{"id":3149,"date":"2025-08-04T09:33:48","date_gmt":"2025-08-04T08:33:48","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/slimmingworld.wpenginepowered.com\/blog\/?p=3149"},"modified":"2025-08-04T09:33:49","modified_gmt":"2025-08-04T08:33:49","slug":"eat-freedom-to-enjoy-summer-treats","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.slimmingworld.co.uk\/blog\/eat-freedom-to-enjoy-summer-treats\/","title":{"rendered":"Freedom to enjoy summer treats"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>When the sun is shining and the heat is rising, frozen treats are the tastiest way to keep yourself cool and comfortable. For many of us, though, the tinkling of the ice-cream van or walking down the freezer aisle at the supermarket can put us in a slimming sticky spot!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u2600\ufe0f Here&#8217;s how Slimming World can help you make slim-savvy summer choices:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\ud83c\udf66 Use your Food Optimising guide to compare frozen treats at a glance&nbsp;<br>\ud83c\udf68  Look up sweet summer snacks in seconds with the online Food Search tool or barcode scanner on the app<br>\ud83c\udf49  Get tasty tips and smart swap ideas in your Slimming World group or our Slimming World Online Community<br>\ud83c\udf79 Dive into our digital library for strategies to help you slim through summer<br>\ud83c\udf67 Fill your freezer with home-made ices from our tried-and-tested recipes <\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.slimmingworld.co.uk\/nearest-group-search\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"500\" height=\"122\" src=\"https:\/\/www.slimmingworld.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/Group-SummerGenericCTA-Thin.jpg\" alt=\"Click here to find your nearest Slimming World group\" class=\"wp-image-9048\"\/><\/a><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Slimming World summer treats<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Whether you\u2019re kicking back in the garden or you want something to keep you cool on the go, these refreshing recipes give you the freedom to enjoy a taste of summer, without putting your weight loss on ice!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.slimmingworld.co.uk\/recipes\/creamy-vanilla-ice-cream\">Classic vanilla ice cream<\/a><\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"500\" height=\"500\" src=\"https:\/\/www.slimmingworld.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Bpdy-CreamyVanilllaIceCream_SlimmingWorldBlog.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-12656\"\/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p>One scoop or two? Our creamy vanilla ice cream makes the ideal bowl buddy for plump, juicy strawberries or a fresh fruit salad.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/member.slimmingworld.co.uk\/recipes\/malteser-ices\">More for members: Malteser ices<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.slimmingworld.co.uk\/blog\/slimming-world-dairy-free-ice-cream\/\">Dairy-free vanilla ice cream<\/a><\/h2>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.slimmingworld.co.uk\/blog\/slimming-world-dairy-free-ice-cream\/\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"500\" height=\"500\" src=\"https:\/\/www.slimmingworld.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/DairyFreeIceCream-SummerRecipes-SlimmingWorldBlog.jpg\" alt=\"Dairy free ice cream\" class=\"wp-image-9042\"\/><\/a><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p>This vanilla vegan ice cream is perfect for sunshine season. Enjoy a scoop on a cone, in a milkshake, with your favourite fruits&#8230; the list goes on and on!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/member.slimmingworld.co.uk\/recipes\/overview?redirectedFrom=%2Frecipes&amp;sort=1&amp;useFoodPreferences=1\">More for members: There are hundreds of tried-and-tested vegan recipes in our online recipe collection<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.slimmingworld.co.uk\/blog\/slimming-world-kiwi-and-pineapple-lollies\/\">Kiwi and pineapple lollies<\/a><\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.slimmingworld.co.uk\/blog\/slimming-world-kiwi-and-pineapple-lollies\/\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"500\" height=\"500\" src=\"https:\/\/www.slimmingworld.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/KiwiPineappleLollies-SumerTreats-slimmingworldblog.jpg\" alt=\"Slimming World kiwi and pineapple lollies\" class=\"wp-image-3155\"\/><\/a><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p>These four-ingredient, four-step lollies are fruity, fizzy and totally Free on the Food Optimising plan.