Whole Fruit Popsicles

Whole Fruit Popsicles are a healthy, low calorie, low carb snack or dessert for kids of all ages!

Those of you who know me know I have a thing for stripes.  I had so much fun making last year’s STRIPED JUICE POPS that the minute the warm weather hit here I dug out my popsicle mold and made a whole fruit version.  The difference is that instead of freezing juice in the popsicle mold, I pureed fresh fruit and froze that, it makes for an even healthier treat.   Those pretty layers are pureed  kiwi, strawberry,  mango, blueberry, watermelon and pineapple.  There is nothing added, no sugar or simple syrup, so all you taste is the fruit.  It’s like a frozen fruit salad on a stick.

It only takes about a cup of cut fruit for each layer, so you can use leftovers or whatever you have around.  As the fruit season gets going, you’re going to have so many choices.  You can alternate two of your favorites, or go for a rainbow.  Later in the summer I’d love to try a multi-berry version, just imagine the different pink and purple tones all lined up.

These aren’t hard to do at all, it’s a simple layer and freeze technique.   And it’s a wow when you slide the pops out of the molds for the big reveal.  Every one will be a little different.  If you don’t have a mold, grab one soon, they are cheap and so much fun to use.  They’re everywhere, from the dollar stores to Target etc.  You can get lots of different models on Amazon.

notes ~

• The fruit amounts are approximate, depending on your mold you may need a little more or a little less. You can always add a little water, coconut water or yogurt to stretch the amount. My popsicle mold has 10 slots and each slot holds about 1/2 cup liquid.
• If you can’t get your hands on a popsicle mold, or you’re impatient to try this, you can use paper cups in a pinch.  Just peel them off when you’re ready to eat!

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