7 Fresh and Fruity Summer Sweets

When your sweet tooth strikes in the summertime, light and fresh is always the most satisfying. These fruity treats will conquer your cravings -- almost guilt-free.

1. Peach Mango Smoothies

These smoothies taste like a tropical beach vacation. They're perfect to start the day; they also make a refreshing afternoon snack or even a healthy dessert. GET THE RECIPE

2. Strawberry Frozen Yogurt

This frozen yogurt tastes intensely of fresh strawberries -- almost like a cross between strawberry frozen yogurt and strawberry sorbet. My daughter said it best: "It tastes very strawberry-y." GET THE RECIPE

3. Best Summer Berry Trifle

This dazzling, delicious trifle can be made in under 30 minutes -- just be sure to plan ahead. It needs to sit in the fridge at least 8 hours before serving. GET THE RECIPE

4. Caramelized Banana Ice Cream

Puréed bananas make this delicious ice cream rich and creamy without the addition of eggs or heavy cream. GET THE RECIPE

5. Berry, Banana & Pomegranate Smoothie

This creamy, fruit-packed smoothie is a little sweet, a little tart and a whole lot of healthy. GET THE RECIPE

6. Lemon Berry Parfaits

Dress up fresh berries by layering them with a luscious lemon cream -- essentially a lemon curd lightened with whipped cream. GET THE RECIPE

7. Strawberries & Oranges with Citrus Syrup and Fresh Mint

This is one of my favorite fruit salads, and it's such a nice change of pace from the standard mix of pre-cut fruit from the supermarket. Serve it as a light and healthy dessert, or luxe it up with shortcake and whipped cream. GET THE RECIPE