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As A Certified Summer Hater, These 18 Frozen Treats Are What Help Me Cool Down On Those Sweltering Hot Days

Because the last thing I want to do in the summer is sweat over a stove.

There’s one thought I always have during the sweltering summers on the East Coast: “I hate it this.” Though I’m a Certified Summer Hater™, there’s nothing like a frozen treat to provide relief from the heat. Whether you’re loving this weather or are counting down the days until fall, these 20 refreshing recipes will help keep you cool.

1. Frozen Strawberry Lemonade

Two strawberry smoothies in elegant glasses, garnished with fresh strawberries, set on a wooden table

2. Peanut Butter Blueberry Frozen Yogurt Bites

Three peanut butter and blueberry frozen yogurt bites on a white plate

3. Honeydew Melon 2-Ingredient Sorbet

Close-up of a spoon scooping a smooth, icy green sorbet from a bowl

4. Frozen Tropical Colada

Two frosty piña colada cocktails in elegant glasses, each garnished with a cherry on top, set on a wooden table with a mango nearby

5. Chocolate Peanut Butter Frozen Banana

Four banana pops coated in peanut butter and chocolate chips are placed on a white square plate

6. Easy Fruity Soft Serve

A spoon lifts a creamy, purple smoothie with visible fruit bits from a clear cup, set against a blurred outdoor background

7. Ice Cream Sandwich Cake

Layered chocolate and vanilla ice cream cake topped with crumbled cookies on a wooden surface

8. Strawberry Ice Cream

Hand holding a glass bowl filled with strawberry ice cream topped with fresh strawberries

9. Neapolitan Brownie Bombs

Slice of layered ice cream cake with chocolate, vanilla, and strawberry sections on a plate

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10. Tropical Green Protein Smoothie

A glass of creamy green smoothie being poured on a wooden table, surrounded by fresh fruits

11. Frozen Yogurt Granola Cups

Frozen yogurt berry bite with a crumbly base topped with blueberries. Strawberries and more blueberries are in the background

12. Blueberry Basil Ice Pops

Hand holding a homemade fruit popsicle out of a mold, with more popsicles visible in the mold

13. Cookies ‘n’ Cream Ice Cream

Close-up of cookies and cream ice cream with visible cookie chunks. The texture appears creamy and smooth

14. Key Lime Cheesecake Pops

Slice of creamy pie with a crumbly crust on a stick, topped with whipped cream dollops and lime zest, placed on a plate

15. Pineapple Sorbet

A scoop of creamy, smooth yellow-colored sorbet served in a glass dish, suggesting a refreshing dessert

16. Mango Float

Slice of mango icebox cake with layers of cream and graham crackers on a white plate, set on a striped cloth

17. Peach and Orange Cream Protein Smoothie

A creamy peach smoothie being poured into a glass on a rustic wooden table, with fresh peaches visible in the background

18. Watermelon-Lime Slushie

A refreshing watermelon slush in a mason jar with a lime slice on the rim and a straw, perfect for a summer treat

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Layered dessert with graham crackers, chocolate, and marshmallow cream on a plate, resembling a s'mores cake