Whole Fruit Popsicles

Listen, we think you really need popsicle molds. You can get them at your local Walmart, on Amazon, or at Target. Wherever they can be found, they need to be purchased. By you. Immediately. 

Not only are they a necessity for today's recipe, they are also a handy tool for any time that sweet tooth strikes. Making your own at home frozen treats is not only economical, but a great way to get in the fruit your body needs on a daily basis--and in a fun and delicious way. 

As the temperatures climb, it becomes necessary to find tasty, healthy snacks to beat cravings when they strike. But store bought ice-cream novelties are generally either not good for you, or if they are, then they are massively overpriced. 

This recipe is an awesome alternative to other popsicle options. It is jam packed with  real, fresh fruit with the added bonus of potassium from the Coconut Water used to set the fruit in the mold. Fresh fruit, hydrating coconut water, and a recipe so easy to prepare that there really is no excuse to buy a klondike. Ever. 

Real Fruit Popsicles

Ingredients:

2-3 Kiwis, peeled and sliced

1 pkg Fresh Strawberries, sliced

2-3 Tangerine Oranges, peeled and sliced

1 pkg Fresh Blueberries

Coconut Water

Popsicle Mold

Method

1. Add cut up fruit to popsicle mold — allow room for space between fruit, do not over pack. 
2. Pour in coconut water until it reaches the top of each mold.
3. Freeze the molds overnight, or until solid. Once frozen completely, enjoy immediately. 

Stay cool and see you next week with another healthy recipe! 

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