Sweet Summertime: 5 Low-Sugar Recipes To Indulge In

Sweet Summertime: 5 Low-Sugar Recipes To Indulge In

Posted by Melanie Francis on 31st Jul 2024

Nothing captures the essence of summer quite like a cold, refreshing treat. It's the perfect season for indulging in popsicles, ice cream, and s'mores. But what if you’re trying to cut back on sugar? Do you have to give up your favorite sweet summer delights? We don’t think so! You shouldn’t have to choose between your health goals and the joy of a deliciously sweet drink or frozen treat.

That’s why we created 5 Sparrows and our line of stevia-sweetened drink mixes and coffee creamers. We believe in treating yourself while also prioritizing your health and well-being.

To celebrate a sugar-free summer, we’ve put together five refreshing summer treats that are low or no sugar, allowing you to indulge without compromising your health.

Each recipe features our 5 Sparrows Stevia Sweetened Frappe & Smoothie Drink Mix, which serves as a fantastic base for everything from smoothies and frappés to homemade fudgesicles (check out the recipe below). Our frappe and smoothie base provides a smooth consistency, is not overly sweet, and is incredibly versatile. It lets the star ingredients shine while keeping the sugar content low.

So, grab your sunglasses and favorite book, and relax with one of these delightful low-sugar recipes. Which one will you try first?

Low Sugar Orange Creamsicle Smoothie

This Low Sugar Orange Creamsicle Smoothie is a delightful blend of tangy citrus and creamy vanilla, reminiscent of the classic creamsicle ice cream bar. It's the perfect refreshing treat to start your day or enjoy as a midday pick-me-up. The combination of fresh orange juice and vanilla creates a luscious, smooth texture, while the fresh orange juice adds an extra burst of flavor.

If you have been looking for recipes that are refreshing, sweet and creamy, but don't contain added sugar, this is it. This smoothie is a sweet treat you can feel good about. 

Ingredients:

  • 4 tbsp 5 Sparrows Brand Smoothie and Frappe Base
  • 1/2 cup fresh squeezed orange juice
  • 1/2 cup plain Greek yogurt
  • 1 cup ice
  • 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • Sliced orange (optional, for garnish)

Instructions:

Add all ingredients to a blender.

Blend until smooth

Sugar Free Pina Colada

Nothing will make you feel like you’re on vacation faster than sipping a pina colada with an umbrella. Traditional pina coladas can be packed with sugar, but not ours. You get all the vacation vibes without the sugar.

If you’ve been looking for a Keto-friendly, sugar-free summer drink, this is it. The pineapple is refreshing, and the combination of coconut milk and our 5 Sparrows Stevia Sweetened Frappe & Smoothie Drink Mix makes this pina colada super creamy.

Grab a fun glass, straw and a cute drink umbrella and get ready to feel like you’ve escaped to your own private island.

Ingredients:

Directions:

  1. Fill 16 oz glass with ice.
  2. Pour into the blender.
  3. Add 8 oz coconut milk, ¼ cup 5 Sparrows Stevia Sweetened Frappe & Smoothie Drink Mix), pineapple extract, and 2 oz white rum, and lime
  4. Blend and pour into a serving glass.
  5. Serve with a large straw and a cute drink umbrella.

Cheers to low carb summer vibes!

Zero Sugar Fudgesicle

Who doesn’t have memories of sitting around a hot summer day eating fudgesicles? Trying to eat yours faster than can melt with sweet chocolate dripping down your chin. These pops have all the nostalgia with none of the sugar.

Creamy, cool, chocolatey fudgesicles without the sugar. This homemade, zero-sugar chocolate fudgesicle recipe is going to be a new favorite in your house.

Ingredients

Directions:

  1. Add coconut milk, dark cocoa mix and frappe and smoothie mix to a blender
  2. Blend until smooth
  3. Pour into popsicle molds of your choice
  4. Freeze
  5. Enjoy!

Lower Carb Matcha Smoothie

You’ve heard all about matcha and now it’s time to join in on the crazy. Where do you start, though, and how do you make a matcha drink that truly knocks your socks off? We recommend starting with this delicious matcha creme smoothie. Offering the perfect balance of matcha, white chocolate, and a tasty coconut kick, this drink is a crowd-pleaser.

Made with creamy unsweetened coconut milk, matcha powder, and our own sugar-free white chocolate powder and frappe and smoothie base, this drink is chilly, delicious, perfectly sweet, and guaranteed to give you the kick you need in a low-energy moment.

Whip one up in place of your boring morning coffee, make a few rounds for friends after brunch or treat someone special to something special. EVERYONE will love this delicious drink. We also love to blend it up as a post-workout drink or as a N/A way to cool down on a hot summer’s afternoon.

What are you waiting for? Get your Matcha on and make the most of summer with this tried-and-true recipe!

Ingredients:

Directions:

  1. Blend all ingredients together until smooth
  2. Enjoy! 

Peanut Butter Chocolate "Nice" Cream

Ingredients:

  • 5 frozen bananas
  • 1 lb pack frozen cauliflower rice
  • 1 cup unsweetened almond milk, coconut milk, or soy milk
  • 1/3 cup 5 sparrows brand frappe base
  • 6 scoops vital protein collagen peptides (unsweetened)
  • 2/3 cup raw cacao powder
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • Unsweetened Coconut flakes
  • Natural peanut-butter

Chocolate drizzle:

Directions:

  1. In a high-powered blender, add your frozen banana, frozen cauliflower, and dairy-free milk. Blend until creamy and smooth.
  2. Add remaining nice-cream ingredients and blend until very smooth. Set aside.
  3. Place a glass bowl in a pan of water and heat over low/medium heat. Melt coconut oil and mix in all remaining chocolate drizzle ingredients. Stir until melted and smooth.
  4. In your ice cream container, layer your “nice-cream” with spoonfuls of the chocolate drizzle, natural Peanut-butter, and sprinkles of unsweetened coconut flakes.
  5. Cover and freeze for 12 hours or overnight. When ready to eat, set out for 10 min to soften, scoop and enjoy!
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