7 easy no-bake holiday treats great for gifts or potluck

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Suppose you want to try your hand out at baking holiday treats but find yourself lacking the kitchen skills to do so, what do you do? Instead of buying from the store, here are easy and fool-proof no-bake recipes you can try.

1.) Triple chocolate brownies

No matter occasion or season, brownies never go out of style. While there may be easy to make brownie mixes available in the market, most of them requires using an oven but we can't have that. This recipe by Faith Durand posted at Food52 will surely keep your guests, loved ones and friends entertained.

2.) Vanilla panna cotta and pomegranate jelly

Having a fancy holiday dinner or a party perhaps? This recipe from Inspired Edibles looks sophisticated and complicated, but little will your guests know if you're going to make this is that it's no-bake and only requires boiling water for the gelatin which you can easily make in a microwave or the stove top.

3.) Vegan peanut butter cacao fudge bars

This recipe from Lunch Box Bunch requires no oven but makes use of a microwave for warming up the peanut butter topping. But other than that, all ingredients are to be mixed in a blender and chilled so it's almost unbelievable how this dessert is rich, creamy and vegan too.

4.) Candy cane bark

Making chocolate barks seem all the rage right now but with good reason. Chocolate barks are easy to make, looks good in any way and can be easily gifted. You can make it healthier or adjust it to your preference too. If you have someone who loves candy cane and dark chocolate, this recipe from Babble should delight them.

5.) Peanut butter banana granola bites

If you love making health-conscious but delicious treats, you'll love this recipe from Joy The Baker. It is vegan, naturally sweetened and most of all no-bake. If you are not a big fan of bananas, you can use cranberries or apricots instead.

6.) Banana pudding with homemade salted caramel

Nothing spells old-fashioned and classic like banana pudding. This recipe from Just a Taste may use a bit of stove top cooking, but it looks worth it in the end. Banana pudding would be perfect for family dinners too.

7.) Chocolate parfaits

This is one of the most uncomplicated treats you can make for your friends and loved ones this season. This dish from My Recipe is fat-free and sugar-free (if you use the right pudding mix) and is a sure crowd-pleaser.

Here is another easy-to-follow recipe: