It's summertime! It's time to spend lazy days indulging in the heat and sunshine. On a hot day, nothing is better than enjoying a refreshing treat to help you cool off. Though it's delicious any time of year, there's something about summer that elevates the flavor to a whole new level.

Give up chasing the frozen sweets sold by the ice cream truck; they are nothing more than a nightmare made of chemicals. Have a healthy treat that is packed with real food and has ingredients you can pronounce to satisfy your ice cream cravings instead. 

Your children will be delighted with a cool, refreshing treat, and you can feel good about giving them something that feels sinful but has greater nutritional value.

1. Chocolate Chip Strawberry Frozen Yogurt: 
It's strawberry season in the summer. When making this homemade frozen yogurt in an ice cream maker, save some of the fresh strawberries you gathered. Use your imagination and any other fresh berries you happen to have on hand. It has a store-bought taste, but it's healthier.

2. Shaved Ice: 
The "shavings" from an ice block are used to make shaved ice, an ice-based treat that is sweetened with syrup and other sweet ingredients. Known most popularly as "Hawaiian shaved ice," this is a delightful and vibrant delicacy. You can crush ice cubes in a food processor until they resemble snow and are lump-free to construct a home. 

3. Ice Cream with Coconuts:
You don't need to search any further for a dairy-free substitute for ice cream. You can make this creamy and delectable frozen treat at any time at home with just four ingredients. Not even an ice cream maker is required.

4. Chocolate Almond Butter Ice Cream: 
It is now time for you to sample the deliciousness of mixing frozen bananas into soft serve, or "Nice Cream," if you haven't before. It's very simple to make and tastes fantastic with just four ingredients.

5. Frozen Yogurt:
Less than ice cream in terms of calories and saturated fat. The flavor of frozen yogurt is identical to that of ice cream, but it's healthier. It might also contain live, beneficial probiotics for your intestines.