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Looking for some healthy baking inspiration? I’ve got you covered with 100 healthy baking recipes with everything from muffins and quick breads to cakes and cookies.
If you love baked goods youโre going to love todayโs post because Iโm sharing over 100 healthy baking recipes that your whole family will love!
From muffins and quick breads to cookies and brownies all of the recipes Iโm sharing below are made with wholesome better-for-you ingredients, easy to make and absolutely deliciousโฆ trust me nobody will even be able to tell that theyโre healthier.
Baked Goods Made Healthier
In many baked goods recipes youโll commonly see white flour, white sugar and butter or vegetable oil, but in true EBF fashion I always try to create recipes that are made healthier with wholesome, better-for-you ingredients. Here are some swaps youโll typically see in the EBF recipes when it comes to baked goods:
flour โinstead of using white flour youโll typically see whole wheat pastry flour, almond flour, oat flour or coconut flour being used here. All three options are great if youโre looking to incorporate more nutrients into your baking in place of a traditional all-purpose flour. I have a full guide on healthy flours to use if youโre interested in learning more.
sugar โ instead of using white, refined sugar, youโll usually see me using maple syrup, honey, coconut sugar or medjool dates for a natural sweetener in my baked goods.
oil โ when it comes to using oil in my baked goods I typically use coconut oil, olive oil or avocado oil instead of seed oil or butter, which all adds healthy fats and arenโt as processed as some of the alternatives. In a lot of recipes youโll also see Greek yogurt, applesauce, sweet potato or pumpkin being used to replace some of the oil in recipes. This is a great way to keep baked goods moist without the need for a ton of oil.
Muffins
Whether you’re in the mood for a fruity blueberry muffin or something more decadent like a chocolate muffin I’ve got you covered with loads of recipes for easy and healthy muffins with a variety of options to meet your dietary preferences.
4.90 from 28 votes
Healthy Chocolate Muffins
These healthy chocolate muffins are dairy-free and made with whole wheat flour, applesauce and naturally sweetened with maple syrup. They're fudgy, rich, perfectly moist and absolutely delicious.
These healthy banana blender muffins are made with a combo of oat and almond flour and sweetened with maple syrup. They're gluten-free, dairy-free, moist, easy to make and perfect for breakfast or snacking.
These flourless protein muffins are made with mashed banana, almond butter and protein powder. They come together quickly in a blender and are oil-free, gluten-free, dairy-free and have 11 grams of protein in each muffin.
These apple yogurt muffins are studded with apples and packed with cinnamon flavor. They're soft, fluffy and extra moist thanks to the Greek yogurt. Perfect for meal prep!
Protein packed chocolate chip yogurt muffins made with Greek yogurt, whole wheat flour, and maple syrup. They're light, fluffy and perfect for an on-the-go snack or breakfast.
These strawberry yogurt muffins are made with Greek yogurt, naturally sweetened with maple syrup and studded with fresh strawberries. They're super moist and fluffy and absolutely delicious.
These healthy carrot raisin muffins are made with almond and coconut flour and studded with fresh carrots and raisins. Perfect for a quick breakfast or afternoon snack. Gluten-free + dairy-free.
These coconut flour muffins are made with just 8 simple ingredients and come together in no time. They're soft, perfectly moist and bursting with fresh blueberries! Gluten-free + grain-free.
These blueberry yogurt muffins are made with whole wheat flour, Greek yogurt, maple syrup and studded with fresh blueberries. They're perfectly moist and fluffy and absolutely delicious.
These healthy pumpkin muffins are moist, fluffy and delicious! They're naturally sweetened and made with whole wheat flour, rolled oats, yogurt and fall spices.
Full of pumpkin flavor and fall spice, these healthy vegan pumpkin muffins are naturally sweetened and made with simple pantry staple ingredients. They're perfectly moist and fluffy!
These gluten free lemon poppy seed muffins are made with almond and coconut flour and have a bright, lemony flavor. They're delicious as is or topped with a lemon glaze!
These healthy blueberry protein muffins are soft, fluffy and packed with 7 grams of protein each! They're the perfect high protein snack or breakfast option to meal prep for the week.
These healthy apple muffins are made with whole wheat flour and sweetened with coconut sugar. They're packed with fall flavor and extra moist thanks to pumpkin puree!
These chocolate protein muffins are fudgy and oh so delicious. There's no added sugar (sweetened only with bananas) and each muffin has 8 grams of protein!
