The Sweetest Mother’s Day Gift: Chocolate Brownies Made with Love

Mother’s Day is just around the corner, and if you're looking for the perfect way to show your love and appreciation, why not make it extra sweet with a homemade touch? At Flour and Dough, we believe the best Mother’s Day gifts come from the heart — and nothing says "I love you" quite like a batch of rich, fudgy chocolate brownies. Right?

Our Brownie Baking Mix makes it easier than ever to create something truly special. Whether you’re a seasoned baker or a complete beginner, our easy-to-use baking mix ensures delicious results every time. Made with premium ingredients and developed for that perfect balance of chewy, chocolatey goodness, our mix is the secret ingredient to a memorable Mother’s Day.

What us Mums Really Want for Mother’s Day

You might be wondering — what kind of gift do mums really want? Being a mum myself - sometimes I just want my kids to listen but other times I want to be spoilt rotten for the al the mental overload I have to deal with everyday - but then I think, mental overload, seriously is that a thing?!
According to surveys, mums overwhelmingly prefer chocolate and sweet treats over flowers, jewelry, or even spa gifts! What!!

Take a look at this:

(Graph above shows that 42% of mums would choose chocolate & sweet treats over traditional gifts like flowers or jewelry.)

When you gift delicious, homemade chocolate brownies, you’re giving Mum exactly what she’s secretly hoping for — something sweet, heartfelt, and personal.

Fudgy Chocolate Brownie Mix - Made in New Zealand

Why Choose a Brownie Baking Mix for Mother’s Day?

Gifting something handmade adds a personal, heartfelt touch that store-bought gifts simply can't match. With our chocolate brownie baking mix, you can whip up a thoughtful treat that feels homemade (because it is!), without any of the stress or mess. Add a beautiful handmade card and you have a great gift!

Plus, baking together can be a beautiful experience on its own. Spend quality time with Mum in the kitchen, create sweet memories, and share the joy of homemade baking. It’s not just a Mother’s Day gift — it’s a moment she'll cherish forever.

Not Just for Gifts — A Mother’s Day Activity

Looking for a Mother’s Day idea that's a little different? Turn your baking session into a full experience! Set up a mini bake-off with siblings, and grandkids, decorate brownies together, or simply enjoy a cozy afternoon tea featuring your freshly baked treats.

Shop Our Brownie Baking Mixes

Ready to make Mother’s Day extra special? Check out our range of baking mixes, including our beloved chocolate brownie option. Quick to prepare, fun to bake, and even better to eat — they're the perfect way to show Mum just how much she means to you. Better yet, we make all our brownies and in fact, all our baking mixes right here in the beautiful New Zealand!

Low Carb Donuts - 4g carbs!!

We all make our New Years resolutions, and when I make mine and listen to my friends, they all sound something similar in the lines of health, wealth and happiness. I spose I am now in that era where that’s what is important!

My kids tend to enjoy snacking on chocolate, chips and well, whatever I put into the cupboard that’s quick and easy! So, to be fair I am to blame for these choices they are left to make! However, when I don’t load the cupboard full of these things and limit them to moderation they are completely happy to eat healthy snacks and fun things I make and bake!

We, as in the family LOVE donuts. I mean as in my hubby will gladly drive 20 minutes to the nearest store and grab a 4 pack and come back just keep the “kids” happy! Right?

So after re-looking my resolutions and figuring out how I can make donuts better for us but still taste really darn good and also get back to how we like to do things, get the kids involved in the baking, I set off to make something I haven’t done before!

At 4 grams per donuts - without the icing and decorations on top, you really have to try these!

LOW CARB / KETO DONUTS - from a baking mix - let’s just applaud that because the fact that it worked was amazing!

TIPS AND TRICKS

• double dip the icing sugar on top

• have your toppings ready for when the donuts are cooled - the icing dries quick

• work on a cooling wrack with something underneath - they drip and it becomes messy

STORAGE

We hovered these down pretty quick but I would say 3 days in a airtight container on the bench, or 5 days in the fridge. I did freeze one for a week, until I decided to eat it, and it was completely fine!

I found these really quick and easy to adjust to any food plan that you are on or just keeping to low sugar and living a healthier lifestyle! Since they are made with good for you ingredients and keto sugars, the only “bad thing” I did have was the biscoff biscuit crumbs I added to the tops! Which, truly, is not bad it’s plain delicious!

It’s a delicious one bowl recipe that makes for easy cleaning of equipment and the recipe is Gluten Free and Keto friendly! Donuts are such an easy snacking option, especially when they are healthy and you don’t have to drive 20 minutes to get your fix! You most likely will have everything on hand including a Flour and Dough Baking Mix - right??

INGREDIENTS - 6 Donuts - x2 for 12

1 x Original Flour & Dough Bread Mix

1/4 Cup Sugar / Sweetener of choice

50g Melted Butter

1/4 Cup Double Cream

2 Eggs

ICING

1 Cup Powdered Sweetener of Choice - I did use Icing Sugar

2-3 Tablespoons Water

If making 6 donuts - use half the packet of Flour and Dough Baking Mix. ie 115 g

Preheat your oven to 180C and spray your donut pan.

Whisk your two eggs, and the add all the ingredients into your mixing bowl, including the eggs and mix well.

Fill each donut hole 3/4 full. Bake on the lowest rack for 15 minutes. Do watch them as they tend to burn very quickly, I also like to add a empty baking sheet to one of the higher racks, just to prevent it from getting that direct heat from the top!

One they are done, remove from the oven and let them sit for a good 20 minutes to cool before you remove the from the donut pan.

Let them cool completely before you mix up your icing sugar.

DECORATING YOUR DONUTS

This was the best part for me and the kids!

Use any food coloring to make your icing different colors, I even add a bit of cocoa powder to one batch to turn it more chocolatey!

Add sprinkles, biscoff crumbs, freeze dried raspberries, m&m’s anything you have on hand or plain old cinnamon sugar!

Don’t forget to double dip your keto donuts into the icing as it really does look better and gives that little extra bit of flavour!