Orange Creamsicle Bars

These orange creamsicle bars are a diabetic-friendly frozen dessert made with Cuties, Greek yogurt, vanilla, and stevia, designed for anyone who wants a creamy orange treat with less added sugar and ready with just a few simple ingredients.

These easy orange creamsicle bars have that classic orange creamsicle flavor in a lighter frozen treat. They’re cold, refreshing, simple to make, and perfect when you want something sweet without a lot of added sugar

Why You’ll Love This Recipe

• They have that creamy orange creamsicle flavor in a lighter dessert
• Made with simple ingredients like orange juice, yogurt, vanilla, and stevia
• A great low sugar dessert for warm weather
• No baking needed
• Easy to portion into bars or popsicles
• Made from scratch with simple ingredients at home

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Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients

  

• 1/2 cup fresh Cutie juice
• 1 cup plain Greek yogurt
• 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 3 packets stevia about 3/4 teaspoon
• 1/2 teaspoon orange zest optional
• 2 to 3 tablespoons unsweetened almond milk optional for thinning

Method

 

1. Peel and squeeze your Cuties until you have about 1/2 cup of juice. Remove any seeds. For a smoother texture, strain the juice.
2. In a bowl or blender, combine the Cutie juice, Greek yogurt, vanilla extract, and 3 packets stevia (about 3/4 teaspoon). Add orange zest if using.
3. Taste the mixture before freezing. Frozen desserts taste a little less sweet once set, so you want the mixture slightly sweet but not overpowering.
4. Pour the mixture into popsicle molds or into a small parchment-lined dish if you want to slice it into bars late
5. Freeze for 4 to 6 hours, or until fully set.
6. If freezing in a dish, let it sit at room temperature for a few minutes before slicing into orange dream bars.

Notes

We tested this recipe with both whole blended mandarins and freshly squeezed Cutie juice, and found that strained juice gave the smoothest creamsicle texture. For best results, we recommend using plain Greek yogurt for a creamy texture and a little protein, and using 3 packets of stevia, which is about 3/4 teaspoon, for balanced sweetness.

Tips for Best Results

• Strain the juice for a smoother texture
• Add orange zest for stronger orange flavor without extra sugar
• Do not add too much stevia or the flavor can become bitter
• Use 2% or full-fat Greek yogurt for a creamier result
• Let the bars sit for 3 to 5 minutes before serving so they soften slightly
• Freeze in smaller portions for easier serving control

Variations & Substitutions

• Make it creamier: add a splash of unsweetened almond milk
• Use popsicle molds: for a more classic orange creamsicle bars shape
• Dairy-free option: use a thick unsweetened dairy-free yogurt
• Orange dream bars version: freeze in a lined loaf pan and slice into squares
• From scratch version: use only fresh Cuties, yogurt, vanilla, and stevia for a simple homemade dessert

Serving Suggestions

Serve these orange creamsicle bars:

• as a light summer dessert
• as a small sweet snack
• with nuts or another protein for a more balanced treat
• alongside other diabetic-friendly frozen desserts