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    Lighten Up! 8 Healthier Takes on Summer Treats

    Photo by: Brooke McLay
    Fresh and Fit Strawberry Pie
    Brimming with fresh strawberry flavor, this pie relies on yogurt for its creamy, dreamy filling.
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    Related: 20 salads hearty enough... more 
    Photo by: Brooke McLay
    Fresh and Fit Strawberry Pie
    Brimming with fresh strawberry flavor, this pie relies on yogurt for its creamy, dreamy filling.
    Make strawberry pie
    Related: 20 salads hearty enough for tonight's dinner
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    Fri, Aug 17, 2012 4:24 PM EDT
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    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 refreshing lemon meringue pie pops, we're sharing 8 of our favorite lightened-up, healthier summer dessert recipes after the jump! - By Elizabeth Stark & Brian Campbell



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