When turning on your oven is just not happening, whip up one of these healthy no-bake desserts. From vegan to low-carb to low-sugar to gluten-free, we have a recipe for everyone! The no-bake brownies (that taste like chocolate caramel!), low-calorie chocolate cherry ice cream, and frozen chocolate chip banana bites are a few favorites you must try.
If you grew up scooping out spoonfuls of raw cookie dough while baking chocolate chip cookies with Grandma, you're going to fall hard for this cookie dough freezer fudge — shhh, it's made with lentils!
You'll love these adorable chocolate chip banana "nice" cream bites. All you need are two ingredients: bananas and chocolate chips. Each bite is just 39 calories!
You might not guess it from the picture, but smudgies are actually a frozen treat, which makes them perfect for all this hot weather. What is a smudgie, exactly? Bananas and peanut butter mixed together, smashed between two graham crackers, and then frozen. It's always the simple things that taste the best.
On those especially hot days, you'll love these frozen yogurt cupcakes. At only 30 calories a pop and made with fresh fruit, these treats are a much healthier alternative to ice cream.
Creamy, chocolaty, and perfect for chilling out on a hot and humid Summer day, this "nice" cream requires no ice cream maker and saves you tons of calories because it's completely dairy-free.
Popsicles are a great way to rehydrate after a long run or as a postdinner snack in Summer. These strawberry-banana frozen treats contain protein powder, coconut water, and soy milk.
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Certain occasions call for a festive cake, but on a hot day, this crowd-pleasing no-bake watermelon cake hits the spot. Each sweet slice is lower in calories than traditional cake — it's a highly hydrating treat.
With zero saturated fat or cholesterol and no added sugar, each 150-calorie serving of vegan mango ice cream also offers almost five grams of fiber. This tropical treat will become your new go-to Summer dessert.
At just 86 calories per Almond Joy, all you need are five common ingredients and a food processor and boom — you're instantly a (healthy) candy-making genius.
Nobody will guess that these chocolate mousse cups are made with silken tofu instead of eggs and cream and are also naturally sweetened with dates instead of white sugar. This dessert is guilt-free.
Why spend the money (and the calories) on chocolate-dipped strawberries when you can make something better? These fruity chocolate mousse cups are a crowd-pleaser that you'll enjoy preparing.
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For a sweet nondairy dessert, these ooey-gooey pecan bars are your go-to recipe. The natural sugar in this treat comes from raw honey and dates, keeping your diet as clean as possible.
If you're looking to bite into some cookie dough sans the risk of salmonella or without gluten or dairy products, you have to make these vegan, 51-calorie cookie dough balls.
Whether you have a nut allergy or simply want to try something new, these sunflower-seed butter cups will be a welcome change from their peanut-butter counterparts.
When it comes to no-bake desserts, cookie balls reign supreme. Our peanut butter balls are made with all-natural peanut butter, wheat germ, rolled oats, and coconut, so they're a healthy treat you can enjoy anytime, and they double as an energy bar.
Green-smoothie-lovers, we found the ice cream recipe you'll want to eat for dessert every night this week. Made with frozen banana, mango, pineapple, and spinach, the creamy and sweet ice cream is only 160 calories and offers 5.4 grams of fiber.
Make these frozen banana pops with ingredients you probably already have in your kitchen — you only need a banana, dairy-free yogurt, and chocolate chips.
Your taste buds will thank you when you pop these chocolate-dipped peanut butter crisp balls in your mouth for a fiber-filled sweet. It's hard to believe that one serving has fewer than 200 calories.
Try this healthy — and mini — version of an ice cream sandwich. Banana nibblers, filled with a mixture of Greek yogurt and peanut butter, will satisfy your sweet tooth while cooling you off.
Green tea, Greek yogurt, and avocado join forces to make the perfect healthy snack for the Summer. Matcha powder is rich with antioxidants and fiber, and the caffeine gives you just the extra kick you need without the extra calories.
No need to swear off your favorite chocolate candy if you've gone vegan — you just need to become a little creative in the kitchen. These vegan Snickers taste better than the real thing and are healthier too.
Each serving of this decadent chocolate pudding (made with black beans!) offers over seven grams of protein and six grams of fiber. Enjoy it for dessert or even as a filling, sweet snack!
At 153 calories per delicious square, they're just as addictive as the original recipe, but with 4.6 grams of protein, you won't feel guilty inhaling more than one.
If you have an obsession with all things chewy and you also have a love affair with chocolate, then allow me to introduce you to your soulmate: these coconut-covered chocolate almond protein balls.
Peppermint Pattie- and Junior Mints-lovers will flip for these tasty mint chip truffles. Sweet and refreshing like the classic you're craving, this Paleo-friendly treat clocks in at fewer than 70 calories per serving.
For a cold, refreshing, and seasonal popsicle, look no further than these 31-calorie watermelon strawberry popsicles. With just a hint of mint, these light treats are easy to make and low in calories. Added bonus: they only call for three ingredients. Score!
You only need four ingredients: dates, soy milk, apples, and the topping of your choice. These treats on a stick are actually healthy enough to have for a snack. And at 51 calories a piece, go ahead and have a few.
You get three amazing layers: chocolate krispies on the bottom, sweet and salty peanut butter in the middle, and chocolate chocolate chip on the top. At just over 100 calories, each bite offers 3.2 grams of protein.
Made with almond butter and maple syrup, these vegan almond butter cups are lower in calories, fat, cholesterol, and sugar, and they taste more rich and decadent than the original.
Mix up the batter, pour it into a small ceramic mug or ramekin, pop it in the microwave, and you can indulge in a warm, chocolaty, one-person serving of banana bread.
This recipe offers a healthy dose of protein and fiber, but since these cookie-dough-like balls are rolled in chopped chocolate chips and pumpkin seeds, this snack feels more like a treat.
Made with high-fiber avocados and high-protein silken tofu, this spoonable treat will satiate hunger, so you can enjoy a 156-calorie bowl and feel completely satisfied for hours.
Who says you have to live without ice cream? This dessert is made with only two ingredients — frozen bananas and peanut butter — and is only 152 calories per serving. All you need is a blender.
These apricot almond butter bites are full of protein and flavor. Served with some sliced stone fruit, this cookie-like snack makes a perfect dessert for a hot, summery night.
With just a few quick steps, you can create an easy chocolate pie that's fit for any celebration. The sweetest part of the deal is that it's fewer than 150 calories per serving.