Healthy Eating: Blueberry, Mango and Watermelon Popsicles!
Having pounds of blueberries on your hands is exactly the motivation one needs to get creative.
In a post last week I mentioned that I was on blueberry picking tear, having a great time with my mom and niece at our local farm. But, that meant I had to do something with my newly acquired bounty.
What did I make? Lots of smoothies, blueberry ice cream, blueberries and fresh cream, and my new favorite recipe, blueberry, mango and watermelon popsicles.
I got the idea for the popsicles because when I was reading the latest issue of Nutrition Action Health Letter, my favorite source of unbiased health information, they had an article about just how much fat is in store bought ice cream. As you can imagine, it’s not easy on your arteries and I was looking for something I could whip up that would be cool, refreshing and take the place of high fat ice cream. Plus, Bruce, my husband, has a wicked sweet tooth, so popsicles are a much better, healthier option for both he and I.
I made the recipe up as I went along, simply using what I had on hand. And I froze the popsicles in this handy mold that I bought at Bed, Bath and Beyond last year.
Here’s the recipe, adapt to your liking. I sweetened them only with agave nectar, no refined sugar so they’re much easier on your system. I love using watermelon because of it’s high water content which makes it a natural for popsicles.
Blueberry, Mango and Watermelon Popsicles
1 cup blueberries
2 cups watermelon chunks
1 mango, diced
2 Tbsp. agave nectar
Mix all ingredients in blender and pour into popsicle mold. Add water if necessary. Freeze for several hours.
Do you have a favorite homemade popsicle recipe? Do tell and share below.
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Filed under: Agave Nectar, Fruit, Low-fat
Love the fact that you used agave instead of refined sugar. We make these for our kids lots and sometimes add plain lowfat yogurt or kefir. Also, please let your readers know about the upcoming World’s Biggest Healthy Foods Treasure Hunt. Learn more by visiting http://www.fruitsandveggiesmorematters.org
HI Wendy,
I love your video and this Popsicle combination! I will definitely give this one a try with my son, who loves popsicles!
Thanks so much!
Sarah
Hello Wendy – What a nutrious, delightful, and refreshing recipe…very original. I follow you on Twitter and love your website. Stay fit girl and keep helping others do the same!
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