Strawberry Lemonade Protein Popsicles
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Strawberry Lemonade Protein Popsicles
Description
Strawberry Lemonade Protein Popsicles combine coconut yogurt, collagen powder, fresh lemon juice, honey, and chopped strawberries to craft a vibrant frozen dessert. The preparation involves blending the yogurt with collagen, lemon juice, and honey to form a smooth base, then layering it with frozen strawberries in molds. This technique results in popsicles with intermittent chunks of strawberry, adding textural contrast to the creamy frozen yogurt. The lemon juice provides a tart balance to the sweetness from honey and strawberries, while collagen contributes protein content without affecting flavor much.
Freezing the popsicles for over four hours allows them to fully set, forming a refreshing and creamy frozen treat. These protein popsicles are dairy-free, using coconut yogurt as the base, and use collagen powder rather than vegan protein powders, which may alter texture or flavor. The overall profile is subtly sweet, tart, and creamy, making them suitable for a cooling snack or light dessert on warm days.
The layered assembly not only incorporates bursts of fresh strawberry flavor but also ensures easy release from molds, especially if a flat silicone mold is used. This popsicle recipe suits those seeking a protein-enriched frozen snack with natural fruit and yogurt ingredients.
Ingredients
- ½ cup coconut yogurt
- ⅛ cup collagen powder
- 1.5 lemon about ¼ cup, juiced
- ⅛ cup honey
- ½ cup strawberries chopped
Instructions
- In a blender or food processor, combine the yogurt, collagen, lemon juice, and honey until smooth.
- Place half the frozen strawberries on the bottom of the popsicle mold.
- Pour the yogurt mixture on top of the strawberries. Top with the rest of the berries.
- Insert a popsicle stick into the bottom of each popsicle and freeze for more than four hours.
Notes
- A flat silicone popsicle mold is recommended for easier removal of the popsicles.
- If using traditional stand-up molds, consider blending strawberries into the mixture or layering frozen strawberries before pouring the yogurt mixture for even distribution.
- Do not fill the popsicle molds completely, as the mixture expands slightly when freezing.
- Use collagen powder specifically; vegan vanilla protein powder may not yield the same texture or flavor.
- The recipe uses coconut yogurt to keep it dairy-free; dairy-free Greek yogurt or regular Greek yogurt might require thinning with almond milk.
Nutrition Information
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Serving: 4Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 95 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 95kcal | 5% |
| Carbohydrates | 17g | 6% |
| Protein | 8g | 16% |
| Fat | 1g | 2% |
| Saturated Fat | 0.1g | 1% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.1g | 1% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 0.01g | 0% |
| Sodium | 27mg | 1% |
| Potassium | 89mg | 2% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 12g | 24% |
| Vitamin A | 11IU | 0% |
| Vitamin C | 36mg | 40% |
| Calcium | 52mg | 5% |
| Iron | 0.4mg | 2% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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