DIY SUMMERTIME TREATS!

sugar

🥗Healthier: agave syrup

💰Cheaper: honey

Agave syrup has a lower glycemic index.

coconut milk

🥗Healthier: almond milk

💰Cheaper: soy milk

Almond milk is often less expensive and lower in calories.

gelatin

🥗Healthier: agar-agar

💰Cheaper: pectin

Agar-agar is plant-based and suitable for vegans.

ice cream

🥗Healthier: frozen yogurt

💰Cheaper: sorbet

Frozen yogurt is lower in fat and calories.

Cut raspberries and blackberries in half on a cutting board.

Place the halved berries inside popsicle molds, filling them almost to the top.

Pour lemonade into the molds, filling them all the way to the top.

Cut off the ends of the oranges and remove the rind.

Cut thin orange slices that will fit inside the popsicle mold.

Place a few blueberries in the popsicle mold, followed by a mint leaf and an orange slice.

Repeat layering with more blueberries, mint leaves, and orange slices until the mold is filled.

Pour peach and mango flavored coconut water into the molds until filled.

Place the popsicle molds in the freezer for about 6 hours to freeze.

Once frozen, remove the popsicles from the molds and enjoy.

Heat balsamic vinegar in a saucepan over medium-high heat until boiling.

Reduce heat to low and simmer for 15 to 20 minutes until thickened, stirring occasionally.

Toast 6 slices of fresh wheat french bread in a toaster oven on a light setting.

Cut grape tomatoes into quarters on a cutting board.

Roll fresh basil leaves into a tube and slice into thin ribbons.

Combine tomatoes, basil, a drizzle of olive oil, and salt and pepper in a bowl and mix.

Cut avocados in half, remove the seed, and peel off the skin.

Slice the avocado into thin slices for the bruschetta.

Assemble the bruschetta by placing avocado slices on top of toasted bread, squeezing lemon juice over them.

Add a tablespoon of the tomato basil mixture on top of the avocado.

Top with mozzarella pearls and drizzle with balsamic vinegar sauce before serving.

Cut strawberries in half and then slice them again to prepare for banana split bites.

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