These flourless zucchini muffins are made with almond butter and sweetened with maple syrup. They're grain-free, gluten-free and perfect for breakfast or snacking.
These moist strawberry protein muffins are studded with fresh strawberries and chocolate chips. Made with oat flour and protein powder so they have an extra protein boost and theyโre gluten-free!
These healthy chocolate chip muffins are soft, fluffy, perfectly moist and absolutely delicious. They're made with whole wheat flour, Greek yogurt, maple syrup and studded with chocolate chips.
These healthy oat bran muffins are made with a mix of oat bran cereal and whole wheat flour. They’re moist and delicious and perfect for a quick on-the-go breakfast.
Filled with fall flavor, these hearty pumpkin bran muffins are easy to whip up and provide a good source of fiber and protein. Only 160 calories per muffin!
Chewy and healthy oatmeal breakfast cookies that are studded with raisins and walnuts, easy to whip up and perfect for on-the-go. They're lightly sweetened, vegan, egg-free, gluten-free and perfect for meal prep.
These high protein cottage cheese cookies are soft, chewy and made with only 7 ingredients. They're gluten-free, egg-free, low sugar and have 8 grams of protein per cookie.
Birthday cake cookies made with cashew butter, a combo of almond flour and oat flour and maple syrup. They're soft, gluten-free and absolutely delicious when topped with vanilla frosting.
These healthy oatmeal chocolate chip cookies are made with whole wheat flour, coconut sugar and coconut oil and applesauce instead of butter. They're soft, chewy, absolutely delicious and super easy to whip up.
Eat cookies for breakfast with this simple recipe for carrot cake breakfast cookies! Loaded with whole grain oats, carrots and nuts for a filling and hearty on-the-go breakfast option.
These flourless oatmeal scotchies are made with almond butter, maple syrup, rolled oats and studded with butterscotch chips. They're soft, chewy and absolutely delicious!
These almond cookies are made with almond flour, almond extract and topped with sliced almonds. They're buttery, soft and melt in your mouth delicious. Gluten-free + grain-free.
These healthy chocolate chip cookies are soft, chewy and guaranteed to satisfy any sweet tooth. They're made with whole wheat flour, coconut oil, Greek yogurt and coconut sugar. There's no butter and no chilling required!
These lemon ricotta cookies are made with oat flour and topped with a delicious light lemon glaze. They're soft, moist, fluffy and absolutely delicious!
You only need 6 simple ingredients to make the best protein cookies you've ever had! They're soft, chewy, naturally sweetened, have no flour and pack in 10 grams of protein each.
Made with sunflower butter, oat flour, coconut sugar and studded with chocolate chips these SunButter cookies are super easy to make, absolutely delicious and allergen friendly. This post is sponsored by SunButter.
These almond butter espresso cookies are the perfect combination of crunchy and chewy. They're super easy to whip up and require only six ingredients and one bowl. Plus, they're flourless, vegan and gluten-free!
These gluten-free lemon cookies are made with almond flour and bursting with bright, citrus flavor in every bite. They're soft and chewy and topped with the most delicious lemon glaze for the ultimate treat.
Cookies for breakfast?ย Sign me up!ย These sweet potato breakfast cookies are super easy to make, delicious and great to have on hand for an on-the-go breakfast.ย
These delicious pumpkin oatmeal cookies with chocolate chips are healthy, vegan and can easily be made gluten-free. Perfect for satisfying your pumpkin cravings!
These almond flour chocolate chip cookies are super easy to make with only 7 ingredients. They're crisp on the outside, soft and chewy on the inside and loaded with gooey chocolate in every bite.
With only six ingredients and about 15 minutes to whip up, these heathy peanut butter blossoms are an easy addition to your holiday cookie tray! Vegan and gluten-free.ย
These delicious and healthy peanut butter cookies are made in one bowl and with only 4 ingredients. Sweetened with maple syrup and made without eggs or butter!
These soft pumpkin cookies are like pillowy clouds that melt in your mouth. They’re loaded with pumpkin flavor, grain-free and made without any oil! Top with frosting for a delicious treat.
These cardamom cookies are studded with rich chocolate and crunchy pistachios. They’re vegan and made with almond flour so they’re also grain-free and gluten-free. Reprinted with permission from Bakerita.
