Summer treats

homemade shaved ice

Perfect for those hot days when you’re craving a cold treat.

  I originally saw a version of this on youtube and thought it looked refreshing for hot days when you want something cold and sweet. This DIY treat requires only three ingredients and takes just minutes to prepare. When I say minutes, I mean it. The toughest part of this recipe? Waiting for your watermelon mixture to freeze and turn into ice. I love that it is made with fresh fruit, so although it has a little sugar in it, you still feel like you're eating a healthier version of a snow cone. if you want it to be extremely healthy you should substitute sugar for honey as it's a healthier alternative. 

Since watermelon is a fruit staple in my house, it’s a nice change to eat it in another shape other than a triangle or square. On top of that watermelon has a lot of benefits to it Many studies have suggested that increasing consumption of fruits like watermelon decreases the risk of obesity, diabetes, heart disease and promotes a healthy complexion and hair, increased energy, overall lower weight. Just in case you don't like watermelon you can substitute it for either berries, melon and many other fruits. Just follow the 6 simple steps and you'll get the same results.  With every spoonful, you taste the subtle flavors of watermelon and lime fused together. Neither ingredient is overpowering but a perfect match made for each other with a slight crunchiness. I would really recommend this recipe if you want a twist rather then just eating a regular cut watermelon. 

ingredients

1.half a watermelon

2.1/3 tablespoon of sugar or 1/3 tablespoon of honey 

3.half a lemon / 3 limes

Method 

1.    Put watermelon in a blender or food processor and liquefy.

2.    Cut lemon/lime in half and squeeze half into blender or food processor. 

3.   Add a sugar/squeeze of honey, to taste, and blend. 

4.   Pour mixture into a 7x11-inch baking dish and put in freezer overnight or until the mixture is solid. 

5.   Scrape the ice with a spoon until it turns into fine shavings. 

6.   Scoop with an ice cream scoop and serve in an ice cream sundae dish

To make it even more insta worthy you should put the shaved ice in a cute bowl and add mint leaves on top of it. The mint leaves helps add a refreshing flavor to your shaved ice and it also helps your digestive system. Good luck!

Thanks for reading! 
Calvin