I love the summer! I live in Wisconsin where the summer seems not long enough, so we make the best of it. I also like to spoil our family with nice summer treats to cool down after running outside in the yard. I have compiled anice list of summer treats you can enjoy with your family without breaking the bank:
One of my favorite things about the summer is “Pick your own farms.” Last year I shared the strawberry fruit pops I made after our tip to a pick your own farm.
My second favorite summer treat is chocolate covered bananas. I grew up eating this stuff back in my home country, so for me having it brings back fond memories. I want to share this recipe for Chocolate Covered Bananas from Mom Advice.
I lived for more than five years in Louisiana, so I know the cooling effect of a nice southern swet tea. Check out this recipe forRaspberry Mint Tea from 5 Dollar Dinners. Great use of all of those raspberries currently on sale.
How about indulging a little with this recipe for Candy Bar Milkshakes from Kingdom First Mom. I have a ton of chocolate candy bars I could use for this. Or maybe you would like to use one of your free chocolate coupons and try out this recipe?
I learned about this recipe forMagic Milkshakes from Hillbilly Housewife via Momadvice who called it a homemade Wendy’s Frosty. It sure looks like that. Check out also this general recipe to make your own fruit smoothie.
Enjoy!
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Thanks for including me in your roundup, Mercedes! Frugal Summer treats are the best!
Mercedes,
Thanks so much for the link to the chocolate bananas recipe. I spent a summer in Guatemala during college, and I ate those all the time! I’ve tried to make them before, but my attempts didn’t turn out very good. I’m looking forward to giving this recipe a try!
I don’t see the receipe for the strawberry fruit pops. I’d love to get it if possible. Thanks.
I had my first chocolate dipped banana this past weekend and I am in love!
Sue,
it really is just blended strawberries with water and sugar to taste.
Mercedes
Thank you so much for including me, Mercedes. Those Magic Milkshakes do truly taste like a homemade frosty and my kids love chocolate bananas. I will admit that they like to leave them outside after eating all of the chocolate off the outside. Disgusting
Thanks again for including me in your summer treats round-up. Can’t wait to check out the other links!