Cool summer treats from Maya Kitchen and Hurom

MANILA, Philippines -  Refreshing, cooling and oh, so soothing, this is what we all need this summer. Fruit-flavored ice pops satisfy thirst and a sweet tooth.  The usual layer cake is filled with your fave ice cream flavor, while breakfast gets creative with jam-filled chocolate crepe cup topped with cherry.

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Summer craze pops from Maya kitchen

Banana-flavored pops:

Ingredients:

1/2 cup sugar

1 tbsp. Maya cornstarch

3/4 cup whole milk

1/2 cup cream

1/2 cup water

3 tbsps. lemon juice

2 pcs.  ripe bananas

 Procedure:

Banana pops: In a sauce pan, combine sugar and cornstarch then add in milk, cream and water.  Bring to a boil and simmer for a few minutes.  Remove from heat and cool a bit. Put the mixture in a blender, add in lemon juice and bananas and process until smooth. Pour in a popsicle mold.  Insert the sticks and freeze for six hours.

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Heat and humidity are creeping up into the air. Working and playing under the summer heat can leave you feeling a bit worn out.  Revive yourself and enjoy these summer-inspired drinks from Hurom. Hurom Slow Juicer has patented low speed technology, which gently crushes and squeezes fruits and vegetables to preserve the natural flavor and maintain its nutritional value of juices.

SUMMER BOOST FROM HUROM

2pcs. Med Fuji Apple

2 pcs. Orange

2 pcs Carrots

1/2  tsp. Cinnamon (optional)

Procedure:

Juice all ingredients

Add cinnamon if you like.

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