These soft and chewy peanut butter oatmeal cookies are easy to make in one bowl with just 9 simple ingredients! Made with oat flour and maple syrup these cookies are refined sugar-free, gluten-free and oil-free.
These oatmeal date cookies are guaranteed to be your new favorite cookie recipe! They're studded with sweet dates and crunchy walnuts and have the perfect texture – crisp edges with a soft and chewy center.
Who says you can’t have your cake and eat it too โ especially when it’s made with better-for-you ingredients? These cake and cupcake recipes have been created with healthier ingredients without sacrificing that indulgent taste you love. From rich chocolate cupcakes to healthy apple cake, these recipes will make you rethink what a healthy dessert can be. All of these recipes are healthy enough for an everyday dessert, but fancy enough to be served at celebrations like birthday parties and holidays.
5 from 6 votes
Healthy Pumpkin Cake
This healthy pumpkin cake is gluten-free, naturally sweetened and perfectly moist. It's packed with fall flavors and topped with a delicious cream cheese frosting.
This healthy vanilla cake is made with whole wheat flour, yogurt and maple syrup. It's more nutrient-dense and lower in sugar when compared to traditional cake, but still just as delicious!
These healthy chocolate cupcakes are made with whole wheat pastry flour and less butter and sugar than traditional cupcakes. They're light, fluffy, easy to make and perfect for any celebration!
These healthy vanilla cupcakes are light and fluffy, but made with whole wheat flour and less butter and sugar than traditional cupcakes. They're easy to make and perfect for any celebration!
These almond flour cupcakes are soft, fluffy and perfectly moist. They come together quickly and are a great gluten-free dessert option for any celebration!
This healthy oatmeal carrot cake is studded with carrots and raisins, naturally sweetened with maple syrup and topped with a delicious cream cheese frosting. It's gluten-free and super easy to whip up in your blender.
These gluten-free sweet potato cupcakes are made with a combo of almond and oat flour, naturally sweetened and loaded with cinnamon flavor. They're fluffy, moist and absolutely delicious especially when topped with cream cheese frosting.
This easy strawberry cake is made with cake flour, fresh strawberry puree and Greek yogurt. It's light and fluffy and topped with a decadent homemade strawberry buttercream frosting.
This delicious gluten-free apple cake is made with a blend of almond and oat flour, studded with fresh apples and has a delicious cinnamon pecan crumb topping. Itโs moist, tender and the perfect fall dessert!
This flourless chocolate cake is rich, fudgy and incredibly easy to make. It's the perfect dessert for any occasion and absolutely delicious when topped with fresh berries and a sprinkle of powdered sugar.
This easy berry cake is made with whole wheat pastry flour, Greek yogurt, maple syrup and studded with a mix of fresh berries. It's healthy, simple to make and the perfect treat for breakfast or dessert!
The best healthy birthday cake that's made with a combo of oat and almond flour and naturally sweetened with maple syrup. It's fluffy, moist, gluten-free, dairy-free and a great healthier option for a birthday party or any celebration!
This pumpkin coffee cake with a cinnamon streusel topping is the ultimate fall breakfast or dessert! It's moist, soft and made with healthier ingredients like Greek yogurt, whole wheat flour and coconut sugar.
Quick breads are the unsung heroes of the baking worldโsimple to make, versatile, and incredibly satisfying. They’re perfect for a quick breakfast, snack or even dessert. Some of my favorites are my Coconut Flour Banana Bread, Healthy Lemon Loaf and Healthy Zucchini Bread.
4.75 from 47 votes
Healthy Zucchini Bread
A lightened up recipe for zucchini bread that uses maple syrup instead of sugar and olive oil instead of butter. The texture is crisp on the outside and perfectly moist on the inside.
This tahini banana bread is made with a combo of oat and almond flour and naturally sweetened with maple syrup. Itโs perfectly moist and absolutely delicious! Gluten-free + dairy-free.
This strawberry banana bread is made with whole wheat flour, coconut sugar, Greek yogurt and studded with fresh, juicy strawberries. It's perfectly moist, soft and absolutely delicious!
A lightened up gingerbread loaf made with applesauce instead of oil and maple syrup instead of sugar. It's packed with warm spices and topped with a delicious maple cream cheese frosting.
This is the best coconut flour banana bread! It's gluten-free, dairy-free, sweetened only with bananas and can be mixed together in one bowl with 10 simple ingredients.
