14 DAY TRIAL // With summer already here, all of us need a little practice in the "frozen delights" department. And it's not just funny and tasty treats for kids that I'm talking about - we all need to cool off from time to time and why not do it in a way that's both tasty and funny? Well, then, let's get to work. One thing that we should all keep in mind is that delicious frozen goodies do not exclusively mean calorific ice cream. There are other ways to cool off our stomachs and enjoy healthy summer treats - and here are a few ideas.
First of all, there's the miracle known as "frozen yogurt". You can keep things plain and easy by simply pouring your favorite low-fat yogurt in a plastic container, stirring in some sliced raspberries or any other fruit you have at your disposal and placing it in the freezer for a few hours. You can also make yourself a frozen yogurt fruit cup. You'll need 1 1/2 cups of yogurt and the same amount of frozen fruit pieces - anything from banana and strawberry slices to mandarin orange segments, pitted cherries or peach slices. Blend the yogurt and the fruit in a food processor, then spoon the mixture into 3 Styrofoam cups, cover with plastic wrap and keep them in the freezer for a few hours. One serving has about 150 calories, depending on the type of yogurt and the fruit you use.
Another great idea is an iced vanilla coffee latte. You'll need 1 tablespoon of vanilla-flavored instant coffee and a cup of nonfat milk. Blend them together until the coffee granules have dissolved, then pour the mixture over a cup of crushed ice and serve immediately. Another solution would be to add the milk and coffee mixture and the cup of crushed ice into the blender, pulse and pour into a glass. If you use 1% low-fat milk, this treat will cost you about 105 calories. Be creative - you can pour fruit juice into the ice cube tray and get fruit flavored ice for your coffees and milkshakes. Don't be afraid to experiment, and be sure to enjoy the results by the pool, under an umbrella with a good book at hand.