Pretoria - March 22

Frosty, fruity & healthy
COOL DOWN
Frozen lollies, a fresh salad, crisp Sauv Blanc ... chill out!
Our days are still hot and steamy (we do love
Summer!) ... and to chill down, not much
beats chilled fresh and fruity plums, peaches
and nectarines. They’re versatile, delish, and
pack a low-calorie nutritious punch. Naturally
sweet, these super fruits have a low glycemic
index (GI), are high in fibre and health-giving
potassium and vitamins A, C and E ... allpowerful
antioxidants that protect against
disease and help to build healthy minds and
bodies. Eat them straight from the fridge, or
make up some refreshing frozen treats ... you’ll
find more on juicydelicious.co.za or on IG
@juicydelicioussa.
Tip: All stone fruit
are at their most satisfying
when enjoyed perfectly ripe.
To test, lightly press the skin. If still
firm to the touch, allow them to
ripen in a fruit bowl or keep them
in a pierced paper bag at room
temperature. Only keep the fruit
in the fridge once they are
completely ripe.
Frozen plum lollies
This Jenny Morris recipe makes a dozen lollies.
You’ll need: 8 fat plums; half a cup raw honey; half a
teaspoon vanilla extract; 2 cups natural yoghurt
To make: Cut a cross into the base of each plum
and plunge into boiling water, then remove with
a slotted spoon. Peel off the skins and remove the
flesh from the stone.
Line a 12-hole muffin tin with cupcake holders.
Blend the plum flesh, honey, vanilla extract and
yoghurt in a food processor until smooth. Taste
and add a little more honey if too tart.
Divide the mixture between the muffin holes and
freeze till firm. When almost firm insert a lolly stick
into each one. (you’ll find sticks at Checkers)
Frozen peach & yoghurt shake
Jenny Morris suggests pouring this shake into a
flask for your child to enjoy perfectly chilled at
school. This makes four shakes.
You’ll need: 2 cups vanilla ice cream; 1 banana
sliced and frozen; one-and-a-half cups chopped
and frozen dessert peaches; 1 cup Greek yoghurt
To make: Remove the frozen fruit from the freezer
and place it in a blender with the remaining
ingredients. Blend until smooth, pour into glasses
and garnish with fresh mint.
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