Description
Cool off with these nutritious and delicious Veggie Smoothie Pops that are perfect for a refreshing snack or dessert. Packed with spinach, cucumber, carrot, and banana, these popsicles are a fun way to sneak in some veggies while enjoying a frozen treat.
Ingredients
Scale
Vegetable Base:
- 1 cup fresh spinach leaves
- 1/2 cup cucumber, peeled and chopped
- 1/2 cup carrot, chopped
Fruit and Liquid:
- 1 ripe banana
- 1/2 cup apple juice or coconut water
Additional Ingredients:
- 1/4 cup plain Greek yogurt or dairy-free yogurt
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon honey or maple syrup (optional)
Instructions
- Prepare the Smoothie Mixture: In a blender, combine spinach, cucumber, carrot, banana, apple juice, Greek yogurt, lemon juice, and honey if using. Blend until smooth and creamy.
- Fill the Popsicle Molds: Pour the mixture evenly into popsicle molds and insert sticks.
- Freeze: Freeze for at least 4-6 hours or until solid.
- Serve: To release the popsicles, run warm water briefly over the molds. Serve chilled.
Notes
- You can substitute apple juice with orange juice for a different flavor.
- For a vegan version, use dairy-free yogurt.
- Adding a handful of kale or other mild greens works well too.
- These popsicles are a great way to sneak veggies into snacks for kids.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Snack, Dessert
- Method: Freezing, Blending
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 popsicle
- Calories: 50
- Sugar: 8 grams
- Sodium: 20 mg
- Fat: 0.5 grams
- Saturated Fat: 0 grams
- Unsaturated Fat: 0.3 grams
- Trans Fat: 0 grams
- Carbohydrates: 12 grams
- Fiber: 2 grams
- Protein: 1 gram
- Cholesterol: 0 mg
