Skip to Content

18 Non-Vanilla Ways to Cook with Vanilla

Vanilla can be used to bake in a number of fun and tasty ways. Check out these vanilla recipes to see what we mean.

Vanilla gets a bad rap.

Heck, the flavor is used as a synonym for something that is plain and boring.

But we think the following recipes prove that cliche wrong.

There’s nothing vanilla about these great recipes… except for the taste!

1
Cherry Bourbon Vanilla Milkshakes Photo
Susan Palmer
Cherry Bourbon Vanilla Milkshakes Recipe
Cherry Bourbon Vanilla Milkshakes combine three greats: cherries, vanilla, and bourbon. What could be better?
Get The Recipe
2
Biscoff Stuffed Vanilla Bean Snickerdoodles Photo
Alaina Doyle
Biscoff Stuffed Vanilla Bean Snickerdoodles Recipe
Biscoff Stuffed Vanilla Bean Snickerdoodles are pretty much the most impressive cookie ever. One bite and you’ll be hooked.
Get The Recipe
3
Vanilla Pudding Photo
Stephie Swope
Vanilla Pudding Recipe
Vanilla Pudding is one of those quick, easy desserts that most everyone loves. Make yours at home with a make-ahead mix that skips the…
Get The Recipe
4
Pear Vanilla Martini Photo
Dan George
Pear Vanilla Martini Recipe
Pear Vanilla Martini will be your guests’ favorite at your next Fall party. They’ll love the flavors of fresh vanilla and pear.
Get The Recipe
5
Vanilla Sweet Potato Casserole Photo
Brandy O'Neill
Vanilla Sweet Potato Casserole Recipe
Vanilla Sweet Potato Casserole uses Nielsen-Massey vanilla bean paste and Nielsen-Massey vanilla sugar to give you one serious comforting…
Get The Recipe
6
Vanilla Chia Seed Pudding Photo
Sharon L.
Vanilla Chia Seed Pudding Recipe
Vanilla Chia Seed Pudding is a healthy and nutritious breakfast. Not to mention incredibly easy.
Get The Recipe
7
French Toast with Warm Bourbon Vanilla Syrup Photo
Heather Tullos
French Toast with Warm Bourbon Vanilla Syrup Recipe
French Toast with Warm Bourbon Vanilla Syrup is a comforting breakfast your whole family will love. The syrup is amazing!
Get The Recipe
8
Duggar Family Recipes Photo
Amber Bracegirdle
Duggar Family Cherry Vanilla Punch Recipe
Duggar Family Cherry Vanilla Punch is exactly what you need for a lot of thirsty people. Pull it together in no time at all!
Get The Recipe
9
Gluten Free Raspberry Vanilla Ice Cream Photo
Kristy Still
Gluten Free Raspberry Vanilla Ice Cream Recipe
Gluten Free Raspberry Vanilla Ice Cream uses the plentiful raspberries of the season. Grab a spoon and go!
Get The Recipe
10
Vanilla Pumpkin Skillet Cornbread Photo
Gina Matsoukas
Vanilla Pumpkin Skillet Cornbread Recipe
Vanilla Pumpkin Skillet Cornbread has a beautiful crunch and delicious flavor. A must have for your Thanksgiving table.
Get The Recipe
11
Vanilla Roasted Butternut Squash and Pecans Photo
Kate Donahue
Vanilla Roasted Butternut Squash and Pecans Recipe
Vanilla Roasted Butternut Squash and Pecans has Nielsen-Massey Madagascar Bourbon Pure Vanilla Sugar sprinkled right on top. Divine!
Get The Recipe
12
Salted Vanilla Hot Chocolate Photo
Lindsay Landis
Salted Vanilla Hot Chocolate Recipe
Salted Vanilla Hot Chocolate would be perfect to drink with your Valentine. Sweet, salty, and perfectly amazing.
Get The Recipe
13
Vanilla White Chocolate Coconut Crème Brûlée Photo
Shanna Schad
Vanilla White Chocolate Coconut Crème Brûlée Recipe
Vanilla White Chocolate Coconut Crème Brûlée has a beautiful vanilla and coconut flavor. Share with your Valentine!
Get The Recipe
14
Pioneer Woman Ice Cream Photo
Food Network/The Pioneer Woman
Pioneer Woman Vanilla Ice Cream Recipe
This vanilla bean ice cream recipe comes to us from the kitchen of the Pioneer Woman. So you know it’s good!
Get The Recipe
15
Vanilla Ice Cream Photo
Paula Deen/Food Network
Paula Deen Vanilla Ice Cream Recipe
This vanilla ice cream recipe is ready to be made right now. It comes to us from the kitchen of Paula Deen.
Get The Recipe
16
Fish Tacos with Tropical Vanilla Salsa Photo
Kate Donahue
Fish Tacos with Tropical Vanilla Salsa Recipe
Fish Tacos with Tropical Vanilla Salsa will kick up your cookout to a new level. What a way to enjoy Summer!
Get The Recipe
17
Pioneer Woman Cupcake Photo
Pioneer Woman
Pioneer Woman Vanilla Cupcake Recipe
This vanilla cupcake recipe includes vanilla cream cheese icing. Thank you, Pioneer Woman!
Get The Recipe
18
No Churn Roasted Berry Vanilla Bean Ice Cream Photo
Jamie Lothridge
No Churn Roasted Berry Vanilla Bean Ice Cream Recipe
No Churn Roasted Berry Vanilla Bean Ice Cream combines delicious, plump berries into an easy summer treat. No special equipment needed!
Get The Recipe