24 cookie, brownie and bar ideas that make the dessert decision easier
When dessert feels undecided, this is the category that usually settles it. Cookies, brownies, and bars cover everything from simple to a bit more indulgent. It’s an easy place to start when you want something decadent.
Oreo Brownies
Oreo brownies are fudgy in the middle with chewy edges. This one-bowl recipe is quick, easy, and totally delicious. Perfect for satisfying a chocolate craving fast. Get the recipe: Oreo Brownies
Tiramisu Bars
Coffee, cashew cream, and chocolate ganache come together in these no-bake tiramisu bars that feel a little extra (in a good way). They’re packed with protein and just happen to be on the healthy side. Get the recipe: Tiramisu Bars
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
Healthy 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: Healthy Cosmic Protein Brownies
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
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
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
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
Low Carb 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
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
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 gluten-free 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
Gluten Free Brownies
These gluten-free 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
Gluten-Free Carrot Cake Bars
These carrot cake bars are soft, moist, and full of cozy spices. They make a great gluten-free dessert for holidays or any time a little something sweet sounds good. No one will miss the frosting. Get the recipe: Gluten-Free Carrot Cake 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
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
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
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
Honey Lavender Latte Cookies
These honey lavender latte cookies are a sweet twist on a coffeehouse favorite. Inspired by the floral, comforting flavors of a honey lavender latte. Get the recipe: Honey Lavender Latte Cookies
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
Rhubarb Cookies
Soft, chewy, and packed with that sweet-tart rhubarb flavor, these cookies feel like a fresh take on a classic. The white chocolate adds a creamy contrast (with optional crunch from nuts), and the whole thing leans into that bright, slightly tangy flavor. Get the recipe: Rhubarb Cookies