In the heat of the day, Dairy Queen can offer a reasonable option

Summertime is almost here. For a lot of us that means trips to Dairy Queen for some good old-fashioned soft serve. If you were wondering what would be the best choice for an ice cream treat, look no further. Here are a few calorie and fat-conscious options for a sweet treat at the DQ.

•DQ Fudge Bar, 50 calories, total fat 0g, saturated fat, 0g, sugar 3g

•DQ Vanilla Orange Bar, 60 calories, total fat 0g, saturated fat 0g, sugar 2g

•DQ Sandwich (pictured), 200 calories, total fat 6g, saturated fat 3g, sugar 18g

•Small Vanilla Cone, 230 calories, total fat 7g, saturated fat 4.5g, sugar 27g

•Small Chocolate Cone, 240 calories, total fat 8g, saturated fat 5g, sugar 25g

•Small Chocolate Sundae, 280 calories, total fat 7g, saturated fat 4.5g, Sugar 42g

— Eris Craven, registered dietitian, Bend Memorial Clinic