Baking
Here’s How to Make a Perfect Pie Crust With Chosen Foods Avocado Oil Shortening
As the holiday season approaches, pies are the grand finale after many meals. Unlike cookies or cakes, however, pies can seem intimidating to many home bakers—and often, pie crusts are the main culprit! If you want to make this the year you skip the store-bought pie and finally learn to make your own pies from ...
Introducing Cravings by Chrissy Teigen at Thrive Market (Yep — That Means Her Banana Bread Recipe!)
If you’ve ever drooled over Chrissy Teigen’s homemade banana bread on social media, you’re not alone — and with Cravings by Chrissy Teigen, her line of easy-as-pie baking mixes and Chrissy-approved cookware, you can recreate her iconic recipes in your own kitchen with zero guesswork. We’re thrilled to announce that Cravings by Chrissy Teigen baking ...
The Best Chocolate Chip Cookie Recipes (and Tips!) for Home Bakers
Whether you’re team crispy edge or soft and chewy center, everyone has a version they call the best chocolate chip cookie recipe. At Thrive Market, we’re celebrating all the cookie lovers out there with a roundup of our favorite recipes—each one using better-for-you ingredients and pantry staples you can find right here. We’ve also gathered ...
Make These Picky Eater-Approved Muffins From Monroe Alvarez’s “The Kids Table”
When photographer Monroe Alvarez found out she was pregnant with her first child right in the midst of the first COVID-19 lockdowns, it set into motion a new phase of life — and a personal evolution. “The baby years were tough for me,” Alvarez says. Her son, Koa, taught her to communicate without words during ...
White Sugar vs. Raw, Cane & Turbinado Sugars
Sugar is a common kitchen staple, but it goes way beyond classic white granules. From the slightly golden crystals of cane sugar to the caramel-colored grains of raw and turbinado sugars, each type brings its own unique flavor and texture to the table. Whether you’re whipping up cookies, sprinkling a sweet topping on your muffins, or crafting a rich caramel sauce, the type of sugar you choose can make all the difference. Let’s dive into the sweet world of sugar and explore what makes white, cane, raw, and turbinado sugars stand out in their own delicious ways.
Your Guide to Baking Soda and Baking Powder
Baking Soda vs Baking Powder Infographic click here For home bakers, two ingredients frequently spark confusion: baking soda and baking powder. Despite their similar names and appearance, the two fine, white powders fulfill unique roles in baking, cleaning, and other home remedies. You’ve likely run into a situation where you aren’t sure if you can ...
Are These 3 Fall Flavors the New Pumpkin Spice?
Pumpkin has become almost synonymous with the fall season, but lately, it seems there are just as many people who love it as there are people who love to hate it. If you fall into the latter category and you’re looking for fragrant, cozy baked goods and warming, spiced beverages sans the pumpkin spice, you’ve ...
Make These Chewy Chocolate Oat Bars with One of 2023’s Top Ingredients
Naturally sweet, delicious on their own as a snack, and perfect for blending into desserts and drinks—what’s not to like about dates?
Gluten-Free, Keto, and Vegan Baking Tips for Better Healthy Treats
’Tis the season for homemade baked goods, but what do you do when everyone’s got different dietary restrictions? Easy: you get your ingredients at Thrive Market, where it’s a cinch to find baking essentials like flour, sweetener, and chocolate chips that suit every lifestyle.
Embrace Your Love of Pumpkin Spice with GrossyPelosi’s Pumpkin Bread Recipe
It’s pumpkin spice season, which a) should surprise no one, b) delights many, and c) elicits eye-rolls from others. Fall’s favorite flavor has plenty of fans, but perhaps just as many haters.
How Chef, Artist, and Activist Nia Lee Nourishes Their Queer BIPOC Community
Nia Lee is many things: chef, artist, activist, and creative director among them. Ultimately, Lee is a nurturer who brings people together — sometimes through their work, other times literally, around a dining table — to feel seen, heard, loved, and of course, fed.
Make Vegan Sweet Potato Biscuits from “Black Food,” Bryant Terry’s Celebration of BIPOC Culinary Culture
“The many mansions of Black food have always had—and will have—room for everyone.” So writes Bryant Terry, James Beard and NAACP Image Award-Winning chef, author, and activist, in his latest book, “Black Food: Stories, Art & Recipes from Across the African Diaspora.”
