The frozen desert aisle at the grocery store is riddled with calorie-rich desserts. Although decadent ice creams may dominate the frozen section, there are some healthy options that will satisfy your sweet tooth without wreaking havoc on your waistline. The key is to look for products that are low in calories, low in fat and do not contain loads of artificial sweeteners and chemicals.
Sorbet
Sorbet can be found intermingled in with the pints of ice cream, but this dessert is typically much healthier than its creamy neighbors. This frozen treat is often all natural and made mostly from fruit. Depending on the brand, sorbet can contains anywhere from 80 to 140 calories per 1/2-cup serving. Although it is made from fruit, sorbet often has a rich and dense consistency that makes it satisfying. Aside from checking the calorie and fat content on the nutrition label, verify that the sorbet you're purchasing is made from all-natural ingredients.
Frozen Fudge Bars
There are a variety of fudge bars to choose from in the frozen aisle. Frozen fudge bars may sound decadent, but they are surprisingly low in fat and calories. Some popular brands feature bars at 100 calories or less that are fat-free with no sugar added.
Frozen Yogurt
Think of frozen yogurt as ice cream's healthier cousin. Aside from being diet-friendly, frozen yogurt contains probiotics and active live cultures that make it healthy for your digestive tract. Certain brands make frozen yogurt that tastes so similar to ice cream, you may not know the difference. Some are made with non-fat milk, offering a good source of calcium without artificial ingredients. Servings can be as low as 100 calories.
Ice Cream Sandwiches
Vanilla ice cream smothered between two chocolate cookies may sound like a diet buster, but these notoriously naughty frozen treats now come in waistline-friendly varieties. There are many kinds on the market that offer portion-controlled low-calorie options. One popular brand offers ice cream sandwiches with as few as 100 calories and a mere 1.5 grams of fat. If you're in the market for a dairy-free frozen treat, you're in luck as well. Soy-based ice cream sandwiches will set you back a modest 100 to 140 calories each. Read labels to find the treat that suits your needs the best.
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