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.
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!
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!
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!
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!
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!
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.
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!
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!
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.
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!
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!
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!
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.
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.
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.
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!
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!
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!
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.
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!
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
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!
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!
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!
Make it Dairy-Free/Vegan: Use a non-dairy whipped topping and plant-based protein powder. There are plenty of vegan chocolate chip options too!
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.
18graham cracker squaresI used gluten-free graham crackers
1containernon-dairy whipped topping
4scoopschocolate protein powderabout 1/2 cup
1/4cuppeanut butter
1/2cupmini chocolate chipsoptional, 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!
It’s no secret I love s’mores. S’mores rice crispy treats were one of the first recipes I ever published, followed shortly by my healthier gluten-free s’mores bars. So when I was deciding on the flavor for this high protein dip recipe, I immediately knew I wanted to make it s’mores flavor! A chocolatey Greek yogurt protein dip with mini marshmallows and chocolate chips swirled in. Great for dipping or. if you’re like me, eating by the spoonful!
Why You’ll Love This High Protein S’mores Dip
This high protein s’mores dip is a nostalgic, sweet treat with a nutritious twist. Made with just 4 simple ingredients, it packs over 30 grams of protein per serving thanks to creamy Greek yogurt and rich chocolate protein powder. It’s perfect as a post-workout snack, healthy dessert, or fun dip for fruit, crackers, or cookies.
Key Ingredients
Greek Yogurt: Thick, creamy, and protein-packed, Greek yogurt is the base of this dip. It adds richness and tang while delivering gut-friendly probiotics and muscle-building protein.
Chocolate Protein Powder: For that classic chocolatey s’mores flavor and a major protein boost. Use your favorite whey or plant-based chocolate protein—just make sure it blends smoothly.
Mini Marshmallows: The essential s’mores element! A small amount goes a long way, adding sweetness and fun texture. Swap in sugar-free marshmallows to reduce added sugar.
Mini Chocolate Chips: Extra chocolatey goodness in every bite. Use extra dark or sugar-free chips for an even healthier version.
Sam’s Recipe Tips
Chill before serving: Let the dip sit in the fridge for 20–30 minutes for the best flavor and texture.
Use sugar-free or low-sugar swaps: Opt for sugar-free marshmallows and stevia-sweetened chocolate chips to reduce total sugar without sacrificing taste.
Serve with dippers: Apple slices, graham crackers, strawberries, or pretzels make this dip even more fun and satisfying.
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!
Mix together the Greek yogurt and chocolate protein powder in a bowl, then stir in the mini marshmallows and chocolate chips. Enjoy right away or store in the fridge for up to 2 days!
These s’mores rice crispy treats are insanely delicious and super easy to make! They’re loaded with gluten-free cookies, crisp rice cereal, gooey melted marshmallow, and plenty of chocolate chips.
What You Need To Make S’mores Rice Crispy Treats
Rice Cereal – Classic Rice Krispies cereal is my favorite in this recipe! They’re light and remain super crunchy in these treats. I have to say, I’ve tried a handful of off-brand rice cereals for this recipe and none taste nearly as good as Rice Krispies do. I’m not sure what it is, but most other kinds end up too soft and almost soggy when mixed into these s’mores rice crispy treats.
Marshmallows – I used regular-sized marshmallows to make my s’mores rice crispy treat. However, you can use a 10-ounce bag of mini marshmallows instead. I also recommend topping your treats with a small handful of mini marshmallows for a super cute look!
Make it Nut-Free: Use nut-free graham crackers/cookies!
Tips For Making S’mores Rice Crispy Treats
Move quickly when adding the melted marshmallow mixture into the cereal mixture. The melted marshmallows will immediately start to cool once removed from the heat. And you’ll notice that as soon as they cool, they also begin to seize up and can be quite difficult to work with.
Spray a little cooking oil on your hands before handling the treats! I like to sprits a little cooking oil on one hand and then rub them together right before transferring the treats to the baking dish.
Similar to your hands, spray a little cooking oil on your knife before slicing! A greased knife will glide through these s’mores rice crispy treats. However, an un-greased knife will almost certainly get stuck and struggle to make it through your treats!
