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One of my favourite things about summer is enjoying a tasty frozen treat to beat the heat. But when you’re trying to eat better it can be tough. It sure isn’t easy to find healthy options at the supermarket, especially without shelling out a pretty penny. These summer treats are fun, refreshing, and best of all – healthy.

Homemade Popsicles
For less than $2 you can grab a popsicle mould at your local dollar store. These moulds are perfect for creating all kinds of healthy popsicles! Simply fill up the mould with 100% fruit juice, homemade smoothie, frozen yogurt, or low calorie pudding, pop it in the freezer and enjoy! Be creative and have fun with the ingredients, the moulds are great to experiment with.

Hawaiian Smoothie
This tasty tropical drink is easy to make, and comes with a yummy bonus. Papayas are loaded with papain, a digestive enzyme, so this smoothie doubles as a dessert option to help your stuffed tummy after a big meal!

• 1 cup chopped fresh pineapple
• 1/2 cup chopped peeled papaya
• 1/4 cup guava nectar
• 1 tablespoon lime juice
• 1 teaspoon grenadine
• 1/2 cup ice

Place ingredients in the order listed into a blender. Pulse a few times until the fruit is cut up, then blend until smooth. Serve immediately (If you’re making this for kids or a party I suggest adding fun coloured straws, some cut fruit slices, or one of those cute drink umbrellas for decoration!)

For more tasty and healthy treat options, check out www.eatingwell.com! Do you have some other great healthy treats up your sleeve? Leave us a comment!

Happy snacking!