Fresh Fruit Popsicles

I don't know about you, but once it hits a certain point in summer, I'm ready for cooler temps and fall. However, as a teacher, I also am torn because I don't want to wish summer vacation away. It's been HOT here. We've been doing everything we can to cool off including lots of trips to a little local lake and the community pool. Gabe has become a water bug and it's a lot of fun! Another thing we love to do as a family is share popsicles. However, I know how much sugar can be in the freezie pops that Gabe loves, so I came up with an alternative.

These homemade popsicles have chunks of mango, slices of kiwi and strawberry, and blueberries in them. They hit the spot on a hot day and they're toddler and husband approved.

Ingredients

• 2 Tbsp raw honey
• 1/2 cup water
• 1/2 mango, sliced
• 1 medium kiwi, peeled and sliced
• 1/4 cup strawberries, sliced 
• 1/4 cup blueberries
• 1/4 cup fresh lime juice

Instructions

• Heat up honey and water in a small pan on the stove over medium-high heat. Heat, stirring frequently for 5 minutes, until the honey and water are well blended. Cool to room temperature.
• While water cools, even distribute fruit into four popsicle molds, set aside
• Pour the lime juice into the water/honey mixture, stir until combined 
• Pour lime juice mixture into the molds, covering the fruit. Freeze for at least 4 hours, or until set. 

I hope these help cool your family off on a hot day! Enjoy!

Frozen Yogurt Bites

Frozen yogurt is a favorite summer treat. I love sampling flavors and putting toppings on. I mean with fruit and chocolate how can you go wrong?!

These strawberry frozen yogurt bites are just as delicious and you don't have to go out to grab a froyo treat when these are in your freezer! Plain greek yogurt is the main star in this recipe, but the pecan, coconut sugar, and coconut oil crust is DIVINE!

Frozen Yogurt Bites, Serves 6 

Ingredients

• 1/2 cup pecans, chopped
• 1 Tbsp Coconut Sugar
• 1 Tbsp Extra Virgin Coconut Oil, Melted 
• 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon
• 3/4 cup plain greek yogurt (0% or 2%)
• 2 Tbsp raw honey 
• 1 1/2 cup strawberries, diced 

Instructions

• Line muffin tin with 6 parchment cupcake liners, set aside 
• Combine pecans, sugar, oil, and cinnamon in a blender or food processor, pulse till combined
• Divide mixture evenly among prepared muffin cups, press in gently to set 
• Combine yogurt and honey in a small bowl, mix well 
• Evenly top pecan mixture with yogurt mixture 
• Top with strawberries 
• Freeze until firm (4-6 hours) 

Tip: When removing from the muffin tin, gently set tin in warm water for 30 seconds. This makes them easier to remove.

You don't have to limit your toppings to strawberries, either! Mix it up with your favorite fruit or chocolate treat. Have fun!