Three ways to rustle up a tasty cool treat on a budget when the sun is shining
Raid your cupboard and you can rustle up one of these easy treats on a budget.
Here is what to try . . .
CRUNCHY YOGHURT BITES: This recipe from Tesco real food is a great one to do with kids.
You'll need an empty ice-cube tray, then sprinkle cereal to cover the base. You can use granola, crunchy cornflakes or anything in your cupboard.
Next, spoon in Greek-style yoghurt to cover the cereal and top each cube with a few pieces of chopped fruit. Try raspberries, blueberries or mango. Freeze for one or two hours until solid before enjoying.
CHOCOLATE BARK: If you love the combination of peanut butter and chocolate, this recipe from Sainsbury's is for you, and costs just 54p a serving.
Melt 370g of chocolate in a bowl over a pan of water, then pour over a tray lined with baking paper. Soften 125g of peanut butter for 30 seconds or so in the microwave, then spoon it over the melted chocolate.
You can use a fork or toothpick to create a swirling patter between the two. If you fancy a bit of texture, sprinkle a handful of salted popcorn over the mixture, before popping in the fridge for an hour to set.
FROZEN DATE: This tasty Tesco Real Food recipe is better for you than most sweet treats — and it is just 12p a serving depending on the cost of the dates.
Cut a slit in each date and remove the stones if they have not been pitted, fill with a little almond butter and place on a tray lined with baking paper.
Melt a small amount of dark chocolate in the microwave or over a pan of hot water before drizzling over the stuffed dates. Sprinkle with a pinch of seat salt.
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Then eat as they are or pop into the freezer and eat from frozen for a superb cooldown.
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