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10 Low-Calorie Frozen Treat Recipes

By Vanessa Seder
June 17, 2014
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  • Frozen fruit is one of the sweetest—and healthiest—ways to enjoy nature's bounty.
  • Whether it's juicy watermelon, luscious cantaloupe, or sweet blueberries, you can work your favorite fruit into a delicious slushy, ice pop or homemade ice cream. Here are 14 ways to cool off this summer with a tasty, low-calorie treat.

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Coconut Snowball Sundae

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Try this recipe: Coconut Snowball Sundae

Coconut milk and cream provide a rich vegan edge to the classic summer sundae. Top it with toasted nuts, cherries and mint for a refreshing and healthy hot weather snack.

Ingredients: coconut milk, unsweetened coconut cream, maple syrup, vanilla extract, sea salt, bittersweet chocolate, coconut oil, toasted unsweetened coconut flakes, fresh cherries, toasted chopped nuts, mint sprigs

Calories: 254

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Cucumber-Mint Granita

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Try this recipe: Cucumber-Mint Granita

Freeze water, honey and a flavoring of your choice—in this case cucumber and mint—and you've got yourself a granita, as refreshing of a summer treat as you're likely to find.

Ingredients: English cucumber, water, fresh mint, honey, sea salt

Calories: 60

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Strawberry-Lime Squares

Try this recipe: Strawberry-Lime Squares

This cold and creamy snack is like healthier version of strawberry cheesecake, complete with the delightful graham cracker crust.

Ingredients: graham cracker crumbs, unsalted butter, fresh strawberries, plain whole-milk yogurt, honey, lime zest, fresh lime juice, heavy cream

Calories: 159

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Caliente Mango Sorbet

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Try this recipe: Caliente Mango Sorbet

Chili gives a kick; remove the seeds for a milder taste.

Ingredients: Water, honey, Fresno chili, kosher salt, frozen mango chunks, fresh orange juice, lime juice

Calories: 194

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Fudgy Pudding Pops

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Try this recipe: Fudgy Pudding Pops

The surprise avocado in these pops adds nutrients and a silky texture.

Ingredients: Unsweetened chocolate almond milk, coconut sugar, unsweetened cocoa, cornstarch, bittersweet chocolate, avocado, vanilla extract, salt

Calories: 149

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Cherry-Vanilla Buttermilk Ice Cream

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Try this recipe: Cherry-Vanilla Buttermilk Ice Cream

Research shows cherries’ anti-inflammatory properties may help ease muscle soreness.

Ingredients: Cherries, maple syrup, vanilla bean, buttermilk, coconut sugar, kosher salt

Calories: 174

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Nectarine-Blueberry Frozen Yogurt Pie Bites

Sweet tooth? These mini pies get their sweetness from fruit and a touch of honey.

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Dark Chocolate Frozen Banana Bites

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Try this recipe: Dark Chocolate Frozen Banana Bites

Bananas are packed with resistant starch, a type of carb that boosts metabolism.

Ingredients: Bananas, cocktail picks, dark chocolate, coconut oil, dried coconut, toasted almonds, sea salt flakes

Calories: 229

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Mimosa Granita

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Wine-sparked granita elevates brunch (use white grape juice for non-drinkers.)

Ingredients: Water, coconut sugar, salt, orange juice, sweet white wine

Calories: 127

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Cantaloupe and Lime Slushy

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Try this recipe: Cantaloupe and Lime Slushy

Get the tastiest cantaloupe at the store by picking one that's heavy for its size with a sweet fragrance.

Ingredients: Cantaloupe chunks, lime zest, fresh lime juice, honey

Calories: 172

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Watermelon, Tequila, and Lime Granita

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Try this recipe: Watermelon, Tequila and Lime Granita

This granita is a refreshing, low-calorie treat on a hot summer's day. For an extra layer of flavor, you can also serve this sip in a margarita glass with a salted rim.

Ingredients: Cubed watermelon, lime zest, fresh lime juice, blanco tequila, light agave nectar, lime wedges

Calories: 143

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Blueberry-Banana Ice Cream

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Try this recipe: Blueberry-Banana Ice Cream

This recipe works with other berries as well. Besides blueberries, you can also swap in 1 cup of raspberries or strawberries.

Ingredients: Ripe bananas, light agave nectar, unsweetened almond milk, frozen blueberries

Calories: 129

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Peach-Buttermilk Ice Pops

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Try this recipe: Peach-Buttermilk Ice Pops

Prep Tip: Instead of blanching the peaches, use a serrated peeler to get the skins off.

Ingredients: Buttermilk, vanilla extract, almond extract, honey, ripe peaches or frozen peaches

Calories: 106

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