We have a rule in The Mad House, which is that we do not partake in the ice cream van, this means that I have a freezer drawer full of ice lollies and we love making homemade ice lollies or popsicles. I never throw away nearly out of date juice or smoothies as they make fab lollies, Just like Kate at Crafts on Sea.
They are also a great way to get your kids to eat more fruit and veg (yes veg) if you have fussy eaters and you can tailor them for your childrens tastes. My two also love them when they have sore throats.
Ingredients
- Spinach (or other green)
- Berries (if you have fresh great, if not frozen ones are perfectly fine)
- Liquid – coconut water, yogurt, juice or water
- Sweetener (if required) – we use date syrup, but honey is great too
Equipment:
- Blender or food processor,
- Ice lolly moulds or paper cups and lolly sticks
Method:
- Blend the spinach with some coconut water first, I use about a bowl of spinach to a bowl of mixed berries.
- Add the berries and blend. I use frozen a lot of the time, they are cheaper and just as good. I let them thaw for 5 minutes before blending them.
- Add coconut water to get the right consistency for you.
- Taste and add sweetener as required.
I get about 20 lollies from a £1.50 box of berries.
Tip: We sieve the berries once we have blended them as my boys are not fans of seeds.
Variations: soft fruit is great for ice lollies such as banana or mango. You can use any sort of liquid, such as soy or nut milks and coconut milk is delicious with strawberries or pineapple, peach, vanilla and greek yogurt.
If you are looking for some more inspiration take a look at these: easy DIY popsicles, home made smoothies and freeze the leftovers, fruit and yogurt popsicles, three ingredient strawberry pops, simple juice lollies I am definitely making these avocado and kiwi pops. and Center Parcs have some great tips too.
Tip: If you make your lollies in a multiple mould, take them out and pop them all in a bag in the freezer one they have frozen, this way kids can help themselves easily and you are not trying to get them out whilst they wait impatiently!
Tip: when giving kids lollys give then a cup to put them in when they want to put them down, it saves finding puddles of melted juice everywhere!
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Thanks for featuring our strawberry pops! I love making homemade popsicles for my son!
Those look wonderful – really tasty! I can’t find my lolly moulds…
Ooh you have got me wanting to try Mango ones…. x
these look ace! got to love a home made lolly.
I can remember making ice lollies when I was a child with my mum, I must show Roo how to make her own… So much better than shop bought
We love making ice lollies, so much more fun than just buying some at a ridiculous price!
So quick and simple get delicious. Considerably cheaper than the ice cream van too! x
These look tasty. We made our own ice lollies today. They are much better when home made 🙂
I keep meaning to make ice lollies and this has inspired me. I can’t get the kids to spinach but this may be just the ticket!
I’ve made lots of lollies in my time but never thought of adding spinach before! Must give it a go. 🙂
Fab tips and ideas, what never have thought of putting veg into an ice lolly! x
They look fab! Thank you for joining with us #Pintorials
Forget the kids – I’m stealing these recipes for myself! Cooling, tasty AND healthy, bonus. I wish we could implement the no icecream van rule too. I swear the ratio of icecream vans to people in Devon is 10 to 1. They’re on every flipping street corner and you can’t escape them at any time of year!
Oh yum these sound delicious – totally want to make some for myself now. x
Really interesting combination.
I wouldn’t think of putting a spinach into lollies.
I like how you think!
I’ve started making home made lollies..would never have thought to use spinach though!
These look great – very refreshing. We are looking forward to making our own popsicles this summer.
Thanks for the tip of taking out and putting in a bag. It annoys me so much when the kids get impatient as I can’t get them out of the moulds
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Thanks for mentioning mine 🙂 I love the look of those umbrella ice lolly makers, rather fancy some for myself!
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Thanks for linking up with the Parenting Pin it Party this week x x
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