Megan Wyatt

mbwyatt@theadvertiser.com

There is nothing like a sweet snowball to cool you off during the steamy days of summer.

Whether your go-to is bubblegum blue or sugar-free spearmint, you're going to want to change it up the next time you're ready for the beloved Louisiana treat.

Here's a look at the craziest snowball creations in Acadiana, from the downright decadent to the delightfully diet.

1. The chantilly cake snowball

This snowball is inspired by the berry chantilly cake made of vanilla sponge cake, berries and whipped cream icing.

The Crawfish Boss' creation is a wedding cake cream syrup snowball stuffed with cheesecake, strawberries and blueberries and topped with whipped cream and more berries.

The snowball spot also offers a popular loaded strawberry cheesecake snowball made with strawberry cheesecake cream syrup, a cheesecake and strawberry stuffing and a topping of more cheesecake and strawberries with condensed milk.

Find The Crawfish Boss at 6830 Ambassador Caffery Extension in Broussard. Learn more by visiting "The Crawfish Boss" on Facebook or by calling 337-837-5700.

2. The coconut cream snowball

This snowball is a creamy dream for any coconut fan.

Creole Flavor Sno's coconut cream creation is a top secret recipe described simply as "delicious, refreshing and great." The snowball stand also offers a popular secret-recipe ice cream sickle snowball.

One of the stand's less secret snowballs is the triple-stuffed strawberry cheesecake delight snowball, which is stuffed with cheesecake, and is topped with strawberries and cream.

Find Creole Flavor Sno at 2208 N. University Ave. in Lafayette. Learn more by visiting "Creole Flavor Sno" on Facebook or by calling 337-326-1244.

3. The dill pickle snowball

This off-menu snowball is a tart, low-cal treat.

Cajun Sno's dill pickle snowball is made with juice straight from the pickle jar and is served with a pickle spear snack.

You'll also find traditional syrup snowballs with optional ice cream stuffings and toppings at this favorite snowball spot. Get the clear versions of the bubble gum, spearmint or strawberry flavors to keep your mouth from telling the world you had a snowball.

Find Cajun Sno at 4303 Johnston St. in Lafayette. Learn more by calling 337-981-3342.

4. The peanut butter cup snowball

This snowball is a dream come true for any Reese's lover.

CanDee Land Sneauxball Stand's creation begins with chocolate and peanut butter syrups as the base and is topped with evaporated milk, whipped cream and a cherry.

You can also opt for other candy bar-inspired treats like the Snickers snowball made with chocolate, peanut butter and caramel syrups or the Mounds snowball made with chocolate and coconut syrups.

Find CanDee Land Sneauxball Stand at 1122 Saint Mary St. in Scott. Learn more by visiting "T's Kitchen at CanDee Land Sneauxball Stand" on Facebook or by calling 337-233-6652.

5. The diet delight snowball

This snowball is the perfect option for those looking for a low-sugar indulgence.

Meaux Sneaux Shack's creation is made with choice of sugar-free syrup and a center stuffed with strawberries, bananas and yogurt and a topping of more strawberries, bananas and yogurt with a piece of sugar-free angel food cake, light whipped cream and granola.

The snowball spot also offers a popular sour extreme snowball made with the customer's choice of syrup made sour with a special spray with a topping of Sour Patch Kids and Sour Patch Straws candies and a banana split snowball made with ice cream flavored syrup, a filling of vanilla ice cream and a topping of bananas, pineapples, strawberries, whipped cream, chocolate syrup and a cherry.

Find Meaux Sneaux Shack at 7520 La. 343 in Maurice. Learn more by visiting "Meaux Sneaux Shack" or by calling 337-522-0785.

6. The coconut shrimp snowball

This snowball is perfect for the person who can't get a snowball from the stand at Olde Tyme Grocery without ordering a shrimp po'boy.

Murph's Olde Tyme Snowball Stand's creation tops a coconut snowball with two fried shrimp from the po'boy shop next door.

The stand also offers a variety of traditional snowball flavors with the option of ice cream fillings. Try the cherry cola snowball for a carbonation-free version of the soda-shop classic.

Find Murph's Olde Tyme Snowball Stand at 218 W. Saint Mary Blvd. Learn more by visiting "Olde Tyme Grocery" on Facebook or by calling 337-235-8165.