Beat the heat this summer with five easy-to-make recipes for drinks and desserts using simple ingredients. These delicious, refreshing treats are healthy and low in sugar, perfect for those who prioritize wellness.
As the summer heat intensifies, many seek more than just air conditioning to cool down. We share five carefully selected refreshing recipes that are easy to prepare at home, require few ingredients, deliver full refreshment, and importantly, support health by keeping sugar levels low. Let’s see which recipes will brighten your summer.
In Thailand's hot summer, you don’t have to rely solely on sugary cold drinks with high sugar content. Today, we present simple homemade cooling recipes that emphasize natural freshness and health benefits.
This recipe turns the summer fruit watermelon into delightful icy flakes.
Ingredients:
Instructions: Blend the seedless watermelon with a little lime juice (no added sugar). Pour into a shallow tray and freeze. Every hour, scrape the mixture with a fork to create snow-like flakes. Repeat 3-4 times until you achieve the desired texture.
Refreshing benefits: Watermelon’s high water content helps replenish the body's hydration excellently.
A clean-eating dessert that’s fun to chew, similar to ice cream.
Ingredients:
Instructions: Spread the Greek yogurt evenly on a tray lined with parchment paper. Sprinkle berries, nuts, or grains as desired. Freeze until set, then break into pieces.
Refreshing benefits: The coolness from yogurt combined with the sweet-tart flavor of fresh fruit is invigorating.
A popular drink made healthier by reducing its sweetness.
Ingredients:
Instructions: Brew unsweetened green or black tea, mix with fresh lemon juice, add a small amount of honey for aroma, then top with very cold soda water.
Refreshing benefits: Soda adds a fizzy sensation that instantly refreshes when drinking.
Not just desserts—savory dishes can also cool you down.
Ingredients:
Instructions: Lightly smash the cucumbers until cracked, cut into bite-sized pieces, then toss with sesame oil, a pinch of salt, and Japanese chili powder. Chill well before serving.
Refreshing benefits: Cucumber has cooling properties that effectively lower body temperature.
A fragrant, sweet drink you can enjoy often without guilt.
Ingredients:
Instructions: Blend frozen cantaloupe with almond or low-fat milk. Add a small amount of mint leaves for a fresh, creamy texture.
Refreshing benefits: The aroma of cantaloupe helps you feel relaxed and refreshed from within.
Choosing homemade cooling recipes not only saves money but, most importantly, allows you to control the quality and amount of sugar. In hot weather, the body craves refreshment, but excessive sugar intake can harm long-term health.
Try adapting these five recipes to your liking to turn this hot summer into a time of healthy, refreshing happiness.