Easter – a time to slow down, savour special moments with family and friends, and of course, indulge in plenty of sweet treats, especially the homemade kind.
To help you plan a delicious weekend, we’ve gathered some of our favourite easy bakes, all made with simple, store-cupboard staples and a few nourishing twists along the way. They’re perfect for sharing and ideal for getting little hands involved too.
Happy baking; and a very happy Easter! Team DE x
Soft, gooey, chocolatey, and deliciously simple. This is a little slice of heaven and the tastiest way to use up those really ripe bananas. Simply combine all the ingredients in a food processor and pop in the oven. Swap walnuts for pecans if you prefer, or your favourite nuts will work just as well.
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Who can resist a slice of classic carrot cake for an afternoon treat or to celebrate a special occasion? This crowd-pleasing recipe uses coconut yoghurt for a naturally sweet topping — the higher the fat content, the thicker and more suited to frosting it will be.
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A weekend favourite, these cinnamon rolls are light and fluffy and packed with a sweet spiced filling. Make sure to roll the dough tightly to create a perfect spiral. Serve with or without the drizzle, either way, these baked beauties are sure to impress.
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You can’t beat a classic fruit crumble to finish off a Sunday roast. The perfect comfort food pud — this rhubarb and apple dessert is delicious served with a dollop of coconut yoghurt, oat custard or ice cream.
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Rich, fudgy, indulgent and just perfect, these chocolate chip brownies are a chocolate-lover’s dream dessert. Serve warm with ice cream for a decadent treat or enjoy for afternoon tea.
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Zingy and zesty, light and fluffy. We just can’t get enough of these sticky marmalade buns! If you fancy something sweet, but a little different to the usual suspects, these are what you need in your life. With layers of oozy marmalade and cinnamon, and warm marmalade spooned on top, make a batch at the weekend, and enjoy one (or two!) with a cup of tea.
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This delicious, simple loaf is the perfect way to use up those overripe bananas lurking in the fruit bowl. It's made with nutrient powerhouses like cacao nibs, one of the best natural sources of magnesium, and walnuts which are a brilliant source of omega-3 and healthy fats.
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If you loved our Lazy Chocolate Chunk Banana Bread, this is your next loaf-cake recipe to try. Soft, comforting, moist and deliciously simple to make, it’s the perfect late-morning or afternoon snack with a cup of tea.
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These spelt crêpes feature a classic combination of lemon juice and sugar — we love to make them for a great weekend breakfast. They're also delicious with chocolate sauce, fresh fruit or maple syrup.
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This version of our simple oat muffins replaces some of the flour and oats with ground almonds for a richer and more fragrant flavour. We love the combination of raspberries and almonds but any type of berry would also work well.
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These spelt hot cross buns are the perfect weekend bake - they fill the room with incredible smells when they are fresh out of the oven and are so deliciously moreish. A little warning that this is a harder and longer recipe than most of our others, so it would be worth giving it a read through before committing.
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These cookies are crunchy with a delicious peanut butter flavour and chunky bites of pistachios, then finished with a drizzling of melted dark chocolate. They’re equally delicious with hazelnuts, almonds, peanuts and dark chocolate chips, if you don’t have any pistachios.
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