Eat clean and enjoy these dairy-free, gluten-free, refined-sugar free frozen treats - just in time for Summer!
Summer is heating up! Nothing is more refreshing than an icy treat when the temperature is rising. Most store-bought confections have added sugars, colors, and preservatives. Luckily we have three recipes for you to make and enjoy at home this summer, all of which provide optimal fuel for the brain and help kids avoid sugar crashes.
Coconut Ice Cream
2 cans of organic full-fat coconut milk
4 large dates, pitted
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
dash of cinnamon
pinch of sea salt
1. Chill the coconut milk cans in the fridge overnight.
2. Combine all ingredients in a high-speed blender. Blend until smooth.
3. Run the mixture through an ice cream machine as per instructions. If you don’t have an ice cream machine, place in the freezer in a large container and freeze until firm (approximately 4 hours), removing every hour to whisk with a fork.
Banana Nice-Cream
1 banana, peeled, chunked and frozen
Mix ins - peanut butter, cocoa powder, vanilla extract, cinnamon, etc...
Puree frozen banana chunks in a food processor or powerful blender until smooth and creamy. Add optional mix ins and puree to combine. Enjoy immediately.
Honeydew Sorbet
4½ cups fresh honeydew (approx. 1 honeydew), cubed
1 tbsp. freshly squeezed lemon juice
¼ cup honey
¼ cup water
1. Line a rimmed baking sheet with parchment paper.
2. Place the cubed honeydew onto the baking sheet, leaving space in between the cubes to allow for even freezing.
3. Place the tray into the freezer and freeze the honeydew overnight, or until completely frozen (4-6 hours).
4. Place the frozen honeydew into the bowl of a food processor, along with the lemon juice, honey, and water, and pulse until the honeydew becomes crumbly. You may need to add more water until the mixture becomes more fluid, but not slushy. You're looking for a soft sorbet texture at this point.
5. Taste and add any additional honey mixture as needed at this time.
6. Serve immediately, or store in the freezer in an airtight container for up to 2 weeks.
About Balance 360 Nutrition
Balance 360 nutrition focuses on research-backed recommendations to optimize brain health, development and performance. By providing education and support around our pillars of nutrition we empower you to set a foundation of a brain-healthy lifestyle. Through one-on-one meetings with our nutrition experts we meet you where you are and help you set realistic, achievable goals to elevate your brain health.
Our primary areas of focus consist of fuel, hydration and reducing systemic inflammation. Fuel provides our bodies and brains the nutrients needed to function at an optimal level. Proper hydration affects every cell in our bodies. We work to identify and minimize common dietary drivers of inflammation including added sugars, ultra-processed foods, dyes and artificial sweeteners.
