Whether you're looking for a refreshing treat on a hot summer day or a healthy and delicious way to satisfy your sweet tooth, a strawberry icee is a perfect choice. And if you're following the hCG diet, you can still enjoy this delicious treat without sabotaging your weight loss goals. Here are a few tips for making a delicious and hCG-friendly strawberry icee.
Here are our top 5 tried and tested recipes!
STRAWBERRY ICE
When we pick strawberries at a local farm, this is what many of the berries are used for. It's a great summertime treat.
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Desserts
Time 15m
Yield 6 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 4
Steps:
- Place the strawberries in a blender or food processor; cover and process until smooth. In a saucepan, bring sugar and water to a boil. Cook and stir until sugar is dissolved, about 5 minutes; cool slightly. Add to blender. Add lemon juice; cover and process until combined., Pour into a shallow freezer container; cover and freeze for 4-6 hours or until almost frozen. Just before serving, whip mixture in a blender or food processor.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 125 calories, Fat 0 fat (0 saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 2mg sodium, Carbohydrate 32g carbohydrate (28g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 1g protein.
MOUTH WATERING BAKED CHICKEN - HCG PHASE 2
This recipe is so quick and easy. Perfect for a weeknight supper. Make ahead to bring for lunch or to chop up and serve over salad. Counts for 1 protein and 1 Melba toast under the HCG diet protocol. Taken from The HCG Diet Cookbook Gourmet Success.
Provided by Coffee Criss
Categories Chicken Breast
Time 35m
Yield 1 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350.
- Combine Melba crumbs with spices. Set aside.
- Mix broth and lemon juice in small bowl, dip chicken in this mixture and coat chicken with herb mixture.
- Bake for 20 minutes, until chicken is cooked through.
- Add remaining liquid, a little at a time, if chicken dries out while baking.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 202.8, Fat 10.1, SaturatedFat 2.9, Cholesterol 64, Sodium 255.3, Carbohydrate 4.6, Fiber 0.3, Sugar 1, Protein 23.6
STRAWBERRY ITALIAN ICE
"We discovered Italian ice about a year ago, and it has become a family favorite," reports Jay Hansen of Winter Haven, Florida. "The recipes I found, however, required quite a bit of sugar, so I developed my own version using fresh strawberries, fruit juice concentrate and a hint of lemon."
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Desserts
Time 10m
Yield 5 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 4
Steps:
- In a blender, combine the apple juice concentrate, lemon juice and strawberries; cover and process until blended. Pour into an ungreased 8-in. square dish. Cover and freeze for 1-1/2 to 2 hours or until partially set. , Spoon into a large bowl; beat on medium speed for 1-1/2 minutes. Return to dish; freeze for 2-3 hours or until firm. , Remove from the freezer 10 minutes before serving. Garnish with mint if desired.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 109 calories, Fat 1g fat (0 saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 12mg sodium, Carbohydrate 27g carbohydrate, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 1g protein.
STRAWBERRY ICE CREAM
This vibrant frozen dessert offers fresh berry flavor at its best.
Provided by Christy J.
Categories Desserts Fruit Dessert Recipes Strawberry Dessert Recipes
Time 1h40m
Yield 6
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- Place the berries into the container of a blender or food processor, and puree until smooth. Pour into a large bowl, and set aside.
- Heat 1 1/4 cups of the cream in a saucepan over medium heat until it begins to bubble at the edge of the pan. In a large bowl, whisk together the sugar, egg yolks, remaining 1/4 cup cream, and corn syrup. Gradually pour the hot cream into the egg yolk mixture, whisking constantly. Return the mixture to the saucepan, and heat until the mixture is thick enough to coat the back of a metal spoon, about 5 minutes. Do not allow the mixture to boil. Strain custard into the berry puree through a sieve, mix, and refrigerate until chilled.
- Fill an ice cream maker with the mixture, and freeze according to the manufacturer's instructions.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 390.1 calories, Carbohydrate 42.7 g, Cholesterol 183.9 mg, Fat 24.5 g, Fiber 2 g, Protein 3.2 g, SaturatedFat 14.5 g, Sodium 34 mg, Sugar 32.8 g
STRAWBERRY ICEE-HCG/PHASE 2
When you need something fresh and sweet to hit that spot and don't want to blow your diet. This is the treat for you!
Provided by bakermarsha
Categories Dessert
Time 5m
Yield 1 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 4
Steps:
- Place all ingredietns into a blender or Magic Bullet.
- Serve immediately.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 47.5, Fat 0.5, Sodium 2.1, Carbohydrate 12.8, Fiber 3.5, Sugar 6.1, Protein 1.3
Tips:
- Use the correct ice consistency: The ideal consistency for a slushy is crushed ice, which is finer than regular ice cubes but not as fine as shaved ice.
- Add flavor and sweetness: You can use fresh or frozen strawberries, strawberry syrup, or strawberry Kool-Aid to add flavor and sweetness to your Icee.
- Adjust the sweetness to your preference: Add more or less sweetener to suit your taste.
- Make it fizzy: Add some club soda or sparkling water to give your Icee a fizzy kick.
- Add some extras: You can add other ingredients to your Icee, such as fresh mint leaves, lime wedges, or even a scoop of vanilla ice cream.
Conclusion:
Making a strawberry Icee at home is a quick and easy way to enjoy a refreshing and delicious treat. With just a few simple ingredients and a blender, you can have a delicious, icy drink in no time. Experiment with different flavors and toppings to create your own unique Icee recipes. So next time you're craving a slushy, skip the store-bought options and make your own homemade strawberry Icee instead!
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