Strawberry Kiwi Popsicles
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Strawberry Kiwi Popsicles
Description
The Strawberry Kiwi Popsicles recipe blends fresh strawberries and kiwis separately with lemon juice and chia seeds, creating two pourable fruit purees. The strawberries are hulled and pureed until smooth, optionally diluted if too thick, then poured into molds. The kiwis are peeled, roughly chopped, and blended with lemon juice and chia seeds before layering alternately with the strawberry puree in popsicle molds to form colorful stripes.
The popsicles feature a natural fresh fruit flavor with a balance of sweetness and citrus brightness, accented by the slightly gelatinous texture chia seeds bring when soaked. This textural contrast between the two fruit layers makes for a refreshing frozen snack that is both visually appealing and flavorful.
These popsicles are ideal for a light, natural dessert or snack. They are especially satisfying during warm weather and can be customized by swapping fruits or adjusting ingredients. The methodical layering yields a vibrant red and green presentation that highlights the fresh ingredients.
The recipe notes suggest chopping fruit for easier blending depending on blender power and highlight the usefulness of measuring cups with pouring spouts for neat layering. Chia seeds and lemon juice provide subtle texture and flavor enhancements, with optional substitutions and customization ideas. The yield fills six 4-ounce popsicle molds.
Ingredients
- 1.5 lbs strawberry whole
- 1 lb kiwi about 4 large 2
- 1 teaspoon chia seeds divided
- 2 teaspoons lemon juice divided
Instructions
- Create Strawberry Layer: Hull strawberries and add them to a blender with 1 teaspoon of lemon juice and half a teaspoon of chia seeds. Blend until the strawberries are a pourable puree. Note: If for some reason it is a thick blend that is not pourable, add a tablespoon of water and blend. All blended, it should be approximately 12 oz. Pour strawberries into a Pyrex with a pour spout, or another measuring cup with a pour spout.
- Create Kiwi Layer: Peel the kiwis and give a rough chop. Rinse out your blender and add kiwis with 1 teaspoon of lemon juice and 1/2 chia seeds and blend until it's a pourable puree. All blended, it should be approximately 12 oz. Pour kiwis into a Pyrex with a pour spout, or another measuring cup with a pour spout.
- Fill Popsicle Molds: Set up popsicle molds and pour a layer of strawberry in each then a layer of kiwi. Repeat until all fruit puree has been added to popsicle molds. Optional: Use a butter knife to put into molds and push one layer of fruit into the other to add color design in the popsicles.
- Freeze: Add molds to the freeze and let freeze for at least 4-5 hours.
- Enjoy!
Notes
- Chop fruit into smaller pieces if your blender is not powerful for smoother purees.
- Add a tablespoon of water to fruit purees if blending results are too thick to pour.
- Use a measuring cup with a spout to pour layers neatly into popsicle molds.
- Adjust lemon juice amounts as needed to brighten fruit flavors; lemon juice is preferred over lime.
- Chia seeds are optional but add subtle texture and nutritional value.
- Customize fruit choices to create different flavor combinations.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 6popsicles
Amount Per Serving
Calories 84 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 84kcal | 4% |
| Carbohydrates | 20g | 7% |
| Protein | 2g | 4% |
| Fat | 1g | 2% |
| Saturated Fat | 0.1g | 1% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 0.1g | 1% |
| Trans Fat | 0.002g | 0% |
| Sodium | 5mg | 0% |
| Potassium | 328mg | 7% |
| Fiber | 5g | 20% |
| Sugar | 12g | 24% |
| Vitamin A | 80IU | 2% |
| Vitamin C | 124mg | 138% |
| Calcium | 49mg | 5% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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