24 cookie, brownie, and bar ideas for baking moods of all kinds
Some days call for chewy cookies, others need fudgy brownies or simple bars. This list of 24 recipes has a little something for every baking mood. Pick what sounds good and let the oven do the rest.
No Bake Chocolate Pecan Bars
These no-bake chocolate pecan bars are gluten-free, vegan, and totally indulgent. Made with just a few simple ingredients, they’re an easy way to enjoy a healthy chocolate treat. Get the recipe: No Bake Chocolate Pecan Bars
Banana Brownies
These banana brownies are rich, fudgy, and naturally sweetened with ripe bananas. Made with walnuts and no flour or dairy, they’re a great option for anyone avoiding gluten or grains. A simple treat that feels a little indulgent. Get the recipe: Banana Brownies
Caramel Pecan Coconut Ice Cream Bars
These caramel pecan coconut ice cream bars are rich, creamy, and full of sweet, nutty flavors. They make a refreshing and indulgent dessert for any time you want a treat. Get the recipe: Caramel Pecan Coconut Ice Cream Bars
Tahini Cookies
A new and unique way to satisfy your cookie cravings. This large batch recipe for tahini cookies is soft, chewy and full of delicious flavor. Get the recipe: Tahini Cookies
Almond Butter Chocolate Chip Cookies
Almond butter chocolate chip cookies are rich, nutty, and deliciously soft. Plus, they include flax seeds, which add a nice boost of nutrition to these delicious, gluten-free treats. Get the recipe: Almond Butter Chocolate Chip Cookies
Copycat Cosmic Protein Brownies
These cosmic protein brownies taste like childhood treats but are a healthier scratch-made version. Made with dates, oats, almond butter, and protein powder, they’re sweet, chewy, and fudgy and ready in just 20 minutes. Get the recipe: Copycat Cosmic Protein Brownies
Chocolate Chip Coconut Cookies
Coconut chocolate chip cookies that blend tropical vibes with classic indulgence. Chewy, sweet, and packed with chocolate – they’re the perfect treat to satisfy your cravings. Get the recipe: Coconut Chocolate Chip Cookies
Peanut Butter Brownies
These low-carb peanut butter brownies are rich, fudgy, and seriously hard to stop eating. They’re gluten-free, easy to whip up in under 30 minutes, and taste way too good to be this simple. Get the recipe: Keto Peanut Butter Brownies
Chickpea Cookie Bars
Chickpea cookie bars aka blondies are incredibly chewy and surprisingly sweet, with a rich, nutty flavour. Made with chickpeas, they’re a great option for a gluten-free treat that packs in a bit of extra protein. Get the recipe: Chickpea Blondies
Sunflower Seed Butter Cookies
These chewy and delicious cookies are made with sunflower seed butter. They’re egg-free, dairy-free, vegan, and nut-free. These cookies are perfect when you’re in the mood for a nutritious treat. Get the recipe: Sunflower Seed Butter Cookies
3-Ingredient Peanut Butter Cookies
These low-carb, 3-ingredient peanut butter cookies are as easy as they are delicious! With just peanut butter, a low-carb sweetener, and an egg, you’ll have soft, chewy cookies in no time. Perfect for a quick snack that’s low on carbs but high on flavour. Get the recipe: Keto Peanut Butter Cookies
Banana Bread Breakfast Cookies
These healthy banana bread breakfast cookies are the best way to start your day. Packed with flavour and goodness, they’re basically a guilt-free excuse to have cookies for breakfast. Get the recipe: Banana Bread Breakfast Cookies
Almond Flour Brownies
These delicious almond flour brownies are rich and fudgy, with a satisfyingly dense texture. Perfect for satisfying your chocolate cravings without any gluten. Get the recipe: Gluten Free Brownies
Carrot Cake Bars
These carrot cake bars are soft, moist, and full of cozy spices. They make a great dessert for holidays or any time a little something sweet sounds good. And don’t forget the frosting. Get the recipe: Gluten-Free Carrot Cake Bars
Soft Banana Date Cookies
Healthy banana date cookies that are as delicious as they are wholesome! Perfectly sweet and super easy to make, they’re the ultimate treat for any time of day. Get the recipe: Healthy Banana Date Cookies
Soft Lemon Cookies
These soft almond flour lemon cookies are everything! Sweet, tangy, and totally guilt-free – perfect for when you need a tasty snack that feels like a treat. Get the recipe: Almond Flour Lemon Cookies
Chocolate Protein Cookies
Chocolate protein cookies are rich, indulgent, and satisfyingly sweet. Plus, with protein powder in the mix replacing traditional wheat flour, you get a boost of protein, making them a great choice for a healthier treat. Get the recipe: Chocolate Protein Cookies
Vanilla Chocolate Cheesecake Bars
Vanilla chocolate cheesecake bars with a chocolate cookie crust are rich, creamy, and completely indulgent without all the sugar. The velvety smooth vanilla topping and chocolatey base make them the perfect low-sugar treat. Get the recipe: Vanilla Chocolate Cheesecake Bars
Flourless Chewy Oatmeal Cookies
Flourless chewy oatmeal cookies that are here to make your snack time better. Minimal ingredients, maximum chew, and totally guilt-free comfort food vibes. Get the recipe: Flourless Oatmeal Cookies
High Protein “Twix” Bars
These Twix-like bars are made with whole food ingredients and vanilla protein powder, giving a healthy spin to your favourite candy. Plus, they’re naturally gluten-free, plant-based and totally delicious. Get the recipe: High Protein “Twix” Bars
Lemon Brownies with Lemon Glaze
These lemon brownies are soft, chewy, and basically a citrus dream come true. Topped with a sweet and tangy lemon glaze, they hit that perfect balance of zingy and sweet. Plus, they are super easy to make whenever a lemon craving shows up. Get the recipe: Lemon Brownies with Lemon Glaze
Three-Ingredient Date Cookies
These three-ingredient date and oat cookies are the easiest snack ever. Sweet, chewy, and packed with goodness, they’re excellent for a quick treat whenever you need a little pick-me-up. Get the recipe: Three Ingredient Date Oat Cookies
Almond Flour Peanut Butter Cookies
Gluten-free almond flour peanut butter cookies that are so good, you won’t even miss the gluten. Just a few simple ingredients, a quick bake, and boom – instant nostalgia in every bite. Get the recipe: Almond Flour Peanut Butter Cookies
German Chocolate Cookies
Rich German chocolate cookies are soft, chewy, and loaded with sweet coconut, melty chocolate chunks, and crunchy pecans. They’re an indulgent treat that makes every bite feel like a mini celebration. Get the recipe: German Chocolate Cookies