I remember when I was a kid how excited I would get when my mom would make popsicles for my brother and I. Even when it might have been as simple as pouring apple juice into a popsicle mold! The enjoyment of licking or slurping a freezing cold popsicle on a boiling hot day is perfection to me.
Whether your 65 or 16 months old, popsicles please everyone... at least in my family!
Aside from how giddy I get about popsicles, the other reason I created these recipes is that I'm always looking for creative ways to feed my daughter Vienna. I find that it's easy to get stuck in a rut of making the same foods you know your family will eat because then you don't have to really think about it. These pops will get you out of your same-foods-every-day-rut.
I've been making popsicles on a weekly basis for us and it's the perfect mid-afternoon snack for everyone (not just Vienna)! Plus they are packed with whole food ingredients which help me maintain balanced energy all day long and I feel good knowing Vienna is getting a treat that has no refined sugar and it's super good for her too.
The first recipe is for my Green Smoothie Popsicles. The McJordan's LOVE our morning smoothie because it's a quick way to have a delicious and nourishing breakfast so it only makes sense to try it as a popsicle too, right? ;) They are so tasty, your kids will not have a clue it's good for them.
The second recipe is my Berry Avocado Popsicles. These pops taste like berry ice cream but without the refined sugar and cow dairy that is problematic for many people.
The benefit of using coconut milk is that you still get a creamy, rich consistency like you'd get from cow's milk.
I personally don't really love popsicles that are "icy" I much prefer "creamy", so these are one of my favourites!
Here is my Green Smoothie Popsicle.
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Green Pineapple Popsicle
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Ingredients
- 1 handful of fresh kale or spinach
- 1 banana
- 1 cup chopped pineapple (fresh or frozen)
- 1 can 400mL full-fat canned coconut milk
Instructions
- Place all ingredients into a blender and give a whirl until smooth and creamy.
- Pour into popsicle molds and freeze for 4-6 hours.
- You may need to run a little hot water over the mold to get the popsicle out.
Notes
Packed with fiber and phytonutrients, these tasty popsicles will please everyone! This mixture makes 6 medium size popsicles, but of course it really depends on the size of your molds.
The next recipe is for my Berry Avocado Popsicle. I got the inspo for these popsicles from my Uber Creamy Raspberry Avocado Smoothie.
I didn't mention this in my video, but I highly recommend you add whole berries into the Berry Avocado Popsicle after you've poured the mixture into the molds. It looks super pretty!
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Berry Avocado Popsicle
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Ingredients
- 1/2 of a ripe avocado
- 1 cup fresh or frozen berries
- 1 can (400mL) full fat canned coconut milk
- 1/2 tbsp real maple syrup
Instructions
- Place all ingredients into a blender and give a whirl until smooth and creamy.
- Pour into popsicle molds and freeze for 4-6 hours.
- You may need to run a little hot water over the mold to get the popsicle out.
Notes
Packed with fiber and phytonutrients, these tasty popsicles will please everyone! This mixture makes 6 medium size popsicles, but of course it really depends on the size of your molds.
I'm sure you're wondering if I've got a healthy "fudgsicle" recipe up my sleeve? Yup! Already done. I posted this recipe in 2015 for Chocolate Chip Fudgsicles.
I hope you try these out and let me know if you have any questions in the comment section below! Also, if there is a recipe you'd like me to create, post below.
You know what I'll be doing this whole weekend? Eating popsicles to beat the heat!
Have a joyous weekend!
Joy
Hi! Great recipes for the kids... such a good idea :) I was wondering what brand of molds you use?
ReplyI got my molds from homesense or winners. I have a couple of different ones so I have a variety of sizes.
Joy, I'm not sure if I missed it (child hanging from my leg), but where did you buy those popsicle molds from? And thank you for the yummy recipes! I'm lactose intolerant and these will be great!
ReplyHaha no worries, I got them from Homesense or Winners.
It looks delicious... will try them out tomorrow:) thank you and I always look forward to hearing from you 😊
ReplyHey France! Awesome - let us know what you think when you try them :) Rachel - Joyous Health Team
Hi Joy! Wondering what popsicle molds you use to make them? These are great recipes and can't wait to try them.
ReplyHi Janice! Homesense or Winners is the best place :)
What an AMAZING idea! There are endless options with the flavours which is great! Going to 100% try this on a hot day in the desert! x
ReplyHey Ashley! Totally - you can really do any fun smoothie flavour you love. Let us know what you come up with if you try any others! Rachel - Joyous Health Team
Smoothie Icereams... does it get any better?!;)
ReplyOur thoughts exactly! ;) Rachel - Joyous Health Team
Par quoi peut-on remplacer le lait de coco et l'avocat dans cette recette. Merci.
ReplyHey Chicoine, I think you're asking what can you substitute for the coconut milk and avocado, yes? If it's an allergy, you could try almond milk for coconut and frozen banana for avocado, however please note that we have not tried it so we wouldn't be able to guarantee results. Hope that helps! Rachel - Joyous Health Team
So so so good! I especially love the berry avocado! Hard to wait for them to freeze =)
ReplyWe know the feeling for sure, Bethany ;) But we promise, they are so worth the wait! Rachel - Joyous Health Team
Can you supplement the coconut milk, and what with, it is so.......... fattening?
ReplyHey Lorretta, You could try almond milk but we wouldn't be able to guarantee results as we haven't tried it. We personally love the coconut milk popsicles because they hold together better and make a creamier popsicle. Not to mention, coconut milk is a healthy fat and there are loads of health benefits to reap from it! You can learn more about that over here :) https://www.joyoushealth.com/25062-blog-the-benefits-of-fat-and-healthy-sources Rachel - Joyous Health Team
Are your popsicles ok for diabetics?? My wife Debbie buys me sugar-free ones from Krogers.
ReplyThese are soooo yummy! I make them all the time. I can eat them all myself. Seriously, one is not enough. Thanks Joy for your joyously delicious recipes that I absolutely love! :D
ReplyYay! So glad you are enjoying them Elena :) Thanks for sharing your kind words! Rachel - Joyous Health Team
I whiz them in my Vitamix, sometimes it is more like an ice cream texture/frozen dessert, how can I thin it out?
ReplyYou can add a little bit of warm water, or you could wait a few minutes for it to thaw. Enjoy Margaret!
I've been enjoying all the various blogger popsicles this summer, but just realized my old molds probably are not made with the best materials so am planning an upgrade, but the modern sizes are either too big or too small. I feel like Goldilocks! I'll keep looking for the perfect 2 ouncers in traditional popsicle shapes.
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