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This irresistible lemon puppy chow consists of tangy lemon zest, sweet white chocolate, and crunchy Chex cereal all tossed together for this fun snack.
This baked brie recipe is one of the best easy appetizers around! Bake it in 15 minutes and add your…
This baked brie recipe is one of the best easy appetizers around! Bake it in 15 minutes and add your favorite toppings for a total crowd pleaser.
Some people claim a recipe can be too easy. But I don’t know about you, but we’re always in need of simple ideas. Here’s one of our favorite entertaining tricks: this baked brie recipe! It could not be an easier appetizer recipe, more of an idea than a specific set of instructions. In all our years of cooking experience, this is one we endlessly riff on.
So here’s what you need to know about making a melty, delicious pile of brie. You can change up the toppings depending on your preferences, making it a versatile and beautiful platter with little effort!
Making baked brie is so easy, you barely need a recipe. But we’re of the mindset that there’s nothing too simple to jot down as an idea for cooking inspiration. (We even wrote a whole book about simple recipes.) You can scroll down to the recipe below for the full details, or just memorize this easy formula for how to bake brie:
Yes, that’s literally zero hands on time to bake brie! Then you’ll need a few minutes to dollop the cheese with toppings.
Yes, baked brie is that easy. We love it for parties and entertaining, especially when we’re making multiple recipes at once and need something simple yet stunning. The toppings are the fun part: you can customize this recipe according to your tastes. One key to topping this melty cheese: sweet flavors are an ideal pair with gooey, savory cheese. Here are some ideas for baked brie toppings:
One popular variation on baked brie is to cover it in puff pastry. If you make it this way, you don’t need any toppings. Our personal opinion? We think puff pastry adds extra effort and makes it a little harder to eat. But you can absolutely add it if you love this 1970’s style appetizer idea! Here’s the basic idea:
How to serve baked brie? Well, the sky’s the limit! There are so many things you can add to this luscious cheese wheel to make a beautiful spread of appetizer recipes. It’s great for entertaining at any type of gathering: Christmas, Thanksgiving, or just any type of party! Here are some ideas:
This baked brie recipe is vegetarian and gluten-free (with gluten-free crackers or bread substitutes).
Baked brie recipe is one of the best easy appetizers around! Bake it in just 15 minutes and add your favorite toppings for a stunning crowd pleaser.
This baked brie is the perfect centerpiece for an appetizer spread! Here are a few of the other easy appetizers we’d pair with it to make a delicious spread. In fact, you could even use this as an “appetizer dinner,” which we like to do for an easy meal concept.
This sweet blueberry coffee cake is full of juicy blueberries and has a yummy crumble topping that makes it perfect for brunch or a snack.
This rich and decadent Christmas fudge only needs a few ingredients to whip up a batch of this festive holiday treat.
Get the same great taste in traditional cheesecake with much less work with our two ingredient, no bake cheesecake bites.
This almond milk smoothie is full of sweet flavor, fiber, and nutrients! This dairy free milk is perfect for blending…
This almond milk smoothie is full of sweet flavor, fiber, and nutrients! This dairy free milk is perfect for blending into fruity purees.
Want to make a dairy free smoothie recipe? Almond milk is perfect for vegan smoothies: it’s lightly creamy and brings fruity purees together into the ideal texture.
Here we’ve created a strawberry banana spin on our popular strawberry smoothie that is fully plant-based and stars almond milk! Here’s exactly how to make this berry almond milk smoothie: and a little more about using almond milk for blending up healthy drinks.
Almond milk is a dairy free, plant based milk made with almonds and water. It’s great for using in smoothies because it’s a dairy free liquid that helps to achieve a creamy texture.
There are lots of different ways to make an almond milk smoothie. This one’s our favorite: you can’t go wrong with strawberry banana! Our kids absolutely love this smoothie, which makes us confident you will too. Here’s what you need to make this smoothie with almond milk:
Here’s the thing: almond milk itself is not a great source of protein. If you’re drinking this almond milk smoothie to get a boost of protein, here’s what to do:
You can use this almond milk smoothie recipe as a template for making other flavors! Here are a few ideas for how to swap out the 2 cups frozen strawberries:
You can use almond milk in many smoothie recipes! If you don’t want to make the recipe below, here are a few more ideas! They’re all Vegan Smoothie Recipes.
This smoothie is an immunity-boosting drink starring green apple, spinach, and protein-packed nuts. Substitute water for almond milk!
With just 3 ingredients, it’s got the perfect sweet flavor and creamy texture. It tastes like a healthy milkshake!
This pineapple smoothie has just the right creamy texture and is bursting with tropical fruity flavor.
