Eskimo Cubes for Summer

Vegetarian
Vegan
Gluten Free
Dairy Free
Health score
6%
Eskimo Cubes for Summer
260 min.
16
44kcal

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Eskimo Cubes for Summer: A Refreshing Vegan Treat

Embark on a culinary adventure with Eskimo Cubes for Summer, a delightful and refreshing vegan recipe that promises to tantalize your taste buds and keep you cool during the warmest days. Perfect for gatherings, potlucks, or simply a relaxing evening snack, this recipe is not only vegan, but also vegetarian, gluten-free, and dairy-free, making it an inclusive treat for everyone to enjoy.

With a preparation time of 260 minutes, which includes freezing time, and yielding 16 servings, this recipe is ideal for sharing and making ahead. Each serving contains only 44 calories, making it a guilt-free indulgence. Serve these Eskimo Cubes as an antipasti, starter, snack, or appetizer – they are versatile and bound to impress your guests.

The star of this recipe is a blend of nature's bounty: cantaloupe, honeydew, watermelon, raspberries, and strawberries. Sweetened with just the right amount of white sugar and zinged up with lemon juice, this concoction is transformed into icy, delicious cubes on a stick, reminiscent of a healthier, homemade version of the classic snow cone. The best part? It's all done with just two pieces of equipment – a blender and aluminum foil, keeping it simple yet spectacular.

Whether you're a seasoned vegan chef or a curious newbie looking to expand your culinary horizons, Eskimo Cubes for Summer is a must-try. So, why not give your taste buds a reason to celebrate this summer? Dive into a world of fruity flavors and icy textures that will leave you craving for more.

Ingredients

  • 2.5 cups cantaloupe cubed
  • 2.5 cups wedges honeydew melon cubed
  • tablespoon juice of lemon 
  • cup raspberries frozen thawed
  • cup strawberries frozen thawed
  • 2.5 cups watermelon cubed seeded
  • 0.3 cup granulated sugar white

Equipment

  • blender
  • aluminum foil

Directions

  1. Blend the watermelon, cantaloupe, honeydew, raspberries, strawberries, sugar, and lemon juice in a blender until smooth.
  2. Pour the blended fruit juice into molds and cover with aluminum foil; poke a stick into the center. Store in freezer until frozen through, about 4 hours.

Nutrition Facts

Calories44kcal
Protein5.34%
Fat3.82%
Carbs90.84%

Properties

Glycemic Index
17.39
Glycemic Load
5
Inflammation Score
-6
Nutrition Score
3.6056522208711%

Flavonoids

Cyanidin
3.58mg
Petunidin
0.03mg
Delphinidin
0.13mg
Malvidin
0.01mg
Pelargonidin
2.31mg
Peonidin
0.01mg
Catechin
0.38mg
Epigallocatechin
0.12mg
Epicatechin
0.3mg
Epicatechin 3-gallate
0.01mg
Epigallocatechin 3-gallate
0.05mg
Eriodictyol
0.05mg
Hesperetin
0.14mg
Naringenin
0.04mg
Luteolin
0.27mg
Kaempferol
0.17mg
Quercetin
0.18mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:44.21kcal
2.21%
Fat:0.21g
0.32%
Saturated Fat:0.03g
0.19%
Carbohydrates:11.01g
3.67%
Net Carbohydrates:9.83g
3.57%
Sugar:9.51g
10.57%
Cholesterol:0mg
0%
Sodium:12.72mg
0.55%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Protein:0.65g
1.29%
Vitamin C:17.05mg
20.67%
Vitamin A:997.53IU
19.95%
Manganese:0.11mg
5.58%
Fiber:1.18g
4.71%
Potassium:152.54mg
4.36%
Folate:13.18µg
3.3%
Magnesium:11.16mg
2.79%
Vitamin B6:0.05mg
2.64%
Copper:0.05mg
2.45%
Vitamin B1:0.04mg
2.33%
Vitamin K:2.25µg
2.14%
Vitamin B3:0.41mg
2.04%
Iron:0.29mg
1.6%
Vitamin B5:0.16mg
1.57%
Phosphorus:14.19mg
1.42%
Zinc:0.2mg
1.35%
Vitamin B2:0.02mg
1.21%
Selenium:0.78µg
1.11%
Source:Allrecipes