Healthy Homemade Popsicles for Summer Days
Luke Coutinho (Designed by Priyanka Vithlani, Meal Planning Analyst)

Beat the Heat: Yogurt Popsicle

Prep Time 10 minutes
Freezing time 5 hours
Total Time 5 hours 10 minutes
Servings: 14
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: Indian
Calories: 77

Ingredients
  

  • 2 cups yogurt, (plain) made from A2 milk
  • 1/3 cup raw honey
  • 3 cups fruits of choice, (chopped mangoes, banana, pineapple, or berries as per availability)

Method
 

  1. Beat the yogurt and honey well.
  2. Fold in the chopped fruits.
  3. Pour the mixture into dry popsicle molds.
  4. Add in the popsicle sticks and transfer to the freezer.
  5. Freeze for at least five hours before enjoying it.
Power tips and variations
  1. To remove popsicles easily from their molds, let them stand at room temperature for five minutes.
  2. Use fruits as per the availability and seasons.
  3. You can also add a drizzle of soaked sabja/sweet basil seeds or chia seeds.

Notes

  • This healthy popsicle is rich in protein, calcium, and fiber.
  • Adding fruits makes it rich in Vitamin C and B vitamins and antioxidants.
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Luke Coutinho (Designed by Priyanka Vithlani, Meal Planning Analyst)

Thanda Thanda Cool: Watermelon and Mint Popsicle

Prep Time 10 minutes
Freezing time 8 hours
Total Time 8 hours 10 minutes
Servings: 12
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: Indian
Calories: 32

Ingredients
  

  • 4 cups watermelon slices, diced
  • 2 tbsp fresh mint leaves
  • 1 cup coconut water
  • 2 tbsp lime juice
  • 1 tbsp raw honey

Method
 

  1. In a blender, purée two cups of watermelon pieces, mint leaves, coconut water, lime juice, and honey.
  2. Cut the remaining cups of watermelon slices into 1/4-inch cubes.
  3. Mix them with the popsicle mixture and evenly divide them into the popsicle molds.
  4. Insert the popsicle sticks and freeze for at least 8 hours or overnight.
Power tips and variations
  1. You can also opt to replace mint with other herbs like thyme, lavender, or basil.

Notes

  • Watermelon is rich in Vitamin C and has a naturally delicious flavor. Adding mint and lime adds even more enzymes, antioxidants, and alkalizing health benefits.
  • Natural electrolyte booster coconut water is high in amino acid, potassium, and the presence of cytokines helps boost the immune system.
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Disclaimer: Please keep your healthcare provider in the loop before introducing any new food item into your lifestyle, especially if you have a medical condition or are on medications. In case you are allergic to certain foods, please avoid them.