Beat the Heat with These Refreshing Summer Desserts — Chef Neha's Guilt-Free Recipes You Can Make at Home

Summer’s here in full force, and with temperatures already soaring past 40°C in some parts of the country, there’s no better time to cool off with something sweet. But we all know too much outside food can be heavy and unhealthy.

Luckily, Chef Neha Deepak Shah has shared three delightful guilt-free summer desserts that are not just tasty but also healthy enough to enjoy any day of the week. Here's how to add a refreshing twist to your afternoons—without leaving your kitchen.

1. Green Love Drink (with a Summer Twist)

Traditionally a Ramzan or Eid favorite, this beloved drink gets a fresh upgrade. Chef Neha swaps the usual pink syrup for a green, energizing version using:

• Sago (sabudana)
• Matcha (for flavor and antioxidants)
• Khapabuja (a traditional herb)
• Stevia (as a natural sweetener)

🟢 The result? A light, cooling drink-dessert hybrid that’s refreshing and healthy.

📹 [Watch how to make it on her Instagram: @nehadeepakshah]

2. No-Sugar Mango Ice Cream

Ice cream is a must-have in summer, but sugar overload? No thanks. Here’s a recipe that’s creamy, delicious, and completely free of refined sugar.

Ingredients:

• Dates (for sweetness)
• Makhana (fox nuts)
• Cashews, almonds
• Oats & hot milk
• Fresh ripe mangoes

🍦 Blend it all and freeze — what you get is rich, dairy-based mango ice cream with all the flavor and none of the guilt.

📹 [Watch how to make it on her Instagram: @nehadeepakshah]

3. Watermelon Rose Sago Pudding

Move over plain pudding—this Watermelon Rose Sago Pudding is a dessert dream for summer evenings.

What you need:

• Fresh watermelon juice
• Rose syrup
• Sago (sabudana)
• Milk (or a dairy-free alternative)

🍉 Light, floral, and hydrating, this dessert brings together the coolness of melon and the fragrance of roses in one spoonful.

📹 [Watch how to make it on her Instagram: @nehadeepakshah]