Description
Green Smoothie Popsicles are a refreshing, nutrient-packed frozen treat combining leafy greens, sweet fruits, and creamy textures for a delicious way to cool down and boost your daily vegetable intake. Perfect as a guilt-free dessert or post-workout snack, they are easy to customize and kid-friendly.
Ingredients
Scale
Base Ingredients
- 1 cup fresh spinach or kale, washed and chopped
- 1 ripe banana, peeled and sliced
- 1/2 cup Greek yogurt or coconut milk
- 1/2 cup pineapple or mango chunks
- 1–2 teaspoons honey or maple syrup (optional)
- 1 tablespoon fresh lemon or lime juice
- 1/2 cup water or coconut water
Instructions
- Prepare Your Ingredients: Wash your spinach or kale thoroughly and chop the fruits into manageable pieces to ensure smooth blending.
- Blend the Greens and Liquids: Start by blending your leafy greens with water or coconut water until smooth and free of chunks to create a vibrant base.
- Add the Fruits and Creaminess: Add banana, pineapple or mango chunks, yogurt or coconut milk, and sweeteners to the blender, then mix again until perfectly creamy.
- Taste and Adjust: Give the mixture a quick taste test and add lemon juice or more sweetener if needed until the flavor feels just right.
- Pour and Freeze: Pour the smoothie mixture into popsicle molds, insert sticks, and freeze for at least 4-6 hours or overnight until solid.
Notes
- Use ripe bananas for natural sweetness and reduced added sugars.
- For smoother texture, strain blended greens before mixing.
- Leave space at the top of molds as mixture expands when freezing.
- Taste mixture before freezing since flavors become less intense when frozen.
- Rotate popsicles gently halfway through freezing to prevent ice crystals.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 popsicle
- Calories: 90
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 30mg
- Fat: 1.5g
- Saturated Fat: 0.8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0.6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 5mg
Keywords: green smoothie, popsicles, healthy frozen treat, veggie popsicles, kid-friendly snack, dairy-free option, gluten free dessert