Before your young bakers go back to school, head to the kitchen and try one of these 9 One-Bowl Baking Recipes to Make Before School Starts. Grab your mixing bowl and whip up a giant double chocolate cookie, a batch of rice krispie treats, or any of the easy 1-bowl recipes here. It’s also a handy list for when you want to bake without creating a pile of dishes in the process!
If your plans ever include some special time in the kitchen with your aspiring young bakers, make the most of your time (and sanity!) with these 9 One-Bowl Baking Recipes. You certainly don’t need a pile of dishes to add to your busy to-do list!
Little mess, big reward. 🙂
This list includes several healthier favorites, like quinoa crunch snack bars and peanut butter banana chocolate chip oatmeal bars. Both are great for snacks or even a lighter breakfast. Or try this flavorful banana baked oatmeal for a quick yet satisfying start to the day. Bonus—it keeps and reheats wonderfully for breakfast all week long!
P.S.: I also have recipes for regular baked oatmeal, apple cinnamon baked oatmeal cups, and chocolate chip baked oatmeal cups. All 1-bowl recipes as well!
If your sweet tooth is calling, try my Nutella brownies or peanut butter blondies. Both come together in one bowl with a few basic ingredients, so they go from mixing bowl to oven in a snap.
A quality set of mixing bowls is a staple in any baker’s kitchen, and I’m happy to recommend my favorites. I own and love this set of 10 glass mixing bowls and this set of 3 stainless steel mixing bowls. A silicone spatula, sturdy wooden spoon, and whisk are also helpful to have on hand. Not sponsored, just products I use on a near daily basis!
Which of these 1-bowl recipes will you try before school starts?
More Back-to-School Baking Inspiration
9 Easy 1-Bowl Recipes to Make Before School Starts
Banana Baked Oatmeal
Banana baked oatmeal is like oatmeal + banana bread made with wholesome ingredients to keep you satisfied all morning. It reheats well, so you can make a big batch and enjoy it for several days.
1 Bowl Quinoa Crunch Snack Bars
These wholesome quinoa snack bars are a texture lover’s dream! They’re altogether chewy and crunchy, salty and sweet, and made with wholesome ingredients like dates, almond butter, and oats.
Family-Favorite Rice Krispie Treats Recipe
Every baker has a tried-and-true go-to rice krispie treat recipe, and this is mine. Using a little extra butter and marshmallow, plus a splash of vanilla and a pinch of salt, makes all the difference in these simple yet classic treats.
Peanut Butter Banana Chocolate Chip Oatmeal Bars (GF)
Of the thousands(!) of recipes on my website, I make these peanut butter banana chocolate chip oatmeal bars the most. These healthy snack bars are naturally gluten free, highly adaptable to different ingredients, soft-baked, flavorful, and incredibly easy to prepare.
Nutella Brownies
Completely outrageous in all the best ways! These brownies are rich, fudgy, chewy, and dense, and all the flavor comes from Nutella—no cocoa powder or chocolate needed.
Baked Pumpkin Oatmeal Cups
These are one of my favorite treats to make during the fall season. Not only are they wonderfully flavorful and spiced, they’re a relatively healthy option and SUPER easy to make.
Brown Sugar Shortbread Cookies
If you love traditional shortbread, you’ll swoon over this sweet, flavorful 6-ingredient brown sugar version. Made without eggs or leavening, this shortbread is soft yet dense with perfectly crisp, crumbly edges.
Peanut Butter Blondies
As the first ever recipe published on my website, these soft and ultra-chewy peanut butter blondies hold a special place in my heart. Not only are they packed with flavor, they’re quick to throw together and don’t require any chilling, so they go from mixing bowl to oven in a matter of minutes.
1 Giant Double Chocolate Cookie
When your next chocolate craving hits, you’ll be glad to have this recipe for 1 giant double chocolate cookie. Extra chewy, fudgy, and with double the chocolate, this mega-sized cookie couldn’t be easier to make and is perfect for sharing… or not.
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This is a helpful list! I have made many of your recipes, but there are some on here I haven’t tried yet. Thank you for sharing!!