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Weather getting warmer means kids will be outside more. You can keep them hydrated with popsicles! These Hidden Veggie Power Popsicleshave a dirty little secret and I won’t tell your kids if you don’t 😉
Turning the regular goto popsicles into power-providing, healthy snack options for your kids. Make these Hidden Veggie Power Popsicles and say, “Yes”, a lot more this spring and summer when asked for popsicles.
These contain yummy fruit and we sneak in carrots as well. So delicious they won’t even know they are in there.
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Hidden Veggie Power Popsicles
They are kid-approved, tried and true!
What you need
½ c. Orange juice
½ c. Carrot juice
1 c. Mango pieces, frozen
1/2 c. Pineapple pieces, frozen
Popsicle mold
Blender
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How to make Hidden Veggie Power Popsicle
Begin by placing 1 cup of frozen mango pieces into the blender.
Add in ½ cup of carrot juice to the blender. If you are not able to find straight carrot juice or cannot make your own, you can substitute a natural veggie/fruit juice blend that contains carrots.
Pour in ½ cup of orange juice.
Mix in the 1/2 cup of frozen pineapple pieces.
Blend on high until the mixture is smooth and well combined.
Pour the popsicle mixture into the molds.
Place the popsicle molds into the freezer for at least a few hours and up to overnight. Once the popsicles have set completely, you can remove them from the freezer to serve. Place the molds under running water to release the popsicles if they are stuck in the mold.
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Hidden Veggie Power Popsicles
These kid-approved popsicles have a secret and parents love it.
- ½ c. Orange juice
- ½ c. Carrot juice
- 1 c. Mango pieces (frozen)
- ⅓ c. Pineapple pieces (frozen)
- Popsicle mold
- Blender
- Begin by placing 1 cup of frozen mango pieces into the blender.
- Add in ½ cup of carrot juice to the blender. If you are not able to find straight carrot juice or cannot make your own, you can substitute a natural veggie/fruit juice blend that contains carrots.
- Pour in ½ cup of orange juice.
- Mix in the ⅓ cup of frozen pineapple pieces, and blend on high until the mixture is smooth and well combined.
- Pour the popsicle mixture into the molds.
- Place the popsicle molds into the freezer for at least a few hours and up to overnight. Once the popsicles have set completely, you can remove them from the freezer to serve. Place the molds under running water to release the popsicles if they are stuck in the mold.
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What a smart way to sneak more fruits and veggies into your diet! I don’t have kids but I’m considering making these for myself when the weather finally gets warm haha.
This is a great way to enjoy fruit and stay hydrated this summer and know what’s in the food you are giving your kids.
These look amazing! I love being able to hide veggies into things my kids never know about. Makes me feel good that they are eating something good for them.
I have always been a huge fan of making my own popsicles for the little ones. It is super healthy and less sugar than the ones you purchase from the store. I am going to have to try these ones.
I love this combination you used! It is starting to warm up and my kids love popsicles. This would be fun to make too.
Oh wow. This is a great idea. We want my niece to eat healthier but she doesn’t like vegetables. I will definitely try this.
We used to make these for my son when he was younger! It was a slightly different recipe – but it worked so well! He loved having them when he wasn’t feeling well
Yes! This is such a great idea. Making fresh and healthy treats for my kids is very important!
Smart! When my son was younger I used to finely shred carrots in pasta sauce and cauliflower in mac and cheese! It was the only way haha!
Oh, wow! This treat would be so perfect for my picky son. 🙂 Thank you for sharing this brilliant recipe idea.
These popsciles sound delicious. I love that they are made using healthy ingredients too. Ill have to give these a try.
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FAQs
Fortunately, there's an easy way to prevent this unwanted outcome by using an unexpected ingredient: cornstarch. When you're creating the mixture for your popsicles, you can add a few teaspoons of cornstarch. Blend it with the rest of your ingredients, then pour the liquid into the popsicle molds as usual.
How do you make popsicles creamy not icy? ›
Fortunately, there's an easy way to prevent this unwanted outcome by using an unexpected ingredient: cornstarch. When you're creating the mixture for your popsicles, you can add a few teaspoons of cornstarch. Blend it with the rest of your ingredients, then pour the liquid into the popsicle molds as usual.
