Summer = strawberry season! Looking for some ways to use those yummy berries? Here are 25 summertime recipes for amazing strawberry desserts and treats!
What to Do with All. The. Strawberries.
So, strawberry picking…. have you done this with your kids yet?!?
The last time I went strawberry picking was probably when I was in 3rd or 4th grade on a Sunday School trip. I don’t remember anything about it, except that we did it.
Trying to recreate an old-fashioned childhood for my boys, I rallied the troops last week, grabbed my neighbor and her daughter (because who wants to be alone in endless patches of strawberries with 3-year-old twins who can run for miles?) and to the fields we went.
As I imagined they would, the boys had a blast. A good portion of the time consisted of them putting strawberries in the basket and me tossing them out, but we walked away with about a pound of decent-looking, juicy strawberries.
We were just at the tail-end of the season, so they were very ripe, but I feel very accomplished that we even got out there at all.
If you’ve been strawberry picking, your kids may have gotten caught up in the excitement of old-time childhood, and you may have ended up with an exorbitant amount of strawberries.
What. To. Do. With. All. Those. Strawberries?????
Right?!?
I know there are a ton of delicious summer desserts, even healthy ones like these, but I really needed some delicious strawberry recipes to make this summer with all those berries. So, to use up all those strawberry, I’ve gathered some amazing picks. In fact, I think you’ll want to make pretty much all of them and work your way through your berry patch strawberries. You may even need to go buy some at the supermarket to make the rest of these strawberry desserts.
25 Delicious Summertime Strawberry Desserts and Treats
Strawberry Shortcake No-Bake Icebox Cake
I'm all about the no-bake desserts! They're sooo refreshing on a summer's day! Love this strawberry shortcake no bake!
The Most Amazing Strawberry Milkshake Recipe
You can't go wrong with a strawberry milkshake! So nostalgic of sitting at the soda fountain, sipping one of these!
Strawberry Frozen Greek Yogurt Bark: Clean & Loaded
This is such an easy treat to make - and so good for you! Greek yogurt with toppings of strawberries, granola, dark chocolate chips, and unsweetened shredded coconut - it's a perfectly clean & healthy snack!
No Bake Strawberry Cheesecake Recipe
Here's another no-bake option, but cheesecake this time! I don't know if there's any more sweetly satisfying than strawberry and cheesecake!
Slightly Skinny Strawberry Blondie Bars
Blondies + skinny + strawberries? I definitely think this might be the most perfect combination ever. Spoiler alert: it also has mashed bananas in the recipe! Even better!
Summer Strawberry Ice Cream Recipe
Making your own ice cream? Yum! This can also double as a fun activity to do with the kiddos (if you're brave enough!)
Strawberry Trifle With Cream Cheese
I'm a huge fan of trifles! To me, they're the no-brainer dessert recipe for non-kitchen types like me! This one looks AMAZING!
Easy Strawberry Oatmeal Bars Recipe
This is a great recipe if you want a nice, easy healthy breakfast from all those strawberries!
Strawberries and Cream Homemade Muffins
Here's another breakfast idea you can make with the strawberries, or even serve for an afternoon snack!
Strawberry Bread Recipe
I love all the kinds of cake breads...zucchini, banana... strawberry bread is right there on the list, too!
Strawberry Smoothie Bowl
Bowls are definitely the best way to pack a lot of taste in a healthy, delicious way! A strawberry smoothie would be perfect with a bowl!
White Chocolate Strawberry Rolls
Don't these look amazing? I can picture this as the perfect choice for a brunch or tea!
Strawberry Chunky Monkey Dessert Quesadilla (Gluten Free, Vegan)
I'm not sure why I never thought of putting fruit in a quesadilla! Genius! Strawberries are perfect for this.
Strawberry Poke Cake with Toasted Coconut
There's absolutely no way to do a poke cake wrong. They are just amazing, however you make it. Strawberries just put it over the top.
Homemade Strawberry Popsicles
Fruit popsicles are a huge hit in our house. This is a perfect choice for all the extra strawberries!
