Creating homemade pop is a fun, creative activity to get your kids involved in the kitchen, especially on a hot summer day. I enjoy this treat due to it’s flexibility in flavors, textures and it’s simplicity. You can make these on the cheap with pure ingredients utilized. When I was growing up, my siblings and I would make these with my mom. We would get creative by utilizing cube trays and sticks to make our pops. We would make them out of grape juice, orange juice, or even just those cans of lemonade and then place in the freezer. After the waiting part, which was the hardest, we would gobble up it all up. An enjoyable cool refreshing tasty treat! So now, I’ve passed this along with my family, but with some healthier alternative options to the recipes. My boys really enjoyed seeing the whole process from point A to point B. A definite two thumbs up!

 

 

Berries are loaded with fiber which keeps you feeling satisfied and eat less. They contain high levels of antioxidant power, protecting your body from free radicals, molecules that can damage cells and organs. In a study, they found just one half to one cup of berries a day improved cognition and motor performance in animals. As we age, we become more susceptible to damaging effects of free radicals and inflammation and so, consuming berries they help prevent those effects by turning off the inflammation signals triggered by cytokines and cox-2s, making them an ideal part of your natural diet. To gain optimal health benefits, eat 2 or 3 types of berries whether it frozen, fresh, or dehydrated sources each day.

 

 

SERVES: About 6-8

 

 

 

INGREDIENTS:

1 cup of pomegranate juice

1/2 cup organic blueberries

1/2 cup organic strawberries

1 tbsp honey, or preferred sweetener

small handful fresh mint leaves, or basil leaves

1 tbsp fresh lemon juice

INSTRUCTIONS:

Combine ingredients into the blender and puree until desired consistency. Fill the molds and allow to freeze for about a few hours, or until solidified. When ready to serve, place the molds under hot water for a couple minutes to remove from the mold. Then you are able to enjoy a super simple treat that is healthy, energizing and delicious. Yum!!

 

 

 

NUTRITIONAL VALUE: Calories 87; Sodium 4mg; Total Carbohydrates 22; Dietary Fiber 0.8; Sugars 15; Protein 0.3; vitamin C 26%, iron 1%, calcium 1%. Vary high in antioxidants vitamin C type of treat.

 

 

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