Avocado Ice cream - My Blog Anniversary Special

WOW!!! It has been an amazing journey - Lav's kitchen has completed one year. I thank all my readers who supported me and all of my friends who made this happen.I thoroughly enjoyed a year long journey with my fellow bloggers. A very special thanks to my Hubby and Kids, who supported and encouraged me all along.

Ingredients - Serves 4

• Avocado - 2 nos (peeled, halved, deseeded and mashed)
• Banana - 1 no (chopped)
• Lemon Juice - 1 tblsp
• Sugar - 1/4 cup
• Milk - 1/4 cup
• Vanilla extract - 1 tsp

Method

• Blend all the above ingredients in a food processor or mixer
• Pour it in a freezable container
• Freeze it for 6 to 8 hours or until solid
• Remove the avocado ice cream from the freezer and leave to stand at room temperature for 10 minutes before serving

Nutritional Information

• Avocados are rich in vitamins A, B, C, E, and K, copper, phosphorus, magnesium, and potassium - you need to eat two or three bananas to obtain the potassium content of one avocado
• Great source of potassium in avocado helps in controlling high blood pressure
• Avocado is rich in fibre , protein and also high in fat content, but it is mostly the monounsaturated fat which is a healthy fat variety
• The avocado has 200 calories for 100 grams. Due to the high amounts of calories, avocado is a best diet for people who want to gain weight
• Banana is rich in Potassium and Vitamins like A and C
• Potassium helps reduce risk of blood pressure
• Per serving = 185 calories approximately  

Mango Pista Kulfi

Kulfi is a very popular Indian Ice-cream. Kulfi can be easily prepared at home without an ice-cream maker. This kulfi is loaded with delicious pistachios, flavourful cardamom and fresh mango pulp.

Ingredients - Serves 4

• Mango pulp - 1 cup
• Milk - 1 cup
• Milk powder - 1/4 cup
• Condensed milk - 1/2 cup
• Cardamom powder - 1 tsp
• Chopped pistachios - 1/4 cup
• Sugar - 1/4 cup (optional )

Method

• Heat a heavy bottomed pan with milk, milk powder and condensed milk
• Bring it to boil and simmer it for 5 minutes or until the milk thickens up
• Now cool the milk completely
• Add cardamom powder, pistachios and mango pulp
• Mix well, pour it in molds and freeze it for 6 to 8 hours
• To separate kulfi, dip the molds in warm water for few seconds

Nutritional Information

• High level of soluble dietary fiber, Pectin and Vitamin C present in mangoes helps to lower cholesterol
• Mangoes are also rich in Iron
• High amount of antioxidants are present in mangoes and when consumed regularly fights against cancer and other heart diseases
• Regular intake of pistachios in the diet helps to lower bad LDL cholesterol and increase good HDL cholesterol levels in the blood
• Pistachios contain many health benefiting nutrients, minerals, antioxidants and vitamins that are essential for optimum health
• Per serving = 150 calories approximately

Mango Blueberry Popsicle

Mango and blueberry blended with yogurt and honey makes a scrumptious frozen treat

Ingredients - Serves 4

• Chopped mango - 1 cup
• Blueberry - 1/4 cup
• Yogurt / curd - 1/2 cup
• Honey - 1 1/2 tbsp

Method

• Blend mango, yogurt and 1 tsp of honey in a blender or mixer
• Blend blueberry and 1/2 tsp honey separately
• First pour in the blended mango 3/4th in the Popsicle mould and then pour the blended blueberry on top
• Freeze it for 4 to 5 hours
• To separate the Popsicle, dip the mold in warm water for few seconds
• Ready to serve chill

Nutritional Information

• Mango is high in iron, vitamin A and E
• Mango is high in antioxidants and low in carbohydrates
• Blueberry contains anti-oxidant, vitamin C and E, as well as heart-healthy fibers
• Per serving = 75 calories approximately

Strawberry Popsicle

This refreshing strawberry Popsicle is made with fresh strawberry, yogurt, milk and sugar. Beat the heat of the summer with homemade strawberry Popsicle. Homemade Popsicle are easy to make and flavour options are endless.

Ingredients - Serves 4

• Fresh strawberries - 6 nos
• Yogurt / curd - 1/2 cup (I used non-fat plain yogurt)
• Milk - 1 cup (I used semi-skimmed milk)
• Sugar - 1/4 cup

Method

• Blend strawberry, yogurt, milk and sugar together in a mixer / blender
• Pour it into a Popsicle mold
• Freeze it for 4 to 5 hours
• To separate the Popsicle, dip the mold in warm water for few seconds

Nutritional Information

• Strawberries are rich in vitamin-C and also contains large amounts of anti-oxidant, anti-cancer and anti-inflammatory properties
• 1 Popsicle = 105 calories approximately