Home for the Holidays? 30 Ideas for Keeping it Festive
Normally, the holiday season would be in full swing by now… but this year hasn’t exactly been normal. Perhaps the last weeks of 2020 find you scaling down your festive feast for two, swapping the annual blowout bash for a low-key gathering in your living room, or raising a toast via Zoom. This year really ...
Pantry Ghee Drop Biscuits Recipe
Biscuits elevate any meal or snack, and this savory recipe delivers something extra special. The ingredients are forgiving and adaptable—swap in sherry or white vinegar instead of ACV, or use almond milk or real buttermilk instead of coconut milk. You could also use unsalted butter instead of ghee if that’s what you have on hand. ...
Coconut Flour vs. Almond Flour Differences
No wheat? No problem. Baking without using all-purpose, whole-wheat, or white whole-wheat flour doesn’t have to cramp your baking style. Whether you’re gluten-free or not, these days it’s both fun and (relatively) straightforward to bake muffins, cakes, breads, and cookies with alternative flours [1]. We’ll compare two of the most common gluten-free flour alternatives, coconut ...
The Only 5 Spice Blends You’ll Need This Fall + 2 Recipe Ideas
It seems there are two types of people in the world: pumpkin spice for life(rs) and those who are over it. No matter where you fall, read on for five craze-worthy, warming spice blends that are long overdue for some love. For fireside sips, nothing beats a pinch of cloves, allspice, and cinnamon. To flavor ...
3 Gluten-Free Recipes That Upgrade Basic Boxed Cake Mix
Boxed cake mix is great in a pinch when you need to bake something on the fly, but also oh-so-easy to upgrade. Think crowd-pleasing cake pops, decadent red velvet brownies, and irresistible vanilla bourbon cupcakes. Oh, and did we mention all three recipes are gluten-free? Thanks to one of our favorite GF brands, Simple Mills, ...
More Than a Flavor: Meet Thrive Market Organic Vanilla Extract
When we set out to create Thrive Market Organic Vanilla Extract, we wanted to make sure it delivered on quality, price, and—most important—taste. Read on to discover vanilla’s rich history, how we’re transforming the supply chain, and why this flavor-filled bottle deserves a spot in your pantry.
Double Chocolate Blender Cake Recipe From Instant Loss
[schema description]Brittany Williams, creator of Instant Loss, lost 125 pounds by eating low-sugar, dairy-free, and grain-free meals. And the other trick? Her Instant Pot. This fluffy little cake tastes just like a chocolate cupcake—light, airy, and gluten-free. Her secret: Substituting banana and honey for sugar to add sweetness.[/schema]
Paleo Hot Cross Buns Recipe
[schema description]Hot cross buns, traditionally eaten at the end of Lent, are made with currants or raisins, and known for their distinctive cross-hatch design. They’re also usually loaded with sugar, white flour, and other not-so-Paleo-friendly ingredients. So we put together a recipe that relies on a trio of gluten-free flours, coconut sugar, and warm spices ...
Keto Pancake Bread Recipe
[schema description]We’re bending the keto diet rules and making … bread! Though it’s normally off-limits, keto-friendly pancake mix makes it easy to enjoy a slice. It’s a one-bowl batter that stirs up with fragrant cinnamon and nutmeg, and perfect for breakfast or a midday snack. [/schema]
Peanut Butter Protein Brownies Recipe
[schema description]You know we can’t resist putting a more wholesome spin on classic desserts, which is why we came up with a recipe for chewy brownies that includes cocoa-flavored protein powder. Thanks to the added nutritional boost, you can feel even better about indulging in a decadent peanut butter and chocolate treat.[/schema]
Girl Scout Cookies 3 Ways
When it’s that time of year it can be oh-so-tempting to pick up a few boxes of Girl Scout cookies to stash in the freezer. (We’ve all been there.) If you’re trying to stick to a specific diet but still have a sweet tooth, here’s your fix. We took three favorites and made them a ...
Easy Brazilian Cheese Bread You’ll Love
[schema description]If you’ve ever traveled to Brazil or sampled authentic flavors, you may have encountered the irresistibly chewy, cheesy bites known as pão de queijo. This recipe for Brazilian cheese bread has captured hearts far beyond Brazil’s borders—and for good reason. With just a few simple pantry staples, you can make your own version of ...