10 No-Bake Gut-Friendly Summer Desserts
Craving sweets to help cool you off but working on your gut health? These 10 no-bake summer desserts are gluten-free, dairy-free, low sugar, and freezer-friendly.
These no-bake summer desserts are seriously so good…but they’re also made with simple, gut-friendly ingredients that leave you feeling great after.
They’re gluten-free, dairy-free (or dairy-optional), grain-free, and refined sugar-free, so you can enjoy all the flavors of summer without compromising your gut health.
Each recipe is freezer-friendly, super pretty for summer get-togethers, and secretly packed with feel-good ingredients like healthy fats, coconut milk, nut butters, and gut support powders. Plus, ZERO oven required.
Perfect for: Pool days, BBQs, girls’ night, or just stocking the freezer for late-night cravings.
Now for the fun part! Because summer desserts are supposed to be fun—not stressful!!!
Strawberry Pistachio Protein Bars
These taste like an ice cream bar and protein bar had a baby. A crunchy base, creamy coconut, pistachio, strawberry layer, and chocolate shell on top. So good straight from the fridge or freezer.
Why you’ll love them:
Naturally sweet, packed with healthy fats, and gut-friendly coconut cream.
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2. Cookie Dough Ice Cream Squares
Layers of soft cookie dough and creamy coconut fudge make these the ultimate frozen dessert. They’re basically a cookie dough ice cream bar, but made with gut-friendly ingredients.
Why you’ll love them:
Vegan, gluten-free, refined sugar-free, packed with protein and coconut milk for healthy MCTs.
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3. Vegan Snickers Ice Cream Bars
Like an ice cream bar you would find in the store, but without any unnecessary ingredients. A creamy date sweetened ice cream layer, peanut butter caramel, and dark chocolate shell… swoon…AND it stays perfect in the freezer for whenever that craving hits.
Why you’ll love it:
No-bake, freezer-friendly, and packed with healthy fats to keep you full and satisfied.
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4. Tahini Caramel Cookie Dough Bars
Soft, high protein cookie dough is layered with a creamy tahini caramel and dark chocolate topping. These taste super decadent but are secretly packed with healthy fats and protein.
Why you’ll love them:
Gluten-free, no refined sugar, and perfect for keeping in the fridge or freezer all week.
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5. Raw Brownie Fruit Pizza
This one’s for the days when you want something chocolatey and fruity. It’s like a fruit pizza, but with a no-bake brownie base instead of a sugar cookie. It’s layered with coconut whip, raspberry jam, fresh berries, and a drizzle of dark chocolate. It’s looks super impressive but only takes 10 minutes.
Why you’ll love it:
It’s gluten-free, vegan, grain-free, and sweetened with dates and maple syrup. Plus the raspberry jam + coconut yogurt combo keeps your blood sugar more stable, so you get the sweet tooth fix without a blood sugar crash.
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6. No-Bake Matcha Pistachio Brownies
These are not your basic brownies. They’re fudgy, creamy, and layered with matcha and pistachio cream. The base is rich and chocolatey, but the pistachio matcha cream on top keeps things light and fresh.
Why you’ll love them:
They’re no-bake, refined sugar-free, and loaded with healthy fats and antioxidants from matcha + pistachios. Basically, a dessert that loves you back.
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7. Tahini Pistachio Banana Bark
You smash bananas into a thin layer, top them with a creamy tahini caramel , sprinkle on pistachios and dates, then coat the whole thing in dark chocolate. Freeze it and done.
Why you’ll love it:
It’s naturally sweet, loaded with healthy fats, and perfect straight from the freezer on hot days. Plus, bananas and tahini are packed with magnesium and potassium, so it’s good for your gut and your mood.
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8. Matcha Pistachio Balls
These little freezer snacks taste like pistachio cookie dough with a hint of matcha. They’re sweet, salty, and creamy, but also packed with healthy fats, fiber, and a subtle caffeine kick from the matcha.
Why you’ll love them:
They’re super easy (just mix, roll, and freeze), naturally low sugar, and help fight inflammation thanks to the matcha. Keep a batch in your freezer for an easy grab-and-go treat.
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9. Brookie No-Bake Slice
This is half brownie, half cookie, and all no-bake. It’s soft, fudgy, and secretly packed with gut-friendly ingredients.
Why you’ll love it:
Protein-packed, dairy-free, and perfect for freezer storage so you can grab a slice whenever the craving hits.
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10. Frozen S’mores Bars
If you love s’mores but don’t love standing by a bonfire in 90-degree heat, these frozen s’mores are definitely the move. Layers of chocolate, marshmallow-y protein fluff, and graham crackers all frozen into the perfect summer treat.
Why you’ll love them:
They’ve got that nostalgic s’mores flavor but are gluten-free, dairy-optional, and way more gut-friendly.
These Strawberry Pistachio Protein Bars are next-level snack goals. They’re sweet, creamy, and slightly tart with a crispy base and rich chocolate ganache top. Made with only whole food ingredients and no baking required, these are the perfect healthy treat to keep in your fridge or freezer when cravings hit.