Refreshing Popsicles

Get a healthy dose of seasonal fruit in a nostalgic treat that is easy to make at home. Popsicles sweetened by ripe fruit, honey or maple syrup are great warm weather delicacies that avoid a big helping of refined sugar. You can also add coconut milk or yogurt for a creamy pop with added nutrients.

Raspberry Pop

• 1½ cups organic raspberries, frozen or fresh
• 1 cup canned full fat coconut milk
• 2 tablespoons maple syrup
• Blend ingredients together, pour into molds and freeze.

Mixed Berry Pop

• 1½ cups fresh berries
• 2 tablespoons honey
• 1 cup whole-milk Greek yogurt
• ½ tsp vanilla extract
• Blend ingredients together, pour into molds and freeze.

Watermelon Pop

• 6 cups watermelon
• ¼ cup honey or maple syrup
• ¼ cup lemon juice
• Blend ingredients together, pour into molds and freeze.

Mango Pop

• 3 cups mango chunks fresh or frozen
• 1/3 cup water
• 1 tablespoon fresh lime juice
• ¼ cup honey
• You can substitute the water with coconut milk for a creamier version.
• Blend ingredients together, pour into molds and freeze.

Tips:

• Get the kids involved for a fun and tasty adventure!
• Choose slightly over-ripe fruit for a sweeter and more intense flavor.
• Additions: Add honey or maple syrup to help break up the ice crystals so your popsicles are not too icy. Fat and protein like whole-milk Greek yogurt or canned coconut milk also gives a delicious creamy flavor and texture.
• Choosing your molds: Use basically anything in your kitchen such as muffin pans, cups, ice-cube trays or shot glasses, or find some fun molds online.
• Mind the gap! Leave room at the top for expansion.
• Freeze time: It depends on your freezer and the chosen ingredients – anywhere from 4-8 hours.
• Run warm water over the mold to loosen.
• Blend or mix the ingredients. For added texture stir in finely chopped fruit.