You can enjoy revitalizing walks and healthy frozen treats during the warm days of early summer. “On hot days, try cooling and refreshing frozen fruits… like bananas and strawberries. Add a drizzle of chocolate and freeze… yummy,” says Maritess Gadams, assistant manager, Health Education, Northern California Region.

Next time you’re tempted to dig into a waffle cone filled with your favorite ice cream, consider these healthier alternatives to tantalize your taste buds:

• Choose frozen yogurt. It’s lower in fat and calories than ice cream. Keep in mind, however, that most frozen yogurts tend to be high in sugar, so look for low-sugar varieties. For a refreshing treat, enjoy frozen yogurt with fresh fruit on top.

• Add fruit. Dip frozen bananas in dark chocolate. Or, make your own custard by blending frozen peeled bananas with low-fat milk, and topping it with a dollop of peanut butter, sliced strawberries and honey, or dark chocolate chips.

• Try Italian ice. Made from juice, water, and sugar, this is yet another cooling — but also fat-free and lower-calorie — treat.

• Freeze fruit. Try freezing fresh grapes or blueberries to create a healthy cooling treat.

• Puree watermelon. Then freeze it in Popsicle trays for a refreshing frozen juice bar.

• Make smoothies. Combine low-fat plain yogurt, frozen berries, honey, ice, and low-fat milk. For a tangy froth, add orange juice, peaches, or pineapple instead of berries. Blend papaya, kiwi, or mango for a more exotic twist.

With these fun ideas, you can tantalize your taste buds and enjoy low-calorie, healthy fruits.