Strawberry Kiwi Hidden Veggie Popsicle

This recipe was a really big hit with the little one today.  I actually couldn’t get a good photo because she wanted no part in the picture taking and only wanted to eat! 

Aside from the main vitamin C powerhouses kiwi and strawberries, the base of the popsicle is actually avocado which lends a rich creaminess but whose flavor is undetectable.  Avocados are such an awesome source of nutrition, as well, especially the amazing healthy fats they contain for great skin, hair and healthy brain function.  Lastly I added a tiny bit of beet to give the popsicles that beautiful bright red color.  Not to mention beets also contain significant amounts of vitamin C as well as folates, niacin, vitamin B-5, vitamin B-6, potassium and minerals like iron, manganese and magnesium.  Pretty awesome, right?

Ingredients

1 Kiwi
¼ Avocado

4-5 Strawberries (More or less depending on size of berry and taste)

Sliver of beet root (Red, not yellow variety.  Can be steamed or raw.)

Stevia/Honey/Sugar to taste

That's it! 

Dairy-Free Orange "Creamsicle" Protein Pops

Now this one is even better than the last.  It tastes mighty authentic if I say so myself.  Again, no hard and fast recipe yet, just taste test as you go along.  Happy testing!

Orange Creamsicle Protein Pops

White Beans

Coconut Milk (creamy kind from the can or homemade, not the watery stuff in the big cartons)Orange Juice Concentrate
Orange Zest
Vanilla Extract
Stevia if needed (I let the OJ concentrate be the sweetener on this one, but you be the judge)

Whew…these are surprisingly yummy for a dairy free creamsicle.  Hope you enjoy!

Fudgy Nutella-y Popsicles

The little rock star was feeling under the weather this week and decided to refuse all solid food in favor of popsicles instead. This has happened before and so I know the routine quite well of freezing up coconut water and fruit purees to keep her hydrated and happy. But, in all reality they aren't a meal by any means and what mother's heart doesn't ache when her child doesn't have a full and happy tummy?

So, I decided to try to come up with a few recipes that would pass the test of both her sick little taste buds and also give her some energy that wasn't just sugar. I am pretty stoked about my first little creation so I decided to share before I got a chance to fiddle around and get solid and exact measurements. Bear with me :)

 Fudgy Nutella-y Popsicles

Handful of cooked, unsalted black beans

Hazelnut Milk

Cocoa Powder

Organic Sugar/Stevia/Honey (whatever sweetener you like)

Blend like crazy until it is creamy smooth and there is no trace of a bean anywhere. I did use my Vitamix for that, but I assume it would work with a regular blender too, just blend a little longer. Then pour into your mold and freeze away!

Easy peasy. The black beans make it super creamy without the need for any dairy products (still sensitive to cow milk - boooo) and are a great source of protein and fiber, too.