18 Easy Traybakes Without Chocolate

If you're tired of chocolate then you HAVE to try one of these easy traybakes without chocolate! With 15 delicious recipes to choose from, you'll find something to suit everyone's taste buds.

I recently made a round up post for all my chocolate traybakes, and I realised just how many of my recipes have chocolate as the main flavour! I thought I'd create another post for all my easy traybakes without chocolate, for anyone who doesn't like it or can't have it.

As much as I love me some chocolate, there are so many tasty things you can make without it, and the recipes in this post are proof! Below you can find 15 easy sweet treat recipes, including cakes, flapjacks, baked slices, and more.

I hope you enjoy the recipes and if you have any comments or questions, post them in the comment box at the end of the page and I'll get back to you as soon as I can. Happy baking!

Traybake cakes without chocolate

Here's a selection of 7 easy cake recipes that are packed full of flavour with no chocolate needed! Find recipes for school cake, bakwell cake, carrot cake, lemon cake, jam & coconut cake, orange cake and date & walnut cake.

1

School Sprinkle Traybake

Starting off with a classic, this gorgeous school dinner cake! This is a simple vanilla sponge topped with glace icing and hundreds and thousands sprinkles. Perfect served with hot custard!

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2

Cherry Bakewell Traybake

Almond sponge cake with cherry conserve swirled throughout, topped with glace icing and glace cherries. All the flavour of the classic British tart but without the pastry!

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3

Carrot Cake Traybake

A super moist carrot sheet cake packed with walnuts, sultanas, orange zest and lots of warming spices. Top it off with homemade cream cheese icing and you've got a seriously tasty traybake without chocolate!

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4

Lemon Drizzle Traybake

Packed with fresh citrus flavour and icing to match, this lemon drizzle traybake is a must-try! You'll only need a handful of simple ingredients and 15 minutes of prep time.

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5

Jam & Coconut Traybake

This jam & coconut sponge was another UK school dinner favourite back in the day, and for very good reason! Fluffy vanilla sponge topped with strawberry jam and desiccated coconut- so simple but so good!

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6

Orange Drizzle Traybake

This one is a great alternative to lemon drizzle if you're craving something with a fresh flavour. Like all my other cakes, it's easy to make and can serve up to 16.

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7

Date & Walnut Traybake

This cake is moist and decadent with a flavour that's a bit similar to sticky toffee pudding. It's topped with rich cream cheese icing and more walnuts.

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No-chocolate flapjack recipes

Next up we have my flapjacks- oaty traybake bars without chocolate. I've got classic gooey ones, cinnamon, cranberry, peanut butter & lemon drizzle flavour. If you'd like more ideas, check out the rest of my flapjack recipes before you go!

8

Gooey Flapjacks

Flapjacks are one of my favourite traybakes without chocolate and you can make them with just 4 ingredients! This is a simple golden syrup flapjack with an extra gooey texture.

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9

Cinnamon Flapjacks

Sweet, spicy and perfectly chewy. These cinnamon flapjacks can be enjoyed year-round but are especially nice to make in the colder months.

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10

Condensed Milk Flapjacks

Soft, chewy oat flapjacks made with condensed milk.

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11

Cranberry Flapjacks

Classic flapjack bars packed with dried cranberry pieces. If you're not a fan of raisin flapjacks, these are a great alternative.

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12

Peanut Butter Flapjacks

This one is a must-try for anyone who likes peanut butter. The flavour really comes through and pairs perfectly with the golden syrup. So good!

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13

Lemon Drizzle Flapjacks

All the flavour of lemon drizzle cake and all the gooey chewiness of a flapjack. The best combo ever!

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14

Easy Raisin Flapjacks

Chewy, fruity flapjacks made with porridge oats and golden syrup.

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More chocolate-free traybakes

I wasn't sure what to call this 'category' but these are my traybakes that didn't fit into either of the other two categories! Choose from coconut jam slice, Cornflake tart traybake and Northern Irish fifteens.

15

Raspberry Coconut Slice

This old-school traybake has a cakey shortbread base, raspberry jam filling and chewy coconut topping. If you've never tried it before, you absolutely have to!

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16

Cornflake Tart Traybake

Another old-school bake, this one is made with a shortcrust pastry base, jam filling and syrupy Cornflake topping. It's best served slightly warm with custard, just like we did it in the 90s!

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17

Lemon Biscuit Slice (No-Bake)

A fun, no-bake traybake that tastes just like lemon drizzle cake!

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18

Fifteens

Last but not least are these gorgeous Northern Irish fifteens. I made these recently for St. Patrick's Day and my partner and I demolished the entire batch in less than 24 hours! They are THAT good!

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That's all for now! I hope you like these traybakes without chocolate, and if you try any of the recipes at home, please leave a comment and rating to let me know how it goes. Enjoy!