Low-Calorie Frozen Treats
Low Calorie Frozen Treats
Light and Cool
By Karen Asp
Ah, summer. The season of sunshine, poolside naps and, of course, ice cream. But if a double scoop of mint chocolate chip is one seasonal delight that's too decadent for your diet, we have good news for you. We've found 10 delicious frozen treats that are low on calories but still big on taste. So go ahead, indulge!
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Doughy Delight
If you love cookie dough and ice cream, then you're in for a treat. Dreyer's Loaded Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough Frozen Dairy Dessert is made from skim milk -- which cuts down on the fat, but not the flavor. The only problem will be limiting yourself to just half a cup (130 calories). Here's a tip: Scoop one serving into a small bowl, put the rest away immediately and enjoy slowly.
Orange Crush
A good old-fashioned creamsicle really hits the spot on a hot day. The next best thing? A Starbucks Orange Crème Frappuccino Light Blended Crème. It tastes like the real thing and a tall size has just 110 calories and no fat.
Cool Crunch
When it comes to ice cream, it can be hard to stop at just one bowl. That's why the individually wrapped Weight Watchers Cookies & Cream Bars (140 calories each) are ideal. When the bar is done, so are you.
Old-Fashioned Favorite
Care for a dessert you can make at home that feels decadent but won't break your calorie budget? Then whip up a root beer float. Pour no-calorie diet root beer into a tall glass and sink a half cup of Breyer's Double Churn Light Vanilla Bean (100 calories) into it for a homemade indulgence.
Fruity Explosion
Popsicle Sugar Free Lifesavers Pops pack a lot of fruity flavor, but contain a mere 20 calories each. Each pop -- a swirl of raspberry, cherry, watermelon, orange, and pineapple -- is a treat for your taste buds.
Cone to Go
Don't trust yourself around a full gallon of ice cream in your freezer? Then head to the closest McDonald's for their Vanilla Reduced Fat Ice Cream Cone (150 calories). The next time you're craving a sweet treat, a low-cal solution is just a drive through away.
Refreshing Kick
Lemonade is a summer fave, but for a lighter alternative to the sugar-filled drink, have a Dreyer's Fruit Bar in lemonade flavor. Packed with chunks of real fruit, these frozen bars have just 80 calories each and are the perfect way to cool down on a hot day. They're also available in sweet strawberry and tart lime.
Mouthwatering Mint
With Skinny Cow Mint Ice Cream Sandwiches you'll get the richness of chocolate mixed with cool creamy mint. These delicious treats have just 140 calories and will make your tongue tingle.
Sorbet on a Stick
Haagen Dazs is so hard to resist. But with their non-fat Raspberry Sorbet & Vanilla Yogurt Bars you don't have to. With only 90 calories, you can indulge in these creamy vanilla yogurt bars covered with a layer of tangy raspberry sorbet all summer long.
Fruit Freeze
Here's an inexpensive treat you can make at home anytime. Just buy some raspberries (64 calories per cup), pop them in the freezer for about an hour, then enjoy. This treat is not only delicious, but delivers a healthy dose of vitamin C. Grapes, blueberries and cherries are also refreshing when frozen and equally low in calories.
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