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Cool and Healthy Treats
When you think of cool summer treats, ice cream usually comes to mind. But on average ice cream contains 5 grams of saturated fat per servings and that’s if you stop at one scoop. So look beyond the ice cream and try something healthy, flavorful and deliciously cool.
Lemon or Orange Ice from Betty Crocker Cookbook
- When made with sugar provides ~100 calories per fruit ice cup
- Can be made with Splenda for a low calorie dessert (35 calories per serving)
- Non-fat
- Excellent source of vitamin C
Frozen Fruit
- Simple, refreshing and easy to make
- Having fruit as dessert helps you meet your daily vegetable and fruit requirement
- Fresh fruits like grapes, bananas or peach slices freeze well
- Grapes are a good source of vitamin C
- Bananas are a good source of potassium, vitamin B-6 and fiber
- Peaches add vitamin A, C and potassium to your diet
- Or purchase already frozen fruit from the grocer
Home made Popsicles
- Make your own using pureed fruit or 100 % percent fruit juice.
- Kids will love these good for you and fun summer treats.
Strawberry Banana Fruit Frappe from Kraft Foods
- This take on the traditional smoothie is lower in calories than most and fat free.
- As a bonus it’s an excellent source of vitamin C and a good source of calcium
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