We don’t know about you, but the warmer weather always has us craving something sweet…
Here at The Hut, we’ve got an unapologetic, unrelenting sweet tooth – which can prove tricky when we’re trying to cut down on calories in the run up to beach body season. If you’re on the hunt for some healthier – but equally as tasty – treats to whip up this summer, look no further: we’ve got five delicious recipes which are guaranteed to get your mouths watering, all coming in at 100 calories or fewer.
Cherry Sherbet
Image: Yummy Healthy Easy
Called a sherbet rather than a sorbet, due to the addition of Greek yoghurt, this recipe from Yummy Healthy Easy is downright delicious. Combine Greek yoghurt with frozen cherries, a dash of milk and some sweetner in a blender for a bowlful of yummy, fruity, sherbet-y goodness. Find the full recipe here.
Calories: 100 per small bowl
Strawberries and Crème Fraiche
Image: Splendid Table
Like an Eton mess, just fewer calories. Strawberries and crème fraiche is our go-to summer dinner party dessert, and looks lovely served in glasses with distinct, colourful layers. Add a dash of vanilla essence or some crushed mint or basil leaves to your crème fraiche topping to give a more luxurious flavour; for texture, crumble some Amaretti biscuits over the top for a low-cal crunch.
Calories: Roughly 100 per serving
Triple Chocolate Mini Muffins
Image: Peanut Butter and Peppers
Craving some chocolate? These naughty-but-nice triple chocolate mini muffins from Peanut Butter and Peppers come in at a diet-friendly 61 calories each. This recipe uses melted chocolate wafers for the batter - you can find the full recipe here.
Calories: 61 per muffin
Mango and Lime Popsicles
Image: Frankie’s Feast
Ice lollies are all the rage right now, with the hashtag #icelolly garnering over 83k results on Instagram alone. Our personal favourites? This recipe here from Frankie's Feast, for mango and lime popsicles which are chock full of flavour: we've averaged each popsicle out to be roughly 90 calories if you're careful with your coconut milk.
Calories: 90-100 with limited coconut milk
Pimms and Lemonade
Summer isn't summer without a glass of Pimms in hand - and luckily, this fruity fizz comes in at under 100 calories when made with diet lemonade and a smaller portion of chopped fruits. To a large jug or bowl, add cubed ice and pour over 1 part Pimms to 3 parts lemonade; finish with a handful of bruised mint sprigs, some sliced cucumber and strawberries, and segments of orange.
Calories: 100 per small glass
