Low Calorie Root Beer Floats
A&W is our favorite brand for crafting our Root Beer Floats and at just TEN Calories per serving paired with fat-free Breyers creamy vanilla ice cream, this offered the perfect low-calorie solution we were looking for.
Simply pour Root Beer in a glass then top with a big scoop of vanilla ice cream and watch it fizz! Cutting out the calories did not sacrifice flavor. They were simply delicious, and a perfect afternoon treats while watching the boys play outside.
Root Beer Popsicles
Another favorite the entire family can enjoy is Root Beer Popsicles. This low-calorie treat is just 55 calories per serving!
Root Beer Popsicle Directions:
First I chilled the A&W Root Beer in the freezer for 10 minutes. Next, I poured Root Beer in 1/4 of the popsicle mold, followed by a small scoop of vanilla ice cream, then repeated the steps one more time. After removing the excess foam I used a straw to give the ingredients a quick stir then placed the tops on and put the popsicles in the freezer for about 4 hours.
Talk about the perfect way to cool down on a warm day! Need a solution for low calorie spring & summer indulgences? Swap your full-calorie sodas for Four TEN products.
What is your favorite way to swap ingredients for lower-calorie options?
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Shannon says
What great low calorie treats. Thank you for sharing with us and have a lovely day.
Sandy Cain says
It’s funny, but I only like root beer in a float. And, oh, yours looks SO good, I am thirsty just looking at it!
Tonya Prater (@travelermom) says
Root beer floats are my favorite. It’s good to know that I can still indulge without sacrificing flavor.
LyndaS says
I don’t have a favorite way, yet, but those rootbeer popsicles look sooooo good.
C @ Kid Things says
I’m making root beer floats with my family this weekend with A&W TEN calorie root beer, too! I’ve tried some ahead of time, though, and you honestly can’t tell there’s only 10 calories.
Jennifer H says
I know, isn’t that awesome? NO sacrifice on flavor!
Dianna @ Oy Vey a day says
Oh my – these look delicious… AND, they bring back such wonderful memories. When I was growing up, we lived near an A&W drive-in restaurant. They kind where the servers wear roller skates and bring the food to the car. It was a huge treat!
I can’t take my kids to the drive-in, but I can make them these frozen treats. I know they will love them. Thanks for sharing this recipe.
Jennifer H says
What an awesome memory! Thank you for sharing Dianna 🙂
Maria says
YUM!! This looks great!! I can definitely see my kids drinking this on a hot summer night!
deannalw says
Oooh I LOVE root beer floats! Great idea!
guiltyorguiltfree says
How cute is that with the foam!
Jen Jamar (@LifeWithLevi) says
We just made lemon popsicles last week. I know Levi would LOVE to try a root beer float popsicle.
Ashley Miller says
YUM! These look awesome.. my kiddos LOVE Root Beer anything! lol Thanks for sharing! =)
Jen says
I love that you made popsicles with Root Beer. YUM!
satrntgr says
Wow – now I need to go shopping for some root beer, these look great!! Pinned it!
Jennifer H says
Thanks for the pin!
Wendy Flynn Del Monte says
YUM Root Beer! I love a nice root beer float for sure!
tara pittman says
My boys love rootbeer floats and I love that I can make them with less sugar
Ellen Christian (@ellenblogs) says
I always look for little ways to save on calories. Every little bit helps.
Jennifer H says
I totally agree Ellen! 🙂
kim says
What a good-looking float!!
Jennifer H says
Thanks!
JanetGoingCrazy says
My boy loves root beer and just a couple of days ago he said “mommy, root beer would be good with ice cream” – haha!
Jennifer H says
too funny!
alicia k (Petite Pilates Pixie) says
that root beer float looks SO good!
Maria H says
That’s a great idea root beer popsicles!
Janet W. says
I’m a big fan of root beer! I’ve never tried making my own popsicles before but those look delicious! I would destroy each one!!
Jennifer H says
haha! They are very easy to make. Enjoy!