20+ Homemade Popsicle Recipes
Fruity Fruit popsicles are pretty straightforward. Pour your favorite fruit juice into popsicle moulds and freeze. Experiment with fresh-squeezed juices, blended fruit, smoothies, or try adding seltzer and yogurt to your concoctions. Here are a few unique recipes that sound simply delicious: Mojito Raspberry Paletas (Sweet/sour yumminess from Nature Moms! It says mojito, but there is no alcohol in this one.) Coconut Popsicles with Roasted Peaches & Raspberries (This uses coconut milk as the base–mmmmmmmmmm!) Avocado Lime Popsicles (Water, bananas, avocado, lime, salt combine for a...
Read MoreLemony Iced Tea with Whey
While my first yogurt-making experience was disastrous, I did end up with some yummy results, and as an added bonus, two pints of whey! Whey is the liquid that surrounds yogurt after it has cultured. Whey possesses multiple health benefits: it provides minerals like calcium and magnesium, it is helpful in hydrating the body, and it helps the gut regenerate healthy flora. I read somewhere that Indians use whey to make a refreshing drink, using tea and spices like cardamom. The smell and flavor of whey is quite sour and not very appetizing to me, but when mixed in the right fashion, I found an...
Read MoreHow Not to Make Homemade Yogurt
There are about a gazillion posts out there on the interwebz about how to make homemade yogurt. This is one of them. I consulted various websites, blogs, and friends before attempting my yogurt batch. They all said the same thing: “making yogurt at home is easy!” Score. That sounds right up my alley. So, I bought some yogurt cultures from an online retailer. The cultures were to be mixed with a cup of milk and left on the counter for 16-48 (48?!) hours to create the starter. After 22 hours, I was tired of waiting, my milk was just curdled (not solid, like yogurt) and I decided...
Read MoreHealthy Chocolate-Peanut Butter-Coconut-Oat Bars~No Bake!
When I get a chocolate craving, I NEED TO FEED IT. I become like a chocolate fiend, searching cupboards, licking wrappers, snorting cocoa powder to get my fix. That may be a bit of hyperbole. The goodness and ease of this recipe is no exaggeration, though. You can whip up some yummy chocolate bars without having chocolate on-hand. And they’ll be ready before your episode of Breaking Bad is finished. Print Healthy Chocolate-PB-Coconut-Oat Bars~No Bake! Author: HealthfulMama.com Prep time: 5 mins Cook time: 2 mins Total time: 7 mins Serves: 2...
Read MoreChocolate Almond Fudge Snack Bites ~dairy-free~gluten-free~vegan~
These snacks are so easy to make, and they use just four ingredients! I find that the recipe goes much better with a sturdy food processor like this one. Feel free to substitute the almonds with walnuts or another of your favorite nuts. This makes a simple, healthy snack or a quick, dainty dessert. Dairy-free, gluten-free, and vegan, too! Print Chocolate Almond Fudge Snack Bites ~dairy-free~gluten-free~vegan~ Author: HealthfulMama.com Recipe type: Snack, Dessert Four ingredients make this a fast and easy healthy snack! Ingredients 16 oz dates, pitted 1½...
Read MorePurple Berry Pie Smoothie
If you love the taste of summer berries encased in buttery crust, this smoothie may be for you. While there isn’t any butter or sugar involved, this sweet treat makes a great breakfast smoothie or a snack–and it tastes like your favorite pie. Yum! Many people claim you need an expensive, high-speed blender for successful smoothies. I’ve found THIS ONE to be affordable and works quite well! Print Purple Berry Pie Smoothie Author: HealthfulMama.com Recipe type: Beverage Prep time: 1 min Cook time: 1 min Total time: 2 mins ...
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