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I have a new blender, and I want to make happy food—and give my son, Fisher, healthy snacks. He hates milk and yogurt, so I have to sneak it in. With the weather warming up (finally!) and the long weekend approaching, these Popsicles will do double duty: be fun and healthy.
INGREDIENTS
Makes 8 4-ounce Popsicles | Total time: 5 minutes, plus 6 hours to freeze
- 7 to 8 ounces frozen açai puree
- 3 1/2 cups vanilla yogurt, (the full-fat version tastes the best)
- Honey-based simple syrup (recipe below), or agave nectar.
- Let the frozen açai puree soften at room temperature for five minutes, then crumble it into a blender.
- Add 1 cup of the yogurt to the blender and puree it with the açai until the mixture is smooth. If you like your Popsicles on the sweeter side, add honey-based simple syrup or agave nectar 1 tablespoon at a time.
- Use the remaining 2 1/2 cups of yogurt to fill each of 8 4-ounce Popsicle molds (or small paper cups) two-thirds full. Top each with the açai mixture and use the handle of a spoon to swirl the berry puree into the yogurt. Stir just enough to get some streaks going.
- Freeze the pops for at least 6 hours, or until they're solid. If you have trouble getting the Popsicles out of the molds, just give them a quick run under hot water.
Honey-Based Simple Syrup (optional)
INGREDIENTS
Makes 2 cups
- 1/2 cup very hot water
- 1 1/2 cups mild honey
- Pour the hot water over the honey and mix until incorporated.
- Store the syrup in a clean jar at room temperature.
TIP: Frozen açai puree is available in most natural-food stores. If you can't find açai, you can substitute any other pureed frozen berry or fruit.
