Summer in our neighborhood means the kiddos are playing together from sunup to sundown. Once school starts, we will have a ringing doorbell from the moment the school bus drops its load of chattering kiddos. I’m always looking for a sweet treat to share with our littlest visitors, and it’s a bonus if it’s healthy. Bigger bonus if mamas can share it too, and these strawberry mojito popsicles fit the bill perfectly. It’s creamy, decadent, power-packed with nutrients, and a it’s a cool, sweet treat.
If you’re like me, and a craving for cold, bright ingredients isn’t limited to the summer months, you can use frozen strawberries in this recipe instead. Be sure to use a high-powered blender or let them thaw slightly before blending. Because it’s completely free of added sweeteners, it is also a “go” for anyone trying to limit sugars.
Full disclosure:
There are plenty of times I whip up a batch of popcorn or hand over the snip-off-dollar-store variety of frozen pops. And plenty of other times, my kiddos benefit from the sweet generosity of our neighbor mamas. But if you’re feeling creative, this recipe is a simple one to make for a small, healthy indulgence.
- 2 tablespoons lime juice
- 1 cup full-fat, canned coconut milk
- 1 generous cup fresh (or frozen) strawberries
- 1/3 cup dried, unsweetened coconut flakes
- 1 tablespoon fresh mint (optional)
- Place all ingredients in a large glass measuring cup or blender.
- Using a stick blender or your regular blender, process just until ingredients are combined.
- Pour into popsicle molds.
- Freeze overnight and serve.
- *To loosen frozen pops from molds, run mold under warm water for several seconds.
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