With the festive season upon us, or perhaps just a few blinks away, you might probably be brainstorming meal plan ideas for an entire week or two, and this includes desserts. That’s more so if you’re going to be hosting a holiday party or spending the holidays at home with family.
Well, no-bake desserts are the perfect way to satisfy your sweet tooth without having to heat up the oven – or spend lots of time baking. Not only are they quick and easy to make, but they also require minimal ingredients, making them ideal for busy days.
Here are three delicious no-bake recipes that you (and others) will probably fall in love with.
1. Chocolate Peanut Butter Bars
You can never go wrong with chocolate as a dessert, and these delicious bars are a classic crowd-pleaser. They can be a perfect dessert for the holiday and beyond.
Ingredients:
* 1/2 cup creamy peanut butter
* 1/4 cup butter
* 1 cup graham cracker crumbs
* 2 cups powdered sugar
* 3/4 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
* 1/4 cup light corn syrup
* 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions:
- Line an 8×8-inch baking pan with parchment paper.
- In a medium saucepan over medium heat, melt the peanut butter and butter together. Once melted, remove from heat.
- Stir in the graham cracker crumbs and powdered sugar, stirring until well combined.
- Spread the mixture in the prepared baking pan and press down firmly with a spatula.
- In a medium saucepan over low heat, melt the chocolate chips and corn syrup together, stirring until smooth.
- Pour the chocolate mixture over the graham cracker crust and spread evenly.
- Sprinkle the top with the vanilla extract.
- Place the pan in the refrigerator and let it chill for about 2 hours, or until the chocolate has hardened.
- Cut into bars and serve. Enjoy!
2. No-Bake Salted Caramel Protein Cheesecake
This creamy and protein-rich cheesecake requires no baking whatsoever. It takes just 15 minutes roughly to make this delicious protein cheesecake treat, and the ingredients are minimal.
Ingredients:
* 3 tablespoons coconut oil (melted)
* 2 tablespoons milk
* 1 brick cream cheese, reduced fat, RTP
* 1 cup vanilla Greek yogurt
* 2 scoops protein powder
* 1 pack cheesecake pudding mix (sugar-free)
* 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
* 8oz whipped topping
* 1/4 tablespoon of salt
* 8 sheets of graham crackers
Instructions:
- Crush graham crackers in a blender or food processor, pour into a bowl, and add milk and coconut oil, mixing to form a crumbly mixture (crust).
- Pour the mixture into a pan lined with foil and nonstick spray.
- In a large bowl, mix cream cheese, protein powder, vanilla Greek yogurt, pudding mix, vanilla extract, and salt to create a smooth cheesecake batter.
- Into the cheesecake batter, add cool whip, gently folding together to make a light, fluffy, mixture.
- Pour cheesecake batter evenly into the crusted pan, and refrigerate for 4-6 hours, or overnight.
- Slice cheesecake into bars, serve, and enjoy!
3. Fruit and Yogurt Parfaits
These parfaits are a great way to enjoy a light and refreshing dessert. Mixed with honey, layer your super healthy Greek yogurt with fresh fruit like berries and bananas, topping the mixture with a layer of granola for a delicious treat.
Ingredients:
* 1 cup of Greek yogurt
* 1/2 cup of mixed berries
* 1/2 cup of chopped bananas
* 1/4 cup of granola
* 2 tablespoons of honey
Instructions:
- In a medium bowl, mix together the Greek yogurt and honey until evenly blended.
- Layer the yogurt mixture, mixed berries, and chopped bananas in a parfait glass.
- Top with a layer of granola.
- Repeat steps 2 and 3 until the parfait glass is full.
- Serve chilled and enjoy!
No-bake desserts are a great way to satisfy your cravings without spending too much time in the kitchen. These there simple and delicious recipes are sure to become favorites in your family, so grab your ingredients and get ready to indulge in some no-bake dessert goodness!
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