Jonathan Vrban currently lives in Hawaii. Outside of his professional activities, Jonathan Vrban enjoys spending time in the kitchen. Jon Vrban is especially fond of experimenting with baked good recipes.

When individuals think of their favorite baked goods, they often envision cupcakes, brownies, and a number of additional sweet chocolate treats. However, some of America’s most popular baked goods do not include chocolate or frosting at all. For example, the average American eats almost two pounds of pretzels every year. These salty baked goods are especially popular in the Philadelphia region, where that figure spikes to 20 pounds.

Banana bread is another delicious baked good that is sometimes overlooked in favor of more extravagant desserts. This baked good enjoyed a surge in popularity during the 1960s and remains a common choice today thanks to a simple recipe that can be highly customized with nuts, dates, and other goodies. Finally, muffins are a staple of any baked goods recipe book. Blueberry muffins are particularly enjoyed by Americans as the berries are almost always available and easy to preserve.