No refined sugar, no ice cream machine — just real fruit and 10 minutes of your time.
Who says healthy can't be delicious? This fruit-based ice cream proves that a few simple, natural ingredients can create a treat that's creamy, refreshing, and completely free of refined sugar. Store-bought ice cream is loaded with refined sugar, artificial flavors, and heavy cream — but it doesn't have to be that way. With just a handful of frozen fruits, you can whip up a creamy, naturally sweet dessert that's as good for your body as it is for your taste buds.
Ingredients
2 cups frozen mango chunks
1 cups frozen mixed berries (strawberry, blueberry)
0.5 cups Greek yogurt (plain)
2 tablespoons honey or maple syrup
2 tablespoons lemon juice, freshly squeezed
1 pinch of salt
2 fresh mint leaves (optional, for garnish)
Steps:
1.Combine ingredients: Add 2 cups frozen mango chunks and 1 cups frozen mixed berries (strawberry, blueberry) to a food processor along with 0.5 cups Greek yogurt (plain), 2 tablespoons honey or maple syrup, 2 tablespoons lemon juice, freshly squeezed, and 1 pinch pinch of salt.
2. Blend until smooth: Blend for 5 minutes , pausing to scrape down the sides, until the mixture is smooth, thick, and creamy like soft-serve.
3. Adjust to taste: Taste and adjust sweetness or lemon juice if needed, then blend briefly again.
4. Serve or freeze: Serve immediately as soft-serve, garnished with 2 fresh mint leaves (optional, for garnish), or transfer to a container and freeze for 120 minutes for a firmer texture.
So the next time a sweet craving hits, skip the store-bought tub and reach for the blender instead. With just a handful of frozen fruit and a few pantry staples, you can enjoy a treat that satisfies your sweet tooth without the sugar crash — a small swap that your body will thank you for.
Note: Rozana Spokesman does not verify this article; this information has been sourced from the internet.
