“I Scream, You Scream! We All Scream for Ice Cream!” … especially when it’s fresh fruit covered in wholesome creamy goodness!
Making homemade frozen treats like these fabulous Fruit & Cream Bars is not only a healthy and delicious way to celebrate summer, it’s also a great way to keep the ice cream man at bay!!
And who hasn’t been tempted at one point or another by the ice cream man? I’d like to say that my kids have never succumbed to his wiles (or more accurately, that I’ve never caved in to their pleas for “just this one time”). But the truth is, we have done business with the ice cream man, and frankly my boys did enjoy the indulgence, while I wrestled with the thought of all those chemicals and preservatives entering into their little bodies.
That’s why, I set about on a mission to become The Ice Cream Mom! So each summer I take a little time to make the most fabulous frozen treats – so tempting and tasty that even the ice cream man doesn’t stand a chance!
P.S. Looking for even more fabulous frozen treats your family will love? Be sure to check out out my “Top 10 Ice Pop Making Secrets of Success” and just a friendly reminder that you can always download a FREE copy of my Healthy Ice Pops & Frozen Treats eBook, simply by becoming a subscriber to The Nourishing Home.
Joyfully Serving HIM, Kelly
Ingredients
- 1 pound fresh ripe organic strawberries
- 1 cup coconut milk or whole milk yogurt
- 2-3 tbsp raw honey (we prefer sage due to it's mild flavor)
- 1/8 tsp pure vanilla extract
Instructions
- Remove stems from strawberries.
- Finely dice four of the strawberries; set aside.Cut the remaining strawberries into halves and place them into your blender or Vitamix. Then, add the remaining ingredients to the blender, except for the finely diced strawberries. Blend until thoroughly combined.
- Next, add the finely diced strawberries and blend on low just a couple of seconds to mix together.
- Pour mixture evenly into six 3- or 4-ounce pop molds making sure to leave at least a half-inch of space at top for expansion that occurs during freezing. Freeze for at least 6-8 hours.
- When ready to serve, run the pop mold under warm water for a few seconds to loosen before removing the mold.
- What a fun and healthy way to enjoy summertime with your kiddos without compromising good nutrition.
Notes
Wondering about the super cute pop molds shown in the photo? They're called Tovolo Groovy Ice Pops
Please note: Ripe fruit is much sweeter and more flavorful. So be sure to use only fully ripened fruit in your ice pops for the best flavor. Also note: When fresh ripe fruit is not available, you can use frozen fruit to make ice pops. However, it's best to allow the frozen fruit to thaw first, before blending it. That's because you may need to add more liquid to get frozen fruit to blend properly and this will change the flavor and texture of your ice pop.
Ingredients
- 4 large fresh ripe organic peaches
- 1 cup organic whole milk yogurt (or coconut cream)
- 2-3 tbsp pure maple syrup (or raw honey)
- 1/8 tsp pure vanilla extract
Instructions
- Remove skins from peaches.
- Cut one peach in half. Finely dice the peach half; set aside. Cut the remaining peaches (including the leftover peach half) into slices. (Be sure to slice them right over your blender or Vitamix container to catch all of the juices in the container.) Then, add the remaining ingredients to the blender, except for the finely diced peach half. Blend until thoroughly combined.
- Next, add the finely diced peach half and blend on low just a couple of seconds to mix together.
- Pour mixture into pop molds and freeze for at least 6-8 hours.
- When ready to serve, run the pop mold under warm water for a few seconds to loosen before removing the mold.
- What a fun and healthy way to enjoy summertime with your kiddos without compromising good nutrition.
Notes
Wondering about the super cute pop molds shown in the photo? They're called Tovolo Groovy Ice Pops
Please note: Ripe fruit is much sweeter and more flavorful. So be sure to use only fully ripened fruit in your ice pops for the best flavor. Also note: When fresh ripe fruit is not available, you can use frozen fruit to make ice pops. However, it's best to allow the frozen fruit to thaw first, before blending it. That's because you may need to add more liquid to get frozen fruit to blend properly and this will change the flavor and texture of your ice pop.
