Summer is one hot dry season from March till May. As it is a long summer break for the kids, you might be wondering how to beat the heat.
These five easy DIY summer snacks will satisfy your cravings and keep you cool and refreshed! They are also easy to prepare—even by the kids!
Ice candy is one of the common summer treats in the Philippines to beat the heat. It is also easy to prepare; you will need fruit juice, milk or some fruit bits that you have to place in small and slender plastic bags.
You can make different kinds of ice candy depending on your available ingredients. You can use melon for your ice candy as it is readily available during the summer season.
Easy Melon Ice Candy
Ingredients
In a bowl, mix condensed milk, water and brown sugar. Stir and mix until texture is smooth. Place in ice candy bags using a funnel. Place in the refrigerator until firm.
Health Facts
Melons are rich in essential vitamins and minerals such as Vitamins A and C as well as potassium and lycopene, so enjoy!
Mango float is a delicious summer treat made of alternating layers of Graham cracker and milk-cream. Aside from the fact that it’s easy to prepare, it is also a tasty dessert that you can serve after meals in any occasion.
Ingredients:
Mix all-purpose cream, condensed milk and evaporated milk in a bowl. Set aside.
Get a square pan. Line the bottom of the pan with 1 layer of Graham crackers. Next, pour the mixture of cream and milk into the layer. Line again with another layer of Graham crackers and pour cream and milk mixture again on the top. If desired, create another layer of crackers and cream-milk mixture. Top with sliced mangoes. You can add Graham crumbs on top if you want.
Health Facts
Mangoes contain vitamins A and C, as well as alpha-carotene, beta-carotene and beta-cryptoxanthin. These nutrients can help lower bad cholesterol and can also strengthen bones, improve vision and keep the immune system healthy!
Frozen fruit salad is a nutritious summer snack that you can enjoy during hot weather. Don’t worry if you don’t have cooking skills; this frozen fruit salad is easy to prepare.
Ingredients:
In a bowl, combine green apple, grapes and fruit cocktail mix. Add salt. Add condensed milk, all-purpose cream and mayonnaise. Mix thoroughly. Place in the refrigerator. Serve chilled.
Health Facts
Fruits contain less fat, sodium and calories. They are rich in many important nutrients like dietary fiber, potassium, Vitamin A, Vitamin C and folic acid.
Fun tip: Go shopping with kids and buy fruits that are readily available this season like mangoes and pineapples. Let them taste delicious yet healthy food!
4. DIY Chocolate Shake
In just two simple steps, you can already enjoy this DIY Chocolate Shake while you beat the summer heat at home!
Ingredients
Mix milk and syrup in a shaker bottle. Shake the bottlefor about 30 seconds.
Add ice cream and shake again for 30 seconds. Serve immediately!
Health Facts
Milk offers various health benefits like strong bones and a healthy heart. It is rich in protein, minerals, vitamins, carbohydrates and fat.
Sago`t Gulaman is a sweet Filipino beverage made of tapioca pearls and jelly.
Ingredients
Instructions
Make the gulaman jelly. Dissolve one pouch of gelatin powder in 1 1/4 cups of water and 2 tablespoons of sugar. Bring to a boil then remove from heat. Chill then cut into small squares or diagonal shapes.
Cook the tapioca pearls by placing them in a half liter of boiling water and cook for 10 minutes. Separate the pearls from the water using a strainer. Wash the tapioca pearls with water and cook again until they become transluscent.
Cook the syrup. Add 1 cup of brown sugar to 1 cup of water and boil. Stir continuously to mix. Cool down and set aside.
Fill a pitcher with 4 cups of cold water and stir in the syrup. Add the gulaman and tapioca pearls. Place some ice cubes and serve cold.
Health Benefits
Gelatin can improve digestion and gut health. It also helps in maintaining a healthy heart and bones. Gelatin snacks can easily make you feel full so you will eat less and lose weight!
Try these DIY snacks today and stay cool on this summer!
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