Low Fat Chocolate Ice Cream Bar with Nuts
Indulge in the creamy, guilt-free decadence of our Low Fat Chocolate Ice Cream Bars with Nuts! This easy, homemade recipe balances rich chocolatey flavor with the satisfying crunch of mixed nuts and dark chocolate chips, all while staying light thanks to skim milk and low-fat Greek yogurt. With just 15 minutes of prep time, these frozen treats are a perfect low-fat dessert for chocolate lovers. The addition of vanilla extract enhances the flavor, while cornstarch gives these bars a smooth, luscious texture. Pop them in the freezer and enjoy a wholesome, refreshing snack that feels like a splurge. Whether you’re looking for a summer treat, a post-dinner delight, or a crowd-pleasing dessert, these ice cream bars will hit the sweet spot without weighing you down.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 cups skim milk
- 0.5 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 0.5 cup sugar
- 2 tablespoons cornstarch
- 1 cup low-fat Greek yogurt
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 0.5 cup unsalted mixed nuts, chopped
- 0.25 cup dark chocolate chips
- 8 pieces popsicle sticks
Instructions
In a medium saucepan, combine the skim milk, unsweetened cocoa powder, and sugar. Whisk until the cocoa and sugar are fully dissolved and the mixture is smooth.
Place the saucepan over medium heat. Add the cornstarch and continue whisking until the mixture begins to thicken, about 5-7 minutes.
Remove the saucepan from heat and let it cool slightly.
Once cooled, stir in the low-fat Greek yogurt and vanilla extract until well combined.
Pour the mixture into an ice cream bar mold, filling each segment halfway.
Distribute the chopped unsalted mixed nuts and dark chocolate chips into each segment.
Top with the remaining chocolate mixture, filling each mold to the top.
Gently insert a popsicle stick into each mold segment.
Freeze for at least 4 hours or until the ice cream bars are solid.
To serve, run the mold under warm water for a few seconds to release the bars. Enjoy your homemade low-fat chocolate ice cream bars with nuts!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1809 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 72.9 g | 93% | |
| Saturated Fat | 27.5 g | 138% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.3 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 44 mg | 15% | |
| Sodium | 284 mg | 12% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 286.9 g | 104% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 54.7 g | 195% | |
| Total Sugars | 181.2 g | ||
| Protein | 74.6 g | 149% | |
| Vitamin D | 7.6 mcg | 38% | |
| Calcium | 1098 mg | 84% | |
| Iron | 25.3 mg | 141% | |
| Potassium | 3646 mg | 78% | |
*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.
