Satisfy your sweet tooth and stay cool this summer with these gluten free summer desserts & snacks! Find everything from frozen treats, to no-bake recipes, fresh fruit favorites and refreshing drinks. 100% gluten free & delicious!
Gluten Free Summer Desserts & Snacks
The list is divided into four categories to help you find what you’re craving:
- Frozen (dairy free ice creams, frozen pies, and fruity popsicles)
- No Bake (snack balls, bars, bites & chocolate mousse)
- Seasonal Fruit (berries, cherries and even zucchini!)
- Drinks (fruit smoothies, herby lemonades, fun cocktails and healthy mocktails)
Frozen 🍧🍦
Stay cool with these refreshing frozen desserts! Make your own dairy free ice cream, fruity sorbet, frozen pies and healthy popsicles.
✔️Vegan
Strawberry Rosé Sorbet
⭐3 ingredient Strawberry Rosé Sorbet – minimal prep needed to make this easy and refreshing frozen treat! No ice cream maker needed. Just blend, freeze and enjoy all summer long! ⭐
✔️Vegan
Boozy Pineapple Mango Sorbet
⭐A refreshing rum sorbet made with tropical fruit and golden rum for the perfect, hassle free summer dessert.⭐
✔️Vegan
Coffee Granita (Granita di Caffè)
⭐This Coffee Granita a simple, yet elegant frozen dessert made with less than a handful of ingredients and without any special equipment whatsoever. The end result is an icy, caffeinated treat that’s lightly sweetened with brown sugar and gently spiced with cinnamon and vanilla. ⭐
✔️Paleo ✔️Vegan
Coconut Vanilla Ice Cream
⭐OnlyfFour ingredient Coconut Vanilla Ice Cream – just blend, freeze and scoop!⭐
✔️Vegan
Boozy Pineapple Mango Sorbet
⭐A refreshing rum sorbet made with tropical fruit and golden rum for the perfect, hassle free summer dessert.⭐
✔️Vegan ✔️Paleo
Banana Mocha Nice Cream
⭐ It’s easier to make than you might think! You can enjoy this frozen treat ASAP like a soft serve or thick shake or freeze it until firm for a scoopable ice cream treat!⭐
✔️Vegan ✔️Paleo
Chocolate Coconut Milk Ice Cream
⭐ 5 ingredient, no churn Chocolate Coconut Milk Ice Cream with a secret veggie ingredient (it’s sweet potato🍠) – rich, creamy & easy to make!⭐
✔️Dairy Free
Frozen Peanut Butter Cup Pie
⭐ Creamy, dreamy Frozen Vegan Peanut Butter Cup Pie – Made with less than 10 ingredients & easy to make!⭐
✔️Vegan ✔️Low FODMAP ✔️Paleo
Strawberry Granita with Passion Fruit
⭐3 ingredient Strawberry Granita with Passion Fruit sweetened with a touch of maple syrup. Simply blend, freeze and enjoy!⭐
✔️Paleo ✔️Vegan ✔️Low FODMAP
Cucumber Lime Mint Paletas
⭐ The perfect frozen treat of blended up cucumber, kiwi, lime and mint. Just blend, freeze and enjoy on a hot summers day!⭐
✔️Paleo ✔️Vegan
Chocolate Orange Ice Cream
⭐This decadent five ingredient Chocolate Orange Ice Cream is gluten free, dairy free, paleo and vegan – ideal recipe for a warm summer’s day!⭐
✔️Vegan ✔️Paleo
Fruity Chia Seed Coconut Popsicles
⭐Fruity Chia Coconut Popsicles – 5 ingredients and lightly sweetened popsicles speckled with chia seeds and mixed berries.⭐
No Bake🍫🫐
Too hot for a proper baked treat in the oven? No problem! These no-bake snacks & sweets come together easily with minimal effort. Think energy balls, layered bars, vegan mousse, and chilled cheesecakes!
