All Natural Berry Ice Pops
I would have absolutely loved to show you photographs of the step-by-step process, but unfortunately-Me being Me, I didn't take the pictures. I didn't even think about it!
*can you tell I need to focus a little more on blogs?! Sorry to admit that, but I am real and I am honest with everyone!!*
Another piece of honesty-I did not think I was going to like these enough to share, BUT I was TOTALLY wrong!! I could most likely LIVE on these! Especially in the summer. And if I had kiddos-this would be their dessert or snack!
I won't say this is an easy recipe, but it is totally worth it!
My mom and I decided these would be a great idea for the kids at the family picnic we are having. The only thing was, most of the recipes had added sugar in them and we didn't want that! Besides the fact that the kids do not need the sugar, my niece is not being given foods with sugar, but she LOVES fruit!
So that is the background to finding these awesome ice pops!
Ingredients:
1 cup hulled strawberries, partially frozen
1/2 cup blueberries, partially frozen
1/2 cup blackberries, partially frozen
1 to 1 3/4 cup coconut water, divided
2 to 3 tablespoons agave nectar or honey, divided
1 1/3 cup crushed ice
2 to 3 tablespoons lime juice
Directions
1. You want to start with the berries that are either frozen then partially thaw them, or fresh and then about half frozen
2. In your blender, blend the strawberries, 1/4 to 1/2 cup coconut water, and 1 1/2 to 2 teaspoons agave nectar (or honey), adding the agave last to avoid sticking at the bottom, and using the smallest amount of coconut water possible to reach a smooth consistency. You want the mixture as thick as possible for all of the layers.
3. Empty into a bowl or glass and freeze for about 30 minutes until starting to thicken. Proceed with the rest of the recipe
4. Rinse your blender then blend the blackberries, blueberries, 1/4 to 1/2 cup coconut water, and 1 1/2 to 2 teaspoons agave (or honey), adding the agave (honey) last, and using the least amount of coconut water to reach a smooth consistency
5. Place in a bowl in the freezer for about 30 minutes until starting to thicken
6. Rinse your blender then blend the crushed ice, lime juice, 1/2 to 3/4 cup coconut water, and 1 tablespoon agave (or honey), adding the honey last, taste and add more agave if needed
7. Place in a bowl in the freezer for about 30 minutes until starting to thicken
8. After all mixtures have thickened (you are trying to reach a texture where you can spoon the layers on top of one another without them mixing, like a thick slushy; however, if they mix it is completely fine!!) Spoon the strawberry mixture into your popsicle mold (or plastic dixie cup) first about 1/3 of the way up. Tap on the counter to level.
9. Spoon in the lime mixture next making sure there are no air pockets (lightly poke with the top end of the spoon to help fill gaps), then top with the blackberry/blueberry layer and level off the top.
10. Place popsicle sticks in the ends (should be thick enough that they remain standing) and freeze until solid, about 4 to 5 hours.
11. Serve once frozen. You may need to allow the pops to thaw for about 5-10 minutes before being able to remove them from the molds!
And enjoy!! Seriously they are so delicious! I cannot wait to see the response they get from the kids this weekend at the family picnic. I think this may end up being my guilt-free dessert in the summers!
It can be scary when you decide what to feed your children. Even the ice pops have chemicals in them! Can you believe that? High fructose corn syrup, artificial sweeteners and more!
Make it a fun family activity and then let them have a healthy, safe, fruity snack!
Let me know what you think of these :)
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