Sometimes, the hot days of summer call for some cool treats that don’t require leaving the house. Make use of some fresh summertime fruit, reusable popsicle molds (or paper cups) and the freezer in your kitchen, and whip up some homemade refreshing treats to enjoy from the cool(er) comfort of the indoors. Most popsicles take at least four hours to harden, but overnight freezing is recommended. Freeze times and number of popsicles will vary depending on the size of the molds you are using.
Peach Popsicles
Ingredients:
1 1/4 pounds ripe peaches, (3-4 medium), halved and pitted
Juice of 1 lemon
1/4 cup freshly squeezed orange juice
1/8 cup sugar, or to taste
1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract
Preparation:
1. Coarsely chop peaches in a food processor.
2. Transfer 1 cup of the chunky peaches to a medium bowl. Add lemon juice, orange juice and sugar to taste (depending on the sweetness of the peaches) to the food processor.
3. Puree until smooth.
4. Add to the bowl with the chunky peaches, and stir in vanilla.
5. Divide the mixture into popsicle molds (or small paper cups).
6. Freeze until beginning to set, about 1 hour. Insert frozen-treat sticks and freeze until completely firm, about 1 hour more.
Berry Popsicles
Ingredients:
16 oz plain Greek Yogurt
3 Tblsp. of honey
1 tsp. of vanilla extract
4 oz blueberries
4 oz raspberries
Preparation:
1. Mix the Greek yogurt, honey and vanilla extract until well blended.
2. Add half of the mixture to the popsicle molds. Add a few whole berries in each mold, and push to the bottom of the mold with a toothpick.
3. Freeze the pops for about 15 minutes, just to harden them up a bit.
4. Meanwhile, in a blender, puree the remaining Greek yogurt and the berries.
5. Add the mix to the ice pop molds, and freeze at least 3 – 4 hours.
Key Lime Popsicles
Ingredients:
2 cans coconut milk or whole milk
Juice and zest of 1 lime
3 Tblsp. honey
Pinch of salt
1 cup chopped macadamia nuts
Preparation:
1. Mix milk, lime juice and zest and honey in a blender/food processor.
2. Pour into popsicle molds, and freeze at least hours.
3. Before eating, remove from mold and roll in chopped nuts.
Chocolate Banana Popsicles
Ingredients:
5 medium ripe frozen bananas
2 tsp. vanilla extract
3 Tblsp. cocoa powder
Preparation:
1. Put 2 1/2 ripe bananas and 1 tsp. vanilla extract in a food processor or a blender. Blend until smooth.
2. Scoop the mixture into popsicle molds, place in freezer.
3. Put the rest of the frozen bananas in the processor with the remaining 1 tsp. of vanilla and the 3 Tblsp. cocoa powder. Blend until smooth.
4. Take molds out of the freezer. Scoop the chocolate portion into the molds until molds are filled, and freeze at least 4 hours.
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