Strawberry Cheesecake Chocolate Crepes
Crepes, strawberries, chocolate. OMG. I would never leave the table.
Easy Strawberry Crisp Dessert
Crisps are definitely the way to go when you need to stretch a dessert and serve a crowd! It's a great way to please the masses and use your strawberries!
Strawberry Cupcakes with Strawberry Buttercream Frosting {Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free Option}
This gluten-free option looks amazing! I feel a little less guilty giving my boys cupcakes like these when they're loaded with real strawberries!
Simple Strawberry Banana Split Classic Breakfast in a Jar
I love the ease (and the farmhouse feel) of breakfast in a mason jar! Strawberry banana split - another nostalgic one for the books!
Strawberry Cookies
I love how dense and yummy these cookies look! There's a 'healthier' version on the site as well! But I kinda feel like strawberries automatically make everything healthy!
Easy Strawberry Pie like Frisch's and Shoney's!
Oh man, like Shoney's?!? And easy? Made with strawberries and homemade jelly! Yes, please!
Strawberry Shortcake Overnight Oats | Gluten-Free, Vegan
I've been lately loving all the overnight oats recipes. Strawberry shortcake is a fantastic addition to the list. Made with strawberry, yogurt and gluten-free oats!
Strawberry Stuffed French Toast
I know this is going to sound strange, but this fancy French toast is so reminiscent to me of missions trips I took with our youth group! We had a professional chef who would come with us and make these amazing stuffed French toast breakfasts, just like this. Oh, yum.
Easiest Strawberry Slab Cake
This is another delicious dessert you can make with all of those strawberries. I don't think anyone will be complaining that you're serving too many strawberries!
Strawberry Paleo Pancake Recipe with Fresh Strawberry Topping
I did Whole30 a few years ago, and paleo was a next natural, transition. If you're eating Whole30 or paleo - or if you have some dietary restrictions, this is an amazingly delicious option!
I love it when fresh strawberries are in season. To me, they are the quintessential fruit of summer (right behind watermelon), and I love that there are so many delicious strawberry desserts and treats you can make. And don’t limit yourself to desserts – they’re also amazing in salads (you can check out 35 refreshing summer salads here, many of which include strawberries and other fruit!) You can really eat your way through the berry patch all summer long.
More Delicious Summer Food
If you’re looking for more delicious food to eat this summer, I’m putting together a special series focused just on that! Summer is a time for cookouts and family and friends, even in these crazy times. For all the food inspiration, take a look at these posts below! You can also follow the hashtag #summereats2020, just in case you miss anything, as I’ll be adding all summer long!
25 Easy & Healthy Summer Desserts
35 Refreshing & Healthy Summer Salads
30 Foil Pack Meals – Oven, Grill or Campfire
If you try any recipe on any list, I’d love to hear how it came out or any suggestions you have (always a work in progress here!). Please tag me on Instagram@100affections or leave a comment on Pinterest! And use the hashtag #summereats2020.
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Each year, as strawberry season approaches, I go a little crazy. The first day of strawberry season is cause for celebration around my house – the best day of the year. My problem is that I eat so many of the berries on the way home from the farm, I don’t have enough left to make desserts.
This year, around the middle of the season, I had calmed down enough to bring home berries and make strawberry pie (hubby’s request for Father’s Day), strawberry jam, strawberry muffins and strawberry shortcake, which we eat as a main course, rather than a dessert.
My boys (who are now adults) are still traumatized from being forced to pick strawberries when they were young. They remind me of child labor laws each year at strawberry season, as they are stuffing their mouths with shortcake.
Thanks for the recipe collection. Sadly, strawberry season is over here, but there is always next year!!!
I love these stories, Laurie! How fun (and funny!) I’m so bummed we picked at the tail-end of the season…. I knew I was late getting this post up, too… but it makes me excited to get on my game next year. I definitely want to make it a ‘tradition’ thing w/ the boys! (Child labor and all! 😉 ) Thanks so much for coming over and reading, Laurie! 🙂