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This collection of healthy summer desserts is your ultimate guide to gluten-free, feel-good treats that are perfect for warm weather! From baked peaches and frozen yogurt bark to s’mores bars, lemon bars, and strawberry shortcakes. With 20+ recipes to choose from there’s something for every summer craving, cookout, and backyard party. If you’re looking for easy, healthy summer dessert recipes that everyone will love (even kids!) this is the list!

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4-Ingredient Peach Cobbler
This 4 ingredient peach cobbler is the perfect simple yet delicious dessert recipe! Made with fresh summer peaches and a perfectly sweet crumb topping. Whip up this super easy recipe for potluck, parties, or summer bbqs! This recipe even includes gluten-free and vegan options.
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Healthy Watermelon Gummies
These healthy watermelon gummies are made with just 3 simple ingredients—fresh watermelon, lime juice, and grass-fed gelatin. Packed with collagen to support glowing skin and gut health, they’re naturally sweet, sugar-free, and perfect for kids or adults. A fun, fruity snack that’s refreshing, nourishing, and easy to make right at home!
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Gluten-Free S’mores Bars
These s’mores bars are something else! A buttery graham cracker base followed by a lush layer of chocolate is topped off with toasty marshmallows. These s’mores bars will blow you away with how delicious and addictive they are – all while being vegan and gluten-free!
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4-Ingredient Baked Peaches
These baked peaches are warm, tender, and caramelized with butter, brown sugar, and cinnamon – made with just 4 simple ingredients and ready in under 30 minutes! Topped with a scoop of homemade no-churn vanilla bean ice cream (no ice cream maker required!), this is the ultimate easy summer dessert that tastes far more impressive than the effort it takes to make. If you're looking for an easy baked peaches recipe that's perfect for peak peach season, this is the one to make this weekend!
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Blueberry Muddy Buddies
These easy Blueberry Muddy Buddies are a no-bake, gluten-free, and dairy-free twist on the classic sweet snack. Made with just 5 simple ingredients—including fresh blueberries and peanut butter – they come together in minutes for the perfect healthier treat. Great for snacking, sharing, or storing in the fridge all week long!
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Mom’s BEST Strawberry Shortcakes Recipe
These strawberry shortcakes are my mom's famous recipe – flaky, buttery biscuits piled high with juicy strawberries and homemade whipped cream, and the first dessert I crave every single summer when fresh berries are at their peak! They feel fancy enough for a summer party but are surprisingly simple to make from scratch, with no mixer or special equipment required. It's a classic strawberry shortcake recipe SO good, everyone will ask for the recipe!
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Healthy Summer Fruit Crisp
A healthy fruit crisp loaded with fresh summer fruits! The perfect warm-weather dessert, best served with a scoop of vanilla ice cream. Super easy to make with just one bowl, in 30 minutes.
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watermelon shaved ice in a small bowl with a sprig of fresh mint.
Watermelon Shaved Ice
This viral watermelon shaved ice is the ultimate healthy summer treat made with just frozen watermelon and a splash of fresh lime juice! It’s refreshing, naturally sweet, and perfect for hot days when you want something light and hydrating. This easy 1-ingredient recipe is vegan, gluten-free, dairy-free, and ready in minutes – no ice cream maker needed!
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6-Ingredient Gluten-Free Strawberry Shortcake
This gluten-free strawberry shortcake is the easy, light, and summery dessert you’ll want to make again and again! With just 6 simple ingredients, it’s fluffy, naturally gluten-free, and topped with a generous layer of whipped cream and sweet, juicy strawberries. It's perfect for birthdays, holidays, or any warm-weather gathering, this shortcake is a no-fuss, totally delicious crowd-pleaser!
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2-Ingredient Pineapple Ice Cream
Fresh, creamy, and irresistibly delicious pineapple ice cream! Made with just two ingredients, and in under 5 minutes. This pineapple ice cream is the BEST healthy summertime treat.
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graham cracker being dipped into s'more dip
3-Ingredient S’mores Dip
Super quick and easy 3-ingredient s’mores dip! Melty chocolate and gooey marshmallows, served with graham crackers. Throw together this simple dessert in just 10 minutes!
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Cottage Cheese Blueberry Pie Ice Cream
This cottage cheese blueberry pie ice cream is a creamy, high-protein frozen treat made with just 5 simple ingredients – a silky cottage cheese base swirled with jammy blueberry preserves and studded with buttery graham cracker pieces for a flavor that tastes exactly like a slice of blueberry pie! No ice cream maker needed, under 5 minutes of prep, and it's naturally sweetened and packed with protein. If you're looking for an easy, healthy cottage cheese ice cream recipe that tastes like a real dessert, this blueberry pie version is the one to make!
