Snack · american
Smoothie Pops
Smoothie pops turn the blender work you were going to do anyway into a week's worth of grab-and-go frozen snacks, with no added sugar needed when you start with ripe frozen fruit.
How to make it
Blend frozen fruit, yogurt, and juice or milk until smooth.
Pour into popsicle molds.
Freeze at least 4 hours or overnight before serving.
Costco Kirkland frozen strawberries and mixed berry blends are the best value and blend smooth without chunks. Trader Joe's frozen mango or pineapple chunks make a tropical version kids go wild for. For molds, the Zoku classic pop molds or a simple Norpro silicone mold from Amazon both work and clean up easily in the dishwasher.
Use coconut milk instead of dairy yogurt and juice for a fully vegan version; blend in a small handful of spinach and the fruit color hides it completely; use leftover smoothie from breakfast the morning before so nothing gets wasted.
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