This Starbucks copycat healthy lemon loaf is made with whole wheat flour, maple syrup, Greek yogurt and avocado oil. It's soft, moist, bursting with lemon flavor and topped with a delicious lemon glaze. It's even better than Starbucks!
This healthy vegan zucchini bread is made with almond flour and oat flour and uses avocado and banana to replace the oil. It's easy to make and absolutely delicious!
This is the best healthy banana bread you'll ever make. It's perfectly sweet, made with a blend of regular and whole wheat flour and has yogurt to keep it nice and moist.
Craving something decadent? These brownies and bars offer a range of recipes that deliver flavor while being mindful of nutritional content. From the richness of chocolate brownies to the nutty goodness of oat bars, you’ll find a variety of options that hit the sweet spot without going overboard.
4.80 from 35 votes
Healthy Carrot Cake Bars
Healthy carrot cake bars made with almond flour and sweetened with coconut sugar. Theyโre moist, delicious and perfect for the carrot cake lover in your life. Gluten-free and grain-free.
These healthy chickpea brownies are fudgy, moist and so easy to whip up in your food processor with just 8 simple ingredients. They're vegan, flourless, gluten-free and oil-free.
These pumpkin brownies are made with almond flour, coconut sugar and pumpkin puree instead of any oil. They're rich, fudgy, super moist and absolutely delicious! Gluten-free + dairy-free.
These healthy pumpkin oatmeal bars are packed with fall flavors and studded with chocolate chips and walnuts. They're easy to whip up and make for a great breakfast or snack option. Vegan + gluten-free.
These healthy apple oatmeal bars are made with wholesome ingredients and studded with fresh apple chunks. They're kid-friendly, portable and perfect for meal prep. Vegan + gluten-free.
Sneak veggies into your dessert with these healthy zucchini brownies that are made with almond and oat flour and naturally sweetened with maple syrup. They're moist, fudgy, oil-free and gluten-free.
These protein brownies are rich, fudgy and come together quickly in one bowl! They're flourless, naturally sweetened and have 7 grams of protein per brownie. Gluten-free + dairy-free.
These healthy sweet potato brownies are naturally sweetened and easy to make. They're so rich and fudgy no one will be able to tell that theyโre made with veggies!
These healthy lemon bars have an almond flour shortbread crust and a creamy, perfectly tart lemon filling. They're gluten-free, dairy-free, naturally sweetened and made with only 6 simple ingredients!
These oat flour brownies are rich, fudgy, dense and naturally gluten-free. They're made with simple ingredients, come together quickly and make for the perfect healthy dessert.
Combine two amazing desserts into one with these fudgy pecan pie brownies! They’re made with almond flour so they’re gluten-free, grain-free and absolutely delicious.
These banana oatmeal bars are easy to make, perfect for meal prep and loaded with nutritious ingredients like rolled oats, walnuts, applesauce and raisins. They're vegan + can easily be made gluten-free.
These pumpkin protein bars are vegan, gluten-free and oil-free. They make for a perfect pre or post-workout snack or grab-and-go breakfast. Each bar has less than 80 calories, 7 grams of protein and only 4 grams of sugar!
These baked oatmeal bars are such an easy and convenient way to enjoy oatmeal for breakfast or as a snack. They’re easily customizable and great for kids and adults!
These healthy apple crumble bars are vegan, gluten-free, and made with wholesome ingredients and fresh apples. Youโll love the cinnamon apple filling paired with the oatmeal crumble crust and topping!
These PB&J Bars are a take on the classic sandwich we all know and love. Made with protein-packed peanutย powder, oat flour, organic jam and coconut oil, you can feel good about enjoying these bars wheneverย you please.ย
These healthy blueberry crumble bars are made with fresh blueberries and have a delicious oat crumble crust and topping. They're vegan, gluten-free and the perfect summer treat!
Looking for some healthy baking inspiration? I've got you covered with 100 healthy baking recipes with everything from muffins and quick breads to cakes and cookies.
Prep Time: 10 minutesminutes
Cook Time: 20 minutesminutes
Total Time: 30 minutesminutes
Servings: 12
Ingredients
ยพcupdrippy almond butter, I used Wild Friends almond butter
Hey there, Iโm Brittany, the creator of Eating Bird Food, cookbook author, health coach and mama of two littles. Here you’ll find quick and easy recipes that make healthy fun and enjoyable for you and your family!