Weekly Spotlight: Baking as summer ends and early fall

Did you know that baking is the perfect way to use up end-of-summer produce? And if you’re looking for a way to incorporate your early fall products this is a great idea. For example, using carrots, zucchini, and sweet potatoes in quick breads is a great meal prep method to have an easy snack on hand. There are many ways to enjoy this type of produce and you can eat it raw, cooked with your favorite meals or even blended into a smoothie! Don’t be afraid to get creative with your own recipes.

If you’re looking for more ways to use summer fruits and berries, you can bake them into crumbles or chips. Check out this guide to learn how to create them, or even check out our crumble bar roundup for more ideas!

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This week we’re bringing you delicious, all-vegan ways to enjoy late summer and early fall produce in baking!

zucchini:

Source: Dark Chocolate Brownies with Zucchini and Walnuts

Zucchini is a great vegetable for cooking and baking. Not only can it be chopped, squeezed out the liquid, and used in pies and quick breads, but it can also be baked into cakes. With a hint of cinnamon or other spices, zucchini bread comes together to make something delicious that you can enjoy with a cup of coffee or as a quick snack.

Peaches and pears:

Source: Chai Poached Pear with Spicy Orange-Habanero Sauce and Homemade Granola

Pears are in season and baking them into desserts is a great way to explore their flavor further! You can pair them with tea spices for a fall-inspired treat, or even use them as a topping on your favorite pancakes or pancakes (or oatmeal!). Pears, when baked or cooked, become sweeter and caramelize, giving them a wonderful flavor in desserts.

Peaches and pears also become sweeter and caramelize wonderfully in sweet dishes. You can bake them into muffins, use them in an upside-down cake, add them to oatmeal or eat them with your favorite dairy-free whipped cream or non-dairy yogurt.

carrot:

Source: Baking Carrot Cake

There are many ways to bake carrots, but one popular way is to make carrot cake. You can customize your carrot cake any way you like, with vegan cream cheese frosting or adding walnuts to the batter. But these baked carrots are also perfect to try if you’re looking for something new and delicious!

sweet potato:

Source: Thin Oil-Free Sweet Potato Pancakes

Sweet potatoes are great to add to baked goods! Sweet potatoes add softness and moisture to your baked goods, so adding them can be a great way to provide you with extra nutrients. Try these recipes!

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