Diet Soda Floats
Indulge your sweet tooth guilt-free with these quick and refreshing Diet Soda Floats! Perfect for a light dessert or an afternoon treat, this recipe combines creamy vanilla ice cream (with optional low-sugar or sugar-free variations) with your favorite fizzy diet soda—think diet root beer, orange soda, or cola—for a dreamy, frothy drink in minutes. Topped with optional whipped cream and a cherry for garnish, this playful beverage-dessert hybrid is as visually delightful as it is tasty. Ready in just 5 minutes and customizable to suit your flavor cravings, these floats are a fun, nostalgic twist on a classic soda shop favorite, all while keeping the sugar content in check.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 scoops per serving Vanilla ice cream (low-sugar or sugar-free optional)
- 12 oz per serving Diet soda (e.g., diet root beer, diet cola, or diet orange soda)
- 2 tbsp per serving Whipped cream (optional for topping)
- 1 per serving Cherry (optional for garnish)
Instructions
1. Choose your favorite tall glass or mug for serving the soda float.
2. Add 2 generous scoops of vanilla ice cream into the glass. A small cookie scoop works well for this step.
3. Slowly pour 12 oz of your chosen diet soda over the ice cream, allowing the foam to rise naturally. Avoid pouring too quickly to minimize spills.
4. Optional: Top the float with 2 tablespoons of whipped cream for an extra indulgent touch.
5. Optional: Place a cherry or other garnish of choice on top for a pop of color and flair.
6. Serve immediately with a spoon and straw for a fun, interactive dessert experience.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
316 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 19.0 g | 24% | |
| Saturated Fat | 12.5 g | 62% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 66 mg | 22% | |
| Sodium | 143 mg | 6% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 32.0 g | 12% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 0.1 g | 0% | |
| Total Sugars | 8.0 g | ||
| Protein | 6.3 g | 13% | |
| Vitamin D | 2.0 mcg | 10% | |
| Calcium | 210 mg | 16% | |
| Iron | 0.2 mg | 1% | |
| Potassium | 350 mg | 7% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
