30+ Again-to-Faculty Recipes – Sally’s Baking Habit

Welcome to the tastiest back-to-school season but! I’ve gathered 30+ family-friendly back-to-school recipes. From baked oatmeal for breakfast to selfmade cheese crackers for snack, and gradual cooker rooster chili for dinner and rice krispie treats for dessert, this checklist has one thing for everybody in your loved ones. Every recipe consists of my suggestions for making ready forward and freezing, too.

collage of back-to-school recipes including banana bread, sugar cookies, healthy apple muffins, sandwich bread, homemade cheese crackers, and baked oatmeal.

Again-to-Faculty Recipes: Breakfast, Snacks, Dinner, & Desserts

And identical to that, one other summer time attracts to an in depth and back-to-school time is on the horizon. I’m right here to take just a bit bit off your plate with a whole checklist of 30+ back-to-school recipe concepts. I’ve every part from breakfast, snacks, dinner, and naturally, dessert—all collected for you beneath. And I do know every will rating an “A+” with children and adults alike.

As a mum or dad, I perceive time is valuable and schedules can get hectic through the faculty yr. Let’s make mealtimes straightforward! These back-to-school recipes are all fast, easy to arrange, and fabulously scrumptious. Plus, almost all have make-ahead and freezing choices.

Seize your younger bakers/cooks and select a couple of recipes to make now and freeze for later. A batch of banana chocolate chip breakfast cookies, a loaf of banana bread, and a dozen wholesome apple muffins gives you begin on grab-and-go breakfast choices for the beginning of the college.

Don’t neglect a batch (or two) of my widespread chocolate chip cookies. Who wouldn’t love opening their lunchbox to search out slightly candy deal with? Or coming residence to a heat plate of cookies for a day snack and fast chat concerning the day?

chocolate chip cookies on red plate
My delicate and chewy chocolate chip cookies are the most well-liked cookie recipe on my web site—and for good purpose!

You’ll additionally discover a number of of my go-to dinner recipes, like creamy rooster noodle soup and simple baked rooster meatballs. And these freezer-friendly meals are so useful to have prepared for a house cooked meal between all of the after faculty actions. Should you’re searching for recommendations, these glass containers are my go-to for freezer prepped meals.

I hope you discover loads of back-to-school inspiration from my favourite recipes beneath. Though the top of summer time will be bittersweet, the beginning of a brand new faculty yr at all times brings a renewed sense of power. With fall and vacation baking (oh, and cookbook #4!) simply across the nook, I’ll take all of the power I can get. 😉

Child-Pleasant Baking: For extra recipes to attempt with younger bakers, right here is my full round-up of kid-friendly baking recipes. These peanut butter and jelly cupcakes are a enjoyable solution to get the entire household within the back-to-school spirit!

peanut butter and jelly cupcake cut in half showing jam filling
Peanut butter and jelly cupcakes begin with my excellent vanilla cupcakes, stuffed with strawberry (or your favourite taste) jelly, and topped with luscious peanut butter frosting.

30+ Again-to-Faculty Recipes

homemade banana bread slices on wooden cutting board.

My Favourite Banana Bread Recipe

With its super-moist texture, buttery banana and brown sugar flavors, and extremely delicate crumb, that is my greatest ever banana bread recipe. I’ve a loaf in my freezer always!

12 healthy apple muffins on wire cooling rack with coarse sugar sprinkled on top of each.

Wholesome Apple Muffins

This recipe is my go-to selection once I’m searching for straightforward and fast wholesome muffins which are splendidly healthful and delicate, and also you’ll recognize that they’re made with none refined sugar.

chocolate chip baked oatmeal cup muffins on white parchment paper with one in center broken open.

Chocolate Chip Baked Oatmeal Cups

You want simply 1 bowl and a few easy, healthful components to make these healthy-ish chocolate chip baked oatmeal cups. They’re prepared in about half-hour.

breakfast egg casserole with peppers, spinach, mushrooms, and cheese.

Straightforward Make-Forward Breakfast Casserole

Every slice of this straightforward egg breakfast casserole is thick, flavorful, and satisfying, plus the recipe is an extremely handy breakfast selection because it’s make-ahead and infinitely adaptable.

overhead photo of blueberry banana muffins on wire cooling rack.

Wholesome Blueberry Banana Muffins

This recipe for wholesome blueberry banana muffins has lived on my web site since 2013. I’ve made a couple of adjustments to the unique recipe, and may guarantee you they’re higher than ever!

banana oatmeal breakfast cookies with chocolate chips on pink and white linen.

Banana Chocolate Chip Breakfast Cookies

You’ll love these wholesome and naturally gluten-free, egg-free banana chocolate chip breakfast cookies. They arrive collectively in simply 1 bowl with solely 8 components.

