13 Dairy-Free Summertime Desserts to Cool Off Your Kiddo

Whether your little one is lactose intolerant or just sticks to a dairy-free diet, it doesn't mean he or she has to miss out on any summertime fun. Ice cream is definitely a hot-weather staple, and thanks to these delicious recipes, your kiddo can also cool down with a variety of refreshing treats that don't need dairy to be delicious! Check out the sweet recipes ahead.

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Creamy Vegan Chai Coconut Popsicles
The Butter Half

Creamy Vegan Chai Coconut Popsicles

Drizzled with chocolate and crushed almonds, these dreamy treats will have kiddos (and their parents!) lining up for one all Summer long.

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Pineapple Cucumber Mint Popsicles
The Butter Half

Pineapple Cucumber Mint Popsicles

With the crisp flavor combo and exotic look, these juicy ice pops will be your child's latest obsession.

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Chocolate Banana Ice Cream Cake
Heather Christo

Chocolate Banana Ice Cream Cake

When a sweet banana drizzle tops creamy banana ice cream and a no-bake chocolate crust, prepare for it to be the highlight of everyone's day.

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Strawberry "Cheesecake" Pops
Heather Christo

Strawberry "Cheesecake" Pops

Even though these frozen treats are dairy-free, they're so creamy and indulgent that they'll remind you of cheesecake on a stick.

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Cookie Dough Blizzard
Tried and Tasty

Cookie Dough Blizzard

You'll be considered the dairy-free queen as soon as you serve up these gluten-free desserts.

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Coconut Blueberry Smash Pops
Wallflower Kitchen

Coconut Blueberry Smash Pops

With crushed fresh blueberries and coconut milk, these ice pops aren't just pretty — they're also surprisingly refreshing.

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Chocolate Chocolate Chip Blizzard
Minimalist Baker

Chocolate Chocolate Chip Blizzard

Not only can you whip up this dreamy blizzard with only seven ingredients, but they're also so easy to make that you could even host a blizzard party for your little one and his or her friends!

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Berry Smoothie Pops
Heather Christo

Berry Smoothie Pops

Breakfast and dessert collided with these frozen berry smoothie and granola treats and the results are amazing no matter what time of day you choose to enjoy them!

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Vegan Brownie Chocolate Ice Cream
Minimalist Baker

Vegan Brownie Chocolate Ice Cream

Considering how easy this recipe is to make, there's no reason you won't want to indulge with your family in this chocolate goodness whenever anyone could use a cool treat.

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Cherry and Coconut Popsicles
Cookin Canuck

Cherry and Coconut Popsicles

With just one lick of these tart cherry treats, expect to see huge grins and to hear a lot of yums!

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Cherry Pie Ice Cream
Minimalist Baker

Cherry Pie Ice Cream

It turns out that not only can cherry pie ice cream be vegan, but that the resulting confection is also beyond delicious.

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Vegan Key Lime Pies
Minimalist Baker

Vegan Key Lime Pies

Whether you serve straight from the freezer for a cooling dessert or wait until they're room temperature before having your children dig in, these seven-ingredient mini key lime pies are perfection.

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Vegan Fudgesicles
Heather Christo

Vegan Fudgesicles

Warning: these frozen pops taste even better than your typical fudgesicles!