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close up image a piece of frozen yogurt bark with fresh strawberries on top.
Easy & Healthy Frozen Yogurt Bark
This frozen yogurt bark is a creamy, colorful summer treat made with vanilla Greek yogurt, swirled with fruit jam, and loaded with fresh berries, and crunchy nuts! It takes just 10 minutes to prep, NO baking, and tastes like ice cream. An easy, healthy frozen yogurt bark recipe that's as beautiful as it is delicious!
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Healthy Cottage Cheese Lemon Bars
These healthy lemon bars are creamy, perfectly tart, and naturally sweetened with maple syrup – made with a secret ingredient (cottage cheese!) that keeps them higher in protein and silky smooth without any refined sugar. Built on a buttery graham cracker crust and baked to custardy perfection. These healthy lemon bars taste just as indulgent as the classic version but with healthier ingredients.
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frozen chocolate protein peanut butter s'mores bars stacked on top of each other on a table.
Frozen Chocolate Protein Peanut Butter S’mores Bars
These Frozen Chocolate Protein Peanut Butter S’mores Bars are a chocolate protein twist on the nostalgic campfire classic. With graham crackers, creamy peanut butter, chocolate protein whipped cream, and a chocolate chip coating, they’re indulgent and seriously delicious! This no bake recipe is easy to make, freezer-friendly, and the perfect treat when you want something sweet and satisfying.
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Healthy Gluten-Free Zucchini Brownies
These healthy gluten-free zucchini brownies are rich, fudgy, and secretly packed with shredded zucchini for a boost of hidden veggies! Naturally sweetened with maple syrup and made in just one bowl, they’re a deliciously easy dessert that’s gluten-free, dairy-free, and refined sugar-free.
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High-Protein S’mores Dip (30g protein!)
This high protein s’mores dip is a quick and easy 4-ingredient recipe with over 30 grams of protein per serving! Made with Greek yogurt, chocolate protein powder, mini marshmallows, and chocolate chips – it’s a healthier way to satisfy your sweet tooth. Perfect as a post-workout snack, party dip, or high protein dessert!
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Frozen Banana and Peanut Butter Bites (4 ingredients!)
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Healthy Strawberry Peanut Butter Chocolate Bark
This healthy strawberry peanut butter chocolate bark is made with just 3 simple ingredients and takes only minutes to prep! It's a delicious no-bake treat that's vegan, gluten-free, dairy-free, and low in sugar. Perfect for a freezer-friendly snack or healthy dessert everyone will love!
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healthy milkshake in a glass with whipped cream and a strawberry on top.
4-Ingredient Healthy Milkshake
This healthy milkshake recipe is creamy, dairy-free, and made with just 4 simple ingredients – no banana or ice cream required! Choose from chocolate, vanilla, or strawberry for a naturally sweetened treat you can blend in under 2 minutes. It’s the perfect quick and refreshing dessert or snack that’s vegan, gluten-free, and totally customizable!
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Healthy Strawberry Peanut Butter Cups
These healthy strawberry peanut butter cups are a delicious, no-bake treat made with just 5 simple ingredients. Naturally gluten-free and dairy-free, they’re perfect for a quick snack or a better-for-you dessert. Easy to customize and bursting with sweet, chocolatey flavor, they’re the ultimate healthy twist on a classic favorite.
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5-Ingredient Triple Berry Crisp
Effortless and delicious 5-Ingredient Triple Berry Crisp, crafted with frozen mixed berries and a simple, wholesome crisp topping! This fruit crisp is not only simple to make, but also easy to adapt to a variety of diets, making it a perfect treat for any occasion. Serve it warm with a scoop of vanilla ice cream for a delicious and healthy dessert!
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Healthy Single Serve Peach Crisp
Looking for a delicious and easy-to-make single serve dessert? This peach crisp is perfect for you! With just a handful of ingredients, you can whip up this vegan and gluten-free treat in no time
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Chocolate Covered Strawberry Almond Flour Brownies
These chocolate covered strawberry brownies are rich, fudgy, and totally delicious! They’re made with almond flour and coconut sugar for a healthier twist, but are still just as indulgent. These are the perfect Valentine’s Day recipe, or any day treat!
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My husband swears these are the “BEST” dessert I’ve ever made! And, I mean… look around, I made a lot of dessert so that’s a bold statement. But he swears these frozen chocolate peanut butter s’mores bars are his favorite thing I’ve ever made.

