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 raw 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 the desired consistency.Â
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 tbsp chia seeds
- 3 tbsp raw honey
- 1 tsp Ceylon cinnamon
- 2 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 pinch Himalayan salt
Topping ingredients:
- Coconut, cacao nibs, and pumpkin seeds
- Dried dates, currants, bananas or sultanas
- Coco powder or grated dark chocolate
- 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
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