Why do you put cornstarch in popsicles? ›
“If you're making a cream-based popsicle, add in a few teaspoons of cornstarch to keep the popsicle from becoming too icy and to give it a creamy texture,” Passante says.
How do you make homemade popsicles softer? ›
How do I get my popsicles to have a creamier texture? To get a slightly softer texture, add more sweetener or a fatty milk product like heavy cream. Both lower the freezing point of the puree and gives it a less icy final finish.
What does xanthan gum do to popsicles? ›
****Optional: xanthan gum acts as a stabilizer, ensuring a consistent texture while freezing (but it's also totally optional). I particularly suggest it if you're going to leave your popsicles in the freezer for a while, or if you like your texture extra creamy.
What makes popsicles softer than ice? ›
The secret to making no “icy” popsicle is adding cornstarch to the recipe! This will make popsicles less icy and more creamy. Cornstarch acts as a stabilizer and keeps the liquid ingredients in the popsicle from moving and forming just chunks of ice.
What is the secret to making ice cream very creamy? ›
When it comes to great ice cream, cold temperatures and speed are your friends: the faster you bring your base from liquid to solid, the creamier it'll be. In a 2-quart unit, a typical batch of ice cream will take between 18 and 25 minutes to churn.
How do you make homemade popsicles that aren't rock hard? ›
Whole milk plain Greek yogurt is great for making homemade popsicles. It has a lower water content than regular yogurt, meaning less water crystals to make your popsicles icy (plus it's high protein!)! Full-fat coconut milk from a can is another great basis for making healthy creamy popsicles.
Why do popsicles get gooey? ›
The obvious answer is that these ice pops have a composition which doesn't freeze totally solid at freezer temperatures (because of high sugar content, most likely).
Why are my yogurt popsicles icy? ›
Yogurt: It's important to use a nice thick, strained yogurt for these yogurt popsicles, like Greek yogurt. Regular yogurt has too much water in it, which will make your popsicles icy rather than creamy.
Half a teaspoon of gelatin for each cup of liquid mixture will do the trick. Thanks to the pectin with which they were thickened, jam and jelly produce ice pops with an even softer, smoother texture.
Why are homemade popsicles icy? ›
Popsicles are very easy to make at home, and regulating their hardness is very simple. If the water content of the pop is too high, they end up extremely hard - like ice cubes. Sugar and alcohol both help keep this from happening. By lowering the freezing point of the solution, they make the pop softer.
When should you not use xanthan gum? ›
Nausea, vomiting, appendicitis, hard stools that are difficult to expel (fecal impaction), narrowing or blockage of the intestine, or undiagnosed stomach pain: Do not use xanthan gum if you have any of these conditions. It is a bulk-forming laxative that could be harmful in these situations.
What happens if you put too much xanthan gum in a recipe? ›
Xanthan gum is incredibly effective at absorbing water and forming a gel-like substance, so excess amounts can create a gummy, sticky, or rubbery feel in the cake. Using too much xanthan gum can also interfere with the cake's structure and rise.
What happens if you add too much xanthan gum to ice cream? ›
Be careful when measuring Xanthan, too much and the ice cream will get a slimy texture. This is one of the best stabilizers to reduce ice crystal size and protect against the heat-thaw cycle.
Why is my ice cream icy instead of creamy? ›
The presence of too much water in your ice cream mix can cause iciness. This could be from using high-water content ingredients or from not blending your mix sufficiently. Try to balance out water-heavy ingredients with those high in fat, fiber, or sugar, and blend your mix thoroughly before freezing.
How do you make yogurt popsicles less icy? ›
Tips for making the best frozen yogurt popsicles
Make sure to use full-fat Greek yogurt. The full fat in the yogurt helps reduce the water content, so they become more creamy and less icy.
How do you make fruit ice cream not icy? ›
In most cases, I'd rather go the purée route than fruit ribbons or chunks. Obviously, doing so gives the ice cream a fuller fruit flavor, but it's also easier to control iciness this way. If you prefer ribbons, consider using pre-made super-concentrated jam as a shortcut.
