I guess summer has properly started now and is hopefully going to stay a while. So it's obviously time for another summer refresher/ ice cream recipe :) This is a very light but still creamy creation, only slightly sweetened and therefore perfect for these hot days we're having. So get your ice lolly moulds ready and mix!

You'll need:

First, make some strong matcha. For this, heat up 250ml water to about 80°C and pour over three to four heaped teaspoons of matcha powder. Use a (matcha) whisk to make the tea. Whisk thoroughly until there's no more clumps and there's a fine layer of bubbles on top. Use honey to sweeten to taste.

In a bowl, mix together the matcha and the coconut milk, then pour the mixture into your ice lolly moulds.

This made ten small ice lollies, but of course that depends on the mould you're using.

Put the whole thing in the freezer and there you go - now all you have to do is wait a bit :)

I love these little ice lollies and I love how they come out almost marbled. The perfect treat in this heat!

Do you make your own ice cream/ ice lollies? Please share any favourite recipes you have in the comments, so we can all keep cool this summer :)

I'll link my matcha ice cream post from a few years ago for you here as well. So feel free to give that a go. I would like to point out though that it tastes much better than my photos suggest - wow they're bad aren't they :D

I'm coming at you with a super quick, vegan and gluten-free snack recipe today. These chocolate coconut energy balls are delicious and sweet and the perfect snack to make ahead and store in the fridge for that sugar craving. They will keep for up to two weeks - but probably won't last that long because they're just so good :)

Now all you have to do is put everything in a high speed blender and mix well.. Check the consistency of the mixture to find out wether you need to add more dates or need some almond milk to make it more sticky. It's not an exact science just try what works best for you :)

Now take about a tablespoon worth of the mixture and roll into a ball. You should get about 12 energy balls out of this. To decorate, I rolled the chocolate balls in some more desiccated coconut but you could also go for some sesame seeds or matcha powder - just get creative!

And there you go, that's all there is to it! The dates naturally sweeten the mixture without having to add refined sugars. Almonds are a good source of zinc and magnesium as well as antioxidant vitamin E which supports the brain and helps keep skin healthy. Coconut is another well known "brain food" as well as a great helper to regulate cholesterol levels. So you see, these are packed full of health benefits while also tasting delicious! THE DREAM!

Let me know if you make these in the comments below and tag me @jessinretrospect in your creations if you share on Instagram :)