Sunday, August 12, 2012

Two kinds of Yummy Popsicles....Yogurt & Cream Cheese

These are for the busy mom who wants her kids to eat treats that have some nutritional value. Make a bunch and the kids can just help themselves. No chemicals or artificial colors.

YOGURT POPS

Ingredients
1 cup (250 ml) plain plain yogurt
3/4 cup (180 ml) frozen orange juice concentrate*
3/4 cup (180 ml) cold Milk
Instructions
In blender container, combine yogurt, juice concentrate and milk. Cover and blend at high speed until smooth.
Pour into 12 popsicle molds or 6 small paper cups. Freeze until partially firm, then insert wooden tick into each pop. Freeze until firm.
Tips
You can use any flavour of frozen juice concentrate in this recipe.

STRAWBERRY CREAM CHEESE POPS

Ingredients
2 cups (500 ml) fresh strawberries, washed and hulled
8 oz (250 g) Canadian cream cheese, softened
1/2 cup (125 ml) milk
1/4 cup (60 ml) honey, maple syrup or
sugar
Instructions
Using a food processor, chop up the strawberries.
Add cream cheese, then milk and honey. Mix well.
Pour into popsicle moulds and place in freezer at least 2 hours before eating.
Run moulds under hot water so popsicles slide out easily
Tips
Cheese alternatives: Canadian Ricotta, Mascarpon
Two kinds of delicious summer treats. You'll be the most popular mom on the block.

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