Healthy Frozen Dessert Recipes and Tips

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Watermelon-Yogurt Ice

Inspired by creamy watermelon sherbet, our light and refreshing dessert captures the essence of summer.

» Watermelon-Yogurt Ice

Chocolate Malt Ice Cream Sandwiches

Nothing conjures up childhood nostalgia like these frozen sandwiches - but forget the jangling bells on the ice cream truck and make your own for an even better treat. The ice cream needs to be firm enough to hold its shape before making the sandwiches. If it's too soft, let it chill in the freezer before assembling, but if it's too hard, let it sit out for a few minutes first.

» Chocolate Malt Ice Cream Sandwiches

Frozen Raspberry Pie

This creamy, luscious pie is made by combining a fluffy cooked meringue with a raspberry puree, then pouring the mixture into a chocolate-cookie crust.

» Frozen Raspberry Pie

Mini Ice Cream Sandwiches

You'll definitely want to make an extra batch (or 5) to have handy in your freezer in the summer. A great way to use up the last of that pint of sorbet or frozen yogurt. Kids will love them too!

» Mini Ice Cream Sandwiches

Gingersnap-Banana Frozen Yogurt

Stir chopped gingersnaps, sliced bananas and toasted pecans into softened vanilla frozen yogurt for a quick, crowd-pleasing dessert.

» Gingersnap-Banana Frozen Yogurt

Homemade Chocolate Ice Cream

Here's a simple recipe for low-fat chocolate ice cream. Our version has all the richness you'll need but about 90 fewer calories than store-bought premium ice cream and a whopping 15 grams less total fat and 10 grams less saturated fat per serving.

» Homemade Chocolate Ice Cream

Watermelon-Blueberry Ice Pops

These were a staff favorite during the development process. The whole blueberries in these pops have the look of watermelon seeds.

» Watermelon-Blueberry Ice Pops


Dig in to these cool confections.

Sundaes, ice cream sandwiches, frozen pies and frozen yogurt—who can resist something frozen, sweet and delicious? Great for birthday parties, backyard barbecues or a quick after-dinner treat, this collection of healthy frozen desserts will satisfy your frozen-confection desires. And these desserts are low in fat and calories, with some even contributing to your daily fruit tally. So dig in!

Healthy Frozen Yogurt Recipes

Somewhere between a fruity sorbet and a creamy ice cream lies this richly flavored...
Stir chopped gingersnaps, sliced bananas and toasted pecans into softened vanilla...
You'll definitely want to make an extra batch (or 5) to have handy in your...
Jammy raspberries and rich chocolate combine for a delicious, tart frozen yogurt. It...
Make extra raspberry sauce to have on hand for making raspberry sodas or for...
This easy dessert satisfies a sweet tooth while adding another serving of fruit,...
Try this quick and easy pear topping on pancakes or waffles.
Even if you don't have an ice cream maker, you can still enjoy homemade frozen...
Nothing says summer like fresh berries. Try this simple sundae sauce over frozen...

Healthy Ice Cream Recipes

Chunks of white chocolate and cherries make homemade chocolate ice cream even more...
Malted-milk powder and powdered nonfat dry milk add most of the body to this...
Nothing conjures up childhood nostalgia like these frozen sandwiches - but forget...
Here's a simple recipe for low-fat chocolate ice cream. Our version has all the...
Here's a simple recipe for low-fat vanilla ice cream. Our version has all the...
Buttermilk gives this sherbet tanginess and complements the fresh sweet strawberries...

Healthy Granita, Ice and Sorbet Recipes

Earl Grey tea is flavored with the peel of bergamot, a small citrus fruit grown in...
In Mexico, papayas are served with a wedge of lime and a pinch of salt. This sorbet...
This tart, refreshing sorbet makes an elegant end to a summer meal. Always smell...
A touch of coconut milk—infused with fresh ginger for a subtle kick—complements...
Fresh kiwi slices and toasted coconut turns raspberry sorbet into a special and...
Switching from ice cream to sorbet is an excellent way to reduce saturated fat. This...
This is a traditional Sicilian dessert for the hot weather. It starts with an icy...
This super-simple recipe makes an exotic ice with intense flavor. To turn it into a...
Inspired by creamy watermelon sherbet, our light and refreshing dessert captures the...
Granita, a sweet Italian ice, is characterized by its grainy texture. Lemon Zinger...

Healthy Popsicle Recipes

These banana popsicles taste rich and decadent but are low-fat and really easy to...
Chocolate chips add a sweet counterpoint to these tangy bright-pink raspberry pops....
Make sure to reserve a portion of the peaches as you puree the mixture so the pops...
Get an afternoon pick-me-up with these mocha-flavored frozen treats. A little of the...
These creamy vanilla-flavored orange juice pops will transport you back to the days...
These were a staff favorite during the development process. The whole blueberries in...

More Healthy Frozen Dessert Recipes

A healthy version of the malt shop favorite.
Retro, creamy and delicious, this cake is the frozen version of the beloved classic...
While pumpkin pie deserves respect as a Thanksgiving icon, it's fun to shake up...
Pamper your guests with this pretty, elegant dessert--no one will ever guess that it...
This creamy, luscious pie is made by combining a fluffy cooked meringue with a...

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