If you’re looking for inspiration to fill your kitchen with the smell of fresh bakes and keep your family well-fed all week long, this post is for you. In this video ‘Baking for the Week: Healthy, Homemade Treats’, I made a batch of multigrain sourdough bread, muffins, and banana bread — all family favourites! I used whole wheat flour for added nutrition, and long-fermented the doughs for better digestion and flavour. Whether you’re baking ahead for snacks, breakfast, or lunchboxes, these tried-and-tested recipes are both nourishing and satisfying.
Why Bake for the Whole Week?
When trying to feed a family healthy, homemade food, snacks are often the most difficult thing to change. Children today are used to sugar-filled industrial food, and often the healthier, homemade options are less appealing to them. I also find that it is very difficult to keep up with demand! I would need to bake something every day for my hungry brood of four!
That is why I have opted to do a weekly bake whenever I can. That way I can be sure that my kids have something healthy to snack on after school, there is always something to hand for a quick breakfast and I can pull out an easy dessert for a child that is still hungry after dinner.
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I have been making a lot of muffins recently and freezing them so that they will last longer – this is especially practical for the weeks that I have no time to bake.
You can watch my baking session here:
This week I made:
- Banana Bread
- Blueberry Muffins
- Strawberry Muffins
- Multigrain Sourdough Bread with Freshly Milled Flour
Read on for links to each recipe…
Baking for the Week: Healthy, Homemade Treats Your Family Will Love n°1 Sourdough Blueberry Muffins
Since getting a grain mill, these Whole Wheat Blueberry Muffins have become one of my favourite things to bake. I like to long-ferment the batter so that my boys, who were previously allergic to gluten, can enjoy them too. The muffins turn out soft and moist — you would never guess they’re dairy free! As an added bonus, they’re incredibly easy to make. Get the full recipe here!
Ingredients:
Makes 12 muffins
- 200g whole wheat flour or wheat berries (see below)
- 100g sourdough discard or active starter
- 1 1/2 tsp baking powder
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 120 ml oil
- 200g honey
- 1 tsp natural vanilla essence
- 2 eggs
- 1 tsp cinnamon
- 1/2 tsp nutmeg
- 125g blueberries
Baking for the Week: Healthy, Homemade Treats Your Family Will Love n°2 Sourdough Strawberry Muffins
These Strawberry Muffins are bursting with the flavours of Spring! Again, I like to make them with freshly milled flour for extra nutrition, and long ferment them for easier digestion. Add a cream cheese icing and you have a luxurious dessert! Get the full recipe here!
Ingredients:
Makes 12 muffins
- 200g whole wheat flour or wheat berries (see below)
- 100g sourdough discard or active starter
- 1 1/2 tsp baking powder
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 120 ml oil
- 200g honey
- 1 tsp natural vanilla essence
- 2 eggs
- 1 tsp cinnamon
- 200g strawberries (fresh or frozen)
Baking for the Week: Healthy, Homemade Treats Your Family Will Love n°3 Multigrain Sourdough Bread
This is my absolute favourite sourdough bread recipe – those grains absolutely take it to the next level! This week I made it with freshly milled flour and increased the water to 370g, but that was the only change I made to the original recipe. Why not give it a try, you won’t be disappointed, I promise! Get the full recipe here!
Ingredients:
- 500g wholewheat French flour (T110)
- 350g warm water
- 120g active starter
- 10g salt
- 1 tbsp chia seeds
- 1 tbsp sesame seeds
- 1 tbsp flax seeds
- 1 tbsp sunflower seeds
Baking for the Week: Healthy, Homemade Treats Your Family Will Love n°4 Banana Bread
Ok, so in the video, I made the banana bread that I have been making for years, but I have to say that my absolute favourite recipe is the Sourdough Banana Bread from the Clever Carrot. If you have a sourdough discard, you need to try it – it is amazing! Get the recipe here!
Do you like to do a weekly baking session? Let me know what you make in the comments below!
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