Try These 6 Easy No-Bake Dessert Recipes to Satisfy Your Cravings
Sometimes you just can’t shake the craving of needing something sweet. Most of us avoid baking because of the amount of effort it takes. But what if you had a few of the best, easy no-bake dessert recipes to satisfy those cravings without much effort? These recipes are perfect if you’re busy, whether you’re cramming for tests, working overtime, or just can’t be bothered to turn the oven on. Here are a few of our favorite easy no-bake dessert recipes to satisfy those cravings. Bonus: All of these recipes are dorm-friendly!
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6. No-Bake Hawaiian Dessert Cups
When you’re stuck in college, it’s hard to get your mind away from school life. Even if you go out with friends, you’re stuck at school going back to your dorm or apartment every day. Take a mental break with just you, or with friends, by making these tropical, delicious, no-bake Hawaiian dessert cups.
Start by preparing your crust including graham crackers, macadamia nuts, sugar, and salt in crumbs. Mix together with melted butter and press at the bottom of your cup. Next, prepare coconut cream pudding mix with cold milk and refrigerate to thicken. For the cream cheese layer, combine cream cheese, sugar, pineapple juice, and heavy cream, then fold in flaked coconut. Assemble the layers with crushed pineapple and a layer of Cool Whip.
5. No-Bake Monster Cookies
Want a delicious treat for the whole floor? Or just for a movie night with some friends? Then try this easy no-bake dessert recipe, monster cookies. They’re quick, easy, and full of sweetness. To make it, all you need to do is mix together oats, peanut butter, honey, mini M&M’s, and mini chocolate chips in a bowl. If you need some extra sweetness, then add in sugar or even some vanilla extract.
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4. No-Bake Coffee Energy Balls
Sometimes we avoid baking because we don’t have the time, or energy, or want the extra calories. While everyone deserves a delicious sweet treat without thinking about that, it’s not for everyone also. So why not try one of the best easy no-bake dessert recipes that combines energy and coffee together? All you need for these delicious bites are pitted dates, almonds, walnuts, pumpkin seeds, sunflower seeds, cocoa powder (or you could use sugar-free chocolate Whey protein powder), and a cup of coffee powder.
Just combine all your ingredients together in a food processor if possible until it becomes a lumpy mass. Grab a tablespoon of the mixture and roll to form a ball. Refrigerate and serve! You can add a boost of sweetness by topping with some melted chocolate, or even some salt (and protein) by adding peanut butter.
3. No-Bake Pudding Parfaits
Pudding is a perfect dorm-friendly item that is one of the best easy no-bake dessert recipes. All you need to do is prepare your favorite pudding mix according to the instructions in the back (normally requires mixing pudding mix with milk for five minutes) and refrigerate.
To prepare your parfait, all you need is to layer your favorite fruits, graham crackers, and pudding together in whatever order you want, and top with whipped cream! Some great combinations include cheesecake pudding with strawberries, blueberries, and graham cracker crumbles. Or chocolate pudding with cherries and Oreos.
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2. No-Bake Peanut Butter Bars
This is one of the best easy no-bake dessert recipes if you not only want a sweet treat but feel full after eating a few. You’ll need peanut butter, butter, graham crackers, powdered sugar, and chocolate chips to make this.
Start by crushing your graham crackers either in a plastic storage bag then add to a bowl along with powdered sugar and mix. Next, add your peanut butter and mix. Melt some butter in your microwave (most dorms have a community kitchen with a microwave if your dorm room doesn’t have one). Mix together well. Pour that mixture into a pan and spread. Melt some chocolate in the microwave, stopping and stirring frequently to avoid burning. Then spread over your peanut butter crust. Refrigerate for about an hour and serve!
1. Mug Cakes
Mug cakes are especially a dorm-room staple for many. And for those who are too busy to create a whole batch of desserts, this is a must-try for you at home. Mug cakes, while not completely no-bake, require only a minute or two in the microwave. There are also a variety of recipes that you can try, from brownies to lava cakes, banana bread to bread pudding. Just make sure your recipe doesn’t include an egg.
Try this simple chocolate mug cake by combining flour, sugar, cocoa powder, baking powder, salt, milk, vanilla extract, and chocolate chips into a mug for a moist, gooey bite. Top with Nutella or ice cream for an indulgent dessert.
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