‘No sugar, no jaggery, no cream’: Learn how to make healthy guilt-free ice cream

This monsoon, try a super healthy and yummy homemade ice cream made with almonds, cashews, oats, dates & dark chocolate. Dietitian Shilpa Arora shared the recipe of a clean ice cream that can be made without sugar, jaggery and cream. (Source: Freepik)

In a bowl, add a cup of cashews, almonds, 2-3 dates that are de-seeded and a couple bars of 70% dark chocolate. Add in a spoon of cocoa powder and 3 cups of hot milk. (Source: Freepik)

Pour in about 2 cups of oats powder and blend everything together. Transfer the mixture into a glass jar and freeze for about 12 hours. (Source: Freepik)

Cashew nuts have considerably high amounts of protein and fat (14 grams and 34 grams, respectively). They are great for balancing blood sugar levels as they slow down digestion and give high satiety value, preventing overeating. (Source: Freepik)

Almonds are packed with nutrients. They are a good source of healthy fats, including monounsaturated fats, which can help improve heart health. The nuts also contain protein, fiber, vitamin E, magnesium, calcium essential for well-being. (Source: Freepik)

Cocoa powder and dark chocolate help lower bad cholesterol (LDL) levels, leading to improved heart health and the flavonoids in cocoa might protect against age-related cognitive decline, promoting better brain function as we age. (Source: Freepik)

Finally, dates are rich in antioxidants (such as flavonoids and phenolic acid) which reduce the risk of chronic diseases by protecting the cells of the body from damage caused by free radicals. (Source: Freepik)