Refreshing Healthy Summer Desserts

Summer is the time when we all crave ice cream, a cold drink or a dessert to cool off. Before you dig into a bowl of ice cream, drink a sugary drink or unhealthy muse, why not try these simple, refreshing, healthy summer desserts that will provide you a guilt-free pleasure, long-lasting satiety and freshness?

1. Sweet Cherry Smoothie

Serves: 2

Preparation: 10 minutes

Ingredients:

• 1 cup Greek yoghurt
• 1 cup sweet cherries, pitted
• 1 tsp row honey
• 1 pinch Himalayan salt
• ½ cup filtered water

Directions:

Step 1

Place yoghurt, cherries, honey and salt in a blender and add half of the water. Leave 6 cherries for decoration. Process on medium speed, while adding the remaining water to get desired consistency. 

Step 2

Divide the smoothie into two serving glasses and garnish with the remaining cherries. Cool for half an hour before serving.

Tips:

• Substitute Greek yoghurt with coconut, almond, cashew or soy yoghurt;
• Replace honey with maple syrup;
• Store leftovers in an air-tight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days;
• Add more water or honey to reach the desired consistency or sweetness.

2. Creamy Cinnamon-Chia Pudding

Serves: 2

Preparation: 5 minutes

Ingredients:

• 2 cups unsweetened almond milk
• 5 tbs chia seeds
• 3 tbs row honey
• 1 tsp Ceylon cinnamon
• 2 tsp vanilla extract
• 1 pinch Himalayan salt

Topping ingredients:

1. Coconut, cacao nibs, pumpkin seeds;
2. Dried dates, currants, bananas or sultanas;
3. Coco powder or grated dark chocolate;
4. Walnuts and sesame seeds.

Directions:

Step 1:

Add all ingredients to a medium-sized bowl and mix well, by whisking until everything is combined, dissolved and smooth.

Step 2

Place in the refrigerator for 4 hours, stir after one hour and then again after two hours.

Step 3

Spoon into serving bowls and top with ingredients of your choice.

Tips:

• Substitute almond milk with coconut, cashew or soy milk;
• Replace honey with maple syrup;
• Store leftovers in an air-tight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days;
• Adjust the ingredients to taste.

Try these Refreshing Healthy Summer Desserts and don’t forget to share them with your friends!

Looking For More Recipe Ideas? Check These Out:

• Bruschetta With Mozzarella and Nectarines
• Overnight Oats With Pumpkin Seeds and Yoghurt
• Vegan Banana Vanilla Cupcakes

➥ DISCLAIMER: This post is not intended to replace medical treatment. The information provided is for educational purposes only and does not constitute medical advice.