Do you find baking shows cozy, charming and just plain relaxing? We do, too! These baking recipes are here for you, whether you’re inspired to test your own skills or just want some delicious treats to enjoy while you watch.
This collection spans the baking spectrum, from seasonal favorites like a pumpkin bread recipe to showstopping cake recipes.
What they all have in common is a pop of flavor and nutrition from fruits (and even a veggie). Because we believe a balanced diet can include a little indulgence – especially when you still manage to sneak in some nutrients. Find your favorites!
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Bread Recipes
Nothing beats warm, freshly sliced bread – the baked good that transitions seamlessly from breakfast and brunch to an after-dinner dessert. Find your new, fruity favorite!
Blueberry Pumpkin Bread
A tasty twist on a classic, this pumpkin bread recipe gets an upgrade with juicy blueberries (fresh or frozen) for flavor and texture. You can add an optional glaze for an extra bit of sweetness.
Pumpkin Pear Bread
We couldn’t resist one more pumpkin bread recipe! The pear adds to a perfect, moist texture, and each slice is packed with the flavors of fall. (But it’s equally yummy year-round.)
Apple Streusel Bread
This recipe is quick to make – about 15 minutes of prep time – but tastes like a true labor of love. You’ll love the burst of apple paired with warm flavors of cinnamon and brown sugar.
Cake Recipes
Whether you’re celebrating a special occasion or giving yourself motivation to finish your healthy dinner, these cake recipes offer mouthwatering – yet surprisingly simple – options.
Ginger Pineapple Juice Cake
We love a zesty ginger cake with warm spices – and this one comes with the benefits of 100% pineapple juice for all the citrus goodness. For a little extra sweetness, top with whipped cream.
Applesauce Cake
If your family keeps the pantry stocked with applesauce, you’re ahead of the curve – that’s what this classically cozy cake uses (along with apple cider) for big, fall-forward apple flavor.
Pineapple Coconut Cake
Show-stopper potential? We think so. This refreshing cake recipe brightens your table with tropical flair. Even better, it uses boxed cake mix and takes just 10 minutes to prep – a little time for a big impact!
Muffin Recipes
Muffin recipes are so versatile – they taste great and make it simple to boost nutrition with fruits, veggies and other beneficial ingredients. (You can still add chocolate chips for fun.)
Whole Grain Pumpkin Muffins
This recipe makes for a sweet family experience, from mixing the ingredients (including chocolate chips) to enjoying the final product! One batch makes a tray of muffins and a small loaf to freeze.
Sweet Potato Muffins
Looking for a gluten-free recipe? These muffins offer a simple way to sneak extra fruits and veggies into a tasty little treat your kids will love. You can also freeze for grab-and-go snacks!
Strawberry Banana Chickpea Flour Muffins
This recipe is a mouthful to say – but light and fluffy to eat! If you have 30 minutes, you can make these yummy muffins, which are high in protein and serve as easy, on-the-go breakfasts and snacks.
Orange Chocolate Chip Muffins
This recipe offers both a healthier take on a muffin and the underrated combination of orange and chocolate. It’s a sweet, fluffy crowd-pleaser! You can serve warm or freeze to enjoy in the future.
Cookie Recipes
We love the elaborate baking recipes out there, but we’ll never stop making simple, tasty cookies. These will elevate a packed lunch or bring a festive, fruity touch to any gathering!
Glazed Lemon Ricotta Cookies
Not time for vacation yet? Whisk yourself away to Italy with these classic cookies – a sweet and tangy treat packed with lemon, both in the cookie and in the secret sauce … a.k.a. the glaze.
Caramel Apple Cider Cookies
These soft, melt-in-your-mouth treats are full of surprises. You’ll love the fresh apples in the cookies as well as the unique take on a caramel spread that uses maple syrup, nut butter and more.
Recipes à la Mode
Who doesn’t love a warm dessert smothered in ice cream? Or whipped cream. Or Greek yogurt. Your choice! These baking recipes cross categories to give you all kinds of options.
Peanut Butter Banana Brownies
This recipe combines the power trio of bananas, peanut butter and chocolate for a fresh, gluten-free approach to a family favorite. You can prep, bake and enjoy in just about an hour!
Orchard Pear Crisp
Did someone say comfort food? This warmly spiced crisp is oh-so-tasty – and it uses canned pears, so you can make it any time of year. You’ll love the extra texture from the oats.
Lattice Crust Arctic Apple Pie
We’ll wrap with one more classic, a timeless apple pie. This recipe is flexible – you can use pre-sliced apples, as well as homemade or storebought pie crust. Every way is equally delicious!
Fill your baking with fruits and veggies
If you’re ready to pretend you’re on your favorite baking show, these baking recipes are a great place to start. You have so many options – choose based on the flavor you’re craving, the amount of time you have or even the ingredients already in your kitchen. You’ll get a delectable baked good or dessert, full of the goodness of fruits and veggies, and you won’t even have cameras watching your every move. Enjoy!
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