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/member.slimmingworld.co.uk\/recipes\/strawberry-daiquiri-sorbet\">More for members: Strawberry daiquiri sorbet<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.slimmingworld.co.uk\/blog\/slimming-world-vegan-ice-cream\/\">Vegan choco-nut and banana<\/a><\/h3>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.slimmingworld.co.uk\/blog\/slimming-world-vegan-ice-cream\/\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"500\" height=\"500\" src=\"https:\/\/www.slimmingworld.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/vegan-ice-cream_sw_blog-e1721032572885.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-7197\"\/><\/a><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p>Go bananas for a classic peanut butter and chocolate combination. This delicious vegan ice cream covers all bases!&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/member.slimmingworld.co.uk\/recipes\/tiramisu-ice-cream-sandwiches\">More for members: Tiramisu ice-cream sandwiches<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.slimmingworld.co.uk\/group-or-online-membership\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"500\" height=\"500\" src=\"https:\/\/www.slimmingworld.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/VanillaIcecream-SummerGenericCTA-Square.jpg\" alt=\"Get that sunshine feeling - discover two great ways to join\" class=\"wp-image-9059\"\/><\/a><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.slimmingworld.co.uk\/blog\/slimming-world-waffles\/\">Chocolate waffle stack<\/a><\/h3>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.slimmingworld.co.uk\/blog\/slimming-world-waffles\/\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"500\" height=\"500\" src=\"https:\/\/www.slimmingworld.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/ChocolateWaffles-SummerRecipes-SlimmingWorldBlog.jpg\" alt=\"Chocolate waffles\" class=\"wp-image-9041\"\/><\/a><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p>These slimming-friendly chocolate waffles are a sweet summer treat. Add a scoop of vanilla ice cream to make a waffley-good dessert!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/member.slimmingworld.co.uk\/recipes\/trio-of-tropical-ice-creams\">More for members: Trio of tropical ice creams<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Watermelon lollies<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"500\" height=\"500\" src=\"https:\/\/www.slimmingworld.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/WatermelonLollies-SumerTreats-slimmingworldblog.jpg\" alt=\"Slimming World watermelon lollies\" class=\"wp-image-3151\"\/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p>If you\u2019re searching for a super-healthy option, keeping a stash of watermelon slices in your freezer is a cool tip. Simply cut into slices, pop a stick through the rind and freeze overnight.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/member.slimmingworld.co.uk\/recipes\/lemon-meringue-ice-cream\">More for members: Lemon meringue ice cream<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.slimmingworld.co.uk\/blog\/frozen-yogurt-bark\/\">Fruity fro-yo bark<\/a><\/h2>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.slimmingworld.co.uk\/blog\/frozen-yogurt-bark\/\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"500\" height=\"500\" src=\"https:\/\/www.slimmingworld.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/FrozenYoghurtBark-FrozenYoghurtBark-SlimmingWorldBlog.jpg\" alt=\"Slimming World frozen yoghurt bark\" class=\"wp-image-5320\"\/><\/a><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p>Keep cool this summer with our easy, freezy treat &#8211; it&#8217;s berry, berry tasty!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>More for members:<\/strong><br><a href=\"https:\/\/member.slimmingworld.co.uk\/recipes\/berry-and-choc-yogurt-bark\"><strong>Berry and choc yogurt bark<\/strong><\/a><br><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/member.slimmingworld.co.uk\/recipes\/berry-and-lemon-drizzle-hi-fi-yogurt-bark\">Lemon drizzle Hi-fi yogurt bark<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.slimmingworld.co.uk\/blog\/slimming-world-frappes\/\">Slimming World frapp\u00e9s<\/a><\/h2>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.slimmingworld.co.uk\/blog\/slimming-world-frappes\/\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"500\" height=\"500\" src=\"https:\/\/www.slimmingworld.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/Body-Frappes-SlimmingWorldBlog.jpg\" alt=\"Slimming World frappes\" class=\"wp-image-5171\"\/><\/a><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p>These three frappes feel indulgent and refreshing, and they&#8217;re Food Optimising-friendly! 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