Homemade ice lollies

I love smoothies for the fact that I can pack them full of fresh spinach and my two boys just drink it all like it’s the biggest treat. NOW- ice lollies are even better than a smoothie!!! So why not make them the most nutritious treats you can!

I have four ice lolly recipes I’d like to share with you. They make a great refreshing snack for both kids and adults and are quick and easy to make.

I try to use organic products where I can and in their raw unheated form- they don’t carry harmful chemicals and pesticides and have a lot higher nutritional content. However they tend to be significantly more expensive, so I’d encourage you to make your own choices on these- according to what your wallet says:) . I decided to only write “organic” on the foods that I really think should be consumed organic.

Kiwi and Avocado Ice Lollies

• 2 ripe kiwis, peeled and roughly chopped
• 1 ripe avocado
• generous handful of organic spinach
• 1 Tbs of honey (or more to taste)
• 1 tsp of Maca powder (optional)

Process in a small food processor/ chopper until smooth. If using a blender add some filtered water and blend. Fill your ice lolly moulds and freeze.

 

Raspberry Ice Lollies

• 1 cup of natural goat’s yoghurt or natural organic yoghurt
• 1 1/4 cup of fresh or frozen organic raspberries
• 1 Tbs of honey (or more to taste)
• 1 tsp of Maca powder (optional)

Process in a small food processor/ chopper until smooth. If using a blender add some coconut milk (or other milk of your preferance) and blend. Fill your ice lolly moulds and freeze.

Tropical Ice Lollies

• 1 handful of organic spinach leaves
• 1 handful of organic swiss chard leaves
• 1 Tbs raw organic coconut oil (it has a slight coconut flavour, which I like but use non raw if preferred)
• 1 tsp of Maca powder
• 1 tsp of Spirulina powder
• 2 rings/slices of fresh ripe pineapple
• 200ml -300ml of filtered water or coconut water
• (I use pineapple to make ice lolly sweeter- but always taste before freezing and add honey if necessary)

Put everything into a blender and blend until smooth. Transfer into your ice lolly moulds and freeze.

The third recipe, was inspired by a number of chocolate drink recipes created by David “Avocado” Wolfe. A lot of his recipes can be found on you tube and I recommend to try them out!

Chocolate Ice Lollies

• 1 Tbs of raw organic cacao nibs
• 1 1/2 Tbs raw organic cacao (if using normal cocoa add 2 Tbs)
• 1 tsp Maca powder
• 1 Tbs raw organic coconut oil
• 1 Tbs shelled hemp seeds
• 1 tsp good quality vanilla essence
• 5 cashew nuts
• 1 Tbs of honey
• pinch of sea salt
• 200 ml of filtered water or cooled green tea

Put all the ingredients into a blender and blend until smooth. Transfer into ice lolly moulds and freeze.