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"This is such a wonderful summertime treat! I have used all kinds of fruit combinations in this; use your imagination. Far richer and intense in flavour than anything you can buy, and yet it's almost all just healthy fruit. The fruits that work best have a fairly smooth fleshy texture; things like mangoes, muskmelons, peaches, apricots, and bananas...."

Ingredients: fruit, mangoes, peaches...

"I should call this lazy granita as the use of the food processor makes this simple and less labor intensive than the typical process of watching the freezing ice and regularly breaking it up. This is a delightful summer treat that satisifies the need for an evening sweet. Cooking time is freezing time."

Ingredients: sugar-free syrup, rum...

"This is an adopted recipe. Here's what the OP had to say about it: "This is my recipe and is an excellent solution to managing your consumption of fat, triglycerides, sugar, etc., because it's all-natural without the need for any additives of any kind. Kids love eating and making this recipe, too! And it is the healthiest alternative to..."

Ingredients: fresh fruit, honey, soymilk...

"This recipe is sooo easy to make and tastes fresh, sweet and summery. Its the perfect quick ice-cream fix that will make you feel energised and happy. Perfect if youre feeling indulgent, but dont want to break your diet.
Note please: 4 hours of freezing time are not included in prep time."

Ingredients: mangoes, powdered sugar...

"Adapted from Gourmet Magazine. I haven't tried it yet so let me know how it is..."

Ingredients: green tea, sugar, water...

"Very freshing and cool for those long hot summer days. Needs to refrigerate for 1 hour."

Ingredients: cantaloupe, fresh lemon juice...

"This "ice cream" replacer is much healthier for you than regular ice cream. No saturated fat or cholesterol, and low in calories. I found this recipe in Vegetarian Times. Time doesn't include the 4 hours to freeze peaches if using fresh peaches, and it does not include time to freeze the "ice cream" after blending if you..."

Ingredients: fresh peaches, frozen peaches...

"I love the flavours of watermelon and lime and this makes a very cool and refreshing treat in the summer months."

Ingredients: seedless watermelon, lime juice...

"This is a lovely fresh granita that couldn't be easier to prepare. We like to add a couple of shots of vodka to it just before freezing, to make a more grown up version. Perfect for after a barbecue! Timing does not include 3 hours freezing time."

Ingredients: sugar, vodka, water...

"Lighter dessert with Japanese flavors. Better for you than green tea ice cream, if you're watching your figure. Posted for ZWT II '06"

Ingredients: fresh lemon juice, mangoes...

"From my local newpaper. Great for a hot summer day."

Ingredients: watermelon, carbonated water...

"A very refreshing ice cream! It really hits the spot on a hot day. If you have leftovers, bear in mind that making the ice cream without oil makes it healthier, but it will freeze harder than your regular ice cream. I usually stick the container in the microwave for about ten seconds so it is soft enough to scoop. Still delicious!"

Ingredients: soft tofu, crushed pineapple in syrup...

"I used to eat these all the time when I was little. Healthy and yummy, this is a good alternative for when kids want something sweet or something cold. They're still great especially for hot weather and for a healthy snack. Any kind of yogurt can be used (my favorite is Dannon's Lemon) or juice (I like apple or orange). Much better than store-bought..."

Ingredients: juice, wooden popsicle sticks...

"Before commercial ice cream was available in the Gulf countries, homemade ices were very popular in the summer heat. This is a basic recipe calling for oranges and lemons, but can easily be substituted with crushed melon, strawberries, or whatever your favorite fruit may be. From "The Arabian Delights Cookbook." Recipe time does not include..."

Ingredients: fresh lemon juice, fresh orange juice...