It’s finally vacation time. That means kicking back by the pool and tanning for days (but make sure to protect yourself from the sun, too), and treating yourself to desserts and treats because… No. More. School. At least for a few months.
Since you’ve been stressin’ for months over midterms, finals, and projects (ew), you deserve to just relax for a bit.
Indulge yourself by feeling the warm, breezy summer days, and eating some sweet treats that’ll have you relaxin’ just like you should be.
1. Mango Ice Cream
Photo by Amelia Weller
Literally like summer in a bowl. Recipe here.
2. Nutella Magic Shell
Photo by Angela Pizziment
Total #tbt moment. Remember when you were a kid and you couldn’t get enough of that magic hard shell? Well now you can make your own, Nutella style. Make it here.
3. Rice Krispie Milkshake
Photo by Phoebe Melnick
Sip it up and watch boys magically appear to your yard from this crazy delicious milkshake.
4. Aphrodisiac Brownies
Photo by Kristine Mahan
If you’re looking to heat up your summer even more, maybe you should consider these brownies.
5. Three-Ingredient Dunkaroo Dip
Photo by Aarthi Chezian
What do the pool, beach, and this recipe have in common? You can dip into all three.
6. Homemade Donuts
Photo by Phoebe Melnick
Have a donut party with all your friends, ’cause it’s summer, and you deserve it. Recipe here.
7. Mango and Coconut Chia Seed Pudding
Photo by Yonatan Soler
Just imagine: catch up on your recreational reading while spooning into this pudding.
8. S’mores
Photo Kathryn Stouffer
THE summer classic. It’s not even summer if you don’t make s’mores, let’s be real. Get cozy and toasty with this summer fave.
9. Two-Ingredient Chocolate Mousse
Photo by Jeanne Kessira
For a lazy day treat, this couldn’t make your life any easier. Check it out here.
10. Greek Yogurt Panna Cotta
Photo by Nguyen Le
For a fruity treat, take Chobani and amp it up. Get tropical this summer here.
11. Watermelon Ice Cream
Photo by Elizabeth Layman
Watermelon + ice cream = I think this means the summer gods are answering our prayers. Make it here.
12. Red, White, and Blue Cake Balls
Photo by Megan Prendergast
Tastes a lot like freedom to us. Have the perf recipe ready for however you want to celebrate USA’s day of declaration.
13. Lemon Poke Cake
Photo by Megan Tang
Nothing says summer quite like lemon-flavored baked goods. Dig into this cake like no one’s business. Recipe here.
14. Banana Ice Cream
Photo by Katherine Carroll
Ice cream is kind of a necessity for summer. But if you’re feelin’ the need to go a little healthier, check out this recipe.
15. Nutella Milkshake
Photo by Jocelyn Hsu
Cool down at the beach or pool with this must-have milkshake. Yeah, there’s Nutella in it. Recipe here.
16. Ice Cream & Bailey’s
Photo by Jessica Payne
Eat ice cream, get tipsy, what’s not to love about this? Recipe here.
17. Cake Batter Milkshake
Photo by Andrea Kang
Cake batter and ice cream. Perfect. Recipe here.
18. Sangria Popsicles
Photo by Rafi Letzter
This is probably the most perfect invention ever. Booze up your popsicles here.
19. Raspberry Mango Smoothie
Photo by Abigail Wilkins
Quench your thirst will laying out. Do it with this raspberry mango smoothie.
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