There’s an easy solution for spicing up fall baking recipes—walnuts. These delicious, nutrient-dense morsels add the perfect amount of flavor and create a more interesting texture. As a bonus, each time you add California walnuts, you will boost your recipes with omega-3 ALA (2.5g/oz). Plus, each serving of walnuts (one ounce) offers 4g of protein!
Adding nutrients to your tasty baked goods will help you feel better about indulging in a brownie or cookie. This fall baking recipe roundup includes easy-to-make classics that kids (and adults) will love!
Walnut Banana Bread
Banana bread is one of those recipes that is perfect for using up overripe bananas. Plus, it’s even better with a healthy dose of chopped walnuts. This version of banana bread is ultra-moist (no dry, crumbly loaves here!). It features chopped walnuts throughout the loaf and toasted on top. We’ve added better-for-you twists to this classic, like maple syrup and Greek yogurt, so you can feel better about enjoying that extra piece!
California Walnut Oatmeal Raisin Cookies
Oatmeal raisin cookies have gotten a makeover with this tasty recipe! Instead of simply including raisins to help add sweetness to these 5-star chewy oat cookies, you’re also getting a delightful crunch from California walnuts. The crunchy, chewy texture makes these cookies simply addictive.
You can easily double this recipe for future batches of cookies. Keep the dough in an airtight container and freeze it for up to one month. This recipe is perfect for school events, holidays or satisfying a sweet tooth!
Classic California Walnut Brownies
Fudgy, chewy, soft and the perfect solution to a chocolate craving, it can’t get any better than these decadent brownies filled with walnut chunks. They offer an ideal sweetness, so you won’t need to top them with frosting! For a gluten-free option, try these walnut brownie cookies instead.
Chocolate Chip Walnut Cookies
Add some crunch to your classic chocolate chip cookies with walnuts! You can also turn this recipe into a double-chocolate version if you have unsweetened cocoa powder on hand. The best part about these tasty treats is that they’re ready in under 30 minutes! Grab your kids and get to baking!
Apple Walnut Crisp
Nothing says fall baking quite like apples and walnuts. This gluten-free Apple Crisp with walnuts is vegan, dairy-free, and easy to make. This recipe is also made with wholesome ingredients like apples and rolled oats, and walnut flour. Just under 200 calories a serving, enjoy this nutritious treat and welcome in those fall flavors.
Enhance Your Baked Fall Goodies with California Walnuts
Skip creating the same old fall recipes by adding a crunchy twist to your favorites using walnuts! While these recipes are excellent in the fall, you can enjoy them year-round. Add California walnuts to your baked goods for an extra boost of texture, flavor and nutrition!
California Walnut Sugar Cookies
Haven’t had the delicious combo of sugar cookies and finely chopped walnuts before? You’re missing out! The texture of the walnuts is the perfect complement to soft, chewy sugar cookies. Plus, the walnuts provide a yummy, nutty undertone that people of all ages will love.
Make baking these cookies even more fun by cutting them in various shapes, like stars, flowers, leaves, etc. Don’t forget the best part—adding sprinkles and icing or decoration!
