16 Easy One-Bowl Baking Recipes

Posted by Allison Day on March 24, 2017

Grab your biggest bowl and get stirring. With little mess, these easy, kid- and adult-friendly treats are the epitome of low-cost, high-return kitchen projects. Try your hand at classics like brownies, or explore more deluxe creations, like cake, with just one bowl. Any way you stir it, the results will be delicious.

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French Yogurt Cake with Blackberries and Mint

Yogurt adds moisture and a delicate tang to this French-inspired creation, fit for a school night or weekend entertaining. A garnish of plump berries and mint makes it look like it took you all day to prepare — and certainly more than one bowl! Get the recipe for <a href="http://www.foodnetwork.ca/recipe/french-yogurt-cake-with-blackberries-and-mint/15280/" target="_blank">French Yogurt Cake with Blackberries and Mint</a>
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Chocolate Croissant and Apple Bread Pudding

Don’t let stale croissants go to waste. Instead, layer them up with apples, and a silky one-bowl custard and bake. The inherent buttery flavour of croissants gives this dish a gourmet taste, without the work. Get the recipe for <a href="http://www.foodnetwork.ca/recipe/chocolate-croissant-and-apple-bread-pudding/19578/" target="_blank">Ricardo's Chocolate Croissant and Apple Bread Pudding</a>
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Slow-Cooker Gooey Brownie Cake

Slow-cookers to the rescue! Mix up your ooey-gooey brownie batter, turn on the slow-cooker and forget about it until dessert. Vanilla ice cream is pretty much required when serving, but a cold glass of milk would also do the trick. Get the recipe for <a href="http://www.foodnetwork.ca/recipe/slow-cooker-gooey-brownie-cake/18951/" target="_blank">Slow-Cooker Gooey Brownie Cake</a>
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Croissant Bread Pudding

Why use bread in bread pudding when buttery, flaky croissants are available? Simply layer them in your baking dish, mix the custard in one bowl, pour and bake. A drizzle of melted chocolate and a sprinkle of fresh berries when serving would up the ante of this elegant yet cozy dessert. Get the recipe for <a href="http://www.foodnetwork.ca/recipe/croissant-bread-pudding/15387/" target="_blank">Ina Garten's Croissant Bread Pudding</a>
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Pie Thumbprint Cookies

Pie takes more than one bowl, but these cookies do not. Use prepared jams, jellies or curds in place of making your own centres to keep the mess to a minimum — it’s all about that one-bowl shortbread cookie anyways. Get the recipe for <a href="http://www.foodnetwork.ca/baking/blog/easy-as-pie-thumbprint-cookies/" target="_blank">Pie Thumbprint Cookies</a>
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Slow-Cooker Baked Apples

A one-bowl apple pie-like dessert that gives guests their own special, individual serving. Making this dish in the slow cooker gives you time to relax, imbuing your home with a welcoming, warming fragrance. Get the recipe for <a href="http://www.foodnetwork.ca/recipe/baked-apples-with-cider-butter-sauce/10618/" target="_blank">Slow-Cooker Baked Apples</a>
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Raspberry Clafoutis

Traditional French desserts can seem too complex for the everyday, but clafoutis, a custard-like fruit cake, proves this is not the case. Easier than making pancakes and far more elegant, you can use any soft fresh or frozen fruit you have on hand. Get the recipe for <a href="http://www.foodnetwork.ca/recipe/raspberry-clafoutis/12694/" target="_blank">Anna Olson’s Raspberry Clafoutis</a>
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Three-Ingredient Brownies

You’re just three ingredients and one bowl away from pure chocolate bliss. This is the ultimate project to get kids comfortable in the kitchen, with a recipe they can practically manage on their own. Get the recipe for <a href="http://www.foodnetwork.ca/recipe/three-ingredient-brownies/15643/" target="_blank">The Pioneer Woman's Three-Ingredient Brownies</a>
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Flourless Chocolate Cookies

Crisp on the outside, soft and pillowy on the inside, and chocolate through and through. Perhaps the most gloriously gourmet cookie you can make in one bowl, these crinkled chocolate delights are suitable for any appetite, even those who are gluten-free. Get the recipe for <a href="http://www.foodnetwork.ca/baking/blog/flourless-chocolate-cookies-from-the-hot-plate-709/" target="_blank">Flourless Chocolate Cookies</a>
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Children’s Yogurt Cake

Kids can take full ownership of these darling cakes. With everything mixed in one bowl, all the adults need to help with is the hot oven. Get the recipe for <a href="http://www.foodnetwork.ca/recipe/childrens-yogurt-cake/8266/" target="_blank">Laura Calder’s Children’s Yogurt Cake</a>
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Whole-Grain Caramel Apple Oven Pancake

Stir and pour your batter in a cast iron skillet with apples for a stunning breakfast. When hot out of the oven, a dollop of yogurt is all you need to take it to another level. Get the recipe for <a href="http://www.foodnetwork.ca/recipe/whole-grain-caramel-apple-oven-pancake/19684/" target="_blank">Whole-Grain Caramel Apple Oven Pancake</a>
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Pumpkin Blondies

For those with dietary restrictions, or home bakers looking to explore the world of alternative flours, these one-bowl, super-moist blondies are for you. Canned pumpkin is perennially available, so don’t be shy about making this recipe all year long. Get the recipe for <a href="http://www.foodnetwork.ca/recipe/vegan-and-paleo-pumpkin-blondies/18338/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Pumpkin Blondies</a>
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One-Bowl Banana Bread

It's all in the name with this classic baking recipe. Put those brown-speckled bananas to good use, quickly turning them into a tea-time treat that packs easily in lunch boxes for both little and big hands. Get the recipe for <a href="http://www.foodnetwork.ca/recipe/one-bowl-banana-bread/12706/" target="_blank">One-Bowl Banana Bread</a>
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Healthy Blueberry Mini Muffins

Unlike the many muffins out there claiming to be healthy, these darling blueberry speckled bites truly are, made with spelt flour, maple syrup, agave and soy milk. Their one-bowl method makes this recipe a snap to bake up all year long, whether you’re using fresh or frozen fruit. Get the recipe for <a href="http://www.foodnetwork.ca/recipe/healthy-blueberry-mini-muffins/14280/" target="_blank">Healthy Blueberry Mini Muffins </a>
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Mini Banana Bread

Don’t let overripe bananas go to waste. Instead, bake up these mini banana breads to savour or package up to gift. This recipe uses everyday ingredients, like butter, sugar and flour, and only 8 of them at that. Minimalism at its tastiest! Get the recipe for <a href="http://www.foodnetwork.ca/recipe/mini-banana-bread/13097/" target="_blank">Mini Banana Bread </a>
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Granola Hermit Cookies

Stir, chill, slice and bake these old fashioned hermit cookies with a healthy twist. Molasses will keep the cookies soft and chewy for a week, or you can freeze your stash for a sweet and spicy treat. Get the recipe for <a href="http://www.foodnetwork.ca/recipe/granola-hermit-cookies/13656/" target="_blank">Granola Hermit Cookies </a> Allison Day is a cookbook author, nutritionist (RHN) and the creator of the award-winning food blog <a href="http://yummybeet.com/" target="_blank">Yummy Beet</a>
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