Cozy Up this Season with These Healthy Fall Baking Recipe Ideas

The air is a little bit crisper, the leaves are turning and it finally feels like fall is here.  If you’re anything like me, one of my favorite fall activities is baking! I love all of the flavors used in fall baking – pumpkin spice, sweet potato, all things involving apples… it doesn’t get any better.  It’s time to cozy up and get your bake on with these healthy fall baking recipe ideas!

If you’re intimated by baking, don’t be. While baking is more of a science than cooking, I still think there’s room to have some fun with it. I’m sharing a variety of recipes – some are quick and easy and others are more involved. One things for sure: each and every one of these healthy fall desserts are delicious!

Healthy Pumpkin Recipes

It wouldn’t be a list of healthy fall desserts without pumpkin! The only thing better? Pumpkin Chocolate Chip! Most have gluten-free and vegan options so everyone can enjoy! P.S. Don’t forget the pumpkin spice: Here’s a DIY version that you can make yourself.

• Baked Pumpkin Donut Holes *
• Vegan Caramel Pumpkin Tart **
• Pumpkin Spice Blender Muffins *
• Pumpkin Spice Granola **
• Pumpkin Chocolate Chip Pancakes *
• Pumpkin Spice Chocolate Chip Blondies *
• Pumpkin Cornbread **

*gluten-free option
**gluten-free + vegan option

Healthy Apple Recipes

Is there anything better than the smell of a fresh and healthy apple crisp straight from the oven? Nope! It’s about as perfect as fall comes. Many of these fall baking recipe ideas are quick and easy so you can enjoy your healthy fall desserts instead of slaving away in the kitchen.

• Peach and Apple Crisp *
• Spiralized Apple Crumble **
• Slow Cooker Applesauce **
• Apple Pecan Granola **
• Apple Chai Pancakes *
• Baked Cinnamon Apple Chips **
• Apple Cinnamon Breakfast Cookies**
• Easy Cinnamon Apple Bread
• Healthy Apple Muffins *

*gluten-free option
**gluten-free + vegan option

Healthy Sweet Potato Recipes

• Sweet Potato Cornbread
• Sweet Potato Peanut Butter Swirl Brownies *
• Sweet Potato Blueberry Waffles *
• Sweet Potato Muffins with Walnut Streusel **
• Sweet Potato Pecan Pancakes *
• Sweet Potato Rice Pudding **
• Purple Sweet Potato Pie **
• Fudgy Sweet Potato Brownies **

*gluten-free option
**gluten-free + vegan option

Of course, let’s not forget pear, pecan and apples but with 24 fall baking options already, you’re off to a great start! Happy baking all season long!