Ditch the Ice Cream and Cool Off With 23 Healthy Frozen Desserts

When it comes to healthy homemade frozen desserts| two-ingredient vegan chocolate ice cream is only the beginning. From ice cream to popsicles to 30-calorie froyo cupcakes (yes| it’s true)| there are so many ways to give in to your sweet tooth without regretting it later. Plus| as the weather gets warmer| what’s better than sinking your teeth into a cool| refreshing treat? Read on for the 23 best healthy frozen dessert recipes you can make all Summer long.

u2014 Additional reporting by Jenny Sugar| Lizzie Fuhr| and Hilary White

| Frozen Nutty Banana Nibblers

So simple| yet so genius: frozen bananas with peanut butter. Use up your ripe bananas by popping them in the freezer with peanut butter sandwiched in between| and you’ve got a healthy dessert waiting for you at a moment’s notice.

| S’mores Ice Cream Sandwiches

Get excited for Summer with a delicious s’mores ice cream sandwich. It’s a cooling twist on the classic campfire treat.

| Raspberry and Pineapple Chia Popsicle

Chia seeds add a unique texture to these berrylicious pineapple pops that are high in fiber and full of vitamins.

| Green Tea Popsicle

Green tea| Greek yogurt| and avocado join forces to make the perfect healthy snack for the Summer. Matcha powder is rich with antioxidants and fiber| and the caffeine gives you just the extra kick you need without the extra calories.

| Vegan Chocolate Ice Cream

Skip the Wendy’s Frosty and blend this vegan chocolate ice cream in your food processor for a creamy treat on hot days. The best part is there are only two ingredients (plus optional chocolate chips).

| Lemon and Lavender Popsicle

Veronica Bosgraaf| founder of Pure Bar| shared this easy-to-make recipe for refreshing lemon-lavender popsicles. Made using only five ingredients| the not-too-sweet icy treats are perfect for Summer get-togethers and backyard BBQs.

| 30-Calorie Frozen Yogurt Cupcakes

A combination of two of the best desserts ever| these 30-calorie froyo cupcakes are so easy to make with just Greek yogurt| bananas| and strawberries.

| Frozen Banana Pops

Ice cream obsession| begone. These frozen banana pops are a healthy treat that taste just like an indulgent dessert.

| Avocado Coconut Popsicle

Avocados are usually classified as savory| but who knew they were so good at being sweet? These avocado coconut popsicles are smooth| creamy| and decadent. For a healthier take| swap the cream for almond milk and go easy on the sugar.

| Chocolate Banana Soft-Serve

Have any overripe bananas that you’re not sure how to use? Try making a big batch of easy chocolate banana soft-serve that’s good any time of the day. Just be sure to peel the banana before you toss it in the freezer!

| Vegan Peppermint Chocolate Chip Ice Cream

For a sweet and refreshing treat| taste some peppermint chocolate chip ice cream. Some surprising ingredients like spinach and medjool dates go into the mix to give your ice cream a healthy boost without losing any flavor power.

| Vegan Persian Ice Cream

Creamy| custardy Persian ice cream is a decadent| gourmand ice cream treat that won’t pack on extra calories from dairy or unneeded sugar.

| Vegan Strawberry Pretzel Ice Cream

Get the dream team of sweet and salty in a healthy ice cream recipe. This strawberry pretzel ice cream will curb your cravings in a dairy-free way.

| Five-Ingredient Vegan Chunky Monkey Ice Cream

If you love the combo of bananas and chocolate| but you’re looking to lighten things up| this healthy chunky monkey ice cream from Healthful Pursuit is right up your alley. Not only is it vegan| gluten free| and sugar free| but it also calls for only five ingredients!

| Vegan Mango Ice Cream

You won’t believe how quick and simple a recipe for vegan mango ice cream can be. Instead of grabbing a pint of sorbet| just make your own homemade mango treat at home without all the extra sugar or fat.

| Dairy-Free Avocado Mint Ice Cream

Want a healthy version of an old-school sundae? Make a big batch of this avocado ice cream recipe| which resembles soft-serve| and toss in some tasty brownie bits!

| Vegan Banana (Spinach) Ice Cream

Five ingredients| no cholesterol| and packed with fiber and iron: vegan banana spinach ice cream.

| Watermelon Strawberry Mint Popsicle

Craving something cold and refreshing? Look no further than these watermelon strawberry popsicles. With just a hint of mint| these light treats are easy to make and low in calories. Added bonus: they only call for three ingredients!

| Fresh Fruit Popsicle

Fresh fruit adds texture and flavor to these popsicles| and they are easy to create in your own kitchen. This video shows you the tricks of the popsicle-making trade| from layering colors and flavors to getting the sticks to stand up straight.

| Vegan Strawberry Fudgsicle

A dairy-free spin on one of our favorite frozen treats| vegan fudgsicles offer a decadent chocolaty complement to bananas and fresh strawberries. No need to feel guilty after finishing off one of these| either u2014 they are only 80 calories each!

| Strawberry-Basil Limeade Popsicle

Combine fresh fruit with herbs to create a sophisticated (and healthy!) popsicle. This strawberry-basil limeade popsicle is pleasing to the palate and loaded with fiber| vitamin C| and antioxidants.

| Yogurt Jam Pop

This quick and easy yogurt jam pop recipe packs in protein and probiotics with plain or vanilla yogurt| and sweetens the deal with strawberry jam. Feeling experimental? Substitute in your favorite fruit flavor!

| Vegan Cherry Chocolate Chip Ice Cream

Once again| you don’t need a fancy ice cream machine to make delicious (and healthy) ice cream. All you need to make this vegan cherry chocolate chip ice cream is a food processor and a few simple ingredients.

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