Description
These Green Smoothie Popsicles are a refreshing and healthy treat perfect for hot summer days. Made with a blend of banana, pineapple, orange juice, and spinach, these popsicles are not only delicious but also packed with nutrients.
Ingredients
Units
Scale
Fruit Mix:
- 1 large banana
- 1 cup (5oz/142g) pineapple
- 1/2 cup (4floz/115g) orange juice
Spinach Layer:
- 2 handfuls of spinach
Instructions
- Blend Fruit Mix: In a food processor or hand blender, puree the banana, pineapple, and orange juice until smooth.
- Fill Mold: Fill the mold halfway with the fruit mix.
- Add Spinach: Return the remaining fruit mix to the blender, add spinach, and blend until smooth.
- Create Layers: Fill the popsicle mold with the spinach mix to create colorful layers.
- Freeze: Cover the mold, insert sticks, and freeze for at least 5 hours or overnight.
- Serve: To release the popsicles, run the molds under warm water.
Notes
- No added sugar needed because they are naturally sweet.
- Use fresh or frozen fruit that has been defrosted.
- Feel free to omit or add fruit.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 popsicle
- Calories: 80
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 5mg
- Fat: 0.5g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0.2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