✔️Gluten Free
Mascarpone No Bake Cheesecake
⭐Mascarpone and cream cheese work in tandem to create a rich, whipped cheesecake-filling spread over a buttery cookie base.⭐
✔️Paleo ✔️Vegan
Coconut Peppermint Patties
⭐Only five simple ingredients needed to make these Homemade Coconut Peppermint Patties!⭐
✔️Vegan ✔️Paleo
Healthier No Bake Samoas Cookie Bars
⭐You’re only seven ingredients away from making these no bake bars! Inspired by the BEST (at least in my opinion) Girl Scout cookie these bars are easy to make with a healthy twist.⭐
✔️Vegan
Chocolate Covered Blueberries
⭐Made with only 3 ingredients: chocolate, coconut oil and blueberries. This recipe can be made with both fresh and dried blueberries!⭐
✔️Vegan ✔️Paleo
Chocolate covered Dates
⭐ Chocolate covered dates make for a rewarding treat few ingredients and little effort. Spruce them up with added nuts, seeds, butters, and additional flavors or keep it simple with the chocolate coating.⭐
✔️Vegan ✔️Soy Free
Espresso Martini Vegan Chocolate Mousse
⭐Melted chocolate folded into whipped up aquafaba with a splash of vodka and coffee liqueur and topped with a light and airy coconut cream whip. ⭐
✔️Vegan ✔️Soy Free
Chocolate Mousse Pretzel Crust Pie
⭐Sweet, salty, creamy and rich! A light and decadent 3 ingredient aquafaba chocolate mousse over an easy 2 ingredient pretzel crust and topped with coconut whipped cream. ⭐
✔️Gluten Free
Gluten Free Tiramisu
⭐Hands down this is likely the easiest tiramisu recipe you’ll ever try! No dealing with raws eggs or pastry cream! Simply mix, layer, chill and enjoy.⭐
✔️Paleo ✔️Vegan
Chocolatey Hazelnut Date Balls
⭐Made with a combination of roasted hazelnuts, blended dates, unsweetened cocoa powder and a pinch of salt – like a healthier ferrero Rocher Truffle⭐
✔️Paleo ✔️Vegan
Carrot Cake Bliss Balls
⭐Get the carrot cake flavours you love without all the hassle through these easy to make no bake carrot cake bliss balls! Blended up dates, walnuts, coconut, carrots and spices make for a healthy and wholesome snack you can grab in a pinch.⭐
✔️Paleo ✔️Vegan
Date & Nut Balls
⭐10 minutes + 2 ingredients = 1 delicious batch of bite-sized snack balls!⭐
✔️Vegan ✔️Refined Sugar Free
Toasted Quinoa Peanut Butter Scotcharoos
⭐Crispy, toasted quinoa and Peanut Butter Scotcharoos – rice crispy cereal coated in a sticky peanut butter glue and topped with a layer of peanut butter infused chocolate.⭐
✔️Vegan ✔️Paleo
No Bake Snickers Cheesecake
⭐No Bake Snickers Cheesecake – a devilishly decadent dessert that’s free of eggs, dairy, grains, and refined sugars. Make it paleo by swapping peanuts with almonds! ⭐
Seasonal Fruit🍒🍓
Make the most of seasonal summer produce with these fruit-forward gluten free summer bakes! Enjoy juicy strawberries, cherries, blueberries, raspberries and even zucchini (botanically speaking, zucchini is totally a fruit!)
Strawberry Shortcake Tiramisu
⭐Combine two classic desserts to make one light, airy & perfectly dreamy summer dessert! It’s made with alternating layers of orange juice-soaked ladyfingers, a delicious strawberry compote and a silky, whipped mascarpone cream.
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Gluten Free Cherry Pie
⭐Sweet, juicy cherries stewed and seasoned with a hint of vanilla tucked into a buttery, flaky pie crust. Serve this gluten free cherry pie with a scoop of vanilla ice cream for the perfect summer-time treat!⭐
Strawberry Cornmeal Ricotta Cake
⭐Creamy ricotta balances out textured cornmeal sweetened with brown sugar and fresh diced strawberries mixed throughout. An excellent summertime bake!⭐
✔️Low FODMAP
Strawberry Hand Pies
⭐Make the most of berry season with these homemade Strawberry Hand Pies! It’s like a healthier homemade pop tart without all the added junk!⭐
✔️Oat Free
Grain Free Cherry Crumble
⭐Sweet and juicy cherries stewed and seasoned with hints of vanilla and almond extracts then topped with a nutty, oat-free crumble topping. It’s simple, summery and perfectly satisfying!
