Staff Writer
Those carefree days of summer spent chasing the ice cream man are gone. As a matter of fact, since gas prices climbed to over $4 a gallon, I don't think I've seen or heard Mr. Softee around my neighborhood.
But it's probably for the best, since most of those frozen treats were packed with empty calories and loaded with excess sugar. Being a grown up isn't very fun… or is it?
You don't have to throw your healthy eating out the window to enjoy a simple summer treat, just know what you can eat! So, step right up to the eDiets ice cream truck to pick from a list of diet-friendly frozen treats that you can eat without feeling guilty -- they all are less than 100 calories!
(Most can be found in your grocer's freezer section, but feel free to hum the carnival music as you purchase them for the full effect.)
--Good Humor Fudgsicle: 90 calories, 1 gram fat--Good Humor Creamsicle, No Sugar Added: 25 calories, 0 grams fat
--Breyers Fat-Free Frozen Creamsicle Bars: 60 calories, 0 grams fat
--Welch's Fruit Bars (grape): 80 calories, 0 grams fat
--Frozfruit Fruit Bars (strawberry, tropical, lime): 90 calories, 0 grams fat
--Dole Fruit 'n Juice pine-orange-banana bar: 70 calories, 0 grams fat
--Haagen-Dazs Yogurt Bars (banana and strawberry, raspberry and vanilla, chocolate and vanilla): 100 calories, 0 grams fat
--Minute Maid All Natural Juice Bars: 50 calories, 0 grams fat
If you like these healthy treat ideas, check out the Glycemic Impact Plan on eDiets. You get to eat the food you love (even smart carbs!) while you lose weight and keep your energy level up all day. Start with this free diet profile!
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What's your favorite low-cal summer treat? Chill with us by commenting below.
Comment: Monday, August 11, 2008 10:17:00 AM - 
Sharron said...
So you waited until practically labor day to post low cal Ice cream treats? this one should have been posted on memorial day weekend, not almost labor day weekend. I'm sorry but get with the program! Thanks for the info on low cal ice cream for the "FALL"!
Comment: Monday, August 11, 2008 11:07:00 AM - 
said...
If you'll forgive the 1 calorie, Luzerne Root Beer Float Bars come in at 100 calories even, with 13 grams of sugar. and sastify the need for a creamy cold treat.
Comment: Monday, August 11, 2008 11:16:00 AM - said...
Blue Bunny has some awesome pomegranate fruit bars with bits of black cherry that are under 100 calories each and they are full size bars!! Yummmm...
People who need to should be reading labels anyway and not relying on blogs to tell them content of what they shove in their face, no?!!
Comment: Monday, August 11, 2008 11:39:00 AM - said...
Blue Bunny has some delicious low cal fruit bars, full sized and under 100 calories, low fat, sugar, etc...pomegranate with black cherry bits throughout! Yum...
Also, people who need these types of treats should be more responsible and be reading labels instead of relying on blogs, no?!!
Comment: Monday, August 11, 2008 11:40:00 AM - said...
sent my comment twice, first time using and wasn't sure it went through...so you may want to cancel the second one about the Blue Bunny items... tks, j
Comment: Monday, August 11, 2008 12:36:00 PM - said...
My 3 favorite frozen treats, in no particular order are: frozen grapes, frozen bananas, and Jello
pudding pops! Yum!!
Comment: Tuesday, August 12, 2008 8:07:00 PM - said...
Obviously complaining that they wait until Labor Day proves you know nothing about the Southern states. Those of us in Texas eat ice cream year round. SOME people thank you for posting low calorie ice cream treats whenever you want.
Comment: Wednesday, August 13, 2008 11:05:00 AM - said...
There are these great new popsicles at my local coop. They're called frosteas and frostbites. They are all natural, sweetened only with honey. I love them and so do the kids. The best part? Only like 40 calories.
Comment: Tuesday, September 02, 2008 1:29:00 PM - said...
I can't believe "Skinny Cow" was left out of this equation!!! Not only are these ice creams low in calories, sugar and fat but they taste awesome!!! Their fudge bars are the best; my boyfriend loves them so much he won't even look at regular ice cream now! Also, Weight Watchers has some delicious frozen treats that really are so good!
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