22 Baking recipes that’ll make the days sweeter while you stay at home
Baking makes us giddy. The yummy smells, the sweet ingredients, and the therapeutic feeling of gooeyness on our fingers is just the epitome of pure joy. Which is why we’ve been turning to our stirring spoons A LOT during this time filled with so much uncertainty. Because while we may not be able to predict the future, we can bake delicious treats. So if you’re like us and looking to fill your days with a little sweetness as you stay cozy (or stir crazy!) inside, here are some of our favorite plant-based baking recipes, including 5 must-try recipes from The Wholesome Culture Cookbook.
22 Baking recipes that’ll make the days sweeter while you stay at home
1. Homemade Vegan Twix Bars
Carmel-y, chocolatey, salty goodness coming your way with these Homemade Vegan Twix Bars from Half Baked Harvest. Just be sure to use maple syrup instead of honey to keep it plant-based.
2. Edible Cookie Dough Bites
Are you more team cookie dough or team cookie?! For fans of the former, you’ve got to try these Edible Cookie Dough Bites from Sweet Simple Vegan. They’re perfectly sweet, easy to make, and require only five ingredients.
3. No Bake Banana Bars
We have a bit of an obsession with our No-Bake Banana Bars.
They’re super easy to make with only four ingredients, they taste delicious, and they don’t dirty a bunch of dishes!
4. Vegan Banana Nut Scones
These hearty Vegan Banana Nut Scones from Cookie and Kate make us feel like we’re transported to a cozy cabin. They smell amazing and taste even better!
5. Vegan Banana Chocolate Chip Blender Muffins
We’re not ones to judge a book by its cover, but we were hooked on these Vegan Banana Chocolate Chip Blender Muffins at first sight!
And the gooeyness of the almond butter + sweetness of the maple syrup make these treats just irresistible.
6. Vegan Chocolate Chip Macadamia Nut Cookie Recipes
Is there anything more comforting than chocolate chip cookies? We don’t think so! And these Vegan Chocolate Chip Macadamia Nut Cookies from The Wholesome Culture Cookbook have a special place in our hearts.
They’re just the right amount of sweetness and they require just enough work to keep us distracted but not overwhelmed.
7. Lemon Chia Cookies
Get a taste of summer all year round with these Lemon Chia Cookies from Vegan Richa. We love that they’re a little zesty with a super soft, melt-in-your-mouth texture.
8. Vegan Cinnamon Buns
We love any excuse to indulge in something sweet for breakfast, which is one of the many reasons we love these Vegan Cinnamon Buns from The Wholesome Culture Cookbook.
They’re so good, they’re practically begging to be made on weekend mornings!
9. Pistachio Dessert Bars
Ok, BePlantWell’s Pistachio Dessert Bars are just plain gorgeous. But besides how beautiful they look, they also taste insanely delicious with a perfect nutty, creamy vanilla flavor.
10. Vegan Blueberry Muffins
These Vegan Blueberry Muffins from Simple Veganista can be breakfast treats, mid-day snacks, or tasty desserts at the end of a long day. That’s one of the beautiful things about muffins! And these are extra easy because they require only one bowl and seven ingredients to whip up!
11. Chai Spiced Vegan Muffins
Put a little spice in your life with this yummy recipe for Chai Spiced Vegan Muffins from Feel Good Foodie. The ginger and cinnamon give it a little homey flavor, while the maple syrup and coconut sugar add a slight sweetness.
12. Double Chocolate Brownies
We dream about these Double Chocolate Brownies from The Wholesome Culture Cookbook (but actually!).
Between the chocolate chips and vanilla extract, they make us want nothing more than a cozy blanket and glass of plant milk!
13. Peanut Butter Cookies
Peanut butter lovers, Love and Lemons has you covered with these Peanut Butter Cookies. They’re somehow chewy and crispy at the same time, making them super hard to resist!
14. Paleo Tahini Blondies
Tahini, almond flour, and dark chocolate are just some of the delish ingredients in these Paleo Tahini Blondies from Choosing Chia. They’re not fussy, and yet they taste so good it’s hard to believe they’re super easy to make. P.S. Swap out the eggs for flax eggs to keep it vegan.
15. Vegan Champagne Cupcakes
Whether your roommate is a Taurus (hello, April and May babies!) or you just feel like celebrating making it through another week, these Vegan Champagne Cupcakes from It Doesn’t Taste Like Vegan are for you.
They’re light, fluffy, and sweet — everything we think a cupcake should be!
16. Six-Ingredient Coconut Cups
These Coconut Cups from Ela Vegan are just plain adorable and super tasty. And they’re freezer-friendly, which means they’ll last up to 2ish months in a freezer.
17. Vegan Everything Cookies
We love a recipe that calls for ingredients we always have in our pantries like oats, nuts, and nut butter (yum).
That’s why we’re huge fans of this Everything Cooking recipe from Rainbow Plant Life because you can easily add your own creative twist depending on what you’ve got stocked in your kitchen.
18. Salted Almond Butter Cookies
Combine your sweet and salty tooth with these Salted Almond Butter Cookies from This Rawsome Vegan Life.
They’re made with dates, almonds, and vanilla, which make for pure goodness in cookie form.
19. Bakewell Tart
We’ll be real: if you’re looking for a quick project– this recipe isn’t for you. But if you’re looking to fill a free afternoon and end up with something super delicious in the end, you’ll love this Bakewell Tart from Bosh TV.
Between the fruit compote and vanilla custard, you’ll truly feel like an accomplished baker before you even take a bite!
20. No Bake Snickerdoodle Cookies
These No-Bake Snickerdoodles from Beaming Baker can brighten up even the dreariest of days. Grab a cup of tea, a good book, and you’re good to go!
21. Vegan Banana Cream Pie
This recipe from Healthier Steps is FULL of yummy ingredients like bananas, coconut milk, maple syrup, and raw cashews. Mmmm.
22. Funfetti Cookies
Something about funfetti makes us smile. And these funfetti cookies from The Wholesome Culture Cookbook are no exception. But don’t just take our word for it… try the recipe (below) for yourself!
Prep time: 5 mins
Cook time: 10 mins
Makes 16-24 cookies
- 3/4 cup vegan butter
- 1 cup cane sugar
- 1/4 cup coconut cream
- 1 1/2 tablespoon egg replacer
- 2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 1/2 cups all purpose flour
- 1/4-1/3 cup sprinkles of choice
Directions:
- Preheat your oven to 350.
- Cream together the vegan butter and cane sugar in a large bowl until smooth. Then add in the coconut cream, egg replacer, vanilla, salt, and baking soda and stir until combined.
- Add in the flour 1/2 cup at a time and stir until a crumbly dough forms. Add in your sprinkles and stir until evenly distributed.
- Roll your dough into 1-1 1/2 inch balls and flatten slightly onto a baking sheet lined with parchment paper. Bake for 10-12 minutes until the edges of the cookies begin to brown slightly. The cookies will still appear soft when they leave the oven, but this is okay. Allow them to sit for 5 mins before removing from pan.
Now that we’ve covered your sweet tooth, check out these recipes for your other cravings!
