HEALTHY ICE-CREAM TREATS? WHAT?

Who doesn't like ice cream? I know my family does. What about you? Do you and your kids, both young and old (30+) want ice cream most nights after dinner? Luckily, the freezer aisle has quite a number of healthy choices that I’ve been sampling to bring you the news about the latest, greatest, and healthiest.

Here are my requirements to make sure that the ice-cream treats I recommend are relatively healthy:

·        180 calories or less

·        No more than 15 grams of added sugar, the less the better

·        No more than 5 grams of saturated fat, the less the better

My newest favorite is Yasso’s Greek Yogurt Peanut Butter Sandwich that has only 140 calories, one gram of saturated fat and nine grams of added sugar. It is small, but very satisfying. I have tried the mint and the plain vanilla, which are also good, but the peanut butter is my favorite.

My daughter, instead, likes the basic Yasso Greek Yogurt Chocolate Fudge Bar with only 80 calories, 0 grams of saturated fat, and 8 grams of added sugar.

My husband, on the other hand, likes the Yasso Chocolate-Coated Poppables, containing 60 calories each, 2.5 grams of saturated fat, and 4 grams of added sugar.

If you don’t crave chocolate, and would prefer a fruit flavor, then the Outshine Fruit Bars are for you. They contain just 60 calories, no saturated fat, and 14 grams of added sugar. If you want fruit AND chocolate, then try the Outshine ½ Dipped Raspberry bar for only 110 calories and 15 grams of sugar.

If you are dairy free, try So Delicious Vanilla Bean Coconut Milk Sandwiches, containing 100 calories, 3.5 grams of saturated fat, and 7 grams of sugar.

As you can see, there are many options that are a lot healthier than ice cream treats that are loaded with calories and sugar. Let me know your favorites. Stay sweet and stay slim Lisa! 💖