There’s nothing more refreshing on a hot day than a frozen dessert — except maybe a frozen dessert that’s actually good for you. While the freezer aisle of your local supermarket is packed with processed goodies, many of which are loaded with added sugar, unhealthy fats, and artificial preservatives, making your own frozen treats allows you to use the freshest, healthiest ingredients, and it’s way easier than you’re probably imagining.
Summer’s abundance of fresh produce is a great starting point for a cool sorbet or juicy ice pop, and packs all the goodness of fresh fruit into a naturally sweet treat. But you might be surprised by just how many other good-for-you foods can be used to satisfy your sweet tooth.
These nine refreshing frozen dessert recipes will keep you cool when the mercury soars and deliver vitamins and nutrients you need. You can make them all without breaking a sweat!
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Lynn Grieger, RDN, CDCES
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Lynn Grieger is a registered dietitian-nutritionist, certified diabetes care and education specialist, certified personal trainer, and certified health and wellness coach. She comp...
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