These desserts skip the oven without skipping the fun. Creamy, crunchy, and ridiculously easy, they’re ready faster than you’d expect. Perfect for hot days, busy schedules, or when patience is nonexistent. Sweetness was never this effortless.

Pineapple Dip

Glass bowl of pineapple dip, blackberries, cookies, and a pineapple in the background.
Pineapple Dip. Photo credit: Ginger Casa.

This Pineapple Dip recipe is bursting with sweet and tangy essence fo pineapple! This fruity dip is perfect for summer parties, potlucks, or just a refreshing snack for yourself!
Get the Recipe: Pineapple Dip

Air Fryer Caramelized Bananas

Air fryer caramelized bananas on a plate with vanilla ice cream.
Air Fryer Caramelized Bananas. Photo credit: Running to the Kitchen.

Air fryer bananas are a quick and easy dessert that can’t be beat when you need something sweet in a hurry!
Get the Recipe: Air Fryer Caramelized Bananas

Easy Lemon Ricotta Cookies

Lemon ricotta cookies on rack with icing bowl.
Easy Lemon Ricotta Cookies. Photo credit: Little Bit Recipes.

These small-batch lemon ricotta cookies perfectly balance sweet and tart. With a hint of lemon zest, they make a delightful treat that’s sure to please.
Get the Recipe: Easy Lemon Ricotta Cookies

Mango ice cream

Close up of homemade mango ice cream in a gluten-free cone being held between fingers.
Mango ice cream. Photo credit: Fitasamamabear.

This mango ice cream couldn’t be easier. Made with just two ingredients this summertime treat is the perfect way to cool down.
Get the Recipe: Mango ice cream

Edible brownie batter

A hand dips an apple slice into a bowl of oven-free chocolate dessert dip, surrounded by pretzels and more apple slices on a wooden tray—perfect for fans of no-bake desserts.
Edible brownie batter. Photo credit: Fitasamamabear.

Thick, sticky, and sweet this edible brownie batter is dairy-free, gluten-free, and high in protein! Plus, it’s made in just 5 minutes!
Get the Recipe: Edible brownie batter

Peanut butter protein ice crem

A rectangular metal container holds peanut butter chocolate chip ice cream with swirls of peanut butter, two scoops, and a spoon. An ice cream scooper rests nearby on a wooden surface—perfect for fans of easy, oven-free desserts.
Peanut butter protein ice crem. Photo credit: Fitasamamabear.

A creamy, delicious indulgence, this rich, peanut butter protein ice cream is whipped up in minutes and has 8 grams of protein.
Get the Recipe: Peanut butter protein ice crem

Protein powder Oatmeal

Healthy protein oatmeal in a blue bowl with blueberries and pecans sitting on a cutting board with a yellow napkin and protein powder behind it.
Protein powder Oatmeal. Photo credit: Fitasamamabear.

A healthy protein oatmeal recipe. This savory, high-protein porridge is bursting with blueberries and 14 grams of protein per serving.
Get the Recipe: Protein powder Oatmeal

Dairy-free S’mores Cups

Mini s'mores cups with graham cracker crust, chocolate, peanut butter and mini marshmallows in a mini, silicone red muffin tin on a blue linen.
Dairy-free S’mores Cups. Photo credit: Fitasamamabear.

Indulge in summer with these individual peanut butter s’mores cups! A dairy and gluten-free classic flavor without the campfire!
Get the Recipe: Dairy-free S’mores Cups

Candy cane fudge

Two chocolate candies, one with a bite taken out, are stacked among broken pieces of candy canes on a white wooden surface—perfect inspiration for easy desserts and festive no-bake recipes.
Candy cane fudge. Photo credit: Fitasamamabear.

Smooth, creamy, and no tempering needed. This chocolate candy cane fudge recipe uses only 4 ingredients remains solid at room temp!
Get the Recipe: Candy cane fudge

Paleo Lemon Bars

Three paleo lemon bars stacked with cut lemons around it and more behind them.
Paleo Lemon Bars. Photo credit: Fitasamamabear.

Zesty in flavor and made with an almond flour crust. These paleo lemon bars are refreshing, easy to make and perfectly tart.
Get the Recipe: Paleo Lemon Bars

Apple Cranberry Pecan Crumble

A bowl of crumble with oats and pecans with a spoon.
Apple Cranberry Pecan Crumble. Photo credit: Ginger Casa.

Say hello to Fall with this delicious Apple Cranberry Pecan Crumble recipe!
Get the Recipe: Apple Cranberry Pecan Crumble

Cinnamon sugar donuts

Cinnamon sugar protein donut with a bite out of it on a cooling rack with more donuts around ti and cinnamon beside it.
Cinnamon sugar donuts. Photo credit: Fitasamamabear.

Soft and sweet, these cinnamon sugar donuts melt in your mouth! Baked in the oven these protein donuts make the perfect snack!
Get the Recipe: Cinnamon sugar donuts

Chocolate Covered Pineapple Dessert

A piece of chocolate covered dessert on a plate next to a pan of dessert.
Chocolate Covered Pineapple Dessert. Photo credit: Ginger Casa.

Chocolate Covered Pineapple Dessert is a cool, creamy, delicous no bake dessert that’s perfect for summer bbqs and parties!
Get the Recipe: Chocolate Covered Pineapple Dessert

Easy Yeast Rolls

Yeast rolls in baking dish.
Easy Yeast Rolls. Photo credit: Little Bit Recipes.

If you’re a beginner baker, yeast rolls don’t have to be intimidating. With just a few simple steps and the right ingredients, you can make delicious soft dinner rolls in no time.
Get the Recipe: Easy Yeast Rolls

Sausage Mac and Cheese

A bowl of macaroni and cheese with sausage and parsley.
Sausage Mac and Cheese. Photo credit: Running to the Kitchen.

This creamy homemade sausage mac and cheese recipe is always a hit. Its cheesy sauce, velvety texture and unbeatable taste make it a meal that adults and kids love.
Get the Recipe: Sausage Mac and Cheese

Healthy Banana Blackberry Nice Cream

Blackberry banana nice cream in a lined dish with blackberries on top.
Healthy Banana Blackberry Nice Cream. Photo credit: Fitasamamabear.

Creamy & refreshing this blackerry banana ice cream recipe is the perfect dessert! This vegan “nice cream” is easy to make, creamy and rich.
Get the Recipe: Healthy Banana Blackberry Nice Cream

Low Carb Coconut Ice Cream

Keto Coconut Ice Cream inside coconut shells with strawberries around.
Low Carb Coconut Ice Cream. Photo credit: Low Carb – No Carb.

Make your sugar-free, egg-free and no-churn creamy homemade Low Carb Coconut Ice Cream with your own coconut milk easy and fast.
Get the Recipe: Low Carb Coconut Ice Cream

Air Fryer Empanadas

A hand holding a n empanada that is broken open so you can see the inside filling.
Air Fryer Empanadas. Photo credit: All Ways Delicious.

Air Fryer Beef Empanadas are so easy to make if you use store-bought pie crusts. The flaky golden-brown crust is full of deliciously seasoned ground beef.
Get the Recipe: Air Fryer Empanadas

Dairy and gluten free brownies

Dairy-free chocolate brownies drizzled with chocolate sauce on brown parchment paper with chocolate chips around them and a glass of milk with a blue linen to the side.
Dairy and gluten free brownies. Photo credit: Fitasamamabear.

The best, dairy-free gluten-free brownies you’ll make this year. They’re rich and indulgent and have 12 grams of protein per serving.
Get the Recipe: Dairy and gluten free brownies

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