Healthy, frozen goodies for all year round!
MANGO MARGARITA
Combine 2 1/2 cups chopped mango, 1/4 cup fresh lime juice and 1/4 agave nectar or sugar in a blender and puree until smooth.
Pour in to 6 ice pop molds (or cups) and freeze at least 4 hours or until completely solid.
MINTY-FRESH WATERMELON LEMONADE
Combine 2 1/2 cups cubed seedless watermelon, 1/2 cup lemonade and 1/4 cup simply syrup in a blender and blend until smooth. Stir in 2 tablespoons finely chopped fresh mint leaves. Pour into 6 ice pop molds (or cups) and freeze at least 4 hours or until completely solid.
HONEY-CHERRY YOGURT
Combine 1 cup plain Greek-style yogurt, 1/2 cup honey and 1/2 cup coarsely chopped pitted cherries (thawed, if frozen). Pour into 6 ice pop molds and freeze at least 4 hours.
ALL RECIPES MAKE 6 POPS
TIP: Try looking in your frozen food section for a variety of fruits that are in and out of season. Why not add an exotic twist to your frozen pops? I have found that Goya and La Fe (brand names) have exotics fruits such as guava, passion fruits, etc.
Courtesy: Katie Lee (lifestyle guru) / People Magazine
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BANANA AND STRAWBERRY MILK ICE POPS
INGREDIENTS:
1 small banana
5 1/2 ounces strawberries
7 ounces milk
DIRECTIONS:
Peel the banana and cut it into three or four pieces. Hull the strawberries and cut any large ones into halves or quarters. Place the banana and strawberries in a blender, add the milk, and blend until smooth. Pour into ice pop molds (or cups) and freeze until almost firm. Push a stick into each mold and return to the freezer until solid.
Courtesy: relish.com