While “best” might be a bit much for me, these s’mores bars are really REALLY good. I’d rank them up there with my protein chocolate chip cookies and healthier twix bars as one of the best recipes I’ve ever made. And the best part?? They’re made with just 5 simple ingredients, and there’s NO baking required. They’re incredibly delicious and indulgent!

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Why You’ll Love These Frozen S’mores Bars

  • No bake & easy to make – Just a handful of ingredients and simple assembly steps.
  • Protein-packed – With chocolate protein powder mixed into the creamy whipped topping, each bar has an extra boost of protein to keep you satisfied and/or help you meet your protein goals!
  • Make-ahead friendly – Store them in the freezer for quick grab-and-go treats.

Recipe Variations and Substitutions

  • Swap the protein powder – Use vanilla protein powder instead of chocolate for a lighter flavor.
  • Add layers – Mix crushed graham crackers into the whipped topping for extra texture.
  • Make them extra chocolatey – Add a drizzle of melted chocolate on top before freezing, or dip them in melted chocolate after freezing.
  • Skip the chocolate chips – Keep it simple or roll the frozen bars in chopped nuts instead!
frozen chocolate protein peanut butter s'mores bar with a bite taken out.

Adjust This Recipe to Your Dietary Needs

frozen chocolate protein peanut butter s'mores bars stacked on top of each other on a table.
5 from 1 vote

Frozen Chocolate Protein Peanut Butter S’mores Bars

These Frozen Chocolate Protein Peanut Butter S’mores Bars are a chocolate protein twist on the nostalgic campfire classic. With graham crackers, creamy peanut butter, chocolate protein whipped cream, and a chocolate chip coating, they’re indulgent and seriously delicious! This no bake recipe is easy to make, freezer-friendly, and the perfect treat when you want something sweet and satisfying.
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Prep Time: 10 minutes
Freezing Time: 1 hour
Total Time: 1 hour 10 minutes
Servings: 9 servings

Equipment

  • 1 9×9-inch baking pan
  • 1 large bowl

Ingredients

  • 18 graham cracker squares I used gluten-free graham crackers
  • 1 container non-dairy whipped topping
  • 4 scoops chocolate protein powder about 1/2 cup
  • 1/4 cup peanut butter
  • 1/2 cup mini chocolate chips optional, but recommended!

Instructions

  • Line a 9×9-inch baking dish with parchment paper, then line the bottom of the pan with an even layer of graham crackers.
  • In a large bowl, mix together the whipped topping and chocolate protein powder, then transfer the whipped topping mixture on top the graham crackers and spread it into an even layer.
  • Drizzle and spread the peanut butter on top of the whipped topping, then arrange the remaining graham crackers in an even layer on top of the peanut butter.
  • Transfer the baking dish to the freezer for at least one hour or until firm, then remove from the freezer and cut into bars.Once cut, dip the outside of each bar in mini chocolate chips for the perfect finishing touch!

Nutrition

Serving: 1serving | Calories: 280kcal | Carbohydrates: 31g | Protein: 12g | Fat: 14g | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 14g

These carrot cake baked oats taste just like eating carrot cake for breakfast! This recipe includes a vegan cream cheese icing and is entirely refined sugar-free. Add a scoop of almond butter and a handful of chopped walnuts for a healthy, well-balanced breakfast.

Close-up image of carrot cake baked oats with cream cheese icing and carrots on top.

What You Need To Make Carrot Cake Baked Oats

Rolled Oats – You can use either rolled oats or quick oats in this recipe. I like to stock up on oats whenever I’m at the store, they’re so versatile and super satisfying. Oats are one of the best gluten-free grains, loaded with vitamins, minerals, and plenty of health benefits.

Apple Sauce – You can swap mashed banana for the apple sauce in this recipe – use whichever you prefer!

Maple Syrup – I love using maple syrup in place of refined sugar in my recipes. Maple syrup not only tastes delicious, but is full of antioxidants and less likely to spike your blood sugar.

Walnuts – Add a much-needed crunch to these carrot cake baked oats. I used raw, unsalted walnuts in my recipe and gave them a quick chop before mixing them in. If you don’t like walnuts, feel free to either swap them with another nut or leave them out!

Non-Dairy Cream Cheese – No carrot cake is complete without the cream cheese frosting. Therefore, I developed a two-ingredient cream cheese icing for these baked oats. My preferred non-dairy cream cheese is Kite Hill’s plain flavor. If you’re not dairy-free, you can definitely use regular cream cheese instead. Just make sure, whatever cream cheese you use, is plain and doesn’t have any added flavors.

