20+ Favorite Fall Vegan Baking Recipes 🍁 Enjoy the colors and flavors of the autumn season! This fall-inspired collection features more than 20 of our most popular and best vegan recipes for scrumptious baked treats!
The beginning of fall is the start of the baking season at my house. After a summer filled with smoothies, chilled soups and cold salads, by the time fall rolls around, I'm ready to rev up the oven and whip up a batch of toasty homemade vegan pot pies.
What I really enjoy making are fall-inspired baked goodies that fill the kitchen with the comforting aromas of apples, oranges, pumpkin, cranberries and spice . . . so cozy & nice!
Table of Contents
- 🥕Top Tips for Better Baking
- 🥕 Have the right tools
- Mom’s Apple Pie
- Cranberry Oat Crumble Bars
- Simple Zucchini Bread
- Gingerbread Bundt Cake
- Blackberry Crumble Muffins
- Pineapple Carrot Cake
- Lemon Blueberry Bread
- Easy Oatmeal Cookies
- White Chocolate Raspberry Muffins
- Easy Cornbread
- Old-Fashioned Applesauce Cake
- Banana Muffins
- Easy Berry Crumble
- Applesauce Pumpkin Bread
- Easy British Scones
- Old-Fashioned Apple Crisp
- Easy Banana Bread
- Best Chocolate Chip Cookies
- Cranberry Orange Bread
- Oatmeal Muffins
- Homemade Pumpkin Pie
- Best Blueberry Muffins
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🥕Top Tips for Better Baking
Baking should be an enjoyable experience, free from stress and frustration. We've all had our fair share of mishaps, from burnt cookies to disappointing layer cakes.
But fear not! By understanding the reasons behind baking failures, we can learn from them and improve our skills for future attempts. Don't let a less-than-perfect vegan pumpkin pie discourage you from dusting off that rolling pin and giving it another try.
Read the recipe thoroughly before starting
Familiarize yourself with each step before you begin baking. Make sure you have all the ingredients you'll need. You shouldn't have to run to the store in the middle of mixing your batter because you just discovered you're out of vanilla - yep, been there, done that.
Use fresh ingredients
Be sure to use fresh ingredients, including flour and leavening agents (which help baked goods rise) like baking powder, baking soda and yeast. All-purpose white flour has a shelf life of about 3-8 months. Gluten-free and whole wheat flours may become stale sooner. Unless you bake a lot, it's better to purchase flour in small quantities. Baking powder can lose its rising oomph after a few months. I like to keep an extra unopened container on hand just in case.
Measure accurately
Baking is equal parts science and art. Unlike some cooking methods where you can guess-timate quantities by adding a handful of this or a pinch of that, too much or too little of an ingredient can mean the difference between ooh and aah or uh-oh. Pre-measuring your ingredients with everything prepped in advance can be a game-changer.
A digital kitchen scale is a home cook's best friend. I had no idea how helpful they are, particularly for baking, until I got one. Be sure to download or print this handy ingredient weight chart from King Arthur Baking. To use the chart, simply find your ingredient and reference the volume-to-weight conversion. To use a digital scale, place your mixing bowl on the scale, tare it to zero, and add ingredients according to the weight listed in the chart.
Set a timer
Temperature accuracy can differ with some ovens. You may find the baking times will need to be adjusted depending on your oven. I like to check whatever I'm baking at least 5-10 minutes before the timer rings. If you have an older oven, using an oven thermometer can be a helpful tool.
Baking in high altitudes
Baking in altitudes over 3,500 feet above sea level requires a few adjustments for baked goods to rise properly. You may need to increase your oven temperature and decrease the baking time as well as adjust the quantities of certain ingredients. This article from King Arthur Baking offers a lot of great tips on successful high-altitude baking.
🥕 Have the right tools
A few basic kitchen tools will make baking (and cooking in general) so much easier and a lot more fun. You can see my full list of favorite kitchen essentials in my Amazon Influencer Store (ad). Here are the items I use most of the time for baking:
- Measuring spoons
- Measuring cups for dry and liquid ingredients
- A set of mixing bowls
- Silicone spatula
- Rolling pin
- Silicone pastry sheet
- Electric mixer (hand or stand mixer)
- Wire whisk
- Baking sheets
- Baking pans (loaf pan, pie plate, cupcake pan, cake pan)
- Wire cooling rack
Why are eggs used in baking?
Most traditional recipes for baked goods such as cakes, cookies, muffins, and quick breads specify eggs as an essential ingredient.
Eggs have been used in baking due to their unique properties that contribute to the structure, texture, and flavor of various baked goods. They act as binders, providing stability and holding ingredients together. Eggs also add moisture, tenderness, and richness to baked goods. Additionally, eggs help in creating a fluffy and light texture in cakes and other pastries.
The problem is, eggs are not vegan. Whether obtained from factory farm chickens housed in battery cages, free range, or backyard pet chickens, the physical and emotional toll these animals endure to continually produce eggs is harmful and inhumane.
What to use instead of eggs in baking?
Fortunately, there are several excellent options for cruelty-free egg substitutes that work great for replacing eggs in baking recipes. Here are some of the most common plant-based ingredients that can be used instead of eggs in baking.
Best vegan egg substitutes for baking
A note about egg substitutes
The best substitute for eggs in baking can vary depending on the specific recipe and desired outcome. Experimenting with different substitutes and adjusting quantities may be necessary to achieve the desired texture and flavor.
