Back-to-school season is upon us, and it's time to start thinking about packing lunches and snacks that are delicious. Instead of filling your kids’ lunchboxes with processed snacks, why not bake some homemade treats that they'll love?
This collection features a variety of baked goods that are perfect for back-to-school, with the added bonus of being margarine-free. From cookies and muffins to twists and babkas, these recipes are sure to satisfy your kids’ sweet tooth. Plus, nothing beats the comfort of a home-baked treat made with love by a caregiver.
Happy baking!
Vera Newman
One of my favorite things about this recipe is that it doesn’t require an electric mixer. I know, it’s hard to believe. This muffin batter is my base
...read more
Faigy Murray
The small bits of jam laced throughout the cookie add so much! I love strawberry, but feel free to use any flavored jam. Yield: approximately 24 cookies
...read more
Lauren Allen
I love having a mini muffin to enjoy with my coffee on Shabbos mornings, and this one keeps my blood sugar steady while also delivering a ton of
...read more
Chanie Nayman
I used to have a long wish list of dairy baked goods to make for Shavuos, but then I realized that I have to cook actual meals too.
...read more
Dorit Teichman
Leah Klein
This simple chocolate cupcake recipe, made from everyday ingredients, will become your new basic! Yields 15 cupcakes
...read more
Leah Klein
These soft and moist cupcakes are exceptional! I guarantee this will become your kids’ favorite recipe for their Siyums and parties. Yields 12 cupcakes
...read more
Leah Setton
I came across this recipe a while back and instantly fell in love with it — and you will too! The combination of a chewy crust, crumbly brown
...read more
Shoshi and Tzippy Newman
This week on Sweet Sisters Shabbat Treats we are going to be making … mini babka muffins! Everyone loves a good piece of babka, right? Well, we are
...read more
Chaya Surie Goldberger
When shopping in nonkosher supermarkets, I always look for items to recreate using kosher ingredients. Often it’s a guessing game, but sometimes I get someone to taste both
...read moreEstee Kafra
The perfect chocolate chip cookie… made with oil?? Not margarine? Couldn’t be. But it is. It rarely happens, but when it does, it makes me happy: a perfect
...read more
Chayala Kahana
Banana bread is a delightful dessert or snacking cake that’s perfect for any time of year. Discover Chayala’s secret twist in this recipe. For more great food, watch
...read more
Faigy Grossmann
When Chanie asked me to write about oatmeal cookies this month, I was a bit stumped. Soon after starting this column, I came up with an oatmeal cookie
...read more
Leah Nagel
These soft, chewy one-bite vanilla sprinkle cookies are easy to make and even easier to pop into your mouth repeatedly. Kids and adults alike will adore these tiny
...read moreZena
These cookies have been a favorite no matter what the occasion or what the crowd. They’re really moist and taste great even days later. Sure to enjoy!
...read more
Whisk
Submitted by Faigy Friedman. As seen in Whisk. I’ve taken a regular banana muffin recipe and cut out the white flour and sugar, substituting it with oats,
...read more
Victoria Dwek
We are corn muffin fans, and therefore there are many different types of corn muffins that I make. There’s the low-cal one from Secrets of Skinny Cooking that’s
...read moreSara Goldstein
These little muffins are so light and packed with flavor, you’ll never guess there’s a green vegetable inside! I puree the peeled zucchini until it resembles a creamy
...read moreSara Goldstein
Banana chocolate chip muffins are one of the classics! It’s a tough one to mess with, but if you add baked sweet potato and puree it really well,
...read moreSara Goldstein
What makes snickerdoodles so, well…snickerdoodly? It’s the combination of crispy edges, soft centers, and the cinnamon and sugary-sweet topping. The classic recipe calls for a mix of baking
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Back-to-school season is upon us, and it's time to start thinking about packing lunches and snacks that are delicious. Instead of filling your kids’ lunchboxes with processed snacks, why not bake some homemade treats that they'll love?
This collection features a variety of baked goods that are perfect for back-to-school, with the added bonus of being margarine-free. From cookies and muffins to twists and babkas, these recipes are sure to satisfy your kids’ sweet tooth. Plus, nothing beats the comfort of a home-baked treat made with love by a caregiver.
Happy baking!

Vera Newman
One of my favorite things about this recipe is that it doesn’t require an electric mixer. I know, it’s hard to believe. This muffin batter is my base
...read more
Faigy Murray
The small bits of jam laced throughout the cookie add so much! I love strawberry, but feel free to use any flavored jam. Yield: approximately 24 cookies
...read more
Lauren Allen
I love having a mini muffin to enjoy with my coffee on Shabbos mornings, and this one keeps my blood sugar steady while also delivering a ton of
...read more
Chanie Nayman
I used to have a long wish list of dairy baked goods to make for Shavuos, but then I realized that I have to cook actual meals too.
...read more
Dorit Teichman
Leah Klein
This simple chocolate cupcake recipe, made from everyday ingredients, will become your new basic! Yields 15 cupcakes
...read more
Leah Klein
These soft and moist cupcakes are exceptional! I guarantee this will become your kids’ favorite recipe for their Siyums and parties. Yields 12 cupcakes
...read more
Leah Setton
I came across this recipe a while back and instantly fell in love with it — and you will too! The combination of a chewy crust, crumbly brown
...read more
Shoshi and Tzippy Newman
This week on Sweet Sisters Shabbat Treats we are going to be making … mini babka muffins! Everyone loves a good piece of babka, right? Well, we are
...read more
Chaya Surie Goldberger
When shopping in nonkosher supermarkets, I always look for items to recreate using kosher ingredients. Often it’s a guessing game, but sometimes I get someone to taste both
...read more
Estee Kafra
The perfect chocolate chip cookie… made with oil?? Not margarine? Couldn’t be. But it is. It rarely happens, but when it does, it makes me happy: a perfect
...read more
Chayala Kahana
Banana bread is a delightful dessert or snacking cake that’s perfect for any time of year. Discover Chayala’s secret twist in this recipe. For more great food, watch
...read more
Faigy Grossmann
When Chanie asked me to write about oatmeal cookies this month, I was a bit stumped. Soon after starting this column, I came up with an oatmeal cookie
...read more
Leah Nagel
These soft, chewy one-bite vanilla sprinkle cookies are easy to make and even easier to pop into your mouth repeatedly. Kids and adults alike will adore these tiny
...read more
Zena
These cookies have been a favorite no matter what the occasion or what the crowd. They’re really moist and taste great even days later. Sure to enjoy!
...read more
Whisk
Submitted by Faigy Friedman. As seen in Whisk. I’ve taken a regular banana muffin recipe and cut out the white flour and sugar, substituting it with oats,
...read more
Victoria Dwek
We are corn muffin fans, and therefore there are many different types of corn muffins that I make. There’s the low-cal one from Secrets of Skinny Cooking that’s
...read more
Sara Goldstein
These little muffins are so light and packed with flavor, you’ll never guess there’s a green vegetable inside! I puree the peeled zucchini until it resembles a creamy
...read more
Sara Goldstein
Banana chocolate chip muffins are one of the classics! It’s a tough one to mess with, but if you add baked sweet potato and puree it really well,
...read more
Sara Goldstein
What makes snickerdoodles so, well…snickerdoodly? It’s the combination of crispy edges, soft centers, and the cinnamon and sugary-sweet topping. The classic recipe calls for a mix of baking
...read more
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