The six quick, easy and delicious frozen treats you can make in minutes.

Executive Editor

December 13, 2016

Thanks to our brand partner, The Natural Confectionery Co. Jelly Pops

I love the sound of crickets on a hot afternoon. The smell of rain hitting a boiling hot road, or sunscreen left over on a beach towel. The feeling of standing up, and knowing you just left a puddle of sweat in your seat… mmm.

I remember whenever I’d come home from a long, hard, day at the beach, mum would be equipped with ice blocks. I’d always finish mine within about half a minute, and then steal my twin sister’s. Two decades on, not much has changed.

But we can all get sick of the same ol’ thing. This summer, it’s time to mix it up a little. Try something new.

Here are five EASY and unbeatable frozen treats for this summer, that will make you feel like a kid all over again.

1. A banana dipped in chocolate and nuts

Excuse me, but this is very complicated (not) so it’s best you listen up.

Freeze a banana – this consists of putting a banana in your freezer (profound)
Crush up some peanuts with a large knife, or put them in a zip lock bag and smash them with a mallet. It’s really therapeutic. Trust me.
Pour melted chocolate into a tall glass
Dip your frozen banana into the chocolate, turning it into an even coat
Immediately roll the chocolate coated banana into the peanuts

You can serve them immediately, or wrap them up individually and freeze them for up to two weeks.

Chocolatey-banana-goodness. Image via iStock.

2. Put grapes...in the freezer

CALL ME NIGELLA LAWSON. This involves...

a) Buying grapes and...

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b) Putting them in the freezer.

Frozen grapes is one of the best things about a hot day/life.

3. Frozen fruit cup

Okay, I really outdid myself with the frozen grapes so I will take a step back.

You need plastic cups
Cut up oranges, strawberries, bananas, pineapple and watermelon into small pieces
Disperse evenly into cups
Add a touch of lemonade
Add a touch of orange juice
Top up with water
Chuck in the freezer

I think I could actually win Masterchef with this outrageous recipe. It's so easy, but when they're ready, they look like you tried really hard.

Or you can make them with just one fruit, like blackcurrant. Image via iStock.

And most importantly, they taste delicious.

3. Strawberry-granola breakfast ice blocks

In case you missed it, in summer you can totally eat your breakfast frozen. Here's how you do it:

You need two cups of vanilla yoghurt
A cup of chopped up strawberries
Half a cup of granola
Blend the yoghurt with the strawberries to make a smooth, consistent texture
You'll need an ice block mold OR just a plastic cup. Pour the puree in and fill it up about a third of the way.
Sprinkle the granola in the middle
Top it up with some more puree and some chunky pieces of strawberry
Pop a paddle pop stick in the middle
Freeze
BOOM.

A frozen breakfast is perfect for summer. Image via iStock.

5. The Natural Confectionery Co. Jelly Pops

Don't have time to experiment with any recipes? Want to try something new and exciting?

Two words: Jelly. Pops.

The Natural Confectionery Co. has released a frozen treat with an edge. Jelly Pops (as a side note, 99 per cent of my childhood was spent on my nana's living room floor eating Fruit'n Yogurt Sticks... I'm actually drooling) come in two flavours; raspberry and blackcurrant. They have an icy shell like a normal ice block, but offer an incredible jelly flavoured centre. There's something I would have no idea how to do at home...

Given that it's Natural Confectionery Co., there are no artificial colours or flavours. Just lots of yummy goodness. It's the perfect treat for any kid...or adult...after a long day in the sweltering heat.

The Australian summer is all about having sand in your shoes, a little bit of sweat dripping down your back, mosquitoes getting in your grill, and a frozen treat in your hand to help you forget all about it.

What's your favourite icy treat?

This post was written thanks to our brand partner Jelly Pops.

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