Summer is the perfect time to experiment with frozen treats that keep you cool and refreshed. Whether you prefer creamy, fruity, or a mix of both, these recipes are easy to whip up and perfect for hot days. Enjoy a variety of fun and tasty frozen desserts that will make your summer even sweeter.
Chocolate Coconut Avocado Ice Cream
This chocolate coconut avocado ice cream is creamy and decadent. Full of healthy fats, it’s an easy frozen treat perfect for staying cool this summer.
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Chocolate Peanut Butter Jelly Frozen Yogurt Bars
These frozen yogurt bars have a chewy granola bar base with layers of sweet strawberry jelly, creamy peanut butter yogurt, and a chocolate drizzle. They make a refreshing treat for hot days.
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Raspberry Coconut Chia Ice Pops
These 3-ingredient raspberry coconut chia ice pops are simple to make and perfect for summer. They’re a great way to stay cool with a tasty frozen treat.
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Strawberry Kefir Ice Cream
Naturally tangy, this frozen kefir makes a creamy ice cream treat. It’s a delicious way to stay cool during the summer.
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Homemade Peach Ice Cream
Like a bowl full of summer, this fresh Homemade Peach Ice Cream is packed with flavor. This easy recipe can also use frozen or canned peaches, making it a great way to enjoy a creative frozen treat all summer long.
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Brownie Ice Cream Cake
Brownie Ice Cream Cake is the perfect make-ahead cake for summer celebrations. With a base of soft brownie, two types of ice cream, and a chocolate hard shell on top, it’s a fantastic way to stay cool and enjoy a creative dessert.
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Peanut Butter Ice Cream
Homemade no-churn Peanut Butter Ice Cream is an easy and creamy recipe that’s quick to make. With just four ingredients and five minutes of prep, it’s a great way to stay cool with a creative frozen treat this summer.
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Coffee Caramel Ice Cream Bar
This no-churn Coffee Caramel Ice Cream Bar recipe is perfect for a Caramel Macchiato-inspired treat. Made with four simple ingredients in 10 minutes, it’s a creative way to stay cool this summer.
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Pistachio Ice Cream Bar
This Homemade Pistachio Ice Cream Bar is as creamy as pistachio gelato. Made with four simple ingredients in 10 minutes, it’s a fantastic frozen treat to enjoy all summer long.
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Cherry Cheesecake Popsicles
These cherry cheesecake popsicles are a perfect summertime treat. Packed with creamy cheesecake flavor, a fresh cherry compote swirl, and graham cracker crumbles, they’re a creative way to stay cool.
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Low FODMAP Peaches and Cream Popsicles
These Peaches and Cream Popsicles with Raspberries are loved by kids and adults alike. Featuring yellow peaches and honey with thick vanilla yogurt, they’re a great frozen treat to stay cool this summer.
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Fudgey Mint Ice Cream Sandwiches
This recipe for homemade ice cream sandwiches features super-fudgey, chewy cookies and mint chocolate ice cream. A creative way to enjoy a frozen treat and stay cool.
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Ninja Creami Strawberry Ice Cream
This Ninja Creami Strawberry Ice Cream is loaded with great strawberry flavor. Easy to whip up with just a handful of ingredients, it’s a perfect creative frozen treat for summer.
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Dark Chocolate-Covered Raspberry Bites
These 3-ingredient chocolate-covered raspberry chia bites are a healthy yet indulgent snack. Packed with chia seeds, fresh raspberries, and melted chocolate, they’re a creative frozen treat to enjoy all summer long.
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Strawberry Cottage Cheese Ice Cream
This strawberry cottage cheese ice cream tastes just like strawberry cheesecake. It’s a protein-packed frozen treat that’s perfect for staying cool during summer.
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The Best Coconut Yogurt Bark
This Coconut Yogurt Bark is a tasty and healthy snack for hot days. With creamy yogurt, fresh berries, and crunchy nuts, it’s a refreshing and creative frozen treat to stay cool.
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Easy Mango Popsicles
Homemade mango popsicles with real fruit are the best refreshing frozen treats. They taste like mango sorbet on sticks and are loved by everyone, making them perfect for summer.
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Blackberry Cheesecake Ice Cream with Biscoff Cookie Swirl
This blackberry cheesecake ice cream is a favorite summer dessert. Made with a creamy no-churn cheesecake base, sweet blackberry compote, and a buttery Biscoff swirl, it’s a creative way to enjoy a frozen treat.
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Peanut Buster Parfait Ice Cream Pie with Nutter Butter Crust
This homemade ice cream pie is inspired by the Peanut Buster Parfait from Dairy Queen. It’s a classic chocolate, peanut, and peanut butter ice cream pie with a Nutter Butter cookie crust, perfect for summer.
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Healthy Avocado Fudgesicles Recipe
These ultra-creamy avocado fudgesicles taste like chocolate pudding pops with no avocado taste. They’re an easy way to serve healthy fats and stay cool with a creative frozen treat all summer.
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Easy Oreo® Cookie Ice Cream Pie Recipe
This Oreo® ice cream pie is the perfect dessert for Oreo® lovers. With an Oreo® crust, layers of ice cream filling, and whipped cream on top, it’s a great frozen treat for summer.
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Easy 3-ingredient Strawberry Ice Cream Recipe
This 3-ingredient strawberry ice cream is a taste sensation for summer. It’s a perfect frozen treat to beat the heat and enjoy a creative dessert.
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Kombucha Popsicles
These two-ingredient Kombucha Popsicles are a perfect cool treat on hot summer days. Simple to make, they’re a refreshing and creative frozen treat.
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Chocolate-Covered Ice Cream Bites (with Oreos)
These creamy and crunchy Chocolate Covered Oreo Ice Cream Bites are the ultimate no-bake dessert. Easy to make with just five ingredients, they’re a fancy yet simple frozen treat for summer.
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Sweet Corn Bacon Ice Cream
This sweet corn bacon ice cream combines sweet and creamy flavors with salty bacon and crunchy chocolate bits throughout.
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Gina Matsoukas is an AP syndicated writer. She is the founder, photographer and recipe developer of Running to the Kitchen — a food website focused on providing healthy, wholesome recipes using fresh and seasonal ingredients. Her work has been featured in numerous media outlets both digital and print, including MSN, Huffington post, Buzzfeed, Women’s Health and Food Network.
