Chill out
this July!
July is
National Ice Cream Month and July 15th is National Ice Cream Day! So
lets celebrate!!!
I am not
suggesting that you sit down (or stand because you think that when you are
standing, the calories somehow don’t count!) and eat the entire pint (or two)
of your favorite ice cream!
There are
many healthy ways to take part in the cool celebration without the fat (or
guilt!). Cause after all, SUMMER IS HERE! And we have worked too hard to get
here and we want to reap the rewards of feeling good and looking good!
Choosing
the right frozen treat can be guilt-free and delicious!
For some
pure indulgence that won’t make your bathing suit pop, try these treats:
· Cadbury Double Chocolate Ice Cream
Bars (150 calories per bar)
· Skinny Cow Slimited Editions Best
of Both Swirleds Ice Cream Sandwichs (150 calories per sandwich)
· Edy’s Mango Fruit Bars (80 calories per bar)
· Ben & Jerry’s Raspberry Fudge
Chunk Greek Frozen Yogurt (mini cup 180 calories)
· Weight Watchers Divine Triple
Chocolate Dessert Bars (110 calories per bar)
You can
also make your own frozen treat with fresh fruit (I like to freeze the fruit
before hand as it works best and really is like soft serve ice cream!)
Chocolate
Soft Serve Ice Cream:
2-3 medium
bananas (frozen)
¼ cup cocoa
powder
2 tsp
vanilla extract
1 tsp
maple syrup or stevia to taste
2-3 tbsp
dark chocolate chips
Blend all
ingredients (except choc chips) in a food processor until thick and smooth. Add
chocolate chips and give one last pulse.
Can be
eaten right away or put in a container and freeze. If you do freeze it, make
sure to take it out at least 15 minutes before you are ready to eat, as it’s
easier to scoop.
Here’s a
healthy secret- you’re going to be shocked! You can add an avocado to this
frozen treat for healthy fat and extra creaminess! NO ONE will ever notice!
It’s a sure way to get the veggie in for those who often omit veggies! Just add
it in to blend with all of the ingredients!
So, enjoy
and indulge in a healthy way! Want more information and healthy fun tips,
contact me at Rachel@livehealthynyc.com
