Celebrate SUMMER BREAK with a delicious and nutritious ice pop certain to keep the ice cream man at bay!
A favorite of kids of all ages, this wholesome pop truly tastes like a banana split! It takes a little extra time to make it, but after just one bite, you’ll know why it’s totally worth it! What a fun and healthy way to enjoy summertime with your kiddos!
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P.S. Wondering about the adorable pop molds? They’re called Tovolo Star Ice Pop Molds. They come in a set of six and are super durable and fun!
Ingredients
- 5 fresh ripe organic strawberries
- 2 tbsp 100% pure organic apple juice
- 1 tsp raw honey (or pure maple syrup)
- 12 one-inch thick slices of fresh ripe banana
- 1/3 cup, plus 1 tbsp organic plain whole milk yogurt (or coconut cream)
- 2 tsp pure maple syrup
- 1/4 tsp pure vanilla extract
- 1 cup fresh pineapple chunks
- 3 tbsp 100% pure pineapple juice
- 1 tsp raw honey (or pure maple syrup)
Instructions
- Remove stems from strawberries and cut in half. Place the strawberries, apple juice and honey into your blender or VitaMix and blend until thoroughly combined. Pour an even amount of the "strawberry topping" into six 3-ounce pop molds. Place in freezer until frozen. Then, once frozen, you're ready to make your next layer "banana cream center."
- Place all ingredients into your blender or VitaMix and blend until thoroughly combined. Then, remove your pop molds from the freezer (making sure that the first layer is completely frozen). Pour an even amount of the "banana cream center" into the pop molds, making sure to leave at least an 2 -1/2 inches of space from the top of the mold for the final layer to be added. Cover each individual pop mold with a small piece of foil. Use a knife to make a slit in the center of the foil and carefully place a popsicle stick into the mold in the center of the pop. Place in freezer until frozen. Then, once frozen, you're ready to make your final layer "pineapple delight base."
- Place all ingredients into your blender or VitaMix and blend until thoroughly combined. Then, remove your pop molds from the freezer (making sure that the first two layers are completely frozen). Remove the foil covers from the pop mold and pour an even amount of the "pineapple delight base" layer into the pop molds, making sure to leave at least a half-inch of space at top for expansion that occurs during freezing. No need to recover the pops. Place in freezer until frozen. When ready to serve, run the pop mold under warm water for a few seconds to loosen before removing the mold. Enjoy! You've worked hard for this healthy treat!
Notes
Be sure to get your copy of my free e-book, “Healthy Ice Pops & Frozen Treats.” It’s my special gift to subscribers of The Nourishing Home!
The adorable pop molds used in this recipe are Tovolo Star Ice Pop Molds. They come in a set of six and are super durable and fun!