Vegan Strawberry Ice Cream (No Churn, V, GF) by Jessica in the Kitchen
Coffee Coconut Frappuccino (V, GF, DF, Paleo)
Vegan Strawberry Peanut Butter Smoothie (V, GF, DF, Protein-Rich)
Mango Chia Seed Smoothie (V, GF, DF, Paleo)
Dark Chocolate Nice Cream (V, DF, GF, Paleo)
Orange & Pomegranate Prosecco Holiday Cocktail by No Spoon Necessary, pictured below
And just one more for the road… my 3-Ingredient Almond Butter Fudge Cups. Deliciously paleo, vegan and gluten-free. 🙂
What were your favorite Beaming Baker recipes this year? Er… don’t try to go back to 2015, because there aren’t any! What recipes do you hope to see on the blog in 2017?
I can’t wait to hear your responses. 🙂
Sending you all my love and maybe even a dove, xo Demeter ❤️
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Julia @ HappyFoods Tube says
Wow! Beautiful photos and delicious looking recipes. Love the ice cream bars! Happy New Year! 🙂
Agness Walewinder says
If you asked me what my favourite recipe would be, I would definitely go for these delicious looking almond butter fudge cups. So yummy! 🙂
Megan - The Emotional Baker says
Congrats on a fabulous year, Demeter! I can’t wait to see what you have in store for next year! Wishing you a wonderful new year 🙂
Demeter | Beaming Baker says
Same to you, Megan! 🙂 Wishing you and your family a fantastic holiday! Big hugs! xo
Nicoletta @sugarlovespices says
Happy Holidays, Demeter, from Loreto and I! What a great round up! So many delicious recipes to choose from, with many of my favorites 😉 )! Pinning! Hope you had an amazing Christmas and are getting ready to celebrate New Year, my friend!
Demeter | Beaming Baker says
Thank you so much, Nicoletta! I also hope you had a wonderful Christmas with your family. Happy New Year’s to you and Loreto! <3
Natalie | Feasting on Fruit says
Okay I love this idea!! I see a lot of “top posts from…” and “best of…” lists floating around these days, but a good old favorites all stats aside list is so much more fun. Also can we talk about these categories for a minute because it’s a killer breakdown you have here. Breakfast treats (not just foods, but “treats” . a.k.a. 10 times as yummy) then right into the lazy but delicious no-bake goodies, round and square treats, chocolate covered, chilly…can the food pyramid just be based on this breakdown please?!. You are the beaming baking bestest for including a few of mine in this beautiful roundup, thank you my dear❤️ Happy Tuesday after Christmas!! xo
Demeter | Beaming Baker says
Well, get yourself ready for some good ol’ fashioned Top Posts on Thursday! *Blushing* Ya know, I was looking at my analytics for my top posts and the top 10 didn’t include all of my faves. They also didn’t include faves from my friends (duh hehe). So, why not a fave post? 🙂 YES, it can! Haha. Whatever you please, my dear! Your recipes rock (double duh!!) Happy Wednesday after Christmas! xoxoxo
Marsha | Marsha's Baking Addiction says
All these recipes look absolutely scrumptious, but no surprise there! I hope you had a wonderful Christmas, Demeter! Here’s to a Happy New Year! xo
Demeter | Beaming Baker says
I know, right?? 😉 I hope you had a wonderful Christmas too, Marsha. <3 Wishing you a splendid New Year! xoxoxo
Gayle @ Pumpkin 'N Spice says
I hope you had a wonderful holiday, Demeter! I can’t believe Christmas is already over, but I am looking forward to the new year. And I’m so glad that we’re blogging friends! This list of your favorites looks just PERFECT! Those pb chocolate chip bars and brownies are just calling my name. YUM! Hope you have a wonderful New Year, friend!
Demeter | Beaming Baker says
Thank you, Gayle! Time has passed by so quickly, it’s hard to believe. I’m SO happy that we’re blogging friends. 🙂 Looking forward to a new year full of getting to know you even better, G. 🙂 Happy New Year’s! <3
Rhonda @ Change In Seconds says
Great picks, there all execellent
Demeter | Beaming Baker says
Thank you, Rhonda! 🙂 These recipes are so delicious! Happy Holidays!
Rhonda @ Change In Seconds says
They certainly are delicious, happy holidays Demeter!
Joyce @ The Hungry Caterpillar says
What a delicious-looking round up. Thanks for sharing, and hope you have a happy New Year! I might have to spend it chowing on some of these. 😉
Demeter | Beaming Baker says
Thanks Joyce! 🙂 Wishing you a happy New Year as well! Hugs! 🙂