25 Baking Recipes For Self-Quarantine And Self-Care (2024)

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To relieve some stress and pass the time, bake these cakes, cookies, loaves and more with your pantry ingredients.

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The coronavirus is affecting many aspects of our everyday lives, but one area it shouldn’t impact is your home kitchen.

Researchers are still learning the specifics of how Covid-19 is transmitted, but we do know that the disease can spread through droplets that are released from the nose or mouth when someone coughs, sneezes or exhales ― as of now, there’s no evidence of Covid-19 transmission through food.

If you stock up on the right foods and the right amount of groceries, a self-quarantine doesn’t have to leave you hungry. In fact, if you’re healthy, it can be a chance to finally spend a few extra hours in the kitchen and master some baking recipes that you haven’t had the time to tackle. After all, now you’ve got plenty of time to binge-watch “The Great British Bakeoff” and find some inspiration.

Moreover, it’s been proved that baking can bring a host of psychological benefits, one of which is stress relief. The stress many of us are feeling right now is related to a host of mental and physical problems, and finding ways to cope with that stress is important for leading a healthy life. Baking can help with that.

Not sure what to make? Look in your pantry ― if you have flour, sugar, baking soda and baking powder, you’re on the right path. Your refrigerator should already be stocked with butter, eggs and milk, the fundamentals for so many baked goods.

Now just peruse the 25 most-liked baking recipes from HuffPost Taste’s Instagram account and bake away all your feelings. Take care!

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Swirled Cinnamon Sugar Croissant Loaf

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Dark Chocolate Raspberry Coffee Cake

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Sally's Baking Addiction

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Cream Cheese-Filled Pumpkin Bread

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Averie Cooks

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Caramel Apple Cheesecake Bars

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Completely Delicious

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Giant Strawberries ’n Cream Pop Tart

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Quadruple Chocolate Pudding Cookies

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Averie Cooks

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Cream Cheese Swirled Pumpkin Bread With Salted Maple Butter

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Half Baked Harvest

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One-Bowl Chocolate Chunk Chai Banana Muffins

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Half Baked Harvest

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Death By Chocolate No-Bake Cheesecake Bars

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Averie Cooks

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Berry Crumble Picnic Cake

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My Kitchen Little

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Salted Honeycrisp Fritters

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Chocolate Covered Brown Butter Krispie Treats

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Peanut Butter Stuffed Brownies

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Handle The Heat

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The Best Banana Cake

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Oh Sweet Basil

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Salted Caramel Pretzel Snickerdoodles

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Overnight Cinnamon Roll Bread With Chai Frosting

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Coconut Eton Mess Cake With Whipped Ricotta Cream

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Lemon Coconut Naked Cake With Whipped Vanilla Buttercream

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Tres Leches Confetti Cake

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FAQs

What to bake when you're sick? ›

"SICK" Desserts
  1. 0:58. Cinnamon Roll Apple Pie Recipe by Tasty. ...
  2. Bacon Bourbon Chocolate Pecan Pie. Bacon Bourbon Chocolate Pecan Pie. ...
  3. Bloomin' Baked Apples Recipe. Bloomin' Baked Apples Recipe. ...
  4. Banana Bread Bars with Brown Butter Frosting. ...
  5. Apple Lattice Pie Baked in an Apple. ...
  6. Salted Caramel and Chocolate Pecan Pie Bars.

What to bake when you are alone? ›

Best of all, they're super easy to make!
  1. Peanut Butter Cookies. These easy peanut butter cookies have a delightful crumbly texture and sweet, nutty flavor that we just can't get enough of. ...
  2. Lemon Cookies. ...
  3. No Bake Cookies. ...
  4. Vegan Chocolate Cake. ...
  5. Banana Bread. ...
  6. Banana Muffins. ...
  7. Rosemary Focaccia Bread. ...
  8. No-Knead Bread.

What to bake when you can't sleep? ›

Sleep-Friendly Dark Chocolate Cherry Cookies
  1. 1/2 cup butter room temperature.
  2. 1 egg.
  3. 1.5 cups whole oats.
  4. 1/2 cup plain flour.
  5. 3/4 cup dark chocolate chips.
  6. 1/4 cup raw cacao.
  7. 1/2 tsp baking soda.
  8. 1 tsp vanilla.
Aug 15, 2019

What should I bake when I'm sad? ›

The Best Things To Bake When You're Feeling Sad
  • Soft And Chewy Chocolate Chip Cookies. ...
  • Beer Brownies. ...
  • Homemade Little Debbie Cosmic Brownies. ...
  • Skillet Cherry Pie. ...
  • Pumpkin Pie In A Mug. ...
  • Salted Caramel Apple Pie. ...
  • Funfetti Birthday Cake. ...
  • Gooey Chocolate Skillet Cake Ice Cream Sundae.
Sep 6, 2015

