Craving something sweet but refusing to turn on the oven? Same. Some days I want dessert without sweating through my T-shirt or washing seventeen baking pans. That’s where no bake gluten free desserts come in and save the day.

I started making these when a close friend went gluten free, and honestly? I stayed for the convenience. No oven. No flour clouds. No drama. Just ridiculously good desserts that happen to be gluten free and no bake.

Ready to stock your fridge with treats that taste like you tried way harder than you did? Let’s get into it.

1. No Bake Chocolate Peanut Butter Bars

If chocolate and peanut butter had a fan club, I’d be president. These bars taste like a homemade Reese’s situation, but better.

Ingredients

• 1 ½ cups gluten free graham cracker crumbs
• 1 cup creamy peanut butter
• ½ cup melted butter
• ¼ cup maple syrup
• 1 ½ cups chocolate chips
• 2 tablespoons coconut oil

Instructions

1. Mix graham crumbs, peanut butter, melted butter, and maple syrup in a bowl.
2. Press the mixture firmly into a lined 8×8 pan.
3. Melt chocolate chips with coconut oil until smooth.
4. Spread chocolate over the base.
5. Chill for at least 2 hours, then slice.

Pro tip: Press the base down hard. I use the bottom of a glass. It prevents crumbly chaos later.

2. No Bake Lemon Cheesecake Cups

Want something bright and creamy? These taste like sunshine in dessert form.

Ingredients

• 1 ½ cups gluten free cookie crumbs
• 4 tablespoons melted butter
• 8 oz cream cheese, softened
• ½ cup powdered sugar
• 2 tablespoons lemon juice
• 1 teaspoon lemon zest
• 1 cup whipped cream

Instructions

1. Mix cookie crumbs with melted butter and press into cups.
2. Beat cream cheese, sugar, lemon juice, and zest until smooth.
3. Fold in whipped cream gently.
4. Spoon filling over crust.
5. Chill 1–2 hours.

Ever noticed how lemon desserts feel lighter even when they’re rich? Magic.

3. Chocolate Coconut Energy Balls

These scream “healthy-ish” but taste like dessert. Win-win.

Ingredients

• 1 cup gluten free oats
• ½ cup almond butter
• ¼ cup honey
• 2 tablespoons cocoa powder
• ¼ cup shredded coconut
• 2 tablespoons chia seeds

Instructions

1. Stir everything together in a bowl.
2. Roll into small balls.
3. Chill 30 minutes.

I keep these in the fridge for snack attacks. FYI, they disappear fast 🙂

4. No Bake Strawberry Icebox Cake

Layers of cream and strawberries? Yes, please.

Ingredients

• 2 cups sliced strawberries
• 2 cups whipped cream
• 1 box gluten free graham crackers
• 2 tablespoons sugar

Instructions

1. Mix sugar into whipped cream.
2. Layer crackers, cream, and strawberries in a dish.
3. Repeat layers.
4. Refrigerate overnight.

The crackers soften into cake-like layers. You won’t believe there’s no baking involved.

5. Peanut Butter Oat Bars

These bars take five minutes. Literally.

Ingredients

• 1 ½ cups gluten free oats
• 1 cup peanut butter
• ½ cup honey
• 1 teaspoon vanilla

Instructions

1. Warm peanut butter and honey until smooth.
2. Stir in vanilla and oats.
3. Press into pan.
4. Chill until firm.

Want crunch? Add chopped nuts.

6. No Bake Chocolate Mousse

This dessert feels fancy but requires zero oven skills.

Ingredients

• 1 cup heavy cream
• 1 cup melted chocolate
• 2 tablespoons powdered sugar

Instructions

1. Whip cream with sugar until soft peaks form.
2. Fold in cooled melted chocolate.
3. Spoon into glasses.
4. Chill 1 hour.

Serve with berries and pretend you trained in Paris.

7. Coconut Macaroons (No Bake Version)

Sweet, chewy, and dangerously snackable.

Ingredients

• 2 ½ cups shredded coconut
• ½ cup sweetened condensed milk
• 1 teaspoon vanilla
• ½ cup melted chocolate (optional)

Instructions

1. Mix coconut, condensed milk, and vanilla.
2. Scoop onto lined tray.
3. Chill until firm.
4. Drizzle with chocolate if desired.

IMO, chocolate drizzle makes everything better.

8. No Bake Oreo Cheesecake (Gluten Free)

Yes, gluten free Oreos exist. Yes, they taste amazing.

Ingredients

• 20 gluten free sandwich cookies
• 4 tablespoons melted butter
• 8 oz cream cheese
• ½ cup powdered sugar
• 1 cup whipped topping

Instructions

1. Crush cookies and mix with butter.
2. Press into pan.
3. Beat cream cheese and sugar.
4. Fold in whipped topping.
5. Spread over crust and chill.

This one wins at parties. Every time.

