Back to school is in the air, but summer isn’t over yet! We’ve still got a few more weeks to enjoy the season, and especially some of our favorite desserts. But not all summer desserts have to be over-the-top decadent. In fact some of the best flavors of summer are light, and leave you with enough energy to run around or go for another swim. From thick and chocolaty frosties to blueberry cheesecake, we’re sharing 12 of our favorite lightened-up, healthier summer dessert recipes after the jump!
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Fresh and Fit Strawberry PieBrimming with fresh strawberry flavor, this pie relies on yogurt for its creamy, dreamy filling.
Make strawberry pie
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Raspberry Watermelon LemonadeLemonade is a classic summer drink, but it takes a lot of sugar to counter all those sour lemons. Julie’s recipe combines watermelon, raspberries, and fresh squeezed lemon juice with just a touch of honey, for a relatively low-sugar, naturally sweetened summer sip!
Make raspberry watermelon lemonade
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Lemon Meringue Pie PopsHave all the flavor of lemon meringue pie in these tasty frozen pie pops made with yogurt!
Make lemon meringue pie pops
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Ice Cream Sandwiches on a StickTiny cookies that are big on flavor and whole grains surround a vanilla ice cream center, and make a for a divine ice cream sandwich. They may not be healthy, but they’re not too bad for you either.
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Molten Chocolate CakeChocolate cake is a summer cookout classic, and this decadent, chocolaty cake is vegan and low in fat. And with big, big chocolate flavor, it’s a treat everyone will enjoy.
Make chocolate molten cake
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Blueberry Cheesecake PopsiclesReal blueberries, honey, and a few graham crackers make for a creamy and delicious summer treat you can feel good about.
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Blackberry Vanilla SmoothieThis thick smoothie has all the sweet creaminess of a milkshake, but with a lot more vitamins and nutrients. Just the thing for the steamy dog days of August.
Make blackberry vanilla smoothies
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Banana Split BitesDoes tiny equal healthy? Maybe. Sizing down portions is a great way to get your flavor fix without the caloric bomb. These yummy banana split bites are big on the banana, and have a tiny bit of ice cream and chocolate so you’ll get all the flavor of a real banana split.
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Chocolate SorbetFat free, but brimming with rich chocolate flavor, this sorbet is so good that no one will EVER believe it’s vegan.
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Chocolate FrostyA classic summer shake gets a vegan makeover! And this rich chocolate shake has a secret ingredient that no one will guess!
Make chocolate frosties (and find out the secret ingredient!)
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