RECIPE // Homemade Ice-Pops

Just because summer vacation is over, doesn't mean that you can't enjoy an ice pop (or two). With the temps staying high, we are certainly thankful for a snack that keeps us cool.

These ice-pop recipes are all-natural and healthy - some even have veggies in them! A great way to incorporate fruits and vegetables into a picky-eaters diet.

Simply blend the ingredients in a blender or food processor, pour into popsicle molds, and freeze! Couldn't be any easier.

Need a popsicle mold? Try one of these: one , two , three , four , five

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1) Banana-Berry Smoothie Pop

-one banana

-1/4 cup blueberries

-1/4 cup strawberries

-1/4 cup blackberries

-1/2 cup milk of choice 

2) Watermelon Ice Pop

-4.5 cups watermelon

-3/4 cup water

-3/4 cup orange juice

3) Monster Smoothie Pop

-two bananas

-1 cup packed fresh spinach

-handful of ice 

-1 cup milk of choice

4) Black-Bean Fudgesicles

-1 1/2 cups cooked black beans or 1 can (15 ounces), rinsed and drained

-1 can (14 ounces) light coconut milk

-1/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder

-3 tablespoons agave nectar

-2 teaspoons vanilla extract

5) Apple-Mango-Carrot Pop

-one apple, diced

-one mango, diced

-2 whole carrots, steamed until soft, then diced

-1/2 cup apple juice