These 10 Easy No-Bake Dessert Recipes Are Simply Delicious
Do you love baking but hate how it makes your kitchen as warm as a hot yoga studio?
You're not alone. Sometimes we don't want to sweat over a burning oven, especially as the weather becomes warmer. Thankfully, there are many sweet treats you can make at home that don't require a stove or oven at all. It doesn't matter if you love cookies, cakes, chocolate bars or cookie dough— there's a no-bake recipe for that. Check out these 10 delicious and inventive recipes that are (literally) no sweat to make!
1. Salted Cookie Dough Bites
These Salted Cookie Dough Bites are for everyone who thinks cookie dough is better than actual cookies. This chocolate chip cookie dough is made from cashew butter, coconut oil, maple syrup, vanilla extract, almond milk, almond flour, chocolate chips and cinnamon. The dough is then rolled into balls, dipped in chocolate and sprinkled with sea salt. The thin coating of chocolate mixed with the soft dough is an incredible combination.
(via Rachael's Good Eats)
2. Vegan No-Bake Brownie
We didn't forget about the brownie lovers! These chocolate walnut brownies are made from nuts, cacao powder, dates, almonds and sea salt, but they're just as dense and fudgy as baked brownies.
(via Choosing Chia)
3. No-Bake Raspberry Vegan Cheesecake
This no-bake raspberry vegan cheesecake proves that you don't need an oven, or even cheese, to make an incredibly rich and satisfying cheesecake. The luxurious coconut cream filling is naturally sweetened with maple syrup and offset with the harness of the berries and lemon juice.
(via Veggiekins)
4. Vegan Vanilla Ice Cream
You can easily make this velvety coconut milk and cashew ice cream at home without an ice cream maker. It only takes a few minutes to put together and it's easily customizable so that you can recreate your favorite flavors at home.
(via Jessica in the Kitchen)
5. Vegan No-Bake Earl Grey Blueberry Tart
Who knew that earl grey and blueberries could make such an incredible treat? The creamy blueberry coconut milk filling beautifully contrasts the crispy tart made from almonds and coconut. This sophisticated dessert is surprisingly simple to make. It's the perfect sweet and floral treat, just in time for spring.
(via Alpha Foodie)
6. Healthy Peanut Butter Twix Bars
You might never go back to regular Twix Bars after trying this vegan, gluten-free, naturally sweetened and homemade version. A shortbread base, made from almond flour, is layered with sweet peanut butter filling that acts as the caramel and a crunchy chocolate coating.
(via Ambitious Kitchen)
7. Healthy No-Bake Carrot Cake Bars
Carrot cake is one of the most underrated desserts ever, but this recipe will turn the skeptics into fans. Nobody will be able to resist these healthy and naturally sweetened carrot cake bars, which are topped with a decadent cashew cream frosting.
(via Making Thyme for Health)
8. Chocolate Chia Pudding
Chocolate chia pudding may not sound like the most indulgent dessert, but it's surprisingly delicious. The chia seeds form a creamy pudding upon which you can add whatever toppings you like: berries, chocolate chips, chopped nuts, shredded coconut or whatever else your heart desires.
(via Simple Veganista)
9. Simple Vegan Berries and Cream Parfait
This is a light and refreshing dessert that's perfect for Sunday brunch or warm summer nights. This recipe's real star is the homemade coconut vegan whipped cream, accompanied by fresh berries and a sprinkle of your favorite granola.
(via The Conscientious Eater)
10. No-Bake Almond Butter Cookies
Almond butter might outshine her more famous sister, peanut butter, in this no-bake cookie recipe. The creamy almond butter makes the perfect soft and chewy cookie (with a drizzle of chocolate if you want to go all out).
(via Purely Kaylie)
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