From the oven with love: 13 weekend-worthy desserts

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Hey, fellow baking enthusiasts! Ready to dive into a weekend filled with flour-dusted countertops and the irresistible aroma of freshly baked treats? We’ve got you covered with 13 fantastic recipes that’ll turn your kitchen into a cozy baking haven.

From almond fig cake to chocolate pumpkin donut holes, get set to whisk, mix and bake your way to deliciousness. Let’s roll up our sleeves and make this weekend a scrumptiously memorable one!

Zucchini bars with cream cheese frosting on a white plate.
Zucchini Bars with Cream Cheese Frosting. Photo credit: Running to the Kitchen.

Almond Fig Cake

Slice of ricotta almond fig cake on a metal spatula.
Almond Fig Cake. Photo credit: Running to the Kitchen.

A gluten-free fig cake made with almond and cashew flours. Moist from ricotta and infused with almond extract, it’s subtly sweet for weekend breakfasts or snacks.
Get the Recipe: Almond Fig Cake

Apple Cinnamon Sugar Cake

Apple cinnamon sugar cake with a fork on a teal plate.
Apple Cinnamon Sugar Cake. Photo credit: Running to the Kitchen.

Spice up weekends with an easy, healthier cinnamon apple sugar cake that’s a delightful twist on a classic combo.
Get the Recipe: Apple Cinnamon Sugar Cake

Basil Nectarine Upside Down Cake

Nectarine basil upside down cake on wire rack.
Basil Nectarine Upside Down Cake. Photo credit: Running to the Kitchen.

Elevate your weekend with a gluten-free nectarine upside down cake infused with fresh basil. Perfect with tea or coffee.
Get the Recipe: Basil Nectarine Upside Down Cake

Carrot Cake Cookies

Healthy carrot cake cookies lined up in wooden box with parchment paper.
Carrot Cake Cookies. Photo credit: Running to the Kitchen.

Dive into guilt-free weekend indulgence with oat and whole wheat flour carrot cake cookies, complete with almond butter cream cheese topping.
Get the Recipe: Carrot Cake Cookies

Chocolate Chip Blondies

Chocolate chip blondie bars.
Chocolate Chip Blondies. Photo credit: Running to the Kitchen.

Bake up chickpea blondies studded with chocolate chips for a gluten-free, vegan twist on the traditional recipe. Rich and fudgy in texture.
Get the Recipe: Chocolate Chip Blondies

Lime Avocado Tart

Avocado lime tart with granola crust topped with cacao nibs.
Lime Avocado Tart. Photo credit: Running to the Kitchen.

Brighten your weekend with a zesty gluten-free avocado tart, bursting with lime flavor. A refreshing summer treat.
Get the Recipe: Lime Avocado Tart

Mini Cherry Galettes

Mini tart cherry galettes on parchment paper with a metal spatula garnished with lemon zest.
Mini Cherry Galettes. Photo credit: Running to the Kitchen.

Craft simple mini tart cherry galettes with sour cherries and orange zest, creating rustic hand pies perfect for weekend baking.
Get the Recipe: Mini Cherry Galettes

Peach Shortcake

Peach shortcake on a blue and white plate with a fork.
Peach Shortcake. Photo credit: Running to the Kitchen.

Celebrate ripe stone fruit with a paleo peach shortcake. It’s crumbly, slightly sweet, and a wonderful weekend delight.
Get the Recipe: Peach Shortcake

Sour Cherry Crisp

Sour cherry crisp in a baking dish with a spoon.
Sour Cherry Crisp. Photo credit: Running to the Kitchen.

Capture the essence of summer with an easy gluten-free vegan sour cherry crisp—a perfect weekend treat for everyone.
Get the Recipe: Sour Cherry Crisp

Salted Chocolate Chunk Cookie Skillet

Chocolate chip cookie skillet in a cast iron pan.
Salted Chocolate Chunk Cookie Skillet. Photo credit: Running to the Kitchen.

Treat yourself to a gooey paleo salted chocolate chip cookie skillet with just 6 ingredients. A decadent weekend choice.
Get the Recipe: Salted Chocolate Chunk Cookie Skillet

Strawberry Almond Galette

Strawberry almond galette.
Strawberry Almond Galette. Photo credit: Running to the Kitchen.

Satisfy pie cravings the easy way with a grain-free strawberry almond galette, perfect for a healthy weekend dessert.
Get the Recipe: Strawberry Almond Galette

Zucchini Bars with Cream Cheese Frosting

Zucchini bars with cream cheese frosting on a white plate.
Zucchini Bars with Cream Cheese Frosting. Photo credit: Running to the Kitchen.

Elevate your weekend with zucchini bars using healthier ingredients and lightened cream cheese frosting. Perfect for guilt-free indulgence.
Get the Recipe: Zucchini Bars with Cream Cheese Frosting

Chocolate Pumpkin Donut Holes

Chocolate pumpkin donut holes on crumbled brown paper drizzled with amaretto glaze.
Chocolate Pumpkin Donut Holes. Photo credit: Running to the Kitchen.

Fry up classic chocolate pumpkin donut holes, topped with sweet amaretto glaze—a delicious treat for a weekend baking session.
Get the Recipe: Chocolate Pumpkin Donut Holes

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