On a hot summer day (or any day really), an ice pop is the perfect thing to cool you down and satisfy your sweet tooth. It’s just too bad that almost all of the store-bought ice pops are full of artificial colors and flavors and tons of sugar. Not a clean treat!
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Rather than create a clean ice pop that’s just pure fruit, which is easy to do, but can act in your body like a sugar bomb, we decided to go back to our childhood roots and take one of our favorite kid foods – PB&J – and turn it into a ice pop that ROCKS!
We love peanut butter. It’s creamy and satisfying and reminds us of being a kid. Whether you put it in a smoothie, use it as a dip for your apples, or eat it straight out of the jar, it just puts you in a good mood Image may be NSFW.
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For this recipe, we used organic peanut butter, but you can substitute any type of nut or seed butter for the peanut butter and still have a delicious-tasting ice pop!
Of course, we couldn’t let well-enough alone. We had to go and throw in one of our favorite ingredients – chia seeds – for both texture and a nutritional boost. Chia seeds are rich in protein, fiber, and omega-3 fats. Plus, they help you stay full for a longer period of time!
So, our refreshing treats don’t only have a healthy spin to them, but also look so pretty with the layers. The next time the kids have a play date (or hangout, as teenagers like to call it), make these ice pops for them! Or better yet, whip them up for your next BBQ party. Ice pops can definitely be enjoyed by adults, too.
Here’s the recipe. We hope you love it as much as we do Image may be NSFW.
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Peanut Butter & Cherry Ice Pops
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Ingredients
- CHERRY LAYER:
- -- 2 cups pitted cherries (we used fresh but you can use frozen and thawed)
- -- 1/2 cup unsweetened vanilla almond milk
- PEANUT BUTTER LAYER:
- -- 1/2 cup organic peanut butter (or nut/seed butter of your choice)
- -- 1/4 tsp. almond extract
- -- 1/2 cup unsweetened vanilla almond milk
- -- 1 tbs. chia seeds
Instructions
- 1. For the cherry layer: puree cherries with almond milk. Pour a small amount in the bottom of the ice pop mold (bottom third). Place in freezer 30 minutes. Add a layer of chia seeds.
- 2. For the peanut butter layer: puree peanut butter, almond milk and almond extract. Pull the ice pop mold out of the freezer and add a layer on top of the chia seeds (next third). Place in freezer 30 minutes.
- 3. Remove from freezer and add a small layer of chia seeds and then add the rest of the cherry mixture. Add ice pop sticks and freeze again for at least 2 hours.
Nutrition Facts
Peanut Butter & Cherry Ice Pops
Serves: 5 popsicles
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Amount Per Serving: 1 popsicle
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| Calories | 94 | |
| % Daily Value* | ||
| Total Fat 3.9 (g) | 6% | |
| Saturated Fat | 0 | |
| Trans Fat | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 | |
| Sodium | 0 | |
| Total Carbohydrate 13.4 (g) | 4.5% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 0 | |
| Sugars 9.4 (g) | ||
| Protein 2.8 (g) | ||
| Vitamin A | Vitamin C | |
| Calcium | Iron | |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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