Guilt-Free Summer Desserts: In summer, one feels like eating sweets, but it is also important to avoid heavy and sugary desserts. That’s why homechef Ritu Bhatnagar shares 5 guilt-free summer dessert recipes, Which is light, healthy and very tasty. These desserts are light, cooling and fresh in flavor, so you can stay healthy while eating sweets in summers.
Mango Yogurt Parfait
Material:
Fresh mango puree: 1 cup
Greek yogurt: 1 cup
Oats or granola: ¼ cup
Honey: 1 teaspoon (optional)
Method
A light and healthy dessert made of mango and curd, gives coolness in summers. Cut mango into pieces and put them in a blender and make a smooth puree.
Take a transparent glass so that the layer is clearly visible.
For the first layer, add half a cup of Greek yogurt to the glass.
In the second layer, add half cup mango puree on yogurt. For the third layer, add oats or granola.
Make layers by adding remaining yogurt and mango puree.
Drizzle honey on top and garnish with some small mango pieces. Keep it in the fridge for 10:15 minutes and serve it cold.
Coconut and Blueberry Ice Bites
Material:
Blueberries: ½ cup
Coconut powder: ¼ cup
Coconut milk: 2 tbsp
Honey: 1 teaspoon
Method
Combine blueberries, coconut milk, coconut milk and honey in a bowl.
Mix well so that the blueberries are slightly crushed and the mixture becomes thick.
Pour mixture into small silicone molds or ice trays.
Place in the freezer for at least 2 hours.
Once set, take out of the mold and serve chilled. These are healthy bites, sugar free and full of fats.
Watermelon and Mint Jelly
Material:
Watermelon juice: 2 cups
Mint leaves: 6-7
Agar-agar powder: 1 tsp
Honey or sweetener: 1 teaspoon
Method:
This is a high hydration, sugar free, light summer dessert. To make this, we will prepare watermelon juice. For this, blend the watermelon in a blender and extract the juice.
Add watermelon juice and agar-agar in a pan. Heat gently and stir continuously.
Add honey and mint, mix well.
Pour the mixture into jelly molds or small cups.
Keep in the refrigerator for at least 2 hours.
Once set, take out of the mold and serve chilled.
Chia Seed Custard
Material:
Chia seeds: 3 tbsp
Almond milk: 1 cup
Vanilla extract: ½ teaspoon
Honey or maple syrup: 1 teaspoon
Method
Add chia seeds and almond milk in a bowl.
Beat well. Mix well until the chia seeds are lump free. Add vanilla extract and honey and mix.
Put the mixture in a small bowl or glass and keep it in the refrigerator for at least 2-3 hours.
Sprinkle some fresh berries or coconut powder on top and serve chilled.
Cucumber and Mint Cold Smoothie
Material:
Cucumber: 1 cup (chopped)
Mint leaves: 10-12
Lemon juice: 1 teaspoon
Stevia or sugar free sweetener: 1 pinch
Ice: ½ cup
Method
This is a light, hydrating and sugar free recipe. To make this, wash the cucumber thoroughly and cut it into small pieces.
Add cucumbers, mint, lemon juice, sweetener and ice to blender.
Blend for 1:2 minutes until smooth consistency.
Adjust lemon or sweetener if necessary.
Pour into glasses and garnish with mint leaves.
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