Smoothiesicle ~ the healthy popsicle
I stumbled on a popsicle maker this season. I imagine that many others have tried this, but it has become an essential part of summer… and it is so easy. Once word got out that I was making smoothiesicles, I needed to make another batch every few days.
I have a popsicle maker that holds 6 popsicles and my personal smoothie blender makes about 21 oz, which is a perfect amount for all 6.
My tips other than to experiment is to include;
A pinch of salt or roasted and salted nuts.
1 tsp Ceylon cinnamon and a 1/2 tsp of vanilla to enhance the flavors.
1/4 — 1/2 Cup of fats make the popsicles creamy and easier to eat texture. Fats I like are coconut, cashew and avocado. (Fiberous fruits like banana and papaya work without adding a fat.)
Sweeteners may be useful when using not-so-sweet berries or fruits. Try dates, they work very well and are more nutritious than sugar. One or two will do.
Sample combos that have tasted the best. (i’m not listing the ones that didn’t work)
red grapes, pinch of salt, coconut cream (this one got the best overall reviews)
Payapa, cinnamon, salt and coconut water
Watermelon and coconut water (icy)
Watermelon, salt, cinnamon and roasted cashews
Banana, coconut water and cinnamon, pinch of salt, vanilla
Apple, cinnamon, pinch of salt and roasted cashew or coconut milk.
White peach, one date (optional), cinnamon, pinch of salt, roasted cashews, vanilla
Chocolate pudding; 1.5 ripe avocados, 1/4 C Cocoa, vanilla, salt, cinnamon, dates
I will post additional ideas up here as I get them created. Please leave comments and your own recipes for smoothiesicles below.
Enjoy! Karin