Did you know it’s possible to achieve your ideal beach body without giving up dessert?
These summer dessert recipes make it easy to stay slim and trim while satisfying your sweet tooth.
Skip the ice cream and cookies to make these healthy summer desserts next time you crave a sweet treat without the extra calories.
Strawberry Popsicles
Nothing says summer like strawberry popsicles. These sweet treats are easy to prepare and irresistibly tasty. Make a batch next time you’re craving something frozen and refreshing without tons of added sugar.
Frozen Yogurt
You’ll be pleasantly surprised by how easy it is to make frozen yogurt from scratch. It’s an excellent alternative to traditional ice cream, which is high in fat. You can also experiment using different fruits and add-ins, like strawberries, mint, and honey.
Rainbow Fruit Skewers
Rainbow fruit skewers are a quick and easy dessert for all ages. You only need fresh fruit and some wooden skewers to prepare them. Enjoying a fruit kebab is a fun way to stay healthy while feeling like a kid again this summer.
Rainbow Breakfast Skewer Recipe
Star-Spangled Parfait
A layered parfait is a tasty, healthy dessert any time of year. This recipe combines fresh berries with yogurt, coconut, and mint into one delicious treat. It’s light and naturally sweet—the perfect end to a hot summer day.
Healthy Blueberry Cobbler
Traditional blueberry cobbler contains a lot of sugar and butter. Thankfully, it’s easy to make a healthier version with ingredients like fresh blueberries and maple syrup. This dessert is delicious alone or topped with homemade whipped cream.
Healthy Blueberry Cobbler Recipe
Grilled Peaches
Peaches are a summer staple, and grilling takes their flavor to the next level. Grilled peaches may sound strange, but the hint of smokiness brings out their natural sweetness. Top them with some cinnamon sugar butter for an extra decadent touch.
Grilled Peaches with Cinnamon Sugar Butter Recipe
Frozen Watermelon
Frozen watermelon is a straightforward yet satisfying way to add more fruit to your summer diet. Watermelon is already delicious, and freezing enhances the refreshing, icy texture. The cubed frozen fruit is so yummy you’ll forget it’s good for you!
Balsamic Berries with Honey Yogurt
Toss fresh berries in balsamic vinegar to give them a unique, tangy twist. The balsamic’s acidity contrasts beautifully with the sweet honey and berries. Layering the balsamic berries atop plain or vanilla Greek yogurt also helps balance their intense flavor.
Balsamic Berries with Honey Yogurt Recipe
Healthy Banana Pudding
Treat yourself to healthy banana pudding this summer. The Big Man’s World has a yummy recipe free of refined sugar, eggs, and dairy. Ripe bananas and coconut milk are the star ingredients of this thick and creamy pudding.
Fruit Pizza
Your entire family will love making a fruit pizza dessert. The crust is baked sugar cookie dough, which you cover with a cream cheese frosting. Use all your favorite fruits to top the pizza and arrange them in a pattern or design for extra fun.
Frozen Yogurt Bark
Keep a batch of frozen yogurt bark in your freezer to snack on throughout the summer. This yogurt-based bark tastes like white chocolate but has less fat and sugar. Top it with fresh berries and granola for an addictive yet healthy dessert.
Chocolate-Covered Banana Pops
You only need three ingredients to make these chocolate-covered banana pops. The recipe calls for chopped peanuts, but you can dip the bananas in walnuts, crushed cookies, sprinkles, or shredded coconut. Preparation couldn’t be easier, and they’re ready to enjoy after chilling for a few hours.
Chocolate-Covered Banana Pops Recipe
Lemon Yogurt Cake
This lemon yogurt cake is a lighter version of an old-school pound cake. The yogurt lowers the calorie count and keeps the cake moist. Its perfectly tart yet sweet lemon flavor pairs well with fresh berries and whipped cream.
Homemade Dole Whip
Dole Whip is a classic summer treat you may have tried on a trip to Disney World. This creamy dessert tastes similar to pineapple frozen yogurt, and you can serve it with strawberries or raspberries to add more natural sweetness. Recreating Dole Whip at home is surprisingly easy and brings a taste of magic to your kitchen.
No-Bake Fruit Tart
The last thing you want to do on a sweltering summer day is make a hot dessert in the oven. Thankfully, this Greek yogurt fruit tart doesn’t require any baking. It features a raw nut-based crust underneath a smooth layer of high-protein Greek yogurt and fresh sliced fruit.
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17 Deceptively Easy Summer Cocktail Recipes
Elise Armitage is an entrepreneur and founder of What The Fab, a travel + lifestyle blog based in California. At the beginning of 2019, Elise left her corporate job at Google to chase her dreams: being an entrepreneur and helping women find fabulous in the everyday. Since then, she’s launched her SEO course Six-Figure SEO, where she teaches bloggers how to create a passive revenue stream from their website using SEO. Featured in publications like Forbes, Elle, HerMoney, and Real Simple, Elise is a firm believer that you can be of both substance and style.
