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    5 Better-for-You Ice Cream Treats

    By | Shine Food – Mon, Jul 23, 2012 9:54 AM EDT

    We turned our office into a mini scoop shop to test the new crop of guilt-free, low-fat ice cream treats. Yes, that's how much we care. By Dana Vogel, REDBOOK.

    Courtesy of Manufacturer Courtesy of Manufacturer Blue Bunny Champ! Snack Size Ice Cream Cones
    140 calories, 8 g fat per cone

    Like the ice cream cones you remember having as a kid--but smaller and easier on the waistline. One tester said it best: "Hooray for snack size! Just the right portion."


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    Alison Gootee/Studio DOrganicville Caramel Swirl Organic Low Fat Ice Cream
    120 calories, 3 g fat per ½-cup serving

    You never know what you're going to get when you reach for a diet-friendly ice cream, but this one was so rich and full-flavored, at least one tester thought we were pulling a fast one: "No way this is low-fat."

    Courtesy of ManufacturerCiao Bella Adonia Greek Frozen Yogurt Bars in Peach

    75 calories, 0 g fat per bar

    Just like regular Greek yogurt, these dessert bars contain healthy bacteria to aid digestion and boost your immune system, plus 5 grams of filling protein (as much as an ounce of turkey). Our testers loved the "super-creamy, really peachy" flavor.

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    Courtesy of ManufacturerCadbury Caramello Ice Cream Bars

    160 calories, 8 g fat per bar

    If you want something decadent, this mini bar is the way to go. Despite the reasonable size and calorie count, one tester thought it was "so yummy and rich, I couldn't finish it"

    Courtesy of ManufacturerBen & Jerry's Greek Frozen Yogurt in Banana Peanut Butter

    210 calories, 8 g fat per ½-cup serving

    If you're looking for something truly light, Ben and Jerry aren't your dudes. But at least you get healthy bacteria and protein in their new Greek yogurt varieties. And wow, are they good: "Like Pinkberry fro-yo on crack," said one tester. "Tart, sweet, and creamy."


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