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3 Homemade Healthy Popsicles

June 8, 2020 By Shelby Tatomir

Most ice-cold desserts found in the supermarket are packed with added sugar. Do your smile a favor and make your own homemade healthy popsicles.

Ice-cold desserts always taste better during the summer months, but most varieties found in the supermarket are packed with added sugar. Do your smile a favor and make your own homemade healthy popsicles.

Fruit Infused Water Pops

Ingredients

  • Sliced fruit (add your favorites)
    • Kiwi
    • Peach
    • Strawberry
    • Mango
  • Water

Instructions

  1. Place your favorite fruit combos into popsicle molds
  2. Add water to fill the molds
  3. Freeze for at least 4 hours
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Strawberry Smoothie Pops

Ingredients

  • 2 cups frozen strawberries
  • 1 cup coconut milk
  • 2 tbs honey

Instructions

  1. Blend all ingredients together in a blender
  2. Pour mixture into popsicle molds
  3. Place in freezer and let sit for at least 4 hours

Berry Stripe Pops

Ingredients

  • Frozen mixed berries, sorted by type
  • Water

Instructions

  1. Sort berries and blend each variety
  2. Place the berry mixture into a glass and rinse the blender between the berry varieties
  3. Pour your first layer, and let sit in the freezer for at least 30 minutes
  4. Repeat with the second and third layers
  5. Place in the freezer and let sit for a least 4 hours
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If you try out any of these icy recipes, comment below and tell us which homemade healthy popsicle is your favorite!

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