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✔️Low FODMAP ✔️Vegan Option
Gluten Free Blueberry Crumb Bars
⭐Soft, buttery and utterly delicious – these gluten free blueberry crumb bars are calling your name! Sweet and juicy blueberries surrounded by a simple, oat free gluten free cookie crust.⭐
✔️Low FODMAP + Vegan Option
Oatmeal Raspberry Chocolate Chip Cookies
⭐Juicy raspberries and dark chocolate morsels all encapsulated in a simple and delicious oatmeal cookie base.⭐
✔️Grain Free ✔️Vegan Option
Almond Flour Raspberry Chocolate Chip Cookies
⭐These cookies are based on my Almond Flour Chocolate Chip Cookies but made with a fruity twist.⭐
✔️Dairy Free ✔️Low FODMAP
Gluten Free Blueberry Cornbread Muffins
⭐Slightly sweet and simple muffins bursting with juicy blueberries. These muffins have a soft texture with bit of added texture from the cornmeal.⭐
✔️Vegan ✔️Grain Free Option
Bakewell Tart
⭐ Made with an almond flour tart shell, a layer of jam, frangipane filling, topped with flaked almonds and dusted with icing sugar – it’s no wonder this classic dessert has become much loved British dessert. ⭐
✔️Paleo ✔️Nut Free
Blueberry Muffins with a Crumb Topping
⭐ One bowl + 10 ingredients + a cinnamon streusel topping – juicy blueberries bursting in a moist coconut flour based muffin.⭐
✔️Low FODMAP ✔️Dairy Free Option
Blueberry Lemon Loaf
⭐Juicy blueberries and fresh lemon zest flavor this tender and delicious – tastes like a slice of sunshine in every bite!⭐
✔️Grain Free
Gluten Free Blueberry Crumble
⭐Sweet and juicy blueberries topped with a soft and buttery streusel-crumble. Quickly toss together then bake until golden brown on top and bubbly around the edges. Serve warm with a scoop of vanilla ice cream and enjoy!
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✔️Vegan Option ✔️Refined Sugar Free Option
Blueberry Pie Filling Sauce
⭐ Make the most out of blueberry season by making your own homemade blueberry pie filling! Customise with your choice of sweeteners and flavors and enjoy in pies, cakes, pastries and more!⭐
✔️Paleo
Coconut Chia Berry Paleo Trifle
⭐A perfectly imperfect summer dessert! Featuring a simple, coconut flour cake sandwiched between sweet layers of strawberry sauce and coconut whipped cream. ⭐
✔️Vegan Option
Gluten Free Chocolate Zucchini Bread
⭐Rich, moist and insanely fudgy! This gluten free chocolate zucchini bread is easily one of the tastiest ways to use up your extra squash this zucchini season. ⭐
✔️Low FODMAP ✔️Egg Free Option
Gluten Free Zucchini Bread
⭐Moist, tender and lightly sweetened! This recipe comes together with minimal effort and simple ingredients making for an easy and delicious gluten free quick bread.⭐
✔️Vegan Option
Chocolate Chip Almond Flour Zucchini Cookies
⭐The end result is a chewy, chocolate and walnut studded cookie speckled with bits of grated zucchini and lightly seasoned with a cinnamon spice kiss.⭐
✔️Grain Free ✔️Vegan
Vegan Zucchini Brownies
⭐. Chickpea flour binds everything together, maple syrup and coconut sugar add a natural sweetness and grated zucchini ties it all together to make for a super rich, moist and chocolatey treat! ⭐
✔️Paleo
Almond Flour Zucchini Brownies
⭐Thick, rich and insanely indulgent – these paleo zucchini brownies are easy to make and stay moist for days.⭐
✔️Low FODMAP ✔️Vegan Option
Banana Zucchini Muffins
⭐ The recipe is made with basic, gluten free pantry essentials and is prepped all in one bowl making for a quick and easy summer time bake you can enjoy all through zucchini season! ⭐
✔️Grain Free ✔️Dairy Free
Paleo Zucchini Bread
⭐Moist, tender, and naturally sweetened. Enjoy along side a cup of coffee or as a light snack any time of day!⭐
Drinks🍸🍹
Looking for a healthy smoothie to start your day, a pitcher of lemonade to share with your family, or a refreshing cocktail to unwind with at the end of long day? These gluten free drink recipes are easy to mix, sip and enjoy! Great for BBQs, casual hangs, or just for fun.
