49 Healthyish Baked Goods to Satisfy Your Sweet (and Savory) Tooth
These healthy baking recipes are bound to be classics. From a beet-enriched, just-sweet-enough chocolate cake to breakfast-worthy blondies, each one is full of craveable flavor and texture (plus better-for-you ingredients). Some of these recipes are gluten-free and vegan-approved, others are made from nourishing whole grains like rye and oats. Whether you’re looking for a project recipe (see this frilly and slightly fussy winter vegetable tart) or a recipe to add to your weekly meal-prep rotation (nut butter granola bars, anyone?), we’ve got you covered. Each one of these 49 recipes is a dessert that doesn’t feel like a compromise—because it’s not.
Photo by Alex Lau, food styling by Rebecca Jurkevich, prop styling by Kalen Kaminski3/49Sweet Cinnamon Tamal
Photo by Alex Lau, Food Styling by Yekaterina Boytsova9/49Baked Oatmeal with Warm Cranberry-Apple Sauce
Photo by Emma Fishman, Food Styling by Pearl Jones10/49Digestive Cookies
Wheat germ, the nutrient-rich heart of wheat kernels, gives these cookies their hearty, nutty crunch while also keeping them tender and crumbly. You can often find wheat germ in the bulk bin aisle of the grocery store, but toasted rolled oats or ground flax can be used in its place for a similar texture. These cookies are ideal for making in advance, as their flavor and texture improve after a few days. The butter and milk can be substituted with plant-based alternatives without sacrifice, so make them vegan if you want.
