Summer heat
Ice cold snacks that are not ice cream and refresh
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Fancy an ice-cold refreshment that isn’t ice cream? Our three snack alternatives provide wonderful refreshment in a special way.
Phew, it’s hot! When the thermometer regularly hits the 30-degree mark, it’s time to cool down a bit – from the inside. In addition to drinking enough (mineral) water, which supplies the body with the essential fluid and If you need electrolytes, cool snacks are the answer. They help us to tolerate the heat better and pamper us with their sweet or sour taste. If you’re thinking of the classic ice cream, you’re wrong: We’ll show you three ice-cold snacks that aren’t ice cream but are still super refreshing.
3 ice-cold snacks that refresh – and aren’t ice cream
Frozen grapes
Want to cool down quickly? We have a simple solution: frozen grapes to suck on! The fruit minis promise long-lasting refreshment for several minutes and are definitely healthier than candy. Grapes provide vitamin C and secondary plant substances that support our immune system and prevent cell damage.
Frozen grapes are also a great substitute for ice cubes in wine spritzers, because the fruity cooling packs do not dilute the drink, unlike conventional ice cubes.
Frozen peach
One of the most popular food trends of summer 2024 is frozen grated peaches. Ripe peaches are frozen overnight and the flesh is grated the next day using a grater. Frozen grated peaches are the perfect ice-cold topping for creamy yogurt with nuts and honey, as well as any plant-based yogurt alternatives.
For those who prefer something savory, there is the following variation: Simply freeze a ripe tomato and grate it over creamy burrata the next day.
Ice-cold banana snacks
If you’re looking for a way to cool down on hot summer days, this ice-cold snack is the answer: frozen banana bites with chocolate. To make them, cut ripe bananas into slices and place them on a large, flat plate. Melt the chocolate, let it cool down a little and drizzle it over the banana slices. If you like, you can add chopped nuts, coconut flakes or seeds to the fruity bites. The whole thing goes into the freezer for several hours and is then always ready to help cool down.