Maria Santos

Maria Santos
Maria Santos
Healthy Kids' Snacks & Quick Wholesome Baking

Maria, an experienced home baker – Wholesome snacks and quick baking. Healthy recipes your kids will actually eat.

About Me:

Meet Maria Santos

I'm Maria, and I know the daily struggle of the "after-school slump." As a mother of three, I’ve spent the last decade perfecting the art of the healthy snack. I believe that food should nourish our bodies without taking up our entire afternoon. My kitchen is a place where vegetables hide in delicious muffins and where "fast food" means a fresh, homemade snack in five minutes.

My Culinary Philosophy

My Background & Expertise

My culinary roots are in traditional Latin baking, but my modern life requires speed. I’ve spent years volunteering in school nutrition programs and teaching local cooking classes for busy parents. I don't believe in "diet food"—I believe in real food, made fast, that makes your family feel good. My mission is to give you back your afternoon without sacrificing your family's health.

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My Latest recipes:

Flourless Chocolate Cake: Rich and Velvety

3-Ingredient Chocolate Dessert for 8

5.00 (2 Ratings)

Make this Easy Three-Ingredient Dessert for Sharing with Chocolate. A 3 ingredient dessert chocolate treat with a step-by-step timing guide. Ready in 40 min.

3-Ingredient Peanut Butter Cookies: Flourless

Easy 20-Minute Peanut Butter Cookies

4.00 (1 Ratings)

Try this 3-Ingredient Peanut Butter Cookie no flour with Sugar. Flourless peanut butter cookies 3 ingredients with a common mistakes checklist. Ready in 20 min.

Three Ingredient Peanut Butter Cookies: Flourless and Chewy

Peanut Butter Cookies in 15 Minutes

4.00 (1 Ratings)

Try Three Ingredient Peanut Butter Cookies today. This 3 Ingredient Peanut Butter Cookies guide includes a common mistakes checklist. Ready in 15 minutes.

Fresh Strawberry Lemonade: Silky Smooth

Strawberry Lemonade in 10 Minutes

4.00 (2 Ratings)

Master Strawberry Lemonade with this easy strawberry lemonade recipe. Features a strained puree for a silky texture. Ready in 10 minutes for a fresh treat!

Festive Christmas Fruitcake Traybake: Jammy and Moist

Christmas Fruitcake Traybake: Jammy

5.00 (1 Ratings)

Master this festive christmas fruitcake traybake for a jammy finish. Our Christmas cake bars recipe includes a step-by-step timing guide. Serves 16 people.

Turtle Bars: Buttery and Chewy

Turtle Bars with Condensed Milk

5.00 (3 Ratings)

Master these Turtle Bars with a buttery shortbread base. These pecan turtle bars include a step-by-step timing guide. Perfect for parties in 3 hours 20 mins.

Lavender Cream Cold Foam: Naturally Colored

Lavender Cold Foam in 5 Minutes

4.67 (6 Ratings)

Master Lavender Cold Foam with this guide. Our lavender cream cold foam naturally colored recipe includes a common mistakes checklist. Ready in 5 minutes.

No Knead Sandwich Rolls: Soft and Fluffy

No Knead Sandwich Rolls: Fluffy

4.33 (6 Ratings)

Master No Knead Sandwich Rolls Easiest Homemade with our easy sandwich rolls recipe. Includes a step-by-step timing guide. Homemade sub rolls in 45 minutes.

Fried Apple Rings: Golden and Crispy

Fried Apple Rings in 30 Minutes

4.00 (1 Ratings)

Master Fried Apple Rings with our guide. These crispy fried battered apple rings are a hit. Includes a step-by-step timing guide. Ready in 30 minutes.

Pumpkin Pie Twists: Shatter Crisp Pastry

Pumpkin Pie Twists in 20 Minutes

4.88 (8 Ratings)

Master Pumpkin Pie Twists with this guide. These pumpkin pie puff pastry twists are ideal fall dessert recipes. Includes a timing guide. Ready in 20 minutes.

Red Velvet Cream Cheese Thumbprint Cookies: Velvety

Red Velvet Thumbprint Cookies for 24

4.67 (3 Ratings)

Master the Red Velvet Cream Cheese Thumbprint Cookie with our guide. These Christmas thumbprint cookies include a step-by-step timing guide. Ready in 1 hour.