Popsicle for Kids (Loved by Toddles)
User Reviews
4.9
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Prep Time
15 mins
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Total Time
15 mins
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Servings
8 Servings
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Calories
37 kcal
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Course
Condiments
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Cuisine
American
Popsicle for Kids (Loved by Toddles)
Description
The Popsicle for Kids recipe creates a colorful frozen treat by combining juiced carrots or carrot juice with fresh apricots, spinach, and blackberries. Honey is added to enhance sweetness naturally. The ingredients are blended until smooth, then poured into molds and frozen until solid. Using fresh produce offers a blend of sweet, tart, and slight vegetal notes from the spinach.
The texture is icy and smooth once frozen, making it easy to eat and hydrating, suitable for young children. The natural sugars from the fruit and honey provide palatable flavors without added processed sugars. The recipe is straightforward, requiring only a blender and freezer, ideal for home preparation.
These popsicles serve as a wholesome snack alternative and can be adjusted in sweetness to taste. Honey amounts can be decreased for less sweetness as desired. The use of whole fruits and vegetables supports introducing kids to varied flavors and nutrients in a fun format.
Ingredients
- 2 carrot or 1/4 cup carrot juice
- 3 apricots
- 1 cup spinach
- 2 cups blackberry
- 1 tbsp honey adjust to taste
Instructions
- If you own a juicer, juice the two large carrots. If you don't have one, use 1/4 cup of store bought carrot juice instead.
- Place the pitted apricots, blackberries, spinach, honey, and carrot juice into a blender. Pulse until smooth and well-combined.
- Pour the smoothie mixture into each popsicle mold and place in the freezer.
- Once the popsicles are completely frozen, they are ready to eat. Enjoy!
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 8Servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 37 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 37kcal | 2% |
| Carbohydrates | 9g | 3% |
| Protein | 1g | 2% |
| Fat | 0.3g | 0% |
| Saturated Fat | 0.02g | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.1g | 1% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 0.04g | 0% |
| Sodium | 14mg | 1% |
| Potassium | 163mg | 3% |
| Fiber | 3g | 12% |
| Sugar | 6g | 12% |
| Vitamin A | 3229IU | 65% |
| Vitamin C | 11mg | 12% |
| Calcium | 21mg | 2% |
| Iron | 0.4mg | 2% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
4.9
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