Sweet treats in the heat of the summer are an essential part of childhood. Just like playing in the grass with bare feet and splashing through a stream in the woods catching minnows and crayfish. It all just goes together.
I remember laying on the grass eating push-ups in the summer.
They never really tasted that good, it was more for the novelty of the experience. Of course, the push-up is completely void of any nutrition. So… what is a real food mom to do? Of course, there are endless banana ice cream variations and special desserts…
But, sometimes you just need a popsicle!
Enter the fantastically versatile silicone Ice Pop Maker by Norpro (aka, the best investment EVER)!
Now you can make and remake your own variations of a push-up! Here is the last one we made!
Watermelon Spinach Banana
Lemon balm, Mojito mint, summer tarragon, Pineapple sage
Herbs
Naval orange
Coconut milk
Blend all in your high-speed blender. I love my Vitamix!!
Fill your popsicle molds and put them into the freezer until frozen completely (a couple of hours).
Serve to hungry littles!
You can create your own recipes...
Vegetables:
carrots
spinach
Swiss chard
beets
kale
cauliflower
Pumpkin
Fruit:
Banana
Berries
Watermelon
Citrus
Apples
Pineapple
Herbs/Spices:
Mint
Pineapple sage
Cinnamon
Basil
Nutmeg
tarragon
Liquid:
Coconut milk
Almond milk
Kombucha
Water
Other add ons:
Nuts
Seeds
Gelatin
Avoid making it super sweet! Don’t be afraid to have a muted flavor. Leave me a comment below with your favorite flavor!