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Roll up your sleeves and make one of these healthy baking recipes. Whether you bake a cake, cookies or fruit bars, these recipes are mindful of different dietary and allergy restrictions, so there’s something for everyone. Recipes like Gluten-Free Banana Bread and Easy Peach Cobbler Dump Cake (which is egg free) are fun and delicious.
01of 15Blueberry-Lemon Ricotta Pound CakeView RecipeThis healthy pound cake recipe isn’t just delicious–it also only requires one bowl to make. For the best cake texture, be sure to beat the sugar and butter together long enough in Step 2 to look creamy–the time it takes to get there varies according to the type of electric mixer you have. Serve with brunch or alongside a cup of coffee in the afternoon.
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Blueberry-Lemon Ricotta Pound Cake
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This healthy pound cake recipe isn’t just delicious–it also only requires one bowl to make. For the best cake texture, be sure to beat the sugar and butter together long enough in Step 2 to look creamy–the time it takes to get there varies according to the type of electric mixer you have. Serve with brunch or alongside a cup of coffee in the afternoon.
02of 15No-Sugar-Added Vegan Oatmeal CookiesView RecipeSoft, chewy and no added sugar! Sweeten these classic oatmeal cookies with ripe bananas and raisins or dates. Plus, a touch of nut butter adds lots of flavor and holds the cookies together while keeping them vegan and gluten-free.
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No-Sugar-Added Vegan Oatmeal Cookies
Soft, chewy and no added sugar! Sweeten these classic oatmeal cookies with ripe bananas and raisins or dates. Plus, a touch of nut butter adds lots of flavor and holds the cookies together while keeping them vegan and gluten-free.
03of 15Apple-Cinnamon CakeView RecipeThis simple nondairy apple cake, which is often called Jewish apple cake, has origins in Eastern Europe. Cinnamon and sweet-tart Granny Smith apples make for a fragrant cake, while orange juice in the batter adds a sweet, fresh touch. Make it for Rosh Hashana or any other fall holiday or occasion. The leftovers (if there are any) pair nicely with a cup of coffee the next morning.
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Apple-Cinnamon Cake
This simple nondairy apple cake, which is often called Jewish apple cake, has origins in Eastern Europe. Cinnamon and sweet-tart Granny Smith apples make for a fragrant cake, while orange juice in the batter adds a sweet, fresh touch. Make it for Rosh Hashana or any other fall holiday or occasion. The leftovers (if there are any) pair nicely with a cup of coffee the next morning.
04of 15Gluten-Free Banana BreadView RecipeTime to use up those overripe bananas! Turn a classic quick bread gluten-free with this easy recipe. This banana bread is mouthwatering as is, but stir in some walnuts or chocolate chips to take it to the next level.
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Gluten-Free Banana Bread
Time to use up those overripe bananas! Turn a classic quick bread gluten-free with this easy recipe. This banana bread is mouthwatering as is, but stir in some walnuts or chocolate chips to take it to the next level.
05of 15Easy Peach Cobbler Dump CakeView RecipeThis peach dump cake serves up a fluffy, tender vanilla cake that’s studded with juicy, sweet peaches. This peach cake is so simple it’s sure to become a favorite summertime dessert. Using a box of organic cake mix makes the recipe prep even easier.
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Easy Peach Cobbler Dump Cake
This peach dump cake serves up a fluffy, tender vanilla cake that’s studded with juicy, sweet peaches. This peach cake is so simple it’s sure to become a favorite summertime dessert. Using a box of organic cake mix makes the recipe prep even easier.
06of 15Blueberry-Lemon Crumb MuffinsView RecipeBlueberries and lemon are a natural pairing in these light and airy muffins with a delicate brown sugar crumble. If you like an extra blast of lemon flavor, use lemon extract rather than vanilla. These muffins are best with fresh blueberries, but you can substitute with frozen. Don’t thaw them before you stir them into the batter.
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Blueberry-Lemon Crumb Muffins
Blueberries and lemon are a natural pairing in these light and airy muffins with a delicate brown sugar crumble. If you like an extra blast of lemon flavor, use lemon extract rather than vanilla. These muffins are best with fresh blueberries, but you can substitute with frozen. Don’t thaw them before you stir them into the batter.
