Snow cones come in two basic varieties. First, there's the shaved iced concoction that's popular at summertime fairs and festivals. Ice chips are scooped into a paper cone and a sugary syrup is poured over the top for flavor. Some people also take the term literally and scoop wintertime snow into a bowl, cup or paper cone to create a true "snow" cone. Both varieties depend on some kind of topping for flavor. What you put into that flavoring determines how healthy the snow cone will be.
Juice and Gelatin Cones
If you want to avoid the pre-packaged sugar-syrup toppings, the Cooks website has a couple of simple suggestions for a healthier cone. It recommends pouring thawed but undiluted orange juice concentrate over the snow or ice. You can also sprinkle your favorite fruit-flavored gelatin mix over your icy base.
Raspberry Snow Cones
For this Kaboose recipe, you will need two cups of fresh or frozen raspberries or blueberries. Using a blender or food processor, puree the fruit with ¼ cup of sugar. Strain to remove any seeds, and then stir in ½ cup of orange juice. Pour the juice mixture over a cone or cup of shaved ice.
Juice Snow Cones
My Recipes offers a twist on the traditional snow cone. Instead of pouring a syrup over the top, this recipe has the flavor frozen in place. Take any healthy juice that you enjoy and pour into ice cube trays. Plan on about ½ cup of juice and six standard-sized cubes for each serving. Put the trays into the freezer for at least two hours or until the juice is frozen firm. Once the juice is hard, run the cubes through a snow-cone maker or ice shaver and spoon into cones or cups. The flavor is packed inside.
Watermelon Snow Cone
Parents Connect offers a snow cone recipe that uses no ice or snow but provides a cool treat. This recipe begins with a whole watermelon. Cut the watermelon in half and use an ice cream scoop to carve out a ball of melon. Put the melon ball on a baking sheet lined with waxed paper and set it in the freezer for no more than an hour. After it has been chilled, roll the ball in vanilla yogurt and some sweetened coconut. Garnish with a few sprinkles for color.
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