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June 2008 – Summertime Popsicles
Summertime Popsicles don't have
to come from the supermarket freezer case or contain artificial dyes and
sweeteners. After all, they're so easy to make at home. The Moosewood Collective
created these healthy treats from fruit and juice instead of refined sugar.
For each
recipe, combine the fruit, herb or spice, juice (if called for), and a dash of
salt in a blender on high for 30 seconds, until smooth. Pour into Popsicle
molds and freeze for six hours.
Honeydew-Basil
Mix 4 cups of honeydew melon cubes (which contain potassium)
with 1/4 cup of vitamin-K-packed chopped fresh basil and 1/2 cup organic frozen
lemonade concentrate.
Pineapple-Cinnamon
For an exotic tropical pop, use 3 cups of pineapple chunks
(known for anti-inflammatory properties), 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon, and 1/4 cup
fresh orange juice.
Mango-Parsley
Combine 1 ripe mango (an antioxidant powerhouse) and 1/2 cup
loosely packed chopped parsley (a bad-breath fighter). If the mango isn't ripe,
add 1/4 cup frozen lemonade concentrate.