With temperatures heating up this week, it’s time to break out the popsicles!
Is there any better treat to beat the heat than a homemade popsicle? They’re the perfect blend of hydrating, sweet, and icy to cool you down and jazz up any hot day with a treat.
And when you make them yourself, you can make any flavor and texture combination you desire. The variations for homemade popsicles are endless. All you need is a good base–think coconut water, coconut milk, chilled hibiscus tea or fresh-pressed juice.
Add about one cup of your favorite fresh or frozen organic fruit and any other superfood “boost” like fresh mint, ginger, cacao or shredded coconut. Then simply blend the ingredients in your blender until creamy and smooth, pour into a popsicle mold, and freeze for a couple of hours. Yum!
It’s also easy to find a good popsicle mold. We recommend checking your local grocery store or Whole Foods, Amazon, or even Target. Look for a food-safe silicone mold like this one instead of plastic.
Keeping your own popsicle molds at home gives you quick access to making your own warm weather desserts. This way you can have all the taste without worrying about the added sugar, food dyes, and artificial flavors typical in store-bought treats.
It’s almost impossible to find an organic pop that’s preservative-free and free of added sugars. When Jo was looking for popsicles for her kids, she couldn’t find anything that fit the bill. So we knew we had to create a version that we could feel good about.
Is your mouth watering yet? Do you have your popsicle molds out ready to fill and freeze?
Check out the recipe below for these Fresh Fruit Tropical Popsicles, whip up a batch, and let us know what you think in the comment section below.
Popsicle-making is a fun activity to do with your kids as well. Let them create their own flavors and see what they come up with. Tell us what exciting variations you’re making at home and let’s get this popsicle party started!
With love and popsicle passion,
The Conscious Cleanse Team
Fresh Fruit Tropical Popsicles
Yield: 6 popsicles
Ingredients:
- ½ cup coconut water
- ½ heaping cup pineapple, chopped
- ½ heaping cup mango, chopped
- 1 ripe banana, peeled
- 1 TB. freshly squeezed lime juice (about ½ lime)
- 3 kiwis, peeled and sliced
Directions:
In a high-speed blender, blend coconut water, pineapple, mango, banana and lime juice until creamy. Transfer to a glass Pyrex measuring cup for easier pouring.
Set up popsicle molds and prepare to fill. Start by placing one kiwi slice in each mold. Fill each mold ¾ of the way to the top with pineapple/mango puree. Top with additional kiwi slices.
Secure the popsicle sticks and lids and place in the freezer for four hours. To release molds, run popsicle under hot water until the mold can be removed.
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