A cool treat that’s packed with superfood benefits? Count the whole family in. We teamed up with Nikki Elisheva of My Sweet Belly to share her recipe for healthy summer popsicles. Pick from maca cacao, mint chip and spirulina, and mango turmeric—or try them all. Each pop is flavored naturally, and all but the mango turmeric are keto-friendly.
Learn the step-by-step instructions on how to make the delicious superfood popsicles below.
Superfood Summer Popsicles
Recipe Type:Dessert/Snack
Dietary Info:Vegan, Gluten-Free, Keto* (*with exception of the mango turmeric popsicles)
Serving Size:4 popsicles
Prep Time:5-10 minutes
Cook Time:Freeze overnight or 4-6 hours
Total Time:Overnight
Ingredients:
Maca Cacao Popsicles
2 cans full-fat coconut milk
1-2 tablespoons monk fruit maple syrup (or your choice of sweetener)
1 tablespoon cacao or cocoa powder
1/4 teaspoon Himalayan pink salt
1 teaspoon maca powder
*Note: cacao is the raw, unprocessed form of cocoa. It has a more bitter flavor, so adjust the amount of sweetener to your desired sweetness.
Mint Chip and Spirulina Popsicles
2 cans full-fat coconut milk
1-2 tablespoons monk fruit maple syrup or agave
1/4 teaspoon vanilla flavor
1/2-1 tablespoon peppermint extract (add 1 teaspoon at a time, taste-test as you go)
1 teaspoon spirulina
Pinch of Himalayan pink salt
Mango Turmeric Popsicles
1 can full-fat coconut milk
2 mangos, diced
1/4 teaspoon turmeric powder
2 tablespoons monk fruit maple syrup or agave
1 tablespoon chia seeds
Pinch of Himalayan pink salt
Instructions:
1. Add all ingredients to a blender or whisk until smooth.
2. Pour popsicle mix into popsicle trays.
3. Freeze overnight or for 6 hours.
4. Decorate with keto/dairy-free chocolate and toppings such as chia seeds, bee pollen (not vegan), or chocolate shavings.
Nikki Elisheva is a three-times-published medical author, with an MBA and BS in Biology and Chemistry and a knack for picking up on the latest health trends. She spends a lot of her time developing delicious recipes and consulting with restaurants in Miami Beach. She is currently working on the publication of her first cookbook 21 Bowls of Summer (available here). For more tropical vibes, see her Instagram @MySweetBelly.
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