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Summer Delights

Summer is all about the hot weather. Frozen treats are great to enjoy when the sun is beating down. There are plenty of at homemade treats that children will love to snack on. Here are just a few simple ideas of treats that you can make at home.

Pineapple Whip

This delicious treat is simple and easy to make for anyone who is a fan of pineapple. All it takes is frozen pineapple, pineapple juice, and some vanilla ice cream. You blend that all up to create a creamy dessert that can keep you cool in the hot weather. It is deliciously sweet and tart.

Fresh Fruit Popsicles

Popsicles are a great snack to take outside while you are enjoying the sun. What better way to make them then with fresh fruit as a healthy alternative to the sugary popsicles from the store. You can make them in a popsicle mold or even just ice cube trays with popsicle sticks or tooth picks. You can use water as the base of the popsicle, or you can mix it up with a lemon lime soda or even fruit juice. Just about any fruits can work for this recipe.

Frozen Applesauce Bites

This treat is a super easy one for those picky eaters who don’t like a lot of different fruits. All it requires is any apple/fruit sauce, a tray, and a freezer. Freezing little bite sized dollops of the apple sauce makes for any easy snack for kids, especially the younger ones who love apple sauce.