A more healthful frozen treat

A Coldstone Creamery just opened nearby and the kiddies couldn’t be more excited. Unfortunately for them having half a day’s calories come from a Birthday Cake-flavored Sunday isn’t exactly our idea of a healthful option. But the last thing we want to deal with when walking back from school is temper tantrums and sulky faces. The solution? Oprah-endorsed Ciao Bella sorbet.

All of the Ciao Bella sorbets are low in calories and made with all natural ingredients (and for moms they’ve got Blackberry Cabernet Sorbet). Though they’re not as sweet as Coldstone or Ben and Jerry’s, each serving does have at least 16 grams of sugar so it will satisfy the sweet tooth without causing the fat, calorie, and cholesterol damage of traditional ice cream.

Our fave flavor is Blood Orange. Not only does one serving have just 60 calories, it’s a great way to introduce the little ones to a new fruit. Another fave is Blueberry which actually has frozen blueberries mixed in and one of the brand’s newest flavors, Prickly Pear sorbet – it’s hot pink! The color alone will be enough to peak the curiosity of most little girls.

Dish with us: What your favorite healthy alternative to ice cream?