Whether you are sick and cannot eat, or whether you simply want to make a nice snack for your kids, home made popsicles are easy and fun. The best part about a home made popsicle is that you can ensure that your family is getting a healthy dose of fruit when they decide to eat your popsicles, and unlike packaged popsicles, home made popsicles can be a great way to sneak your kids their recommended daily amount of fruits.
To make your own popsicles, combine one banana; one cup of orange juice; a handful of strawberries; some raspberries; and a splash of apple juice in a blender. Next, simply blend all of these ingredients until you have a semi-liquid consistency. Then, pour the mixture into ice cube trays, and place a toothpick inside of each cup. Place the entire tray into you freezer, and freeze until all popsicles are solid.
You kids will love to make these treats with you, and you can even add gummy bears and other candies to your popsicle mix. If you are making popsicles for yourself, you may even consider adding a bit of protein to your popsicles and munch down on these cool snacks after a strenuous workout. While packaged popsicles come loaded with sugars and preservatives, your homemade popsicles will be natural and delicious. Go ahead and add any type of fruit that you want to this mix, just make sure that you add a bit of liquid to compensate. Try this tasty recipe, and enjoy the nutritional snack that you now know how to make in a snap.
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