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Healthy Ice Cream Alternatives For When an Entire Pint Just Isn't an Option

Nov 18 2019 - 8:00am

Ice cream is one of those things that will always be there for us on a hot Summer day (or cold Winter night, to be totally honest), after a breakup [1], or simply as a postdinner treat. While deep down we know we're more than capable of consuming an entire pint in one sitting, read ahead to find out how we choose to indulge in some high-protein, low-carb, and all-around-delicious frozen alternatives.

Vegan Strawberry Fudgsicles

These will not only satisfy your ice cream craving but your chocolate craving [3] as well. With only four vegan ingredients, this recipe couldn't be easier.

Get the recipe: vegan strawberry fudgsicles [4]

Keto Coconut Ice Cream

This coconut [5] ice cream is low-maintenance (no churning required!), not to mention sugar-free, low-carb, and gluten-free.

Get the recipe: keto coconut ice cream [6]

Vegan Banana Peanut Butter Ice Cream

This yummy alternative to our postdinner Ben & Jerry's is low in fat, calories, and cholesterol, with an added bonus of fiber [7] and protein!

Get the recipe: vegan banana peanut butter ice cream [8]

Raspberry-Tomato Yogurt Pops

These taste as good as they look! These berry pops require 1 1/2 cups of raspberries and 1/2 cup of cherry tomatoes, making for a subtle yet yummy taste that can be sweetened with almond [9] or coconut milk.

Get the recipe: raspberry-tomato yogurt pops [10]

Peanut Butter Protein Smoothie

Attention, peanut butter fans [11]: this tasty smoothie offers 30 grams of protein (with half as many carbs) and goes great with any meal of the day.

Get the recipe: peanut butter protein smoothie [12]

Matcha Ice Cream

You can use the same matcha powder [13] you do for your morning latte for this simple and guilt-free ice cream recipe.

Get the recipe: matcha ice cream [14]

Frozen Yogurt Cupcakes

Frozen yogurt cupcakes are made with hearty ingredients such as Greek yogurt, strawberries, and bananas and only have 30 calories each!

Get the recipe: frozen yogurt cupcakes [15]

Thin-Mint Smoothie

This quick and easy smoothie, made with spinach and Greek yogurt, [16] is sure to satisfy your Girl Scout cookie craving.

Get the recipe: thin-mint smoothie [17]

Green Smoothie Popsicles

Your favorite green smoothie [18] in solid form, made with spinach, coconut milk, strawberries, and bananas.

Get the recipe: green smoothie popsicles [19]

Frozen Strawberry Dessert

Finally use those frozen strawberries [20] in your freezer for this delicious dessert, featuring pecans, strawberries, and gluten-free oat flower.

Get the recipe: frozen strawberry dessert [21]


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