Summertime Sweets Made Healthy: 19 Irresistible Dessert Recipes

Welcome to a delightful collection of 19 irresistible dessert recipes that bring the sweetness of summer to your table while keeping things healthy. Indulging in delicious treats doesn’t have to mean sacrificing your well-being. With these carefully curated recipes, we’ve transformed classic springtime sweets into nutritious delights that are sure to satisfy your cravings.

Strawberry Rhubarb Crisp

This strawberry rhubarb crisp is a mouth-watering dessert that can be made in under 30 minutes with only 4-ingredient filling and 4-ingredient crisp topping. It is the perfect blend of sweet and tangy flavors and can be enjoyed with a scoop of vanilla ice cream.

Recipe: strawberry rhubarb crisp

Baked Vegan Cheesecake

This vegan New York-style cheesecake is a dreamy dessert with a velvety texture and a tangy flavor that perfectly complements the bright raspberry sauce. Made with only five whole food ingredients, it’s oil-free and gluten-free, making it a healthier treat without sacrificing taste.

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Recipe: baked vegan cheesecake

Vegan Panna Cotta

This vegan panna cotta is a decadent, silky-smooth Italian dessert made without gelatin or dairy. With only a few simple ingredients, it is a quick and easy dessert that will impress your guests.

Recipe: vegan panna cotta

Blueberry Pie with Lemon Crumble

This blueberry pie is a delicious combination of warm, sweet, and juicy blueberry filling topped with a crunchy, lemony crumble. It’s a perfect dessert with a scoop of vanilla ice cream, and it’s unnoticeably vegan and gluten-free.

Recipe: vegan blueberry pie

The Creamiest Vegan Rice Pudding

Indulge in the creamiest vegan rice pudding you’ll ever taste with this easy recipe! Fragrant jasmine rice is cooked in a combination of almond milk and canned coconut milk to create a velvety texture, then topped off with a homemade cinnamon berry sauce.

Recipe: vegan rice pudding

Caramel Apple Crisp Pie

Apple crisp pie is a simple and delicious dessert that combines the sweet and tart flavor of caramel apple filling with a crispy topping. It’s a perfect treat for any occasion, and the aroma of baked apples will fill your home with a cozy and inviting atmosphere.

Recipe: apple crisp pie

Vegan French Crepes

These French crepes are a perfect breakfast or dessert option that are both vegan and gluten-free. With only five simple ingredients, they are quick and easy to make, and can be customized with your favorite fillings.

Recipe: vegan crepes

Caramel Nice Cream

Indulge in this luscious vegan caramel nice cream, made with frozen bananas and a rich, velvety caramel flavor blended in. Topped with a drizzle of vegan caramel sauce, this treat is easy to make and perfect for satisfying your sweet tooth any time of day.

Recipe: caramel nice cream

Blueberry Crisp

This vegan blueberry crisp is a quick and easy dessert option that requires just four ingredients. The crispy and crunchy topping pairs perfectly with the sweet and juicy blueberries, making for a delicious and satisfying dessert.

Recipe: blueberry crisp

Vegan Tapioca Pudding

This simple 3-ingredient Vegan Tapioca Pudding is a lovely and light dessert perfect with fresh fruits or fruit puree.

Recipe: Vegan Tapioca Pudding

Caramel Apple Crumble

Imagine a juicy cinnamon-caramel sauce mixed with tangy diced apple topped with a fluffy and light crumble topping.

Recipe: apple crumble

White Chocolate-covered Strawberries

White chocolate-covered strawberries are a classic and delicious dessert that combines the sweetness of fresh strawberries with the creaminess of melted white chocolate. This easy-to-make treat is perfect for any occasion, from a romantic date night to a fun gathering with friends.

Recipe: White chocolate-covered strawberries

Banana Bread

Did you know that you can achieve a fluffy texture and tender crumb in your banana bread without baking soda? While many quick bread recipes rely on this ingredient for the proper lift, your delicious banana bread doesn’t need it! This easy banana bread is the perfect go-to recipe whether you’ve run out of baking soda or not.

Recipe: banana bread without baking soda

Strawberry Galette

This Strawberry Galette is the perfect dessert to showcase sweet, juicy strawberries during the spring and summer seasons. With a flaky and buttery crust that comes together quickly, this easy recipe will impress your guests without much effort.

Recipe: Strawberry Galette

Frozen Mango and Strawberry Jars

This Helado de Potecitos recipe (Frozen Mango and Strawberry Jars) is a new version of an old childhood tradition, and a great way to get your fruit servings in the spring or summer. And no sugar added!

Recipe: Helado de Potecitos

Instant Pot Strawberry Cobbler

This amazing dessert combines the juicy sweetness of fresh strawberries with a buttery, crumbly topping that is sure to satisfy your sweet tooth.

Recipe: instant pot strawberry cobbler

Vegan Lemon Tartlets

These vegan Lemon Tartlets are creamy, lemon curd filled pastries that are totally a crowd-pleaser. Restaurant-style dessert perfect for holidays or special occasions.

Recipe: vegan lemon tartlets