Orange-Banana Smoothie Pops…*
…light, flavorful & packed with nutrients
The past few days have been so hot and muggy, I’ve avoided turning on the oven at all costs. Of course my sweet tooth is still intact, so I had to find a way to curve my cravings with something other than a warm cake, or a fresh baked loaf of bread. I turned straight to the freezer section to gather my inspiration for this recipe. It didn’t take long before I hit the popsicle section—row after row of odd shaped frozen treats, covered in chocolate, swirled with yogurt, and blended with ‘real’ fruit. I wanted all of them. However, I’ve learned that for the most part, homemade treats are healthier, more rewarding (and sometimes cheaper) than their ready-made counterparts. This recipe is a prime example of that. For under $4, I was able to make a total of 6 pops that kick every other store bought pop to the curb. These frozen treats are light, flavorful, and packed with nutrients. The sweetness of the bananas balances out the tanginess of the orange juice and the tartness of the lime. Enjoy these smoothie pops in the heat of the summer season!
…light, flavorful & packed with nutrients
The past few days have been so hot and muggy, I’ve avoided turning on the oven at all costs. Of course my sweet tooth is still intact, so I had to find a way to curve my cravings with something other than a warm cake, or a fresh baked loaf of bread. I turned straight to the freezer section to gather my inspiration for this recipe. It didn’t take long before I hit the popsicle section—row after row of odd shaped frozen treats, covered in chocolate, swirled with yogurt, and blended with ‘real’ fruit. I wanted all of them. However, I’ve learned that for the most part, homemade treats are healthier, more rewarding (and sometimes cheaper) than their ready-made counterparts. This recipe is a prime example of that. For under $4, I was able to make a total of 6 pops that kick every other store bought pop to the curb. These frozen treats are light, flavorful, and packed with nutrients. The sweetness of the bananas balances out the tanginess of the orange juice and the tartness of the lime. Enjoy these smoothie pops in the heat of the summer season!
The Ingredients…*
(Recipe by Country Living)
(Yields ≈ 6 popsicles)
1 container (6-ounce) yogurt
2/3 cup(s) thawed orange juice concentrate (I used Orange Strawberry Banana Juice)
2 large bananas
Zest of 1 lime
1 tablespoon fresh lime juice
(Recipe by Country Living)
(Yields ≈ 6 popsicles)
1 container (6-ounce) yogurt
2/3 cup(s) thawed orange juice concentrate (I used Orange Strawberry Banana Juice)
2 large bananas
Zest of 1 lime
1 tablespoon fresh lime juice
The Instructions…*
(1) Puree yogurt, thawed orange juice concentrate, bananas, lime zest, and fresh lime juice in a blender
(2) Pour into six 3-ounce molds. (or you can use mini baking tins or paper cups with popsicle sticks)
(3) Freeze until smoothie pops are solid, about 4 hours
(4) To release pops, dip molds into hot water until pops loosen and slide out; if using cups, peel away paper and ENJOY! :)
(1) Puree yogurt, thawed orange juice concentrate, bananas, lime zest, and fresh lime juice in a blender
(2) Pour into six 3-ounce molds. (or you can use mini baking tins or paper cups with popsicle sticks)
(3) Freeze until smoothie pops are solid, about 4 hours
(4) To release pops, dip molds into hot water until pops loosen and slide out; if using cups, peel away paper and ENJOY! :)