Summer Pops to Keep You Cool This Summer

Making the most of a summer’s day is deeply satisfying. Cool off with a healthy summer pop!

Blackberry Lemon Popsicles

INGREDIENTS

• 2 1/2 cups mixed berry Greek yogurt
• 2 1/2 cups blackberries
• 2 1/2 cups vanilla Greek yogurt
• 2/3 cup lemon juice
• Popsicle molds
• Popsicle sticks

INSTRUCTIONS

1. In a medium-sized bowl, stir together lemon juice and vanilla yogurt. Set aside.
2. Blend blackberries and mixed berry yogurt. Set aside.
3. Layer popsicles into mold in this order: 1 Tbsp. lemon, 1 Tbsp. blackberry. Repeat. Swirl layers if desired.
4. Gently tap molds on the counter to remove air bubbles. Insert popsicle sticks and freeze overnight. Enjoy!

HEALTHY TIP

Brainstorm a few more creative ways to transform fruit into a sweet treat!

Strawberry Peach Yogurt Popsicles

INGREDIENTS

• 3 cups strawberries, blended
• 3 cups peaches, peeled, sliced and blended
• 2 Tbsp. honey, divided
• 2/3 cup vanilla Greek yogurt
• Popsicle molds
• Popsicle sticks

INSTRUCTIONS

1. Blend strawberries with 4 tsp. honey and set aside. Clean blender, then blend peaches with 2 tsp. of honey and set aside.
2. Layer popsicles into mold in this order: 2 tsp. strawberry puree, 1 tsp. yogurt, 2 tsp. peach puree. Repeat. Make sure fruit is your last layer.
3. Tap the mold on the counter to settle the layers. Drag a small spoon from bottom to top of mold to create a swirled pattern.
4. Insert popsicle sticks, freeze for 6 hours and enjoy!

HEALTHY TIP

Have fresh produce that’s about to go bad? Freeze it! You can use it to make popsicles or smoothies later.

Chocolate Banana Ice Cream Bars

INGREDIENTS

• 3 medium bananas
• 1/3 cup smooth natural peanut butter
• 1/4 cup water
• 1 1/2 cups dark chocolate chips, melted and cooled
• Pinch of salt
• Popsicle molds
• Popsicle sticks

INSTRUCTIONS

1. Combine bananas, peanut butter, water and salt in a large blender. Pulse several times, then blend until smooth, stopping to scrape down the sides as needed.
2. Divide among eight 3-ounce popsicle molds and freeze until firm, at least 6 hours.
3. Line a baking sheet with parchment or wax paper. Release one popsicle at a time from mold. Place popsicles on sheet. Firm up in the freezer for about 3 to 5 minutes
4. Melt chocolate chips in the microwave at 30-second intervals, stirring in between.
5. Spread chocolate onto popsicles with a small spatula. Place popsicles on sheet and freeze until chocolate hardens, about 5 minutes. Enjoy!

HEALTHY TIP

For extra crunch, sprinkle chopped nuts on the chocolate before freezing the pops.