10 Heathy Frozen Dessert Recipes To Replace Ice Cream
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There are ways to satisfy the craving for a frozen dessert without having to reach for a tub of ice cream. Below is a list of healthy frozen desserts to replace ice cream.
#1: Frozen Nutty Banana Nibblers
According to Pop Sugar, a couple ripe bananas and peanut butter are all that are needed for this dessert. Simply sandwich the peanut butter between two pieces of sliced bananas and place them in the freezer.
#2: Minted Watermelon and Lemon Ice Pops
These ice pops contain 82 calories and have plenty of vitamin C, reports My Recipes. There are two layers in this dessert. My Recipes suggests doubling the amount of ingredients for each layer if one wants to make single flavored ice pops. The recipe for this frozen dessert can be found here.
#3: Frozen Raspberry Pie
Eating Well describes this dessert as a "creamy, luscious pie." For the recipe to this tasty treat, click here.
#4: Smores Ice Cream Sandwich
This dessert is made with vegan ice cream. According to Healthy Happy Life, which has the recipe for this dessert, this ice cream sandwich is 100 percent vegan so there is no harm in indulging with this frozen treat.
#5: Lemon-Blueberry Twist Pops
This frozen dessert includes yogurt and milk which are good sources of calcium and vitamin D, reports My Recipes. In addition, the blueberries in this recipe offer high concentrations of antioxidants and phytonutrients. For the recipe, click here.
#6: Gingersnap-Banana Frozen Yogurt
This recipe contain chopped gingersnaps, sliced bananas, and toasted pecans; all mixed with vanilla frozen yogurt, states Eating Well. For the recipe, click here.
#7: Green Tea Popsicle
Despite its name, this popsicle is made with green tea, Greek yogurt, and avocado. Pop Sugar states that matcha powder contains plenty of antioxidants and fiber. In addition, the caffeine in this popsicle will offer extra energy without the added calories.
#8: Sangria Ice
This dessert is a frozen twist of the popular Sangria alcoholic beverage. My Recipes states it is low in calories. The recipe can be found here.
#9: Homemade Chocolate Ice Cream
This ice cream has fewer calories than those bought from the store. It also contains less total and saturated fats, states Eating Well. For the recipe, click here.
#10: Frozen Yogurt Cupcakes
This dessert is made with Greek yogurt, bananas, and strawberries for a total calorie count of 30. For the recipe, click here.
