This summer has been a HOT one! 🥵
We're sharing these sweet treats to help you cool off and keep that ice cream craving under control!
*DREAMSICLE NOT-MILK-SHAKE*
Ingredients:
-1/2c fresh squeezed orange juice (I used a combination of mandarins and naval oranges)
-2tbsp cane sugar (added to orange juice + dissolved) (*optional)
-1/2c unsweetened original almond milk
-4 frozen (about 3tsp each) vanilla almond milk creamer cubes
-4 frozen (about 3tsp each) coconut milk cubes
-1c ice cubes
Health Benefits:
-Vitamin C, vitamin A, and calcium support immune, nerve, and bone health
-Sugar is naturally processed by our bodies + is preferable as a sweetener as opposed to sugar alcohols, syrups, and artificial sweeteners for this reason
-Almond milk contains helthier fats + less sugars than traditional dairy options, as well as cleaner protein + brain boosting omega fatty acids
-Coconut milk is high in calcium + lower in saturated fat ("bad" fat) than dairy products. Also aids in hydration
-Added water is never a bad idea when it's this hot out!
Preparation:
-Take a clean ice cube tray and carefully spoon in/pour almond milk creamer and coconut milk. Place in the freezer on a level surface for at least 3 hours
-Once frozen, add 4 coconut milk cubes and 4 almond milk creamer cubes to a blender. Add in 1c regular ice cubes, orange juice, and almond milk. Blend until it's milkshake consistency
-Transfer any leftover coconut milk/almond milk creamer cubes to separate freezer storage bags and keep for future use in dairy-free recipes like curry, smoothies, or coffee
-Recipe makes 2 6oz servings. For larger groups, double or triple the recipe and use a large blender
*PEACHES AND CREAM POWER BOWL*
Ingredients:
-1 fresh/about 1c peach sliced/diced + frozen
-1/2c oats
-1/2c water
-2tbsp vanilla almond milk creamer
Health Benefits:
-Good source of potassium + fiber
-Complex carbohydrate for sustained energy + blood glucose control, can help lower cholesterol
-Hydration
-Almond milk contains helthier fats + less sugars than traditional dairy options, as well as cleaner protein + brain boosting omega fatty acids
Preparation:
-Pro tip: buy peaches fresh + in season and freeze them for use throughout the year. They're freshest + most nutritious this way!
-Slice (or dice) fresh peaches and spread out on a plate or baking sheet to prevent sticking + place in the freezer. Once frozen, transfer to a freezer storage bag for future use.
-Add oats + water to a food processor/blender. Blend until it oats are in small grains (you just made oat milk, btw!)
-Add almond milk creamer + peaches and blend until the mixture thickens and large chunks of peaches are no longer present
-Pour into a bowl and top with homemade granola, mixed nuts, nut butter, seeds- whatever you want!
*BLUEBERRY LEMONADE POPSICLES*
Ingredients:
-5 fresh lemons
-3/4c fresh blueberries, plus some to garnish
-2.5tbsp cane sugar (add up to 4tbsp if you like it sweet) (*optional)
-2c hot water
-Popsicle molds OR small cups + reusable straws
Health Benefits:
-Contrains vitamin C for immune health, folate for cellular health, and luteine for optical health
-Contains potassium, magnesium, beta carotene, and vitamin K for total health promotion. Also contain cancer fighting antioxidants
-Sugar is naturally processed by our bodies + is preferable as a sweetener as opposed to sugar alcohols, syrups, and artificial sweeteners for this reason
Preparation:
-Add 2c hot water to a large cup or pitcher, add sugar and stir until dissolved
-In a separate cup or blender cup, squeeze lemons using a juicer to catch any seeds + extract as much juice as possible
-Rinse blueberries, pull off any stems, and add to the blender cup
-Blend the blueberries + lemon juice until there are just a few chunks of blueberry left
-Add the lemon/blueberyy mixture to the sugar water and stir well
-Pour the mixture into your popsicle receptacle (I do not recommend using something as large as a margarita glass no matter how fun it may sound 😅). Place in the freezer for about 15-20 minutes
-Remove from freezer + add your stick/straw. Put them back in the freezer for at least 5 hours
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