It’s fruit season people and if you’re not adding gorgeous summer fruit to every recipe WYD?
Kidding. But in all seriousness, it’s time to stock up on all of those beautiful berries, peaches, citrus, and yes, avocados (a fruit) so that you can start making my absolute favorite fresh fruit desserts for summer.
These summer desserts are my go-to recipes to make after hitting the farmer’s market or buying every container of berries on sale at Whole Foods. You’ll find bars, cakes, no bake treats, crisps & crumbles, and more. When in doubt, add a scoop of vanilla ice cream to any of these recipes to take it to the next level!
Can I use frozen fruit?
Sure! If you plan to bake with any frozen fruit, I recommend letting the fruit thaw and then draining off the liquid before adding them to your recipe. For berries, you can also toss them in a little flour before baking with them so that the color doesn’t dye your baked treat.
I split up all of these delicious treats into:
- Berries & cherries
- Banana
- Apples, pears & peaches
- Citrus
- And avocado
So that you can find the perfect dessert with any fruit that you have on hand. They’re perfect for all of your summer BBQ, party and potluck needs!
Berries (& Cherries)
Brown Butter Strawberry Coffee Cake with Lovely Strawberry Icing
The Best Tart Cherry Pie You’ll Ever Eat
Inside Out Chocolate Covered Strawberry Cake
White Chocolate Blueberry Oatmeal Cookies
Strawberry Crisp with Peanut Butter Oatmeal Cookie Crumble
Chocolate Zucchini Cake (healthy + gluten free)
Blueberry Pie Bars with Oatmeal Crumble (vegan & gluten free)
Feel Good Vegan Cherry Cheesecake Bars
Almond Flour Blackberry Crisp for Two! (gluten free)
Dark Chocolate Raspberry Coconut Oatmeal Cookies (made with coconut oil!)
2-Ingredient Blueberry Nice Cream
Almond Flour Strawberry Shortcake Cake with Vanilla Bean Cream Cheese Frosting
Tart Cherry Pie Bars with Oatmeal Crumble (vegan + gluten free)
Small Batch Paleo Almond Flour Brownies with Raspberries
Lightened-up Vanilla Strawberry Rhubarb Crisp (vegan, gluten free)
Brown Butter Blueberry Coffee Cake
Grain Free Raspberry Almond Butter Chocolate Chip Zucchini Brownies
Raspberry Bars with Oatmeal Cookie Crumble
Dark Chocolate Raspberry Coconut Oatmeal Cookies (made with coconut oil!)
Banana
World’s Best Banana Cream Pie (with peanut butter cookie crust!)
Healthy Soft Banana Bread Cookies
Whole Wheat Brown Butter Banana Bundt Cake with Dark Chocolate
Paleo Zucchini Banana Bread Bars
Healthy Chocolate Chip Banana Bread Zucchini Oatmeal Cookies (vegan!)
Whole Wheat Banana Oatmeal Chocolate Chip Cookies (made with coconut oil!)
Chocolate Chip Almond Flour Banana Blondies (grain free + vegan!)
Peanut Butter Banana Chocolate Chip Chickpea Blondies {gluten free & vegan-friendly}
Double Chocolate Banana Bread Oat Bars {vegan and gluten free}
Apples, Pears & Peaches
Gluten Free Peach Crisp with Salted Coconut Milk Caramel
Tony’s Very Favorite Dutch Apple Pie
Best Healthy Apple Crisp Ever!
Apple Pie Bars with Salted Peanut Butter Caramel
Brown Butter Apple Coffee Cake
Vanilla Coconut Milk Caramel Apple Crisp For Two
Citrus
Almond Lemon Raspberry Poppy Seed Cake
Key Lime White Chocolate Macadamia Cookies
Grain Free Chocolate Orange Pinwheels
Lemon Blueberry Zucchini Cake with Lemon Frosting
Lemon Cookies with Lovely Lemon Glaze
Italian Chocolate Orange Cookies with Orange Icing
Paleo Orange-Kissed Loaf with Dark Chocolate Glaze
Healthy Lemon Bars (gluten free, dairy free & paleo!)
Vegan & Gluten Free Lemon Blueberry Pistachio Cupcakes
Italian Chocolate Orange Cookies with Orange Icing
Paleo Lemon Poppy Seed Cookies
Orange Carrot Zucchini Cake with Coconut Cream Cheese Frosting
Lemon Blackberry Yogurt Bundt Cake
Avocado
Healthy Avocado Black Bean Brownies
Vegan Chocolate Avocado Pudding Pie with Salted Almond Date Crust
Best Ever Vegan Avocado Chocolate Birthday Cake with Vegan Chocolate Ganache
