Turkey? Check.
Stuffing? Check.
Mashed potatoes? Check.
Green bean casserole? Check.
Oh! And don’t forget the cranberry sauce, your great aunt’s bread rolls, the gravy and…
It’s hard to imagine Thanksgiving dinner without the dishes our families love. Yet, over the years we’ve tried many ways to make healthier meals that preserve traditional flavors. Whether it’s substituting Greek yogurt for sour cream in the mashed potatoes or using low-sodium broth instead of butter to baste the bird, it seems like there are many ways to make Turkey Day better for you.
But what about after the meal?
Typical Thanksgiving desserts include pies, cakes, pumpkin rolls (and let’s not forget all the sugar in those candied yams that make their way on to our plate during dinner!).
Fortunately, ice cream, frozen yogurt, sorbet and other treats offer a cornucopia of lighter dessert options:
No Sugar Added Ice Cream
Full of flavor without added sugar — who could say no that proposition? Sweetened with Splenda® Brand Sweetener, Pierre’s Slender® No Sugar Added Reduced Fat Ice Cream is perfect for those on sugar-restricted, reduced calorie and/or reduced fat diets – and anyone who simply wants to eat healthier.
Thanksgiving Serving Suggestions: Scoop up rich Butter Pecan solo, or serve Vanilla with homemade pumpkin pie.
Low Fat Ice Cream
Indulge without the guilt! Check out the many varieties of Pierre’s Smooth Churned Light Ice Cream. Each flavor contains half the fat and 30 percent fewer calories than regular ice cream.
Thanksgiving Serving Suggestion: There’s no better time to enjoy Banana Cream Pie — delicious banana ice cream mixed with pie crust pieces and a graham cracker swirl.
Dairy Free Sorbet
Dairy free and delicious, Pierre’s Sorbet is a refreshing alternative to ice cream that is naturally fat free and cholesterol free, with 110 to 120 calories per half cup serving.
Thanksgiving Serving Suggestions: Spoon up refreshing Lemon or Peach for a perfectly pleasing way to cleanse the palette.
Yovation® Probiotic Frozen Yogurt
Yovation® Probiotic FrozenYogurt comes in your favorite ice cream flavors with less fat — plus the benefits of live and active yogurt cultures and the superior probiotic culture GanedenBC30®. It’s creamy, better-for-you bliss!
Thanksgiving Serving Suggestions: Dip into a scoop of smooth, sophisticated after-dinner Cappuccino. Or, go decadent with Black Cherries and Chocolate Chunks, made with a hint of amaretto.
Naturally Low Fat, Low Cholesterol ¡Hola Fruta!® Pure Fruit Sherbet
Why did we name this exciting, exotic line of treats after the Spanish phrase for “Hello, fruit?” Each pint of ¡Hola Fruta!® Pure Fruit Sherbet is made from real fruit purees, making each great-tasting flavor naturally low in fat and cholesterol.
Thanksgiving Serving Suggestions: Fun and fresh, use Pomegranate & Blueberry for a fun party punch for the kids. For the adults, try Margarita or Piña Colada for delicious blended cocktail after they leave.
How are you making Thanksgiving dinner healthier this year? Let us know in the comments, on Facebook or on Twitter.
