25 Healthy Summer Dessert Ideas

This healthy ice cream recipe uses six whole-food ingredients to create a high-protein dessert with a creamy texture and sweet peanut butter flavor. 

Chocolate covered jam pucks feature a homemade jam made with tart raspberries sweetened with monk fruit and thickened with chia seeds. Topped with silky and decadent chocolate, they’re sweet and satisfying and have a solid, crisp exterior that yields a soft, jammy center when bitten into. 

Overnight Oats are now low-carb. We combined the nutty crunch of hemp seeds with the gelatinous consistency of chia seeds to mimic that classic texture of overnight oats. Elevated with a hint of peanut butter and topped with a rich chocolate shell, this is a dessert-like snack you can enjoy with zero guilt!

Satisfy your sweet tooth with these apple Samoas “cookies”! Crisp apple slices are topped with a mixture of nut butter and coconut flakes for a salty taste and chewy texture. Topped off with a drizzle of sweet sugar-free chocolate chips, they have all the flavor of the classic Girl Scout cookies you love with zero guilt. 

Indulge in the ultimate comfort food with our decadent sugar-free chocolate chip cookie skillet. The rich, buttery dough melts in your mouth while the gooey chocolate chips provide bursts of sweetness with every bite, transporting your tastebuds to paradise. Serve it on its own, or pair it with a scoop of low-carb vanilla ice cream for a warm and cold contrast that will leave you feeling satisfied and nostalgic for childhood treats.

Baked to chewy, slightly gooey perfection, these low-carb brownies deliver the decadence and satisfaction you crave from a classic brownie (with no sugar in sight)! Savor the velvety, rich chocolate flavor. 

Can you smell the sweet cinnamon and brown sugar? Savor the warm, soft crunch of oven-roasted candied pecans. 

Baked to perfection, sugar-free chocolate chip cookies feature crisp, golden edges and a soft, gooey center. Loaded with chocolate chips in every bite, they have all the buttery sweet flavor you know and love with none of the sugar! 

Melt your teeth into homemade chocolate toffee. The chocolate is rich. This toffee is soft and light. Experience the unique “buttery crisp” of chocolate toffee.

"This dairy-free, gluten-free key lime pie has a delicious no-bake gluten-free graham cracker crust and creamy key lime pie filling. It is easy to make with healthy, plant-based ingredients and a topping of coconut whipped cream adds the perfect touch! It has the perfect balance of sweetness and tart key lime flavor."

"Raspberry chia pudding is perfect for breakfast, dessert, or even a later evening snack. Chia seeds are such a beneficial addition to a healthy diet. Just 1 tablespoon of chia seeds provides 2 grams of plant based protein, a good amount of b vitamins, and they are full of omega 3 fatty acids. They are also a great source of fiber. I like to pair these up with an egg or 2 at breakfast time!"

"With a unique combination of bananas, apple sauce and shredded coconuts, these soft and chewy diabetic cookies recipe is a tasty treat for everyone."

"Enjoy a homemade pineapple popsicle outside on a hot summer day! These creamy and tropical pops will be a hit with the whole family, adults and little ones alike."

"Refreshing melon mint sorbet! This simple 3 ingredient healthy sorbet recipe without ice cream maker is dairy free, naturally sweetened with honey and uses sweet and juicy Solara™ Mini Melons. This delicious easy recipe is made in the blender and the perfect recipe to enjoy on a hot summer day!"

"This super thick strawberry smoothie bowl without banana is a delicious idea for a creamy cold dessert or snack, or an easy summer breakfast (perfect to load with some healthy nutritious toppings, of course)."

"Eating Keto is all the craze right now. But did you know you can still eat desserts on the Keto diet? Check out this yummy Keto lemon cheesecake fluff!"

"A delicious 4-ingredient Pandan Jelly recipe made in minutes (excluding the setting time.) Cooling and refreshing, it's the perfect summer dessert with a delicate flavor reminiscent of vanilla. When made with agar agar powder, the jellies can even be packed as lunch box or camping snacks, as they won't melt at room temperature!"

"Love sweets, but trying to stick to a low carb/no sugar plan? (I feel your pain, lol.) I’ve got a great sugar free and low carb Strawberry Cheesecake Ice Cream recipe to share with you today!"

"This insanely easy chocolate almond flour cake is one you must have in your recipe repertoire. It's perfect for the lazy baker, and this gluten-free chocolate cake is also low-carb, Keto-friendly, refined sugar-free, and beautifully chocolatey with moist crumbs."

"You've found it! The best no-bake keto cheesecake ever. Indulge in a rich, decadent, and creamy dessert without the carbs thanks to this amazing recipe. Whether you're on the ketogenic diet or not, this low-carb cheesecake is sure to impress any dessert lover!"

"Keto coffee ice cream is the ultimate low-carb frozen treat. It has all the sweetness and flavor as regular ice cream but with none of the guilt."

"150 calorie Individual Mixed Berry Crisp is loaded with fresh cherries, blackberries, and blueberries, and then topped with a delicious, buttery crumble. Make a triple batch of the topping and freeze it for on-demand healthy desserts all summer long! This is an easy, healthy dessert recipe you’ll keep coming back to!"

"Easy and delicious Strawberry Banana Smoothie Recipe made with simple ingredients including strawberries, banana, milk, and creamy yogurt. Ready in less than 5-minutes, enjoy this luscious smoothie as a healthy breakfast, high-protein post-workout snack, or healthy dessert."

"This strawberry roll literally melts in your mouth, leaves no heaviness in your stomach, and (the best part) is 100% keto-friendly. So, what are you waiting for?"

"This strawberry pecan salad is a no-bake dessert inspired from the classic strawberries and cream recipe, and it’s perfectly sweet, light, summery, and ideal for entertaining."