Blueberry oatmeal muffins

Blueberry Oatmeal Muffins

These buttery blueberry oatmeal muffins are easy, healthful, and satisfying. Made with contemporary berries, entire oats, and nil refined sugar.

cinnamon swirl bread sliced on wooden cutting board.

Cinnamon Swirl Fast Bread

This vanilla flavored cinnamon swirl fast bread is moist and delicate with a thick ribbon of cinnamon sugar swirled inside. You solely want a handful of very fundamental components and there’s no mixer required. Glorious after-school snack!

square of baked oatmeal on a white plate

1 Bowl Baked Oatmeal

This wholesome baked oatmeal combines easy components that may be tailored for any allergy symptoms or taste preferences. It’s like bread pudding for breakfast—creamy, delicate, chewy, and scrumptious multi function. I like making a batch on Sunday to take pleasure in for the week forward.

granola clusters in pink bowl with strawberry and blueberries.

The way to Make Granola Clusters

The most effective a part of each granola is the massive crunchy clusters, so why not bake a batch of solely clusters? This recipe for selfmade maple almond granola clusters is straightforward to make and even simpler to eat for breakfast, snack, or at any time when starvation strikes.

stack of whole wheat pancakes with maple syrup dripping down.

Entire Wheat Pancakes Recipe

These are 100% entire wheat pancakes made with protein-rich Greek yogurt and entire grain goodness. The batter comes collectively in a snap (to not point out, the pancakes freeze splendidly), and you’ll add your favourite add-ins like berries or chocolate chips.

healthy pumpkin chocolate chip oatmeal bars

Pumpkin Chocolate Chip Oatmeal Bars

These pumpkin chocolate chip oatmeal bars are delicate and chewy with tons of satisfying pumpkin taste. The addition of chocolate chips makes them style like dessert—a scrumptious & more healthy solution to fulfill your pumpkin cravings!

homemade fig bars

Oatmeal Fig Bars

These oatmeal fig bars are a selfmade variation of store-bought fig bars. They’re healthful and satisfying and hold splendidly for snacks and lunches all week lengthy!

healthy peanut butter granola bars

Peanut Butter Path Combine Bars

At all times in my common rotation of selfmade snacks, these no bake peanut butter path combine bars are my favourite pick-me-up. The mix of chocolate chips and peanut butter make it style like a deal with, whereas the nuts and oats hold you nourished and glad.

chocolate cherry almond snack bars

Chocolate Cherry Almond Snack Bars

These chewy, crunchy chocolate cherry almond bars are made with actual, healthful components, making them a wonderful choice for mid-day refueling. Form of like a selfmade KIND bar.

soft pretzel bites with cheese sauce

Mushy Pretzel Bites

My straightforward delicate pretzel bites are at all times a crowd favourite! The straightforward dough requires simply 6 components and there’s hardly any rise time, so that they’re a comparatively fast and utterly enjoyable after faculty snack.

seasoned pretzels on a silpat baking mat

Straightforward Seasoned Pretzels

These baked exhausting pretzels seasoned with lemon pepper, dill, and garlic powder are a household favourite. Tremendous straightforward to make, and disappear immediately. I often double the recipe.

overhead picture of homemade cheese crackers

Selfmade Cheese Crackers

Who knew cheese crackers have been so easy to make in our personal kitchens? Solely 6 components wanted they usually bake in about 16-20 minutes. Prep the components earlier than the children get residence, and revel in making (and consuming!) crispy, salty, and completely tacky crackers collectively after an extended day in school.

peanut butter and jelly smoothie in a glass mug with straws

Peanut Butter & Jelly Protein Smoothie

A thick, creamy, and wholesome smoothie paying homage to everybody’s favourite faculty lunch sandwich. Filled with protein, this peanut butter and jelly smoothie will hold you feeling full and glad for hours.

white sandwich bread cut into slices

Merely Sandwich Bread

Take any sandwich from good to nice with selfmade merely sandwich bread! My recipe consists of step-by-step photos, a full video tutorial, and loads of useful ideas, so bakers of all ability ranges can simply deal with this yeasted bread.

chicken meatballs with herbs on top on a plate with zucchini noodles and lemon slices.

Straightforward Baked Hen Meatballs

Filled with taste, baked, after which brushed with a lemony garlic herb butter for much more taste, these straightforward baked rooster meatballs are lighter-tasting and excellent for a hearty mid-week meal. Serve with zucchini noodles (pictured), pasta, soup, or on their very own.

pulling a cheese pepperoni pizza roll out of cast iron skillet.

