via Sunset Magazine
Have I mentioned that I’m not really eating dairy anymore? I haven’t? It’s not because I don’t enjoy praising chocolate almond milk in my coffee (delish!), it’s totally because if we ever have a brunch date, I want to be able to eat cheese in front of you without you wondering what I’m doing. I’m sensitive that way. Now that I’ve significantly reduced the amount of dairy I eat, two of my favorite summer treats are out: ice cream and frozen yogurt. Dude, I know. No one is more sad than I am. One of the best parts of summer is fro-yo, outside, with friends.
This summer, I’ve decided to embrace the popsicle. Sure, some of them are made with dairy, but I plan on having a batch of sugar-free, all-fruit deliciousness in my freezer at all times. What evokes the essence of summer more than slurping a popsicle and trying not to let the juice run down your arms? Simply seeing a rocket pop makes me feel nine years old again, and this summer, I’m determined to recreate that. I’ve purchased the cheapy molds from Target, but I’d be lying if I said I didn’t have my eye on this fancy business, which freezes pops instantly. Amazing.
I’ve been doing copious amounts of recipe hunting, so I thought I’d share the wealth and try and inspire a few fellow popsicle makers:
- This article refers to itself as the mother of all popsicle round-ups and it really, really is. There’s something for everyone here, including some boozy popsicles and a cereal and milk pop!
- Avocado popsicles? I’m not sure. One of my favorite bloggers, Joanna from A Cup Of Jo, shares her recipes.
- A few recipes from Sarah Von over at Yes and Yes.
- Pina Colada Pops (made creamy with coconut milk! Mmmm!)
- All-natural popsicle recipes.
If you know of any delicious popsicle resources, please, leave them in the comments — I’d love to give them a try!
Oh my god, Amy!!! Your new blog… Holy wow!!! SO GORGEOUS!!!
Ahem.
Anyway!!! I love this post. I am SUCH a fan of frosty treats, especially juicy popsicles. Mmmm!!!
I’m posting 2 popsicle recipes on Friday, you’ll have to check them out :) And OMG, that Sur La Table looks FUN!
If you don’t have time to make your own, I can recommend Dreyer’s Fruit Bars. At 80 cal a pop, they’re really great and refreshing.
I’m going to second the recommendation for the Fruit Bars- the pomengranite one is AMAZING.
I’ve not made these myself, but just had them over the weekend at a girlfriend’s party- they were yummy! http://www.bakersroyale.com/ice-cream-and-frozen-desserts/cocktail-popsicle-cherry-apple-whiskey-sour-popsicles/
Another great popsicle tip with the molds is to add some fresh fruit into the juice of whatever you’re making so that you get some strawberries or kiwi in your popsicle excitement :)
Another frozen delight is frozen soda- works with regular and diet especially in frosty glasses :)
My foster kid’s just about ready to start solids, and I’ve been thinking about my own diet a lot as a result. Would I give her a bite of what I’m eating? A lot of the time, the answer is no! So I’m trying to be more mindful of what I have on hand and put in my own mouth so she sees healthy habits. These popsicles are a great place to start! (A I’m loving the new blog!)
My weakness is Fudgsicles so I’m going to be trying some homemade ones with coconut milk and cocoa powder this summer. Here are a couple I’ve pinned on Pinterest that look good.
http://pinterest.com/pin/276267758361770517/ {Nutella & banana)
http://pinterest.com/pin/276267758361030573/
BTW, LOVE the new design!!
O.M.G. I.NEED.THAT.POPSICLE.MAKER.RIGHT.NOW!!!
Yes, dramatic, but dang, that’s awesome!
I am almost a month without dairy. I miss froyo! And cheese. I don’t think this will be a forever thing for me but I will likely keep up with a seriously reduced intake of dairy products. Sometimes you just need a little something.
Coconut milk ice cream has blown my mind. I’m not allowed to buy it for a week because I EAT ALL OF IT.
i second that coconut milk ice cream action – delicious.
FAT FACE = perfection. we shall go. lime avocado = bliss.
i want to embrace the popsicle too!