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In the good old summer time! Great words aren’t they? Do they bring up thoughts of days gone past, when you were a child, playing out in the neighborhood with all your friends? They do for me. Those words also remind of the most awesome frozen summertime treats they had back then. Remember the ice cream man coming around with rocket bombs, and chocolate covered ice cream bars on a stick and snow cones in the most vibrant colors that quenched any thirst? Mmmm, I sure do.
Well, since those days are long gone, at least for me they are, how about mixing up some good old fashioned frozen treats right from the comfort of your own home. Not only are they healthier, but probably less expensive too. Here are some ideas and recipes for good old fashioned frozen summer treats.
Frozen S’mores – A classic treat with a twist – Great not only when sitting around a campfire, but a fun treat anytime.
Here’s what you need:
• 3/4 cup heavy cream
• 6 ounces bittersweet or semisweet chocolate
• 14 or so graham crackers
• 1 pint vanilla ice cream, softened on microwave’s defrost setting for 30 seconds
• 1 pint chocolate ice cream, softened on microwave’s defrost setting for 30 seconds
Here’s what you do:
• Microwave cream and chocolate on high power until very hot, about 2 minutes. Whisk until chocolate melts into a smooth sauce.
• Line an 8-inch square metal pan with plastic wrap, leaving an overhang. Arrange 1/3 of the graham crackers over bottom, cutting the final few with a knife to fit. Drizzle 1/3 of the sauce over the crackers; spread evenly. Freeze until chocolate is just set, 5 to 10 minutes.
• Spread vanilla ice cream over the chocolate. Top with another cracker layer as before. Drizzle another 1/3 of the sauce over the crackers; spread evenly. Freeze until just set, 5 to 10 minutes. Spread chocolate ice cream over the crackers. Arrange a final layer of crackers over the ice cream. Spread remaining sauce over crackers.
• Freeze until set, about 2 hours, or double-wrap in plastic and freeze up to 5 days.
• To serve, lift dessert from pan; discard plastic wrap. Halve the dessert; cut each half into 6 slices. Return to freezer briefly.
You’re family will think you’re a genius when you pop these puppies out of the freezer.
Trying to get your kids to eat more spinach? Here’s a way that will fool even the brightest child.
Green Slime Smoothie
What you need:
• 2 cups spinach
• 2 cups frozen strawberries
• 1 banana
• 2 tablespoons honey
• 1/2 cup ice
What you do:
1. Place the spinach in the freezer until frozen, at least 1 hour.
2. Combine the spinach, strawberries, banana, honey, and ice in a blender. Blend until smooth. Serve immediately.
You can use other fruit like bananas and berries too.
Your kids will never suspect there’s spinach in there and they’ll ask for this treat over and over, so be sure to have plenty of the ingredients on hand throughout the summer.
Frozen Fruit Cups
What you need:
• 1 (16 ounce) container sour cream
• 2 tablespoons lemon juice
• 3/4 cup white sugar
• 1/8 teaspoon salt
• 1 (8 ounce) can crushed pineapple, with juice
• 1/4 cup chopped maraschino cherries
• 3 bananas, peeled and diced
• 1/4 cup chopped pecans
What you do:
In a large bowl, stir together the sour cream, lemon juice, sugar and salt until blended. Fold in the pineapple, cherries, bananas and pecans. Pour into paper lined muffin tins. Freeze until set, then transfer to re-sealable freezer bags for storage.
Makes: 18 fruit cups
Easy, delicious, convenient and healthy! What more could a mother ask for? Oh, let me think a new house, new furniture, a new car…just kidding!
There’s no need to get the summertime blues with these easy, healthy, yummy treats you can make right at home on just about any budget. Your kids, hubby and guests will thank you for them and ask you to make them over and over. So, stock up on your favorite summer fruits and veggies and enjoy a cool, refreshing summer.
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