It’s National Ice Cream Sundae Day once again! This is one of the food holidays that actually occurs during a time of year that makes sense. Well, one observance particularly does. It seems that National Sundae Day is observed both on July 20 and again on November 11. As a lover of ice cream in all forms—especially gooey, often over-the-top ice cream sundae recipes—and all year long, that fact is perfectly fine with me!
Once again, I’ve updated this collection of delicious and cooling sundae recipes for you. There are even some mug sundae options, which may be a preferable size for some of us! You’ll also find some dairy-free and vegan options.
Ice Cream Sundae Recipes
~ Baked Peaches and Cream Sundaes from Go Dairy Free ~ gluten free, dairy free, egg free, vegetarian, vegan
~ Banana Ice Cream Sundae from Simply Quinoa ~ gluten free, grain free, dairy free, egg free, sugar free, vegetarian, vegan, paleo, primal
~ Bananas Foster Vegan Ice Cream Sundae from Go Dairy Free ~ gluten free, dairy free, egg free, vegan
~ Brownie Fudge Sundae from Lynn’s Kitchen Adventures ~ gluten free (when you use gluten-free option)~ Chocolate Almond Vegan Ice Cream Sundae from Go Dairy Free ~ gluten free, grain free, dairy free, egg free, vegetarian, and vegan
~ Chocolate Candy Cane Ice Cream Sundae from Simply Quinoa ~ gluten free, dairy free, egg free, vegetarian
~ Chocolate Fudge Waffle Sundaes from Sarah Bakes Gluten Free ~ gluten free, dairy free, egg free, vegan
~ Christmas Sundae from Gluten Free SCD and Veggie ~ gluten free, grain free, refined sugar free, SCD
~ Fun Fruit Sundaes from Adventures of a Gluten-Free Mom ~ gluten free, grain free, dairy free, egg free, vegan
~ Fruit Sundaes from Cuter Than Gluten ~ gluten free, grain free, dairy free, egg free, refined sugar free, vegan
~ Grilled Pineapple Split Sundae from Jeanette’s Healthy Living ~ gluten free, grain free, dairy free, egg free, vegetarian, vegan
~ Healthy Banana Split Sundae from Migraine Relief Recipes ~ gluten free, dairy free, refined sugar free, vegetarian~ Maple Caramel Brownie Sundae from Chocolate-Covered Katie ~ gluten free, grain free, dairy free, egg free, vegan
~ Maple-Nut Ice Cream Sundae from Gluten Free Easily ~ gluten free, grain free, dairy free, egg free, vegan
~ Mini Salted Caramel Cupcake Sundaes from Go Dairy Free ~ gluten free (use gluten-free option), dairy free, egg free, vegan
~ Mint Chip Vegan Mug Brownie Sundae from Go Dairy Free ~ gluten free (when you use gluten-free option at bottom of recipe), dairy free, egg free, vegan
~ Peanut Butter Ice Cream Sundaes from Lynn’s Kitchen Adventures ~ gluten free, vegetarian
~ Peanut Butter Ice Cream Sundaes (Low Carb) from All Day I Dream About Food ~ gluten free, egg free, refined sugar free, low carb
~ Raw Mint Chocolate Chip Ice Cream Sundaes (Vegan, Paleo) from Oatmeal with a Fork ~ gluten free (if using oat option, be sure to use certified gluten-free purity protocol oats like these), dairy free, egg free, vegan, with refined sugar-free and paleo options
~ Red, White, and Blue Sorbet Sundaes from And Love It, Too! ~ gluten free, dairy free, egg free, vegan~ Skillet Cookie Sundaes from Clean Eating with a Dirty Mind via Real Everything ~ gluten free, grain free, paleo, primal
~ S’mores Ice Cream Sundae from Better Batter ~ gluten free, egg free, with dairy-free options
~ S’mores Ice Cream Sundae from Go Dairy Free ~ gluten free (when you use gluten-free option), dairy free, vegetarian
~ Sugar-Free Hot Fudge Frozen Yogurt Sundae from Skinny GF Chef ~ gluten free, egg free, vegetarian
~ Super Mini Chunky Monkey Sundaes from Gluten Free Easily ~ gluten free, dairy free, egg free, vegan
~ Watermelon Sherbet Sundae from Cuter Than Gluten ~ gluten free, dairy free, egg free, vegan
More Gluten-Free Sundae-Themed Dessert Recipes
~ Easy Hot Fudge Sundae Cake from Go Dairy Free ~ gluten free (use gluten-free option noted above recipe), dairy free, egg free, vegetarian, vegan
~ Ice Cream Sundae Cupcakes from Elana’s Pantry ~ gluten free, grain free, dairy free, refined sugar free
~ Slow Cooker Hot Fudge Sundae Cake from Lynn’s Kitchen Adventures ~ gluten free, vegetarian
Finally, you could even share the ice cream sundae joy and host a DIY Ice Cream Sundae party like Johnna (In Johnna’s Kitchen) does!
Originally published November 10, 2015; updated July 19, 2024.
Dawn Allen says
Thank you for including my blog in your post!
Shirley says
Hi Dawn–It was my pleasure, of course! Yours was the most “summery” entry and since people will be referring to that post all year long, I was glad to see it included. Plus, I love watermelon anything. 😉
Shirley
Vicky says
Everything looks so delicious! I’m so hungry at the moment I wish I could reach in and help myself to one of those bowls!
Thank you so much for including my Christmas Sundae recipe xo
Shirley says
Oh, Vicky, if only it worked that way, right? 😉 Although I suspect most of us would have to stop visiting so many great blogs if it did! LOL Your Christmas Sundae is simply brilliant, dear. I hope to remember your recipe at Christmas time myself!
xo,
Shirley
Alisa says
Oh my, those chocolate sundae cupcakes are picture perfect! Thanks for including my recipe Shirley – that is one of our favorites!
Shirley says
Alisa–They really are, aren’t they? 😉 And I can totally see why the S’mores Sundae would be one of your faves. I would try to get a little bit of the yummy, gooey toasted marshmallow with every single bite I took of that sundae! 🙂
Shirley
Cassidy @ Cassidy's Craveable Creations says
These all so look SO YUMMY! Thanks for sharing 🙂
Shirley Braden says
Hi Cassidy–Thanks, dear!! I was so excited to find a bunch of new recipes to add to this post. 🙂 Ice cream is NEEDED right now! 😉
Shirley
Alisa Fleming says
I’m so glad you reposted this – what a delicious reminder!!
Shirley Braden says
Thanks, Alisa! I was very happy to find two more sundae recipes from Go Dairy Free. 🙂 Now I want an ice cream sundae … and this weather is the perfect reason to indulge!
Shirley
Judee@gluten free A-Z Blog says
oh Shirley,
As a fellow ice cream lover, I can’t think of a better time to post all these delicious looking sundaes. The excessive heat is really getting to me, and I find my self looking to ice cream to cool off. The fruit sundaes really appeal to me most. I’d like to try that grilled pineapple split sundae.
Shirley Braden says
Judee–I think you made the perfect choice. That is a beautiful and somewhat intriguing sundae from Jeanette!
Shirley
April Harris says
I haven’t had a sundae in far too long! Thank you for sharing this delicious inspiration, Shirley! Sharing on the Hearth and Soul Facebook page. Thank you for your support of the Hearth and Soul Link Party!
Shirley Braden says
That’s true for me as well, April. We both need to remedy that sundae-free situation! 😉 Thanks for sharing this collection of recipes. 🙂 Hope to see you tomorrow at Hearth and Soul!
Shirley