10 Desserts That Never Touch the Oven
Ten no-bake desserts — puddings, bars, frozen and stovetop sweets — with cost per serving, calories, and time for each. No oven, no mixer.
Every dessert below is finished with a fridge, a freezer, a saucepan, or a microwave — the oven never comes on. That matters in a heat wave, in a dorm, and in any kitchen where the oven is already holding dinner.
Anychef catalog data: 39 desserts in our library are made without baking, at a median $1.50 a serving and 20 minutes — 35 of the 39 cost under $2. Grouped by how they set.
Puddings and icebox desserts
1. Chia Seed Pudding
8g protein240 cal$1.00/serving15 min
Creamy, protein-rich pudding made with chia seeds and plant milk, ready in minutes.
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2. Rice Pudding
5g protein190 cal$0.70/serving45 min
Creamy comfort in a bowl, rice cooked in sweetened milk with vanilla and a hint of cinnamon.
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3. Peanut Butter Cup Parfait
12g protein420 cal$1.90/serving15 min
Layers of chocolate pudding and creamy peanut butter mousse, stacked with crushed Reese's cups for textural bliss.
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4. Vanilla Pudding Cups
4g protein200 cal$0.80/serving20 min
Silky stovetop pudding flavored with real vanilla, rich and comforting in individual cups topped with whipped cream.
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5. No-Bake Chocolate Oat Bars
8g protein280 cal$0.80/serving20 min
Fudgy, chewy chocolate bars packed with oats and peanut butter, ready to eat in 20 minutes.
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6. Peanut Butter Granola Bars
8g protein250 cal$0.90/serving15 min
Chewy granola and peanut butter bars with a hint of maple syrup, no baking needed.
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7. Frozen Yogurt Bark
8g protein180 cal$1.30/serving15 min
Creamy yogurt spread on sheet pans, topped with berries and granola, then frozen into shatteringly crisp bark.
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8. Microwave Chocolate Mug Cake
6g protein420 cal$0.60/serving10 min
Five minute fudgy chocolate cake baked right in a mug, the ultimate single serving indulgence.
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9. Frozen Peanut Butter Pie
14g protein440 cal$1.80/serving20 min
Creamy peanut butter mousse in a chocolate crust, frozen until firm and dripping with rich indulgence.
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10. Classic No-Bake Cheesecake
8g protein380 cal$1.80/serving15 min
Rich, creamy cheesecake with a buttery graham cracker crust that sets perfectly in the fridge, no oven required.
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