Sumer Ice Pops!
Written by: Esti Lichtenstein, Intern
Edited by: Gabi Kahn, MS, RD
The sun is scorching hot, you are running after your little ones and you and your children can both use a refreshing summer treat. How about some fruity ice pops?! These pops are loaded with flavor and are sure to be loved by both adults and kids! Ice pops are great not only because of they taste good, but because they help you rehydrate, keep you cool in the summer heat, and a great teething remedy for babies!
Plus, we added a special ice pop just for mama at the end! It is a strawberry daquiri ice pop (contains alcohol). Please enjoy responsibly!
Watermelon Mint Ice Pop
Makes 6 Ice pops
Recipe from: https://www.asweetpeachef.com/watermelon-mint-popsicles/
Ingredients:
· 5 cups cubes seedless watermelon
· 1 Tbsp fresh mint leaves chopped
· 1 Tbsp Freshly squeezed lime juice
· 1 Tbsp sweetener of choice – optional
Instructions:
Add the cubed watermelon, fresh mint, lime juice, and sweetener to a blender.
If your using a powdered sugar (such as stevia) dissolve it into hot water before adding it into the blender.
Blend until its well pureed.
Pour the liquid into a popsicle mold
Freeze overnight
Fresh Fruit Ice Pop
Created by: Esti Lichtenstein, Intern
Ingredients:
Assorted fresh fruit
Grapes
Blueberries
Apple
White grape juice (can cut with water if too sweet)
Instructions:
· Cut the fruit into small cubes
· Place a handful of each fruit into each popsicle mold.
· Fill the mold with white grape juice
· Freeze overnight
Dried Fruit Ice pop
Created by: Esti Lichtenstein, Intern
Ingredients:
Assorted dried fruit (Apricots, Apple, Craisins, Prunes)
White grape juice (can cut with water if too sweet)
Instructions:
· Cut up the dried fruit into small cubes
· Place a handful of each fruit into each popsicle mold.
· Fill the mold with white grape juice
· Freeze overnight
Kiwi Lime Ice Pop
Recipe from: https://www.stayathomemum.com.au/recipes/delightful-kiwi-ice-pops/
Ingredients:
· 7 kiwis- peeled and diced
· 1 ½ cup pineapple juice (no added sugar)
· 2 Tbsp lime juice
· 1 Tbsp sweetener of choice
Instructions:
· Add the diced kiwis, pinapple juice, lime juice, and sweetener to the blend
· Blend until completely smooth.
· Pour the mixture into the popsicle molds
· Freeze overnight
Strawberry Daquiri Ice Pop (contains alcohol, please enjoy responsibly)
Recipe from: https://www.theproducemoms.com/2019/05/23/strawberry-daiquiri-ice-pops/#:~:text=Spiked%20Ice%20Pops%3A%20A%20new%20way%20to%20enjoy,are%20refreshingly%20sweet%20and%20have%20an%20amazing%20texture%21
Ingredients:
· 1 lb strawberries
· Juice of one lime
· ½ cup rum
· ½ cup maple syrup or agave
Instructions:
· Add strawberries, lime juice, rum, and maple syrup to a blender
· Blend until smooth
· Pour mixture into popsicle molds
· Freeze overnight
