12 No-Bake Desserts That Keep The Kitchen Cool This Summer

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It’s too hot to turn the oven on even if you are craving something sweet, and that’s where no-bake desserts come in handy. No-bake desserts let you satisfy your sweet tooth without having to heat up your home more than it already is. Here are twelve no-bake desserts that you are going to love cooling down with for however long summer decides to stick around this year.

1. Chocolate Peanut Butter Parfait

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Parfaits are the perfect dessert for summer because they are easy to make and refreshingly cool. These chocolate peanut butter parfaits are sure to be a delicious treat for kids and grown-ups alike.

2. Chocolate N’ice Cream

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This isn’t just any chocolate ice cream, it’s chocolate n’ice cream made with frozen bananas instead of dairy cream. So it’s truly refreshing on a hot day. You can also adjust the level of banana flavor with how ripe your bananas are.

3. Chocolate Keto Fudge

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Love fudge? Chocolate keto fudge is a great keto dessert for when you’re watching your carbs. You’ll never miss them with a dessert like this. Plus, these is super easy to take with you if you’re on the go.

4. Edible Cookie Dough

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Love eating raw cookie dough? You aren’t alone. Most of us, at the very least, lick the spoon. But for dedicated dough eaters, here’s a safe, edible cookie dough you can enjoy as much as you want of.

5. N’ice Cream Pie

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N’ice cream pie is exactly what it sounds like. A no-bake pie crust stuffed with n’ice cream. Blend, freeze, and serve. It’s easy, healthy, and absolutely delicious on a hot day. You can’t go wrong with this one.

6. Coconut Balls

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These tasty treats are made in minutes and are very portable. Coconut balls can be a healthy snack or a tasty dessert. Just a couple of these are enough to fill you up and keep you going until your next meal.

7. No-Bake Cookies

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No-bake cookies are a great option for summer. You never have to turn on the oven, but you still get delicious cookies. And these are completely versatile. You can make them the way you like best.

8. Strawberry Frozen Yogurt Bark

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Strawberry frozen yogurt bark is an awesome dessert or treat to store in the freezer for whenever you need just a little something sweet to get you through the day. Make the pieces as big or as small as you like.

9. Chocolate Peanut Butter Frozen Yogurt Bark

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Peanut butter cup lovers will really appreciate this chocolate peanut butter frozen yogurt bark. It’s cold, creamy, and full of that peanut butter cup flavor so many people love. You can break the piece up into any size you like for as many servings as you need.

10. Vegan Chocolate Peanut Butter Pie

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Vegan chocolate peanut butter pie is a great dessert option for plant-based folks. Chocolatey, decadent, and wonderful served with some coconut whipped cream. Serve with a glass of ice-cold lemonade.

11. Lazy No-Bake Chocolate Cake

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Lazy no-bake chocolate cake is perfect for keto folks. High in fat and low in carbs, this delicious dessert is definitely a good excuse to have chocolate in the house, and you don’t have to feel any guilt over it either.

12. No-Bake Fruit Tart

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This no-bake fruit tart is perfect for summer. You never have to turn on your oven, and you get to enjoy all those summer-fresh berries. It’s delicious with a big cup of ice coffee or iced tea sitting out on the front porch.

More From The Gracious Pantry

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Need more dessert ideas? The Gracious Pantry has you covered. These recipes allow you to enjoy your dessert without guilt because they are made with healthy, whole-food ingredients. These are healthy comfort foods at their best.

Author: Tiffany McCauley

Title: Food and Travel Journalist

Expertise: Food, cooking, travel

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Tiffany McCauley is a nationally syndicated writer and an award-winning cookbook author and food blogger. She has been featured on MSN, Huffington Post, Country Living Magazine, HealthLine, Redbook, and many more. Her food specialty is healthy comfort food recipes.

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