This post was inspired by my friend April. She made some healthy yogurt popsicles which inspired me to make my own version. I didn't use yogurt, though, because I prefer smoothie-type popsicles. Yeah. I'm weird that way. ;-)
I also snipped some fresh mint from my garden to give this popsicle a kick. Minty and cool just seems like a great combo to me. Don't worry, though - I don't eat toothpaste! Haha.
Kidding aside, I love having these popsicles on hot summer days. Very refreshing and delish! Easy as pie, too!
What you need:
1 1/2 cups fresh strawberries, hulled and sliced
4 tablespoons simple syrup
3 tablespoons lemon juice
1 tablespoon chopped fresh mint
What to do:
Put everything in a mixer. Blend until smooth. Pour in popsicle molds and freeze for at least 6 hours. Enjoy!
Tips, Tricks and Tweaks:
1. Experiment with different fruits - blueberries, raspberries, mango... the possibilities are endless!
2. To make simple syrup, just boil an equal ratio of sugar and water (I usually do a cup of water + a cup of sugar, then store it for future use).
3. Too strong mint flavor for you? Reduce the amount of mint to 1/2 tablespoon.
WOW!! ang sarap!
ReplyDelete@Peach: Very refreshing, especially since summer ngayon dito.
ReplyDeleteI have mint and lemon in my backyard. Just got back from the commissary and bought blueberries, mango, cherries, and watermelon. I have 4 molds I bought long time ago. Now you gave me an idea to use them. Thel from Florida
ReplyDelete@Thel: Yes, healthy na, masarap pa!
ReplyDeleteStrawberries and lemon juice -- now my mouth is watering! :D
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