This recipe has a little bit of everything: berries, mango, apple and banana -- to make a refreshing drink. Substitute almond milk for the water!
Here's a bright green smoothie with the most irresistible fruity flavor, a tasty way to eat your greens! Substitute water with almond milk.
This mango smoothie has the perfect sweet flavor and creamy texture! We dare you not to take another sip.
This avocado smoothie is creamy and full of tropical flavor! It’s plant-based and loaded with nutrients. Substitute almond milk for water!
This blueberry banana smoothie is a favorite, with a sweet berry flavor and a luscious texture. Substitute the water with almond milk.
Of course, you can use almond milk in so many different ways! Almond milk is also great for:
This almond milk smoothie recipe is vegetarian, vegan, plant-based, dairy-free, and gluten-free.
This almond milk smoothie is full of sweet flavor, fiber, and nutrients! This dairy free milk is perfect for blending into fruity purees.
Want more healthy smoothie recipes? There are so many to try:
Whenever I need to make a gluten-free dessert, I love making flourless desserts because you don’t need any special flours and they are easy to make. I love my flourless chocolate cake, my flourless brownies, and these Flourless Peanut Butter Blon…
Whenever I need to make a gluten-free dessert, I love making flourless desserts because you don’t need any special flours and they are easy to make. I love my flourless chocolate cake, my flourless brownies, and these Flourless Peanut Butter Blondies. If you love peanut butter, I know you will LOVE these blondies! The blondies… 
Need a boost of energy? Grab one of these no-bake Peanut Butter Energy Balls! They’re an easy 5-ingredient snack you can take on the go or freeze for later. If you’re looking for more easy and energizing snacks, you’ll also love my Vegan Chocolate Peanut Butter Bars, Vegan Granola, and Vegan No Bake Cookies. These…
Need a boost of energy? Grab one of these no-bake Peanut Butter Energy Balls! They’re an easy 5-ingredient snack you can take on the go or freeze for later.
If you’re looking for more easy and energizing snacks, you’ll also love my Vegan Chocolate Peanut Butter Bars, Vegan Granola, and Vegan No Bake Cookies.
These no-bake Peanut Butter Energy Balls taste like a mix between an oatmeal chocolate chip cookie and a peanut butter cookie! They’re just as chewy, sweet, and addictive, but a little better for you thanks to the 5 wholesome ingredients. Plus, as a no-bake recipe, they’re ready to eat in a matter of minutes.
You’ll always find a batch of peanut butter and oat balls in my fridge or freezer because they’re a convenient way to power me through a sleepy afternoon. One or two energy bites later, and I’m feeling like myself again!
I can’t get enough of the mix of peanut butter, old-fashioned oats, and vegan chocolate chips in each one, but you can easily put your own spin on the recipe with your favorite add-ins. Shredded coconut, protein powder, or warm spices are all welcome! Whatever you do, I know you’ll love this fun, easy, and energizing snack.
Find the complete recipe with measurements in the recipe card below.
Stir all of the ingredients together in a medium-sized mixing bowl until combined.
Place the bowl in the fridge for 30 minutes so the oat mixture can chill and firm up slightly.
Afterward, use a cookie scoop or a spoon to roll the oat mixture into 1-inch balls. Enjoy the balls right away or chill them for later.
Are the oats sticking to your hands? Wet your hands with a little water to keep the oat mixture from sticking as much.
Put your own spin on this energy bites recipe with these variation ideas:
Yes, these oat balls are naturally gluten-free as long as you use certified gluten-free rolled oats.
Nope! You can use an equal amount of almond butter instead if you’d like. Or, for a nut-free alternative, use sunflower seed butter.
An equal amount of chia seeds or hemp seeds will work just as well.
The rolled energy balls can be stored in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 1 week.
Yes, the oat balls freeze very well! Flash-freeze them on a baking sheet until they’re solid, transfer them to an airtight container or large ziplock bag, and freeze for up to 3 months.
Our ranch Chex mix is a salty, savory, and crunchy snack mix that is perfect to whip up anytime the mood strikes.
I love making banana muffins (and banana bread) and pumpkin muffins (and pumpkin bread) so I decided to combine the two and make Pumpkin Banana Muffins. The combination is perfect, the best of both worlds. Pumpkin banana muffins have a delightful blend…
I love making banana muffins (and banana bread) and pumpkin muffins (and pumpkin bread) so I decided to combine the two and make Pumpkin Banana Muffins. The combination is perfect, the best of both worlds. Pumpkin banana muffins have a delightful blend of flavors. The pumpkin adds a warm, earthy sweetness and moisture, while the… 
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