🥕 Learn more of my top tips on egg-free & dairy-free baking in this article.
I do hope you love this collection of some of our most popular baked treats. I've included more than 20 favorite vegan fall baking recipes for quick breads, pies, cakes, crumbles, cookies, muffins, and scones.
Enjoy the recipes and happy baking!
Mom’s Apple Pie
Mom’s Apple Pie A simply delicious homemade apple pie made with fresh apples, cinnamon, pure maple syrup, vegan butter and a splash of lemon juice. Recipe for homemade vegan pie crust included!
Cranberry Oat Crumble Bars
Vegan Cranberry Oat Crumble Bars made with tart, juicy cranberries sweetened with maple syrup and sandwiched between a chewy buttery, oatmeal crust. You're going to love this easy vegan recipe!
Simple Zucchini Bread
Simple Zucchini Bread A delicious & easy recipe for baking a lightly spicy and sweet homemade quick bread with fresh zucchini, cinnamon, vanilla, walnuts, and a few basic ingredients.
Gingerbread Bundt Cake
Vegan Gingerbread Bundt Cake made with just the right amount of sweet & spice. Topped with a drizzle of maple glaze icing & orange zest, this classic spice cake will be the highlight of any holiday celebration!
Blackberry Crumble Muffins
Blackberry Crumble Muffins These fluffy, moist, and delicious muffins are so easy to prepare. Made with simple ingredients including juicy blackberries and vegan yogurt baked with a sweet crumble topping.
Pineapple Carrot Cake
Pineapple Carrot Cake Recipe A scrumptiously rich classic carrot cake recipe with all-vegan ingredients including carrots, pineapple, coconut, cinnamon and pure vanilla, topped with a luscious vegan lemon cream cheese frosting.
Lemon Blueberry Bread
Simple Vegan Lemon Blueberry Bread You're going to love this recipe for making the best lemon blueberry bread with all vegan ingredients. Deliciously moist and topped with a citrusy lemony glaze, this quick bread will brighten anyone’s day.
Easy Oatmeal Cookies
Easy Vegan Oatmeal Cookies Enjoy perfectly soft & chewy old-fashioned oatmeal cookies made with simple all-vegan ingredients.
White Chocolate Raspberry Muffins
White Chocolate Raspberry Muffins Treat your tastebuds to this magical combo of tart juicy raspberries and sweet white chocolate baked into perfectly fluffy, moist & scrumptious muffins!
Easy Cornbread
Easy Vegan Cornbread A lightly sweet and fluffy classic quick bread made with all plant-based ingredients. Moist and delicious with whole corn kernels & maple syrup. Yum!
Old-Fashioned Applesauce Cake
Vegan Old Fashioned Applesauce Cake We’ve updated a beloved family recipe by creating the perfect marriage of apples, spice and everything nice using all vegan ingredients in this scrumptiously moist & delicious cake.
Banana Muffins
Banana Muffins These soft and moist, eggless and dairy-free muffins are all about the goodness of ripe bananas, bringing a naturally sweet flavor to every bite. Perfect with breakfast, brunch, or as a satisfying & tasty snack!
Easy Berry Crumble
Easy Berry Crumble A berry delicious old-fashioned baked dessert made with juicy berries and a buttery toasted sweet crumble topping.
Applesauce Pumpkin Bread
Applesauce Pumpkin Bread This simply delish recipe captures all the cozy colors and flavors of fall baked into perfectly sweet & tasty loaves. Do you smell the pumpkin spice?
Easy British Scones
Easy British Scones A quick and easy recipe for making the best vegan scones. With just a few basic dairy-free and eggless ingredients, you'll have a batch of warm and fluffy scones ready to eat in about 20 minutes!
Old-Fashioned Apple Crisp
Old Fashioned Apple Crisp A favorite vegan version of a classic apple dessert made even tastier with a splash of orange juice, a sprinkle of tart cranberries and a crispy caramelized oat topping. Oh my, it’s easier than pie!
Easy Banana Bread
Easy Banana Bread An easy vegan recipe for making simply the most delicious and moist, eggless & dairy-free banana bread. With just a few basic ingredients, enjoy this scrumptious cake-like loaf anytime you like!
Best Chocolate Chip Cookies
Best Chocolate Chip Cookies Here’s your perfect, easy vegan chocolate chip cookie recipe. Soft & chewy with a crispy, buttery, caramelized edge and melt-in-your-mouth chocolatey goodness.
Cranberry Orange Bread
Vegan Cranberry Orange Bread Awaken your senses with the inviting aroma and flavors of fresh orange & cranberries in this delicious, easy to make vegan quick bread.
Oatmeal Muffins
Oatmeal Muffins ☀️ Mornings just got brighter with these delicious plant based and oil-free oatmeal muffins. Lightly sweet and so satisfying, you’ll feel great starting your day off right!
Homemade Pumpkin Pie
Homemade Pumpkin Pie Enjoy the fall flavors of pumpkin & spice with this creamy dreamy pie in a buttery, flaky homemade crust. Our favorite pumpkin pie ever!
Best Blueberry Muffins
Best Blueberry Muffins Enjoy the best homemade blueberry muffins made from scratch with just a few basic ingredients. You're going to love this easy recipe for making your own delicious, moist, eggless and dairy-free muffins!
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