Carrot cake baked oats being scooped out of a mug.

Adjust This Recipe To Your Dietary Needs

  • Add Protein: Throw one tablespoon of your favorite vanilla protein powder in with the oats and make the rest of the recipe as directed.
  • Make it Nut-Free: Use soy or coconut milk instead of almond milk and leave out the walnuts. If you’re also making the cream cheese icing, make sure your dairy-free cream cheese is nut-free as well!
  • Add Dairy: Swap out the almond milk for cow’s milk and the dairy-free cream cheese for regular cream cheese.
5 from 1 vote

Carrot Cake Baked Oats

These carrot cake baked oats taste just like eating carrot cake for breakfast! This recipe includes a vegan cream cheese icing and is entirely refined sugar-free. Add a scoop of almond butter and a handful of chopped walnuts for a healthy, well-balanced breakfast.
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Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cook Time: 20 minutes
Total Time: 25 minutes
Servings: 1 serving

Ingredients

For the baked oats:

  • 1/2 cup rolled oats, see Notes
  • 1/2 cup apple sauce, see Notes
  • 1/4 cup non-dairy milk, see Notes
  • 1 tablespoon maple syrup
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
  • 1/8 teaspoon ground ginger
  • 1/8 teaspoon nutmeg
  • 1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 2 tablespoons grated carrots
  • 1 tablespoon raisins, optional
  • 1 tablespoon walnuts, optional

For the cream cheese icing:

  • 1 tablespoon non-dairy cream cheese
  • 1/2 tablespoon maple syrup

Instructions

  • Preheat your oven to 350° Fahrenheit and lightly grease a oven-safe ramekin.
  • Add the oats, apple sauce, almond milk, maple syrup, baking powder, cinnamon, ground ginger, nutmeg, and vanilla extract to a blender and blend until smooth.
  • Pour into ramekin and mix in the raisins, carrots, and walnuts. Bake for 20-25 minutes.
  • Whisk together the dairy-free cream cheese and maple syrup in a small bowl. Pour icing over your oats and enjoy!

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Notes

  • Rolled Oats: You can also use quick oats, if you’d like.
  • Apple Sauce: You can swap the apple sauce for 1/2 cup of mashed banana.
  • Almond Milk: Use any non-dairy milk you’d like!
  • Walnuts: Pecans would also taste great, but use whatever nuts you’d like.
  • Nutrition

    Calories: 300kcal

    This dairy-free coffee creamer recipe only requires 3-ingredients: almonds, water and coconut milk. It’s perfect for adding to hot or iced beverages, including coffee, matcha, chai, golden milk, and more!

    Dairy-Free Coffee Creamer

    Only 3 Main Ingredients Needed For This Recipe!

    Only requiring 3-ingredients, this delicious and healthy coffee creamer is perfect to use when you’re avoiding dairy. Although I call it a coffee creamer, you can totally use it with teas and other beverages too. It’s super easy to make, though preparation of soaking the almonds/cashews will take at least 6 hours, so you’ll have to wait a little while before using it.

    • Raw Almonds – Or you can use cashews which is also delicious, though not as complementary to the flavors of coffee. 

    • Water

    • Full-Fat Coconut Milk

    Tips & Tricks When Making Dairy-Free Coffee Creamer

    • Coconut Milk: If you don’t like the taste of coconut, you can simply omit the coconut milk in this recipe. If leaving out the coconut milk, blend nuts with 2 cups of water instead of 1.

    • Optional Add-Ins: Dates, cinnamon, vanilla extract or maple syrup are all perfectly great options to add to this dairy-free coffee creamer for added sweetness.

    • Switch vanilla extract for French vanilla extract if you prefer. You can also add a splash of hazelnut extract along with the vanilla extract for more flavor!
    Dairy-Free Coffee Creamer
    5 from 2 votes

    Dairy-Free Coffee Creamer

    This dairy-free coffee creamer recipe only requires 3-ingredients and is perfect for adding to hot or iced beverages, including coffee, matcha, chai, golden milk, and more!
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    Prep Time: 5 minutes
    Cook Time: 6 hours
    Total Time: 6 hours 5 minutes
    Servings: 8 servings

    Ingredients

    • 1 Cup Raw Almonds or Cashews
    • 1 Cup Filtered Water
    • 1 Can Full-Fat Coconut Milk

    Optional Add-Ins:

    • 2-3 Pitted Dates
    • 1 Pinch Cinnamon
    • 1 Teaspoon Vanilla Extract
    • 1/4 Cup Maple Syrup

    Instructions

    • Soak the almonds and cashews in a bowl of water, at room temperature for at least 6 hours.
    • Strain soaked nuts and place in blender along with 1 cup filtered water, blend until smooth.
    • Strain the nut milk through either a nut milk bag or a fine mesh strainer.
    • Pour strained nut milk back into blender along with coconut milk and any other add-ins you’d like. Pulse a few times to combine then store in an airtight container in the fridge for 4-5 days.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 300kcal

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    These carrot cake baked oats taste just like eating carrot cake for breakfast! This recipe includes a vegan cream cheese icing and is entirely refined sugar-free. Add a scoop of almond butter and a handful of chopped walnuts for a healthy, well-balanced breakfast.

