Healthybakingrecipes are a great way to get creative in the kitchen.

It can also be fun to play with alternative flours, like whole wheat, oat, or almond.

Hartley likes mixing those in with all-purpose flour to create some textural and nutritional variety.

peanut butter and jelly bars with fork on bright blue green surface healthy baking recipes

Dana and John Shultz viaMinimalist Baker

I really believe that all ingredientsincluding sugarare just tools in the [bakers] tool box, Sharp says.

as Hartley puts it.

A note about the wordhealthyhere: We know that healthy is acomplicated concept.

Almond Cake with Roasted Strawberries  Rhubarb on Top on white plate

But it also depends on your preferences, your culture, whatsaccessibleto you, and so much more.

An almond flour-based cake does a nice job of soaking up all those sweet juices.

not neat) appearance.Get the recipehere.

Buckwheat Double Chocolate Cookies on tray

Dont forget the lemon-zesty glaze!Get the recipehere.

(Because why choose one?

)Get the recipehere.

Peanut Butter and Jelly Snack Bar squares with fork on bluegreen table

Ooey-Gooey Dark Chocolate Espresso Date Oat BarsfromAmbitious Kitchen

Breakfast or dessert?

Check out the recipe notes for easy substitutions to make it gluten-free, nut-free, or vegan.Get the recipehere.

These get dipped liberally in milk chocolate.Get the recipehere.

closeup of Basbousa Aka Harissa

Nectarine CupcakesfromCookie + Kate

Nectarines are underrated.

Sold!Get the recipehere.

Vegan Blueberry BucklefromVegan Richa

A buckle is basically a fruity coffee cake with streusel.

Blackberry Peach Galette on floured surface

The coconut and chocolate chips are not optional.Get the recipehere.

(But like, dont leave out the chocolate chips.

)Get the recipehere.

Sliced Vegan Lemon Blueberry Pound Cake

Mango Pineapple CrumblefromBakerita

Its usually berries or stone fruits that get the crumble treatment.

Top with candied lemon slices.Get the recipehere.

Cinnamon Apple Cake Bars closeup

Cacao Nib and Oat Scones on tray

Pumpkin Scones with Maple and Molasses Glaze

Macadamia Nut Coconut Banana Muffins

Stack of Dark Chocolate Espresso Date Oat Bars

Baking dish of Plum Crisp with Pistachio Oat and Almond Meal Topping

Kitchen Sink Cookies on baking tray

CoconutApricot Squares

Lemon Blackberry Yogurt Bundt Cake on cake tray

Chocolate Almond Drop Cookies on blue plate on wood table

Basket of MaplePecan Bran Muffins

Stack of Chocolate Chip Almond Butter Bars on plate

Basket of Morning Glory Muffins

Squares of Salted Tahini Caramel Millionaire Bars

Peanut Butter Hemp Cookies on wood table with spoon of peanut butter and bowl of hemp seeds

Nectarine Cupcakes on wire cooling rack

Snickerdoodle Cookies on white plate with glass of milk in background

Sliced Pistachio Poppyseed Orange Yogurt Bread

Whole Grain Peanut Butter Chocolate Bar on white plate

Pumpkin Spice Muffin cut in half spread with cream cheese on white plate

Stack of 7Layer Bars

Maple Oatmeal Cookies on plate with container of oats and glass of milk in background

Vegan Blueberry Buckle

Sliced Coconut Zucchini Chocolate Chip Bread

Stack of Quinoa Gingersnap Cookies

Sliced Pumpkin Bread with chocolate chips

Mango Pineapple Crumble  in white bowl with spoons

LemonYogurt Tea Cake with candied lemon slices