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Popsicles are great for cooling down during the summer. Simple and easy to make, they are an ideal alternative for those who want to consume a good ice cream without abandoning their diet, as they can be prepared with different types of fruit. Plus, they’re a convenient way to include more nutrients in your diet, providing essential vitamins and minerals in a tasty way.
Next, check out 7 healthy fruit popsicle recipes to include in your diet!
Strawberry popsicle
Ingredients
- 1kg of strawberry chopped
- 340 g of low-fat natural yogurt
- Xylitol to taste
Preparation method
Place the strawberries, low-fat yogurt and sweetener in a blender and blend until you obtain a smooth consistency. Then pour into ice lolly molds and place in the freezer for 30 minutes. Remove from the freezer, add the sticks and place in the refrigerator for another 2 hours. Serve immediately.
Watermelon popsicle
Ingredients
- 8 cups of tea watermelon chopped and seeded
- 1/2 cup lemon juice
Preparation method
Place all the ingredients in the blender and blend for 5 minutes. Then pour the mixture into popsicle molds and place in the freezer for 30 minutes. Remove from the freezer, insert the sticks and place back in the refrigerator until the ice lollies have completely hardened. Serve immediately.
Kiwi ice lolly
Ingredients
- 3 peeled and chopped kiwis
- Sweetener and coconut water to taste
Preparation method
Place the kiwis and, little by little, the coconut water in a blender. Blend until you obtain a smooth consistency. Add the sweetener and beat again to mix. Pour the mixture into popsicle molds and place in the freezer for 30 minutes. Remove from the freezer, add the sticks and place back in the fridge. Serve immediately.
Acerola popsicle
Ingredients
- 2 cups of acerola tea
- 1/2 cup water
- Juice of 1/2 lemon
- Honey taste
Preparation method
Place the acerola and water in a blender and blend until you obtain a smooth consistency. Strain to remove seeds and return to blender. Add the lemon juice and honey and beat to combine. Then pour the mixture into popsicle molds and place in the freezer for 30 minutes. Remove from the freezer, add the sticks and place back in the fridge. Serve immediately.
Mango popsicle
Ingredients
- Pulp 2 chopped mangoes
- 200 ml of water
Preparation method
Place the mangoes and water in a blender and blend until you obtain a smooth consistency. Pour the mixture into popsicle molds and place in the freezer for 20 minutes. Remove from the freezer, add the sticks and place in the refrigerator for another 40 minutes. Serve immediately.
Lemon and orange popsicle
Ingredients
- Juice of 1 lemon
- Juice of 1/2 Tahitian lemon
- Juice 2 oranges
- 1 1/2 cups water
- 1 sprig of chopped mint
- 3 tablespoons of xylitol
Preparation method
Place all the ingredients in a container with a lid and mix. Cover and let rest for 10 minutes. Then pour the juice into popsicle molds and place in the freezer for 30 minutes. Remove from the freezer and insert the sticks. Store in the refrigerator for 4 hours. Serve immediately.
Jaboticaba popsicle
Ingredients
- 19 jabuticaba
- 1 banana peeled and cut into slices
- 1 cup of skimmed milk
- 3 chopped strawberries
Preparation method
Place the jabuticaba and milk in a blender and blend. Add the banana and strawberries and beat again until you obtain a smooth consistency. Then pour the mixture into popsicle molds and place in the freezer for 30 minutes. Remove from the freezer, add the sticks and place in the refrigerator for another 40 minutes. Serve immediately.
Source: Terra
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