Note: This recipe is especially for teens who need a gluten-free diet. Teens who need a gluten-free diet must avoid foods that contain gluten, which is a type of protein found in many foods.

This healthy, gluten free dessert is under 100 calories and a good source of calcium.

Prep time: 5 minutes to prepare, freeze overnight

Ingredients:

30 oz. light fruit-flavored yogurt
1 c. strawberries

Directions:

1. Put strawberries in a blender and mix until berries are cut into small pieces.
2. Mix yogurt and berries together in a large bowl.
3. Equally divide yogurt mixture in 6 paper cups.
4. Place a popsicle stick in the middle of the yogurt.
5. Put in the freezer and freeze overnight.
6. Before eating, remove paper cup.

Serves: 6

Serving size: 1 popsicle

Nutritional analysis (per serving):

99 calories
4 g protein
0 g fat
0 g sat. fat
18 g carbohydrate
1 g fiber
3 mg cholesterol
71 mg sodium
170 mg calcium
01.mg iron

Note: Nutritional analysis may vary depending on ingredient brands used.

Variations and suggestions:

Be creative and try different flavors of yogurt and fruit. If you don't have a blender, chop up berries or fruit into small pieces.

Reviewed by: Allison Brinkley, RD, LD/N, CNSD
Date reviewed: April 2004