This recipe had us at choctella! These banana and chocolate muffins inspired by Bundaberg's leafy banana plantations are nothing short of delicious. This is an edited extract from Surfing the Menu – Next Generation by Dan Churchill and Hayden Quinn (published by Simon & Schuster, $49.99).

Pure, unapologetic, chocolatey goodness. Go on, you know you want to.

These muffins hum with the addition of chai spices and dried apple and are great for lunch boxes or morning or afternoon tea.

These seriously tempting cookies are the perfect afternoon activity on cold, miserable days. Just pair with a glass of milk, or better yet, a warm cup of hot chocolate.

Could this be the best brownie recipe ever? Matt Moran brings new Cherry Ripe-inspired ingredients together on his quest for the world's best brownie.

This superfood slice is inspired by the much-loved Wagon Wheel treat of our childhood. Rice malt syrup is made from fermented rice, it’s fructose free and is a natural sweet alternative to other refined sugars.

These muffins use brown rice and oat bran to pack a healthy punch to your mid-morning snack.

Here is Jamie Oliver's take on the sweet, summer treat: the strawberry slice. This classic dessert is refreshed with juicy, seasonal strawberries.

One slice of this salty-sweet tart won't be enough.

This raw raspberry slice tastes just as good as it looks, making it the perfect mid-afternoon treat that you don't have to feel guilty about.

This creamy cheesecake is the perfect way to finish off a spring dinner party.

Chocolate, spearmint and caramel – oh my! The three robust flavours marry beautifully in this decadent dessert-style slice.

These foolproof cupcakes are a quick and easy way to impress a crowd.

For those of you who are looking for a guilt-free, gluten-free snack in between meals or pre-exercise, go no further than these choc raspberry muffins. This is an edited extract from Surfing the Menu – Next Generation by Dan Churchill and Hayden Quinn (Published by Simon & Schuster, $49.99), and is available in bookshops nationally.

Forget rolling out the dough, chilling it and cutting into individual cookies: this simple ‘sheet cookie’ is something between a brownie and a biscuit – and better than both. It’s fudgy and nutty, with molten bursts of white, dark and milk chocolate