    Carrot Cake Baked Oats

    What You Need To Make Carrot Cake Baked Oats

    Rolled Oats – You can use either rolled oats or quick oats in this recipe. I like to stock up on oats whenever I’m at the store, they’re so versatile and super satisfying. Oats are one of the best gluten-free grains, loaded with vitamins, minerals, and plenty of health benefits.

    Apple Sauce – You can swap mashed banana for the apple sauce in this recipe – use whichever you prefer!

    Maple Syrup – I love using maple syrup instead of refined sugar in my recipes. Maple syrup not only tastes delicious but is full of antioxidants and less likely to spike your blood sugar.

    Walnuts – Add a much-needed crunch to these carrot cake baked oats. I used raw, unsalted walnuts in my recipe and gave them a quick chop before mixing them in. If you don’t like walnuts, feel free to either swap them with another nut or leave them out!

    Dairy-Free Cream Cheese – No carrot cake is complete without the cream cheese frosting. Therefore, I developed a two-ingredient cream cheese icing for these baked oats. My preferred dairy-free cream cheese is Kite Hill’s plain flavor. If you’re not dairy-free, you can definitely use regular cream cheese instead. Just make sure, whatever cream cheese you use, is plain and doesn’t have any added flavors.

    Adjust This Recipe To Your Dietary Needs

    • Add Protein: Throw one tablespoon of your favorite vanilla protein powder in with the oats and make the rest of the recipe as directed.
    • Make it Nut-Free: Use soy or coconut milk instead of almond milk and leave out the walnuts. If you’re also making the cream cheese icing, make sure your dairy-free cream cheese is nut-free as well!
    • Add Dairy: Swap out the almond milk for cow’s milk and the dairy-free cream cheese for regular cream cheese.

    Carrot Cake Baked Oats (V/GF)

    5 from 1 vote
    Recipe by Samantha Russo Course: BreakfastDifficulty: Easy
    Servings

    1

    serving
    Prep time

    5

    minutes
    Cooking time

    20

    minutes
    Total time

    25

    minutes

    These carrot cake baked oats taste just like eating carrot cake for breakfast! This recipe includes a vegan cream cheese icing and is entirely refined sugar-free. Add a scoop of almond butter and a handful of chopped walnuts for a healthy, well-balanced breakfast.

    Ingredients

    • For the baked oats:
    • 1/2 Cup Rolled Oats, see NOTES

    • 1/2 Cup Apple Sauce, see NOTES

    • 1/4 Cup Almond Milk, see NOTES

    • 1 Tablespoon Maple Syrup

    • 1/2 Teaspoon Baking Powder

    • 1/2 Teaspoon Cinnamon

    • 1/8 Teaspoon Ground Ginger

    • 1/8 Teaspoon Nutmeg

    • 1/4 Teaspoon Vanilla Extract

    • 2 Tablespoons Grated Carrots

    • 1 Tablespoon Raisins

    • 1 Tablespoon Walnuts, see NOTES

    • For the cream cheese icing:
    • 1 Tablespoon Dairy-Free Cream Cheese

    • 1/2 Tablespoon Maple Syrup

    Directions

    • Preheat your oven to 350° Fahrenheit and lightly grease a oven-safe ramekin.
    • Add the oats, apple sauce, almond milk, maple syrup, baking powder, cinnamon, ground ginger, nutmeg, and vanilla extract to a blender and blend until smooth.
    • Pour into ramekin and mix in the raisins, carrots, and walnuts. Bake for 20-25 minutes.
    • Whisk together the dairy-free cream cheese and maple syrup in a small bowl. Pour icing over your oats and enjoy!

    Notes

    • Rolled Oats: You can also use quick oats, if you’d like.
    • Apple Sauce: You can swap the apple sauce for 1/2 cup of mashed banana.
    • Almond Milk: Use any non-dairy milk you’d like!
    • Walnuts: Pecans would also taste great, but use whatever nuts you’d like.

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