Category: Summer Snacks

Explore our Quick, refreshing and healthy Summer Snacks collection – easy frozen desserts, fruit-based treats, and light no-bake recipes perfect for sunny days. Healthy, quick, and fun to make!

Milk Ice Cream Pops with Chocolate & Pistachios
Looking for a creamy and refreshing summer treat? These homemade milk ice cream pops are dipped in rich chocolate and sprinkled with crunchy pistachios—perfect for cooling down on a hot day. Made with simple ingredients like milk, sugar, and powdered milk, this dessert is easy to prepare and deliciously satisfying.

Creamy milk pops fresh from the freezer, ready for their chocolate coating

ingredients
- 500 ml milk
- 60 g powdered milk
- 30 g sugar
- 20 g cornstarch
- 200 g milk chocolate
- 1 tablespoon chopped pistachios
How to make milk ice cream pops dipped in chocolate and sprinkled with pistachios – an easy summer dessert idea!

Each popsicle is dipped into smooth chocolate and finished with a pistachio crunch

Recipe Instructions

1. In a saucepan, combine 450 ml milk, powdered milk, and sugar. Mix well and heat on low temperature.

2. In a separate small bowl, mix 50 ml milk with cornstarch until smooth.

3. Add the cornstarch mixture to the saucepan and stir continuously until it thickens.

4. Pour the mixture into popsicle molds and insert wooden sticks.

5. Cover molds with foil and freeze for at least 8 hours.

6. Melt the chocolate using a double boiler. Pour into a tall glass and stir in chopped pistachios.

7. Remove frozen popsicles from molds and dip each into the melted chocolate until fully coated.

8. Place dipped popsicles on a plate and let the chocolate set. Enjoy!

These chocolate-dipped milk ice cream pops are a summer favorite for a reason—cool, creamy, and irresistibly crunchy with pistachios. Try them at your next gathering or treat yourself on a sunny afternoon!

Prep Time: PT10M
Freeze Time: PT8H
Total Time: PT8H10M
Recipe Yield: 8 popsicles
Calories: ~180 per serving (approx.)
Type: Dessert
Cuisine: Summer / Frozen
Keywords: chocolate popsicles, milk ice cream, pistachio dessert, frozen summer treats

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Craving something sweet, healthy, and refreshing? These frozen banana-based fruit desserts are the ultimate guilt-free indulgence! Made with just 2 ingredients, they’re naturally sweet, dairy-free, and take just minutes to prepare. Perfect for hot summer days, these treats are kid-friendly and endlessly customizable.

Try these easy and healthy frozen banana snacks – one made with cocoa and the other with sour cherries. These no-sugar, no-bake summer desserts are perfect for hot days and packed with natural fruit sweetness. Ideal for kids and adults looking for a guilt-free frozen treat!

Sliced banana arranged for freezing – the base of these simple frozen desserts

Dessert 1 – Banana Cocoa Ice Cream

Ingredients:
- 1 ripe banana (sliced and frozen)
- 2 tablespoons cocoa powder
Instructions

1. Slice one banana and freeze it until solid.

2. Add the frozen banana slices and cocoa powder to a blender.

3. Blend until smooth and creamy.

4. Serve immediately in a dessert bowl and enjoy your guilt-free chocolate delight!

Dessert 2 – Banana Cherry Ice Cream

Ingredients:
- 1 ripe banana (sliced and frozen)
- 1/2 cup pitted frozen cherries
Instructions

1. Slice and freeze one ripe banana.

2. Add frozen banana and cherries to a blender.

3. Blend until smooth and creamy.

4. Serve in a glass or bowl and enjoy your fruity frozen dessert!

Who knew frozen fruit could be this delicious? These banana-based treats are so simple and satisfying, they’re sure to become your favorite healthy dessert. Let us know in the comments which version you liked better – cocoa or cherry!

Quick and easy frozen desserts made with banana, cocoa, or cherries – no added sugar and ready in minutes!

Prep Time: PT5M
Freeze Time: PT30M (for banana)
Total Time: PT35M
Recipe Yield: 2 servings
Calories: ~120 per serving (approx.)
Type: Dessert
Cuisine: Healthy / Vegan
Keywords: frozen banana, cocoa dessert, cherry ice cream, healthy frozen treats

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A quick and refreshing summer treat! These No-Bake Chocolate Strawberry Cups are the perfect combination of crunchy, creamy, and fruity! Made with a delicious biscuit-nut base, smooth chocolate ganache, and fresh strawberries. Ideal for hot days, parties, or guilt-free indulgence. Best of all – no baking needed!

Easy No-Bake Chocolate Strawberry Cups

Ingredients – Base
- 40 g almonds
- 40 g walnuts
- 230 g biscuits (crushed)
- 100 g melted butter
Ganache Filling
- 100 g heavy cream
- 200 g chocolate (dark or semi-sweet)
- 10 g butter
- 12 fresh strawberries
Pressing the prepared base into small paper cups

Instructions
1. Prepare the base:
  Grind the almonds, walnuts, and biscuits in a blender or food processor. Transfer to a mixing bowl.
2. Add melted butter:
  Pour melted butter into the dry mixture and stir until the texture becomes evenly moist and crumbly.
3. Shape the cups:
  Place paper liners into metal muffin tins. Add 3 tablespoons of the mixture into each liner. Use a small glass with a narrow base to press into the center, creating a hollow. Flatten the edges around the glass with a spoon. Freeze for 10 minutes.
4. Make the ganache:
  In a saucepan over medium heat, warm the whipping cream. Add the chocolate and stir until melted and smooth. Add the 10 g of butter for a glossy finish.
5. Assemble the cups:
  Pour the chocolate ganache into each hollow. Place one strawberry into the center. If needed, top off with a little more ganache to level with the crust.
6. Chill & serve:
  Freeze for at least 30 minutes, then gently remove from the paper liners. Serve chilled on a dessert plate or in a serving bowl.
Conclusion

These No-Bake Chocolate Strawberry Cups prove that you don’t need an oven to make something truly delightful. With simple ingredients and minimal prep, they’re a go-to treat for summer or anytime you crave something sweet and refreshing. Try them out and enjoy every bite!

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Ingredients
- 100 g kadaif (shredded phyllo dough)
- 200 g peeled pistachios
- 2 tablespoons honey
- 40 g butter
- 400 g milk chocolate
Instructions
1. Prepare the kadaif:
  Break the kadaif into small pieces by hand into a bowl.
2. Make the pistachio filling:
  Blend the peeled pistachios in a blender. Add honey and blend again until the mixture is well combined and sticky. Set aside.
3. Toast the kadaif:
  In a pan, melt butter and lightly toast the kadaif until golden brown. Remove from heat and combine with the pistachio-honey mixture. Mix thoroughly.
4. Melt the chocolate:
  Use a double boiler to melt the milk chocolate until smooth.
5. Coat the molds:
  Spoon a little melted chocolate into silicone molds and use a brush or spoon to coat the sides evenly. Freeze for 15 minutes.
6. Fill the molds:
  Add the kadaif-pistachio filling into each mold, making sure not to overfill. Leave space for the top chocolate layer.
7. Seal and chill:
  Pour the remaining melted chocolate over the filling to seal. Freeze for 30 minutes or until set.
8. Serve:
  Carefully remove chocolates from the silicone molds and serve. Store in the fridge if not serving immediately.
Tips
- Use high-quality milk chocolate for best flavor.
- For a vegan version Dubai Chocolate Recipe, use dairy-free chocolate and substitute butter with coconut oil.
- These chocolates make great edible gifts – wrap them in cellophane bags with a ribbon!
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