20 Easy Desserts for Fall Baking

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Pumpkin cinnamon rolls, apple crisp, baked pears, and other desserts for fall baking

Apples, pumpkins, and pie, oh MY! Fall baking is here! To celebrate the season, we’ve gathered EASY dessert recipes to kickstart your fall baking fun. These warming, fall-filled treats come together with simple methods and no special equipment. Grab your whisk and mixing bowl and let’s bake, friends!

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Close up shot of two stacked cinnamon swirl muffins
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Fluffy Cinnamon Swirl Muffins (Vegan + GF)
Fluffy and tender cinnamon swirl muffins, like perfect little coffee cakes! Undetectably gluten-free and vegan, with just 10 ingredients required!
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Side view of a stack of slices of apple coffee cake
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Easy Apple Coffee Cake (GF, Vegan)
Perfectly balanced, slightly toasty, classic apple coffee cake that also happens to be gluten-free and plant-based. Perfect for afternoon tea, or as a snack or dessert! Simple ingredients and just 1 bowl required!
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Baking dish filled with cinnamon baked pears with vegan ice cream
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Easy Baked Pears
Easy baked pears made in one dish with simple ingredients. Serve with vanilla yogurt or ice cream for the ultimate elegant dessert perfect for the holidays and beyond. Just 30 minutes and 1 pan required.
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Bowl with a serving of the best Vegan Apple Crisp with a Pecan-Oat Topping
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The Best Vegan Apple Crisp
The best vegan apple crisp, naturally sweetened and made in 1 bowl! Tender, caramelized apples under a crispy pecan-oat topping. Fall dessert perfection.
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Spoons in a pan of Cinnamon Baked Apples topped with vegan ice cream
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Easy Cinnamon Baked Apples
Easy Cinnamon Baked Apples requiring simple ingredients and 1 bowl, plus naturally sweetened! The perfect grain- and gluten-free plant-based dessert for the holidays and beyond!
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Overhead shot of a cast iron skillet filled with apple pie
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Deep Dish Apple Crumble Pie
Deep Dish Apple Crumble Pie that’s perfect for fall and requires just 1 bowl!
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Bowl of Healthified Apple Crisp with vanilla ice cream
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Healthified Apple Crisp (1 Bowl!)
1-bowl, gluten-free, lower-sugar apple crisp made with oats, pecans, and caramelized apples. A healthier vegan dessert that's perfect for fall!
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Mini cast-iron skillet filled with cooked apples, ice cream, and pecans
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Apple Pie Sundaes (30 minutes!)
Easy, stovetop caramelized apples over cinnamon-sugar pecans and vanilla bean coconut ice cream! A naturally sweetened, 30-minute dessert for fall!
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Baking sheet filled with pieces of Quinoa Brittle
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Quinoa Brittle
7-ingredient Quinoa Brittle naturally sweetened with maple syrup and coconut sugar, and it's butter-free! Crispy, crunchy, nutritious — a healthier dessert or snack!
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Drizzling icing onto a batch of delicious Vegan Pumpkin Cinnamon Rolls
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Vegan Pumpkin Cinnamon Rolls
1-Bowl Vegan Pumpkin Cinnamon Rolls made with 10 ingredients using easy methods. Warm, gooey, perfectly sweet, and subtly spiced — perfect for fall!
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Covering a batch of Vegan Gluten-Free Cinnamon Rolls with icing
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Vegan Gluten-Free Cinnamon Rolls
Amazing fluffy and tender vegan, gluten-free cinnamon rolls! Just 10 ingredients and simple methods required for these insanely flavorful and delicious rolls!
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Partially sliced loaf of Vegan Gluten-Free Banana Bread with bananas and oats in the background
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1-Bowl Vegan Gluten-Free Banana Bread
Amazing vegan, gluten-free banana bread made in 1 bowl! Wholesome ingredients, naturally sweetened, and so delicious!
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Overhead photo showing crispy pecans on pecan pie bars
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Pecan Pie Bars (Vegan + GF)
Rich, buttery, decadent pecan pie made vegan, gluten-free, and in bar form! All the classic flavors without the corn syrup. Simple methods and just 9 ingredients required!
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Slices of Carrot Apple Snack Cake on a platter and parchment paper
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1-Bowl Carrot Apple Snack Cake
Hearty, vegan carrot apple snack cake made in 1 bowl! Wholesome, simple ingredients, simple to make, tender, and perfectly sweet!
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Two columns of Vegan Pumpkin Crumb Muffins
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1-Bowl Pumpkin Muffins (Vegan + GF)
1-bowl vegan pumpkin muffins with pecan crumble! Tender, flavorful, and naturally sweetened. The perfect fall snack or dessert!
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Slice of Vegan Apple Gingerbread Cake on a small plate
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1-Bowl Apple Gingerbread Cake
A hearty, 1-bowl vegan apple cake infused with gingerbread flavors and rolled oats. A healthier cake perfect for holiday gatherings and cozy afternoons alongside tea.
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Partially sliced loaf of Vegan GF Pumpkin Bread on a tray
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1-Bowl Pumpkin Bread (V + GF)
1-Bowl Vegan Gluten-Free Pumpkin Bread that’s moist, perfectly spiced and sweet, and seriously simple! Ideal for breakfast, snacking, and fall gatherings.
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Sliced orange and cinnamon sticks next to a bowl and baking dish of orange cranberry crisp
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Orange Cranberry Crisp (Gluten-Free & Easy!)
All of the flavors of cranberry sauce in a saucy, streusel-topped crisp! Cranberries are naturally sweetened with maple syrup and orange juice and topped with rolled oats, almond flour, cinnamon, and coconut sugar. The ultimate holiday breakfast or dessert! Just 10 ingredients required.
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Batch of Pumpkin Chocolate Chip Muffins in paper liners
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Pumpkin Chocolate Chip Muffins
Vegan pumpkin muffins studded with chocolate chips. Super moist, simple, and the perfect fall breakfast or snack.
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Batch of homemade Pumpkin Scones on a cooling rack
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Pumpkin Scones with Maple and Molasses Glaze
A light and flaky scone with a subtle pumpkin flavor that's perfect for a light breakfast or snack + a simple glaze that works two ways: molasses for a heartier taste and maple for a lighter, sweeter touch.
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If you try any of these EASY fall desserts, let us know! Leave a comment or take a picture and tag it @minimalistbaker on Instagram. Cheers, friends!

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