As the UK swelters through record-breaking temperatures, with 36.4°C recorded in Yeovilton, Somerset on Thursday—surpassing the previous June record of 36.1°C set the day before in Gosport, Hampshire—many are seeking quick ways to cool down. One solution: homemade fruit ice lollies that require just three ingredients and 15 minutes of preparation.
Simple and Healthy Frozen Treats
According to a writer on the CaptainBobcatBlog, these "healthy" ice lollies can be assembled in a quarter of an hour using frozen fruits and vegetables, yogurt, and a natural sweetener. The recipe calls for four handfuls of frozen produce, four tablespoons of Greek or vegan yogurt, and two tablespoons of honey, maple syrup, or coconut sugar.
The blogger suggests flavor combinations such as strawberries with basil, watermelon with cucumber, mango with carrot, or pineapple with turmeric. The versatility allows use of whatever frozen fruits and vegetables are on hand.
Step-by-Step Instructions
“All you need to do is just blend the fruits with the honey using your mixer (you can let the frozen fruits sit a little bit before that, so they won’t be too icy) and fold the yogurt in,” the blogger writes. “Add a splash of water, around 50-60 ml in the end and pour your mixture into the moulds. Put it in the freezer for 3 hours.”
The result is a refreshing, low-sugar alternative to store-bought ice lollies, perfect for beating the heatwave that has gripped the UK. With temperatures expected to remain high for several more days, this quick recipe offers a convenient way to stay cool.
