5 Quick Baking Recipes (Ready in 30 Minutes or Less!)

Short on time but still want something homemade and delicious? These quick baking recipes are perfect for busy days when you don’t have hours to spend in the kitchen. From cookies and muffins to brownies and pastries, every recipe in this list can be made in 30 minutes or less—without compromising on flavor!

1. Chocolate Mug Cake Recipe 🍫☕

This 5-minute chocolate mug cake is the perfect single-serve dessert when you’re craving something sweet but don’t want to spend time baking. It’s rich, moist, and made with just a few pantry staples. The best part? You only need a microwave—no oven required!

Ingredients:

• ¼ cup (30g) all-purpose flour
• 2 tablespoons (15g) cocoa powder
• 2 tablespoons (25g) sugar
• ¼ teaspoon baking powder
• ¼ cup (60ml) milk
• 2 tablespoons (30ml) vegetable oil
• ¼ teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1 tablespoon (15g) chocolate chips (optional)

Instructions:

1. In a microwave-safe mug, whisk together the flour, cocoa powder, sugar, and baking powder.
2. Add the milk, oil, and vanilla extract. Stir until smooth.
3. Fold in the chocolate chips for extra richness.
4. Microwave on high for 60-90 seconds, or until the cake rises and is set in the center.
5. Let cool slightly before digging in. Enjoy!

2. Peanut Butter Cookies Recipe 🥜🍪

These 3-ingredient peanut butter cookies are soft, chewy, and come together in just 15 minutes. With no flour, butter, or complicated steps, they are the easiest cookies you’ll ever make. Perfect for a quick snack or last-minute dessert craving.

Ingredients:

• 1 cup (250g) peanut butter
• ¾ cup (150g) sugar
• 1 large egg

Instructions:

1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
2. In a mixing bowl, stir together peanut butter, sugar, and egg until fully combined.
3. Roll the dough into small balls (about 1 tablespoon each) and place them on the baking sheet.
4. Use a fork to gently press the dough balls down, creating a crisscross pattern.
5. Bake for 8-10 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden.
6. Let cool for a few minutes before transferring to a wire rack.

3. No-Bake Oatmeal Bars Recipe 🥣🍯

No oven? No problem! These no-bake oatmeal bars are chewy, sweet, and packed with flavor. Perfect for a grab-and-go snack.

Ingredients:

• 2 cups (160g) rolled oats
• ½ cup (120ml) honey or maple syrup
• ½ cup (125g) peanut butter
• ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
• ¼ teaspoon salt

Instructions:

1. In a saucepan over low heat, warm the peanut butter and honey until smooth.
2. Remove from heat and stir in vanilla extract and salt.
3. Mix in the rolled oats until fully coated.
4. Press the mixture into a parchment-lined baking dish.
5. Chill in the fridge for at least 30 minutes before cutting into bars.

4. Cheddar Biscuits Recipe 🧀🥖

These fluffy cheddar biscuits are buttery, cheesy, and ready in 20 minutes—perfect for a quick savory bake.

Ingredients:

• 2 cups (250g) all-purpose flour
• 1 tablespoon baking powder
• ½ teaspoon salt
• ½ cup (115g) butter, cold and cubed
• 1 cup (120g) shredded cheddar cheese
• ¾ cup (180ml) milk

Instructions:

1. Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
2. In a large bowl, mix flour, baking powder, and salt.
3. Cut in butter with a pastry cutter or fork until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
4. Stir in cheddar cheese and milk until just combined.
5. Drop spoonfuls onto the baking sheet and bake for 12-15 minutes, or until golden brown.

5. Banana Muffins Recipe 🍌🧁

These moist banana muffins are a great way to use up ripe bananas and require only 25 minutes from start to finish.

Ingredients:

• 2 ripe bananas, mashed
• 1 egg
• ½ cup (100g) sugar
• ¼ cup (60ml) vegetable oil
• 1 cup (125g) all-purpose flour
• ½ teaspoon baking soda
• ¼ teaspoon salt

Instructions:

1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a muffin tin with paper liners.
2. In a bowl, whisk together mashed bananas, egg, sugar, and oil.
3. Add flour, baking soda, and salt, stirring until just combined.
4. Pour batter into muffin cups, filling each ¾ full.
5. Bake for 18-20 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted comes out clean.

FAQs

1. Can I make these recipes gluten-free?
Yes! Substitute gluten-free flour in the muffins, biscuits, and cookies. The oatmeal bars are naturally gluten-free—just ensure your oats are certified gluten-free.

2. How can I store these baked goods?
Most of these store well in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days. Muffins and biscuits are best eaten fresh but can be frozen for later.

3. Can I reduce the sugar in these recipes?
Yes! Many of these recipes allow for natural sweeteners like honey, maple syrup, or coconut sugar instead of regular sugar.

4. Can I double the recipes?
Absolutely! If doubling a recipe, just make sure to adjust baking times slightly as needed.

5. What if I don’t have a microwave for the mug cake?
You can bake the mug cake in a preheated oven at 350°F (175°C) for about 10-12 minutes instead.