We all know you can make ice pops from fruit, coconut milk and even cocktails. But what about veggie popsicles? Yes, carrots, kale and even asparagus are also perfect popsicle (and smoothie) ingredients. Here are 3 refreshing ways to get your vitamins in a pretty popsicle form. (If you don’t have the time or patience to freeze them, simply whip up the following recipes as a smoothie :)
GREEN DETOX KALE SMOOTHIE POPSICLES
Cool off at the end of a long summer day, and load up on antioxidants while you’re at it. Lime and banana add a tropical taste—you’ll never know there’s kale in these!
Green Detox Kale Smoothie Popsicles
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Get your greens with this creamy, banana and kale-based popsicle.
Ingredients
- 1 cucumber, cut into chunks
- 3-4 fresh kale leaves, roughly chopped
- 1 banana
- 1/2 cup coconut water
- 1 lime, juice only
- 1 tbsp raw agave nectar
Instructions
- Blend all ingredients until smooth and creamy.
- Evenly pour into the popsicle mold, freeze and serve.
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GORGEOUS PINK ASPARAGUS SMOOTHIE POPSICLES
The anti-inflammatory properties of asparagus, with the fresh taste and antioxidant power of strawberries, all in a gorgeous pink popsicle.
Gorgeous Pink Asparagus Smoothie Popsicles
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Strawberries make these asparagus-packed pops extra gorgeous.
Ingredients
- 1 cup strawberries (fresh or frozen)
- 3-4 asparagus stems, roughly chopped
- 1 banana
- 1/2 cup coconut water
- 1 lime, juice only
- 3-4 fresh mint leaves
Instructions
- Blend all ingredients until smooth and creamy.
- Evenly pour into popsicle molds, freeze and serve.
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Cuisine Raw
TROPICAL PINEAPPLE CARROT SMOOTHIE POPSICLES
Tropical-flavored and bursting with antioxidants, these smoothie popsicles have a bright orange color that your kids will love!
Tropical Pineapple Carrot Smoothie Popsicles
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These bright and flavorful pops are packed with tropical flavors and vitamin A!
Ingredients
- 2 carrots, roughly chopped
- 1/2 lemon, juice only
- 1 cup pineapple, fresh or frozen
- 1/2 cup coconut water
- 1 tsp coconut oil
Instructions
- Blend all ingredients until smooth and creamy.
- Evenly pour into popsicle molds, freeze and serve.
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Cuisine Raw
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