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Many people think that baking requires a lot of equipment, time, and professional skills.
But the truth is, delicious homemade treats can start from something simple — using what you already have in your kitchen.

Let’s explore 10 easy dessert ideas you can make right at home.
They’re fun, simple, and perfect for anyone who wants to begin their baking journey — whether you’re making sweets for your family or starting a small home bakery, this is the perfect place to start.

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1. Oat Banana Cookies

A healthy, no-oven treat! Just mash ripe bananas, mix with oats, and add raisins or black sesame. Bake or air-fry until golden.

• Add nuts or chocolate chips for extra crunch and flavor.
• For firmer cookies without flour, try adding a bit of flaxseed or almond meal — it keeps the cookies healthy yet holds their shape.

Tip: The riper the banana, the sweeter your cookies — no sugar needed!

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2. Fresh Milk Pudding with Mixed Fruits

A refreshing chilled dessert that needs no oven. Mix gelatin, milk, and fruit juice, then chill until set. Top with your favorite fruits.

• Naturally low-fat and light — great for a healthy snack.
• You can swap dairy for almond milk or soy milk.

Tip: Warm the milk gently without boiling — that’s the secret to smooth, silky pudding texture.

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3. Modern Thai Bua Loy (Colorful Rice Dumplings)

A Thai classic with a modern twist. Use natural colors from purple sweet potato, pandan, or pumpkin for a bright, cheerful look.

• Use finely milled glutinous rice flour for soft, chewy dumplings with a delicate texture.
• Replace coconut milk with fresh milk steeped in Thai tea, Earl Grey, or Hojicha for a fragrant, modern flavor.

Tip: Let the dumplings cool slightly before pouring milk over them — it prevents the milk from curdling.

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4. Rice Cooker Banana Cake

No oven? No problem. Mix mashed bananas, eggs, oil, a little sugar, and low-protein jasmine rice flour, then let your rice cooker do the baking!

• Ripe bananas give natural sweetness and aroma, so you can use less sugar.
• Great for first-time bakers who love fluffy, fragrant cakes.

Tip: Mix the batter gently — overmixing makes the cake dense. Light hands make a soft, fluffy cake.

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5. Purple Sweet Potato Sticky Rice Cake  

A soft and chewy cake made with only 3 ingredients purple sweet potato, glutinous rice flour, and milk or coconut milk. There’s no wheat, eggs, butter, or refined sugar — only the gentle sweetness that comes naturally from the sweet potato itself.

• Perfect for clean-eating or gluten-free lifestyles
• Can be baked in an air fryer or convection oven
• Crisp on the outside, chewy and tender inside, with a subtle nutty aroma from the sweet potato

Tip:
Knead the dough until smooth. If it feels too wet, add a bit more glutinous rice flour; if too dry, add milk little by little. Shape into 50–60 g balls and bake at 200 °C for about 20 minutes.
The result is a chewy, fragrant cake that’s wholesome, simple, and full of natural sweetness.

Inspired by [i am cheese – Lemon8]

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6. Crispy Purple Sweet Potato Bites

A favorite TV-time snack! Steam and mash purple sweet potato, mix with tapioca flour, then bake until crunchy.

• Naturally sweet without added sugar.

• Light, tasty, and keeps well as a healthy snack.

Tip: Mash the sweet potatoes while still warm to keep the texture smooth and lump-free.

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7. Mini Khao Tom Mat (Sticky Rice with Banana)

A bite-sized version of a traditional Thai dessert. You can use silicone molds instead of banana leaves for convenience.

• Only a few ingredients: sticky rice, ripe banana, grated coconut, sugar, and a pinch of salt.

• Steams beautifully in muffin cups or silicone molds — no wrapping required.

Tip: Soak sticky rice for at least 3 hours before steaming to keep the texture soft and fluffy.

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8. Gluten-Free Riceberry Brownies

Rich and fudgy brownies that are easy to digest — perfect for gluten-sensitive dessert lovers.
Made with Riceberry flour instead of wheat flour.

• Just a few ingredients: cocoa powder, eggs, rice bran oil, a little brown sugar, and Riceberry flour.

• Add roasted nuts or dark chocolate chunks for texture and aroma.

Tip: Whip eggs and sugar slightly before mixing for that thin, shiny brownie “crust” like a real bakery.

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9. Matcha Glutinous Rice Dumplings  

A Thai dessert with a modern, healthy twist — this matcha-infused version is light, naturally chewy, and filled with the calming aroma of green tea. It’s simple to make and uses only three ingredients.

Ingredients:

• 100 g glutinous rice flour

• 1 cup milk or coconut milk (use low-fat or plant-based milk if preferred)

• Pure matcha powder

How to make:
Mix the flour with matcha powder, then slowly add water while kneading until the dough is smooth and soft without sticking to your hands.
Roll into small bite-sized balls, boil in hot water until they float, then transfer to cold water to set the texture. Serve warm with milk or a touch of matcha-infused cream.

Tip:
The secret to a perfect texture lies in the moisture balance — if the dough is too dry, it will crack; if it’s too wet, it won’t hold its shape. Add water gradually and knead gently until smooth for that soft, chewy finish.

Inspired by Lemon8 – Matcha Clean Recipe (Gluten Free)

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10. Yogurt Honey Panna Cotta

A simple café-style dessert that looks fancy but is surprisingly easy.
Mix yogurt, milk, honey, and a touch of gelatin. Chill until just set.

• Refreshing, creamy, and lightly tangy.

• Perfect in small cups, topped with fresh fruits.

Tip: For that perfect soft wobble, use only ½ teaspoon gelatin per cup of yogurt.

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Baking Happiness from Small Beginnings

Delicious desserts don’t need to be complicated.  Making simple desserts with what you already have can bring joy and fill your home with wonderful smells.

Baking is more than just making something tasty. It gives you a chance to slow down, put in some effort, and add a little happiness to your day in your own way. Even a small kitchen can become a joyful place.

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