Boredom usually leads to endless television marathons, social media stalking, and, of course, ordering your favorite takeout. But it can also lead to some quality time in the kitchen. Want to get busy on a lazy weekend afternoon? Check out these fun baking ideas, including cakes, breads, bars and more, that you’ll be glad you tried. It doesn’t have to be perfect. It’s not going to be judged or graded. It’s just something fun that you can do to knead a little joy out of your day. So, without further ado, here are our recommendations for what to bake when you’re bored.

Vegan Banana Nut Muffins

Vegan Dark Chocolate Almond Butter Cups

Vegan Dark Chocolate Almond Butter Cups—Things to Bake When You're Bored

 

The Butter Half

Apple Cream Cheese Bundt Cake

Apple Cream Cheese Bundt Cake—Things to Bake When You're Bored

 

Melanie Makes

Chocolate Pudding Fudge Cake

Chocolate Pudding Fudge Cake—Things to Bake When You're Bored

 

Melanie Makes,

Easy Tiramisu

Coconut Thumbprint Cookies With Salted Caramel

Coconut Thumbprint Cookies with Salted Caramel—Things to Bake When You're Bored

 

The Modern Proper

Rhubarb Mint Cobbler

Rhubarb Mint Cobbler—Things to Bake When You're Bored

 

The Modern Proper

Hydrangea Flower Carrot Cake Cupcakes

Hydrangea Flower Carrot Cake Cupcakes—Things to Bake When You're Bored

 

Half Baked Harvest 

Crinkle-Top Brownies

Crinkle Top Brownies—Things to Bake When You're Bored

 

Half Baked Harvest

Blueberry Chamomile Galette

Blueberry Chamomile Galette—Things to Bake When You're Bored

 

Half Baked Harvest

Bourbon Brûlée Pumpkin Pie

Bourbon Brûlée Pumpkin Pie—Things to Bake When You're Bored

 

How Sweet Eats

Salted Dark Chocolate Fudge Donuts

Salted Dark Chocolate Fudge Donuts—Things to Bake When You're Bored

 

How Sweet Eats

Baked Oatmeal

Baked Oatmeal—Things to Bake When You're Bored

 

How Sweet Eats

Lemon Sheet Cake

Lemon Sheet Cake—Things to Bake When You're Bored

 

How Sweet Eats

Chocolate Chip Cookies

Chocolate Chip Cookies—Things to Bake When You're Bored

 

Gimme Some Oven