The Best Light Scoops of Summer

These cool and creamy light desserts win our vote for summer's best store-bought ice creams, frozen yogurts, and sorbet. By: Maureen Callahan, RD

The Best Frozen Desserts
Photo: Lee Harrelson; Prop Stylist: Mindi Shapiro; Food Stylist: Ana Kelly

Summer's Best Frozen Desserts

By law, a "light" scoop must sport half the fat or one-third less calories than its full fat counterpart. But "light" is a relative term since regular ice creams start out all across the board when it comes to fat and calories. So we set parameters for the kind of frozen assets that make a "light" scoop skinny enough for a nightly summer treat. Taste testing included national brands (no local dairies) like Breyers, Edy's/Dreyer's, Haagen Daz, Ben & Jerry's, Healthy Choice, and Blue Bunny. In our book, taste and nutrition are both high priority, so not every brand made the final cut. Here are our top picks.

Our scoop stats per ½ cup: 150 calories; 5 grams fat (3 grams saturated) and no partially hydrogenated oils; less than 4 teaspoons (17g) sugar

Watch the video: Top Summer Scoops

 


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