Pizza Pull Aside Rolls

Right here we’ve got delicate, buttery garlic herb yeast rolls which are topped AND filled with mozzarella cheese and pepperoni (or your favourite pizza toppings), then completed with garlic herb butter.

ladle of homemade alphabet vegetable soup

Selfmade Alphabet Vegetable Soup

Alphabet vegetable soup is stuffed with taste, filled with greens, tremendous straightforward to arrange, and retains splendidly for leftovers all week—or retailer a batch within the freezer. Any small formed pasta works (however alphabet pasta is clearly so enjoyable!).

chicken chili in a green bowl with a spoon

My Favourite Sluggish Cooker Hen Chili Recipe

That is my household’s favourite gradual cooker rooster chili recipe. It’s a real “set it and neglect it” crockpot dinner, making it an ideal cozy dinner on a busy weeknight.

ladle of creamy chicken noodle soup.

Creamy Hen Noodle Soup

This reader-favorite selfmade rooster noodle soup is the proper mixture of straightforward, healthful, and satisfying. Its creamy but gentle, and it’s fast to tug collectively utilizing handy rotisserie rooster and a handful of different easy components.

ham and cheese pockets with one pocket cut in half showing ham and cheese filling

Selfmade Ham & Cheese Pockets

Make freezer-friendly selfmade ham and cheese pockets with my straightforward selfmade dough recipe. I like these for a fast and simple lunch, dinner, or perhaps a snack. Have enjoyable experimenting together with your favourite fillings and add-ins!

homemade flatbread pizza with mozzarella cheese, tomatoes, and arugula on top.

Selfmade Flatbread Pizza Recipe

Pizza evening from the consolation of your individual residence! Faster, simpler, and thinner than pizza, this selfmade flatbread dough takes nearly an hour from begin to end and is ideal for bread rookies.

homemade artisan bread loaves

Selfmade Artisan Bread (4 Elements)

Selfmade bread really doesn’t get any simpler. This artisan bread solely requires 4 components with none particular pans or a mixer, there’s no kneading or difficult shaping concerned, is designed as a make-ahead recipe, and a lot of the work is hands-off.

teriyaki chicken in a white bowl

Sluggish Cooker Honey Teriyaki Hen

Sluggish cooker meals for the win! That is tender and further saucy honey teriyaki rooster that I like serving with rice, steamed greens, or sandwich-style on a hearty roll.

6 chocolate chip cookies on silver wire cooling rack

Chewy Chocolate Chip Cookies

My chocolate chip cookies are EXTRA chewy because of melted butter, extra brown sugar than white sugar, a contact of cornstarch, and an additional egg yolk. Plan forward to make them as a day snack or post-dinner deal with.

Rice krispie treats cut into squares

Household-Favourite Rice Krispie Treats Recipe

For further gooey and buttery rice krispie treats, use this recipe. Including slightly further butter and marshmallow, plus a splash of vanilla extract and a pinch of salt makes all of the distinction. Who can resist this basic deal with?

8 flourless peanut butter oatmeal cookies on white parchment paper.

Flourless Peanut Butter Oatmeal Cookies (GF)

Solely 9 components stand between you and a batch of sentimental, chewy, completely thick flourless peanut butter oatmeal cookies. These are a texture-lover’s dream and are naturally gluten free.

stack of no bake cookies

Chocolate Peanut Butter No Bake Cookies

Give your oven a break! I make these family-favorite 7 ingredient peanut butter chocolate no-bakes greater than every other cookie recipe on my web site. The cookies are gluten free if utilizing licensed gluten free oats.

animal cracker cookies with icing and sprinkles

Mini Animal Cracker Cookies

Flip a easy 8 ingredient sugar cookie recipe into selfmade mini animal cracker cookies! These kid-friendly cookies are flavored with scrumptious cinnamon and topped with icing and rainbow sprinkles. Little bakers love to assist ice and sprinkle the cookies.

stack of drop sugar cookies with sprinkles

Drop Sugar Cookies with Sprinkles

These are delicate, chewy, sprinkle-loaded drop sugar cookies with no rolling pin or cookie cutters required. Use your favourite sprinkles or use seasonally coloured sprinkles to have fun totally different holidays all year long.

Old fashioned iced oatmeal cookies

Iced Oatmeal Cookies

These iced oatmeal cookies are old style type with buttery delicate facilities, crisp chewy edges, and loads of cozy spice taste. They’re topped with a light-weight coating of vanilla icing that units time beyond regulation, making cookies which are excellent for including to lunch bins.

There are such a lot of favorites within the checklist above. What do you search for in back-to-school recipes?


Favourite More healthy Breakfast Concepts

I included a couple of above, and listed below are much more fast, straightforward, and wholesome breakfast recipes.

stack of apple cinnamon baked oatmeal cups