07of 15Peanut Butter Swirl Chocolate BrowniesView RecipeThis diabetic-friendly brownie recipe uses the classic flavor combination of chocolate and peanut butter to make a delicious dessert you’ll want to make again and again.
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Peanut Butter Swirl Chocolate Brownies
This diabetic-friendly brownie recipe uses the classic flavor combination of chocolate and peanut butter to make a delicious dessert you’ll want to make again and again.
08of 15Flourless Chocolate CookiesView RecipeThese flourless cookies get their volume from whipped egg whites (like a meringue) instead of grains, making them gluten-free and melt-in-your-mouth delicious. A chocolate chip in each bite adds to the rich chocolate flavor.
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Flourless Chocolate Cookies
These flourless cookies get their volume from whipped egg whites (like a meringue) instead of grains, making them gluten-free and melt-in-your-mouth delicious. A chocolate chip in each bite adds to the rich chocolate flavor.
09of 15Lemon SquaresView RecipeLemon squares are so delicious, but classic lemon square recipes tip the scales with their calories and saturated fat. Our healthy lemon squares recipe shaves almost 200 calories and more than 5 grams of saturated fat per lemon square. For a variation, use lime juice in place of the lemon juice.
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Lemon Squares
Lemon squares are so delicious, but classic lemon square recipes tip the scales with their calories and saturated fat. Our healthy lemon squares recipe shaves almost 200 calories and more than 5 grams of saturated fat per lemon square. For a variation, use lime juice in place of the lemon juice.
10of 15One-Bowl Vegan Chocolate CakeView RecipeJennifer CauseyThis one-bowl vegan chocolate cake is rich, sweet and easy to make. It’s perfect for special occasions and for the chocolate lover in your life. This tender cake slices best when it’s slightly chilled.
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One-Bowl Vegan Chocolate Cake
Jennifer Causey
This one-bowl vegan chocolate cake is rich, sweet and easy to make. It’s perfect for special occasions and for the chocolate lover in your life. This tender cake slices best when it’s slightly chilled.
11of 15No-Sugar-Added Oatmeal CookiesView RecipeClassic oatmeal cookies without all the sugar, these better-for-you gluten-free treats get their sweetness from ripe bananas and chopped dates.
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No-Sugar-Added Oatmeal Cookies
Classic oatmeal cookies without all the sugar, these better-for-you gluten-free treats get their sweetness from ripe bananas and chopped dates.
12of 15Almond Butter Chocolate Chip CookiesView RecipeEva KolenkoAll that’s required to make fresh-from-the-oven cookies is five ingredients, a single bowl and 35 minutes. “These cookies are a staple in our house,” says Top Chef ’s Season 14 champ Brooke Williamson. “The almond butter they call for is loaded with healthy fats and adds protein. My son Hudson is a big fan of them too!” If you use roasted almond butter, your cookies will have a darker hue.
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Almond Butter Chocolate Chip Cookies
Eva Kolenko
All that’s required to make fresh-from-the-oven cookies is five ingredients, a single bowl and 35 minutes. “These cookies are a staple in our house,” says Top Chef ’s Season 14 champ Brooke Williamson. “The almond butter they call for is loaded with healthy fats and adds protein. My son Hudson is a big fan of them too!” If you use roasted almond butter, your cookies will have a darker hue.
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Vegan Flourless Chocolate Cake
Antonis Achilleos
14of 15Fresh Apple SquaresView RecipeOne batch of dough does double duty as both the crust and streusel topping to make one of the easiest desserts around.
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Fresh Apple Squares
One batch of dough does double duty as both the crust and streusel topping to make one of the easiest desserts around.
15of 15Cinnamon-Raisin Oatmeal CookiesView RecipeThis recipe takes oatmeal cookies up a notch with its cinnamony, buttery, delicious take on a much-loved classic dessert.
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Cinnamon-Raisin Oatmeal Cookies
This recipe takes oatmeal cookies up a notch with its cinnamony, buttery, delicious take on a much-loved classic dessert.
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