Summer Cooling Snacks…
During the summer month’s kids and adults alike, look for cool, refreshing snacks that are ready to eat on those hot afternoons of work or play. Ice pops are a popular choice when kids need to cool down and a drink just won’t do. Buying healthy versions in the store can be challenging when trying to avoid high fructose corn syrup, artificial colors and flavorings, and other additives. So what other options are there? Create your own icy, slush drink, or frozen ice pops with fresh berries and fruit. Sound challenging; what if I told you it only takes a total of 10-15 minutes!
Here is a favorite combination of mine during strawberry season that I enjoyed for years in my juicer, but using the whole fruit in the blender gives the added benefits of the whole fruit with its fiber. If making a cooler (drink) try garnishing with a whole strawberry and spearmint leaves, and for ice pops, try adding slices of strawberries in the pops to make it more fun and tasty!
