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As the weather gets warmer and we slowly enter the summer months, we all desire to eat refreshing foods. Because the need for water in our bodies increases in the summer months and the best way to meet this need is to consume fruits and vegetables with high water content. Moreover, these fruits and vegetables are also very rich in antioxidants. And their taste is out of this world! Because summer fruits are as delicious as they are beneficial. In this article, we will include some scrumptious and refreshing summer fruits and their benefits. Here are those fruits that you should consume in abundance in the summer months!

The Indispensable Choice of Summer: Strawberry Ice Cream

One of the most popular fruits of the summer season is of course the strawberry! This fruit makes ice cream more delicious with its unique flavor. You too can prepare a healthy and practical ice cream at home with fresh strawberries. 

Ingredients: 10 strawberries, 1 banana, 2 tablespoons of strained yogurt, 1 teaspoon of honey.

Preparation: Freeze strawberries, bananas and yogurt in the freezer. Remove the frozen ingredients from the freezer and blend them in a blender. After reaching a smooth consistency, add honey and mix it all together. Put the mixture that you prepared back in the freezer. Let it sit for about an hour and serve.

A Flavor That Chocolate Lovers Will Adore: Chocolate Banana Ice Cream

Chocolate is one of the most popular flavors that are enjoyed by people of all ages. This recipe is a perfect option for those who would like to eat chocolate and cool off on hot summer days!

Ingredients: 4 bananas, A quarter cup of powdered cocoa, 2 tablespoons of almond oil, A quarter cup of milk.

Preparation: Blend the frozen bananas, cocoa powder, almond oil and milk. Continue mixing until the bananas are broken into pieces and the mixture reaches a creamy consistency. Add chocolate chips to the prepared mixture if desired. Freeze the mixture in the freezer for about two hours.

For Those Who Prefer Sour Flavors: Lemon Ice Cream

Lemon is a unique flavor that goes well with many recipes. Lemon ice cream stands out as a refreshing and enjoyable alternative for those who prefer sour flavors.

Ingredients: 4 lemons, 1 tablespoon of honey, 1 teaspoon of turmeric.

Preparation: Peel the lemons and freeze them in the freezer. Blend the frozen lemons with honey and turmeric. Put the mixture that you prepared in a bowl and leave it in the freezer for about two hours. Serve the ice cream after it has frozen.

The Extraordinary Harmony of Honey and Banana: Honey Banana Ice Cream 

Both refreshing and healthy on hot summer days, honey banana ice cream is a unique recipe that stands out with its intense banana flavor. 

Ingredients: 5 bananas, 5 tablespoons of honey, 10 walnut kernels.

Preparation: Peel and slice the bananas and leave them in the deep freezer for a day. After removing the bananas from the freezer, let them thaw at room temperature for a while. Mash the bananas in a food processor to obtain a smooth consistency. When it reaches a creamy consistency, add honey and walnuts and mix. Put the mixture in the freezer and leave it for about an hour.

The Most Beautiful Form of Red: Red Fruit Ice Cream

You can enjoy the coolness on hot summer days with red fruit ice cream that red fruit lovers will adore.

Ingredients:  15 frozen strawberries, 1 handful of frozen raspberries, 1 handful of frozen blueberries, 1 frozen banana, 2 tablespoons of strained yogurt, 1 tablespoon of honey (optional).

Preparation: Freeze the red fruits. After removing from the freezer, blend the ingredients until they reach a smooth consistency. Then leave it in the freezer for 15 to 20 minutes.  Optionally, decorate the ice cream with chocolate chips and red fruits and serve. 

A Sweet Break from the Summer Heat: Coffee Company

You can taste the professionally prepared versions of the scrumptious ice cream recipes that you have tried in your own kitchen at Coffee Company. Coffee Company, which operates within Elite World Hotels & Resorts, welcomes its guests in a stylish atmosphere that is inspired by the classic Italian cafes. It also adds coolness and flavor to hot summer days with its unmatched ice creams that are prepared by the award-winning chefs.

Coffee Company, where you can find many different ice cream varieties from fruit ice creams to milk ice creams, also provides its guests with the opportunity to enjoy the summer with extraordinary scenery. In addition to ice cream, the menu also includes cold coffees, fruit juices, cakes and specially made chocolates. 

You can enjoy the summer with delicious ice cream at Coffee Company located in Elite World Grand İstanbul Küçükyalı, Elite World İstanbul Florya, Elite World Grand İstanbul Basın Ekspres and Elite World İstanbul Taksim. If you wish, you can also experience these special flavors at Coffee Company in Sapanca, Van and Marmaris hotels within Elite World Hotels & Resorts. Contact Elite World Hotels & Resorts for detailed information and to make a reservation.