15 Healthy, No-Bake Desserts to Keep in Your Back Pocket
We’ve got ideas for cookies, ice pops, pudding and more.
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Healthy Desserts, No Oven Needed
There’s nothing better than dessert, especially one that doesn’t derail your healthy eating goals. It can be tempting to reach for a less-wholesome, store-bought option during the warmer months (who wants to heat up their entire kitchen by turning on the oven?!) but with these healthy desserts you don’t have to compromise—there’s no baking required! So, go ahead and indulge; we’ve got delicious recipes for no-bake cookies, bars, healthy frozen treats and more.
Chocolate-Chia Pudding
Chia seeds give this super-chocolaty pudding a satisfyingly rich texture.
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Peach-Oat Ice Pops
These peach pops taste just like a frozen smoothie—only better, thanks to nutty-tasting oats. At only 80 calories per pop, they're the perfect summer dessert.
Get the Recipe: Peach-Oat Breakfast Ice Pops
Peanut Butter No-Bake Cookies with Oats and Flaxseeds
Give your favorite no-bake cookie a wholesome upgrade by adding chewy raisins and coconut—and a couple tablespoons of seeds.
Get the Recipe: Peanut Butter No-Bake Cookies with Oats and Flaxseeds
Lemon Icebox Bars
Ellie Krieger's version of these classic, cool dessert bars is made with low-fat cream cheese and fat-free sweetened condensed milk, so they've got the creaminess you expect, without all the fat.
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Peanut Butter Mousse
This dairy-free dessert gets its creaminess from a surprise ingredient: silken tofu.
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Healthy Red, White and Blue Frozen Pops
These healthy frozen pops are salute-worthy since they are packed with vitamin C and have even a little fiber (2 grams per pop) thanks to the fresh berries. And the best part is that you can get your red, white and blue fix without using artificial food coloring.
Get the Recipe: Healthy Red, White and Blue Frozen Pops
Healthy No-Bake Chocolate-Peanut Butter Bars
One of these decadent bars is enough to satisfy any sweet tooth. They're so super chocolaty and packed with peanut butter that you won't believe they're lower in calories than other, similar bars.
Get the Recipe: Healthy No-Bake Chocolate-Peanut Butter Bars
Healthy Banana Split Parfaits
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Healthy Chocolate-Chia Pudding Pops
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No-Bake Healthy Strawberry-Almond Cereal Bars
The flavors of summer and strawberry shortcake have found their way into your favorite crunchy childhood treat. Try decreasing the amount of marshmallows (aka sugar) and stir in some almond butter and freeze-dried strawberries. Each sweet-tart bar is a generous size.
Get the Recipe: No-Bake Healthy Strawberry-Almond Cereal Bars
No Bake Chewy Truffle Cookies
These chewy sweet cookies start with dried dates for a natural sweetness, instead of the traditional combination of milk and sugar, and then get mixed with some cocoa, reduced-fat peanut butter and ground whole wheat graham crackers for a quick satisfying treat.
Get the Recipe: No Bake Chewy Truffle Cookies
Healthy Blueberry-Ricotta Tartlets
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Honeydew Melon and Cilantro Ice Pops
Make these ice pops in peak melon season for the ultimate summer treat. The cilantro simple syrup and the lime add a bit of zing to the sweet, mild fruit and make the pops extra refreshing.
Get the Recipe: Honeydew Melon and Cilantro Ice Pops
Healthy No-Bake Peanut Butter Cheesecake Bars
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No-Bake Summer Pie Minis
Why not trade in the average cookie crust for a healthy, nut-based crust? It's perfect for summer pies, especially these paleo-friendly, no-bake minis. We've filled them with a dollop of foolproof lemon curd and topped them with berries, but you can mix and match your favorite seasonal fruit, like peaches, apricots or cherries.
Get the Recipe: No-Bake Summer Pie Minis