Find out how to prepare tasty options to refresh yourself without abandoning your diet
Summer is the hottest season of the year and, to cool off, there is nothing better than the famous ice cream. Also known as saclé, dindim or chup-chup, it is ideal for beating the heat without abandoning your diet. In fact, it can be prepared in a practical way and with healthy ingredients.
Check out 5 tasty ice cream recipes to try!
Chocolate ice cream
Ingredients
- 1 liter of skimmed milk
- 5 tablespoons of cocoa powder
- 12 g unflavored gelatine
- 50g chopped dark chocolate
- Sweetener to taste
Preparation method
In a blender, beat milk, cocoa powder, unflavored gelatin, and sweetener until smooth. Transfer the mixture to a container and place in the freezer for 3 hours or until slightly firm. Remove from the freezer and beat the mixture with a mixer for about 10 minutes, to ensure a creamy consistency and avoid ice crystals.
After whipping, add the chopped dark chocolate pieces to the mixture and mix gently to distribute them evenly. Distribute the mixture into the ice cream cards, leaving space at the top for tying. Place in the freezer for at least 8 hours or until completely frozen.
Strawberry and banana ice cream
Ingredients
- 8 chopped strawberries
- 1 banana, peeled, sliced and frozen
- 3 tablespoons of skimmed milk
Preparation method
Place all the ingredients in a blender and blend until you obtain a smooth consistency. Distribute the mixture into the ice cream bags, leaving space at the top for tying. Place in the freezer for 12 hours. Serve immediately.

Passion fruit ice cream
Ingredients
- Pulp 4 passion fruit
- 250 ml of skimmed milk
- Sweetener to taste
Preparation method
Place all the ingredients in a blender and blend until you obtain a smooth consistency. Then distribute the mixture into the ice cream bags and leave an empty space at the top for tying. Place in the freezer until completely hardened. Serve immediately.
Açaí ice cream with banana
Ingredients
- 200 g of frozen açaí pulp
- 1 banana ripe, cut into slices and frozen
- 3 tablespoons coconut milk
- 1 tablespoon honey
Preparation method
In a blender, blend the açaí, banana, coconut milk and honey until you obtain a smooth cream. Spoon the mixture into the ice cream wrappers, leaving room for binding. Place it in the freezer for at least 8 hours or until solidified.
Coconut ice cream with tapioca
Ingredients
- 500ml coconut milk
- 200 ml of skimmed milk
- 1/2 cup tea tapioca grainy
- Sweetener to taste
Preparation method
In a pan, mix the coconut milk, skim milk and tapioca. Cook over low heat, stirring constantly, until the tapioca softens and the mixture thickens slightly. Leave to cool, add the sweetener and mix well. Place in ice cream bags and place in the freezer for at least 10 hours.
Source: Terra

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