Frozen Fruit Pops

Is it hot enough for you yet? Down here in Houston, it's insanely uncomfortable with the humidity + heat + abundant sunshine. The question is, how to cool down?

Water can be boring, and energy drinks are too sugary...and to be honest, neither of these options are quite cool enough. Ice cream is fattening and popsicles have the same problem as energy drinks...sugar. 

So, how about making your own? Don't worry if you don't have a popsicle mold, because you don't need one. Plastic cups work just as well. The beautiful part is that all you need is a little almond milk or natural (unsweetened) juice, and your choice of fruit. Combine together, freeze with a stick (even a skewer would work) and voíla, delicious frozen pops that cool you down and taste amazing. 

Frozen Fruit Pops

Again, this recipe can be made with whatever fruit you like, but here we give you an idea to start with!

1/3 cup diced kiwi

1/3 cup diced strawberries

1/3 cup diced mangoes

1/3 cup diced pineapples

1/4 cup fresh pineapple or orange juice (or coconut milk if preferring a slightly creamy pop.)

5 oz plastic cups or popsicle molds

Method:

In a bowl, combine all diced fruit. 

Separate mixed fruit into 4 cups. 

Add 1 tbsp of juice and place craft sticks into each cup, they will easily stay put, owing to the amount of fruit.

Place in freezer for a few hours until firm.

To release from cup, run under warm water for a few seconds. 

Enjoy, and stay cool + fit! 

recipe adapted from Skinnytaste.com