What are good desserts when you're sick? ›

Easy Does It – Gentle Desserts for a Bland Diet
  • Poached Pears With Wild Blueberry Sauce. Rated 5 out of 5.
  • Ginger-Poached Pears. Rated 4 out of 5.
  • Apple Upside-Down Cake. Rated 5 out of 5.
  • Applesauce. Rated 4 out of 5.
  • Baked Apples With Rosemary & Honey. ...
  • Plum Applesauce. ...
  • Cottage Cheese Cream & Pear Compote. ...
  • Banana Pudding.

What is a good sandwich when you're sick? ›

Things that are easy to digest are best. Simple items, like lean turkey or chicken in a simple sandwich, chicken soup, bananas, toast and non-flavored crackers are good options. Ice pops made from 100% fruit are good as well. Not only for nutrition, but again, to help with fluid balance,” Dr.

What is the simplest thing to bake? ›

Quick and easy baking ideas
  • Easy chocolate brownies. ...
  • Triple chocolate chip cookies. ...
  • Fairy cakes. ...
  • Easter lemon and elderflower almond cake. ...
  • Chocolate drip cake. ...
  • Vanilla and raspberry mascarpone loaf cake. ...
  • Carrot cake loaf. ...
  • Biscoff cupcakes.

What food can I cook for myself? ›

  • French Onion Grilled Cheese. PHOTO: ROCKY LUTEN; FOOD STYLING: TAYLOR ANN SPENCER. ...
  • Creamy Tuscan White Bean Skillet. ...
  • Paella-Inspired Party Packs. ...
  • Steak With Bourbon Garlic Cream Sauce. ...
  • Everything Bagel Pasta. ...
  • Turkey Taco Lettuce Wraps. ...
  • Baked Feta Pasta. ...
  • French Onion Chicken Meatballs.
Feb 29, 2024

What is the most fun thing to bake? ›

The Best 45 Fun Things to Bake
  • Chocolate Ganache Cake.
  • Banana Bread Without Baking Soda.
  • Pecan Upside Down Cake.
  • Chocolate Marble Loaf Cake.
  • Strawberry Charlotte Cake.
  • Basque Burnt Cheesecake.
  • Jiggly Japanese Cheesecake.
  • Baklava Cheesecake.
Jun 17, 2023

What dessert helps you sleep better? ›

Caffeine and acidic foods should be avoided close to bedtime, while desserts made with pistachios, almonds, and tart cherries can promote sleep. Choosing non-chocolate desserts and those made with whole grains can also help.

What desserts make you tired? ›

Bananas, cherries, mango, grapes, oranges and dark chocolate are all sleep inducing foods – and they're easy for your body to digest. We've found some recipes that include not only some of these dream makers but a few other ingredients that won't hinder you drifting off into dreamland.

What is anxiety baking? ›

Many people with anxiety feel that they lack control over the world around them, and baking helps them regain a sense of power. Baking often requires repetitive motions—for example, stirring batter or kneading dough—which can be calming.

What is depression cooking? ›

Depression Cooking is a zine of easy recipes designed to make mealtime a little easier, in the no-nonsense sense of the word, for depressed humans like me. It demonstrates one of the many lessons that I've learned during COVID: that we can care for one another without being physically present.

Is it okay to bake when you're sick? ›

Don't be a source of foodborne illness. Pathogens can be introduced into food from infected humans who handle the food without thoroughly washing their hands after going to the bathroom.

What is the best food to bring a sick person? ›

What Do You Put in a Care Package for a Sick Friend?
  • Soup: a Spoonful of Comfort.
  • Vitamin C-rich Fruits and Veggies.
  • Soothing Tea Set.
  • Healthy Treats.
  • Something Sweet.
  • Something Salty.
  • Gift Baskets.
  • Gift Cards.
Feb 14, 2023

What seasonings are good when you're sick? ›

Winter Spices to Fight Cold and Flu And How To Use Them
  • Ginger: The Warming Warrior. ...
  • Turmeric: The Golden Guardian. ...
  • Garlic: Nature's Antibiotic. ...
  • Cinnamon: Sweet Defense. ...
  • Cayenne Pepper: Spice Up Your Immunity. ...
  • Lemon: Vitamin C Boost. ...
  • Oregano: Herbaceous Defense. ...
  • Cloves: Aromatic Immunity.
Dec 30, 2023

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