✔️Paleo ✔️Vegan
Healthy Chai Frappuccino
⭐This healthy frappe is just a simple, creamy blend of spicy chai flavours, dairy-free milk and a handful of ice! Blend and sweeten as needed and enjoy on a hot day or as an afternoon pick-me-up!⭐
✔️Paleo ✔️Vegan
Golden Milk Frappuccino
⭐A healthy, naturally sweetened frappe with anti-inflammatory benefits ⭐
✔️Paleo ✔️Vegan ✔️Low FODMAP
Fresh Basil Lemonade
⭐No heating or blending required. Simply steep fresh basil overnight in water to create an incredibly fragrant and aromatic herbal infusion, then mix with fresh lemon juice and sweetener. ⭐
✔️Naturally Sweetened ✔️Paleo
Lavender Lemonade
⭐Combine the delicate, floral flavor of lavender with the bright tang of freshly squeezed lemons to make this fresh and fragrant, homemade lavender lemonade!⭐
✔️Paleo ✔️Vegan
Ginger Switchel Recipe (Haymaker’s Punch)
⭐It’s a super simple and refreshing drink made with fresh ginger root, apple cider vinegar, lemon juice, water and sweetener – easy to make and surprisingly delicious!⭐
✔️Vegan ✔️Low FODMAP
Sparkling Cardamom Rose Mocktail
⭐Cardamom and rose truly are an aromatic match made in heaven and they make the perfect flavor pairing to enjoy in this fresh and fruity Sparkling Cardamom Rose Mocktail!⭐
✔️Vegan ✔️Paleo ✔️Low FODMAP
Healthy Frozen Lemonade
⭐Made with only a handful of ingredients in a few simple steps – it’s easy, adaptable & incredibly refreshing! Simply blend up a couple of fresh lemons with ice, water and sweeten to taste.⭐
✔️Vegan ✔️Paleo ✔️Low FODMAP
Healthy Electrolyte Drink
⭐Refresh and replenish with a simple yet delicious homemade electrolyte drink! Think gatorade, but without all the added sugars, dyes and artificial ingredients.⭐
✔️Dairy Free Option
Pimm’s Cup float
⭐Transform a classic summertime cocktail into an even more refreshing and boozy treat with a scoop or two of lemon sorbet!⭐
✔️Vegan ✔️Paleo ✔️Low FODMAP
Cucumber Mint Lemonade
⭐Minty Cucumber Lemonade made with only a handful of ingredients in a matter or minutes – cool, refreshing and easy to make⭐
✔️Vegan ✔️Paleo ✔️Low FODMAP
Chia Seed Strawberry Lemonade
⭐Blended strawberries and freshly squeezed lemons naturally sweetened into a healthy lemonade with a chia seed surprise making for a fun and unique lemonade to beat the heat!⭐
✔️Dairy Free
Frozen Pineapple Margaritas
⭐Pineapple, freshly squeezed lime juice, tequila and triple sec are combined in these light, naturally sweetened & refreshing Frozen Pineapple Margaritas!⭐
✔️Vegan Option
Brazilian Lemonade (Limonada Suíça)
⭐Made with only four simple ingredients and blended together in little time – it’s the perfect refreshing drink to enjoy on a hot, summer day!⭐
✔️Vegan ✔️Hidden Veggies
Orange Sunshine Creamsicle Smoothie
⭐Naturally sweetened with antioxidant-packed fruit, thickened up with unexpected veggies and positively bursting with flavor! ⭐
✔️Paleo ✔️Vegan
Healthy Chocolate Coffee Smoothie
⭐Jump start your morning with this power-packed, chocolate coffee smoothie! It’s easy to make, naturally sweetened and contains a surprising veggie addition for an extra nutrient boost! ⭐
Mango Lassi
⭐Thick and creamy Mango Lassi – a yoghurt based milkshake that’s as refreshing as it is delicious! Lightly sweetened and spiced with a pinch of cardamom.⭐
Enjoy!
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If you’re still looking for more ways to keep cool & stay satisfied, make sure to also check out my What to Make When It’s Too Hot to Cook recipe collection. It’s packed with no-cook & low-cook recipe ideas for the extra hot summer days! For more dinner ideas, check out my collection of Gluten Free Summer Dinners Recipes.
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