5 from 1 vote
S’mores Rice Crispy Treats (Vegan, Gluten-Free)
These s’mores rice crispy treats are insanely delicious and super easy to make! They’re loaded with gluten-free cookies, crisp rice cereal, gooey melted marshmallow, and plenty of chocolate chips.
Line a 9×9-inch baking dish with parchment paper, then melt butter and marshmallows in a large saucepan over medium-low heat.
Mix together the rice cereal, crushed graham crackers, and chocolate chips in a large bowl.
Add melted marshmallows to the cereal mixture, mix well.
Transfer treats mixture to your lined baking dish and let sit at room temperature for 1 hour before slicing.
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Optional Step: Top finished treats off with an extra sprinkling of crushed graham crackers, marshmallows, and chocolate. Then place it in the oven on broil for 1 minute or until marshmallows are golden brown and toasty!
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 gluten-free!
What You Need To Make S’mores Bars
Oat Flour – You can either purchase oat flour from the store or easily make it yourself at home. To make oat flour, start by adding 1 and 1/2 cups of rolled oats to a blender or food processor. Then, blend the oats for a few seconds or until ground into a powder. Once ground, you now have oat flour to use in this gluten-free recipe!
Chocolate Chips – Any chocolate chips or even a chopped chocolate bar will work in these s’mores bars. I used the Enjoy Life Mini Chips since they are vegan and nut-free, though you can use any vegan chocolate you’d like. And if you’re not vegan, feel free to use whatever chocolate you have on-hand! (P.S. you should always have chocolate on-hand.)
Marshmallows – I prefer mini marshmallows for simply how cute and satisfying they look all lined up on top of these s’mores bars. However, the standard size marshmallows will work just fine. The key to perfectly toasty and golden brown marshmallows is sticking them under the broiler for about 1 minute. It’s super important you keep an eye on the bars during this final trip in the oven, as the broiler has a tendency to burn things in literal seconds. Therefore, watch your vegan marshmallow-y treats and pull them out once they’ve achieved your desired level of toasty-ness!
Adjust This Recipe To Your Diet
Don’t Have Oat Flour? If you don’t have oats and/or oat flour, you can replace it with an equal amount of either brown rice flour or all purpose flour in this recipe.
Add Dairy: Use regular melted butter in place of the vegan butter in this recipe.
Tips For Making S’mores Bars
Be sure to leave the bars to cool on the baking sheet for at least 15 minutes after you take them out of the oven! These s’mores bars are surprisingly delicate, so leaving them to cool will ensure they stick together when handled.
Use a greased knife to quickly and easily slice the bars. To do this, take a sharp knife and either spray it with spray cooking oil or drizzle it with some coconut oil. Once greased, cut into the bars and wipe down the knife between each slice!
I highly recommend storing this vegan and gluten-free dessert in the fridge or freezer during the summer months. Due to the butter and chocolate, they are at risk of melting if left to sit out in too high of a temperate. Therefore, to avoid that risk, it’s best to just keep these babies in the fridge to enjoy them at your leisure!
5 from 3 votes
S’mores Bars (Vegan, Gluten-Free)
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!
2 1/2tablespoonsbutter, melted (I used vegan butter)
1/2teaspoonvanilla extract
1cupchocolate chips
2cupsmarshmallows
Instructions
Preheat oven to 350° Fahrenheit.
Mix together the oat flour, tapioca flour, and baking powder in a bowl.
Add in the maple syrup, melted vegan butter, and vanilla extract, mix everything to combine.
Transfer to a lined 9×9 baking sheet, press into an even layer, then bake for 12-15 minutes or until golden brown.
Remove from the oven and sprinkle evenly with chocolate chips, then place back into the oven for 1 minute or until chocolate has melted.
Remove from the oven once more, spread the chocolate into an even layer, then top with marshmallows. Place in the oven on broil for 1 minute (watch closely to make sure it doesn’t burn!) or until marshmallows are lightly toasted.
Let cool in the pan for 15-20 minutes before slicing.
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Oat Flour: You can easily make your own oat flour by blending rolled oats in a blender until a powder forms and no large oat chunks remain!