9. Chocolate Avocado Pudding

Before you panic, hear me out. You won’t taste avocado.

Ingredients

• 2 ripe avocados
• ¼ cup cocoa powder
• ¼ cup maple syrup
• 1 teaspoon vanilla
• 3 tablespoons milk

Instructions

1. Blend everything until silky smooth.
2. Chill 30 minutes.

It tastes rich and creamy. Who knew avocados could live their best dessert life?

10. No Bake Key Lime Pie

Tangy, creamy, and ridiculously easy.

Ingredients

• 1 ½ cups gluten free graham crumbs
• 5 tablespoons melted butter
• 1 can sweetened condensed milk
• ⅓ cup lime juice
• 1 teaspoon lime zest

Instructions

1. Mix crumbs and butter, press into pan.
2. Stir condensed milk with lime juice and zest.
3. Pour over crust.
4. Chill 3 hours.

That tart-sweet combo hits every time.

11. Chocolate Almond Fudge

Three ingredients. That’s it.

Ingredients

• 2 cups chocolate chips
• 1 can sweetened condensed milk
• ½ cup sliced almonds

Instructions

1. Melt chocolate with condensed milk.
2. Stir in almonds.
3. Spread in pan.
4. Chill until set.

You’ll feel like a dessert wizard.

12. No Bake Banana Cream Pie

Creamy layers + banana = comfort dessert.

Ingredients

• Gluten free cookie crust
• 2 sliced bananas
• 1 cup vanilla pudding
• 1 cup whipped cream

Instructions

1. Spread pudding into crust.
2. Layer banana slices.
3. Top with whipped cream.
4. Chill 2 hours.

Simple. Classic. Always a hit.

13. Raspberry Chia Pudding

This one leans healthy but tastes indulgent.

Ingredients

• 1 cup almond milk
• 3 tablespoons chia seeds
• 1 tablespoon honey
• ½ cup mashed raspberries

Instructions

1. Stir almond milk, chia seeds, and honey.
2. Refrigerate 2 hours.
3. Top with raspberries.

Ever tried dessert for breakfast? No judgment here.

14. No Bake S’mores Bars (Gluten Free)

Campfire vibes without the smoke in your eyes.

Ingredients

• Gluten free graham crumbs
• ½ cup melted butter
• 1 cup chocolate chips
• 1 cup mini marshmallows

Instructions

1. Press crumb and butter mixture into pan.
2. Melt chocolate and spread over crust.
3. Sprinkle marshmallows on top.
4. Chill until firm.

Torch the marshmallows if you feel dramatic.

15. Matcha Coconut Bites

These feel trendy but taste comforting.

Ingredients

• 1 cup cashew butter
• ¼ cup honey
• 1 tablespoon matcha powder
• ½ cup shredded coconut

Instructions

1. Mix everything thoroughly.
2. Roll into bite-sized balls.
3. Chill 30 minutes.

That earthy matcha flavor pairs perfectly with sweet coconut.

16. No Bake Tiramisu Cups (Gluten Free)

Coffee lovers, this one’s for you.

Ingredients

• Gluten free ladyfingers
• 1 cup strong coffee
• 8 oz mascarpone
• ¼ cup sugar
• 1 cup whipped cream
• Cocoa powder

Instructions

1. Dip ladyfingers quickly in coffee.
2. Beat mascarpone and sugar.
3. Fold in whipped cream.
4. Layer cookies and cream mixture in cups.
5. Dust with cocoa and chill.

They taste like effort. They require very little effort. We love that.

17. No Bake Chocolate Tart

When you need something that looks impressive fast.

Ingredients

• 1 ½ cups gluten free cookie crumbs
• 5 tablespoons melted butter
• 1 cup heavy cream
• 1 ½ cups chocolate chips

Instructions

1. Mix crumbs and butter, press into tart pan.
2. Heat cream until warm, pour over chocolate chips.
3. Stir until smooth.
4. Pour into crust and chill 2 hours.

Slice it and watch people gasp. It’s dramatic in the best way.

Why No Bake Gluten Free Desserts Just Make Sense

Let’s be honest. No bake gluten free desserts solve multiple problems at once:

• You skip oven time.
• You avoid gluten without sacrificing flavor.
• You keep cleanup minimal.
• You still impress everyone.

Ever notice how chilled desserts taste even better the next day? Patience pays off.

I love how these recipes feel flexible. Swap almond butter for peanut butter. Use dairy free cream if needed. Adjust sweetness. You control the vibe.

Final Thoughts

You don’t need flour or an oven to create something incredible. These 17 no bake gluten free desserts prove that simple ingredients can deliver serious flavor.

Whether you want chocolate, citrus, fruity, or creamy, you have options. And honestly, once you start making no bake desserts, you might side-eye your oven for a while :/

So, which one will you try first? Grab your mixing bowl, clear some fridge space, and let’s make dessert ridiculously easy. 🍰