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Superfood Popsicles

May 20, 2015 by Annie Chesson 19 Comments

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These oddly colored popsicles are the perfect treat for spring and summer! The base is my favorite smoothie recipe, so I was guaranteed to love the frozen version.

The mixture of strawberries, spinach, banana, Greek yogurt, and coconut water is seriously the most delicious combo for the smoothie. Because strawberries and bananas are naturally sweet fruit, you don’t need to add any honey or other type of sweetener – it’s perfect just the way it is! And soooo healthy.

Superfood Popsicles -- TheGarlicDiaries.com

I wake up and drink this smoothie every morning, and I never get sick of it! So when I decided I wanted to make a super healthy popsicle recipe, I thought this smoothie would be a perfect base. To health it up even more I threw in some ground flax seed.

This recipe is such a great way to sneak some superfood into your kid’s bellies! They will never know they are eating something healthy ;). MUAHAHAHAAAAAA.

Superfood Popsicles -- TheGarlicDiaries.com

They definitely aren’t the prettiest little babies (you can thank the spinach for that), but they taste ah-maaaaazing.

Not to mention they are nice and cold which is perfect for this hot weather we are experiencing in Georgia right now. It is seriously hot down here! Like middle of summer hot. It’s almost 90 degrees outside right now. That’s just not fair.

Dear Georgia,

It’s May. It’s supposed to be beautiful and sping-y and perfect outside.

Please adjust accordingly.

Thank you.

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Seth is currently sitting next to me on the couch holding an ice pack to cool himself down….needless to say, these popsicles are the perfect thing for us to have hanging around the house right now!

I hope you enjoy these as much as we did :).

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Superfood Popsicles

★★★★★

5 from 2 reviews

  • Author: Annie Chesson
  • Prep Time: 10 mins
  • Total Time: 10 mins
  • Yield: 4 popsicles 1x

Ingredients

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  • 3/4 cup strawberries (fresh or frozen)
  • 3/4 cup packed spinach leaves
  • 1/2 of one banana
  • 2 dollops (about one tablespoon each) Greek yogurt
  • 2 tablespoons ground flax seed (optional)
  • 1 cup coconut water

Instructions

  1. Blend everything together, pour into popsicle molds, and freeze overnight
  2. The serving size will depend on what type of molds you have, but our molds made about 4 popsicles

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*Gluten free*

*Vegan? Omit the Greek yogurt and you are good to go!*

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Filed Under: 30 Minute Meals, All Recipes, Dessert, Gluten Free, Snacks, Vegetarian Tagged With: banana, popsicles, smoothies, spinach, strawberries, superfood

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Comments

  1. GiGi Eats says

    June 6, 2015 at 11:30 pm

    I’m OBSESSED! This is perfection!!!
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    ★★★★★

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  2. Thao @ In Good Flavor says

    May 22, 2015 at 3:03 pm

    In go in and out of healthy eating cycles. Green drinks are what I like to make when I’m being good. These popsicles are exactly what I would like as well. I hope you get relief the weather for the holiday weekend!

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    • Annie Chesson says

      May 23, 2015 at 10:13 am

      Green drinks are a great think to make when you are in a healthy eating cycle!

      Reply
  3. Sam -- SugarSpunRun says

    May 22, 2015 at 11:08 am

    I love how healthy you made this, way to be sneaky with the spinach! Such a neat idea :)

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    • Annie Chesson says

      May 23, 2015 at 10:12 am

      Thanks, Sam! It really is a great way to sneak in some healthy food :).

      Reply
  4. mira says

    May 22, 2015 at 12:48 am

    Love anything “superfood”! This is such a creative and easy idea! Pinned!

    ★★★★★

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    • Annie Chesson says

      May 23, 2015 at 10:11 am

      Thanks, Mira!!

      Reply
  5. Savita @ ChefDeHome says

    May 21, 2015 at 7:24 pm

    Oh wow! Very healthy pops, Annie! I love every ingredient you put in! Perfect for healthy and refreshing summer treat.
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    • Annie Chesson says

      May 21, 2015 at 8:47 pm

      Thanks, Savita!

      Reply
  6. Christin@SpicySouthernKitchen says

    May 21, 2015 at 9:46 am

    Oh wow! I love the idea of having such healthy popsicles to snack on!
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    • Annie Chesson says

      May 21, 2015 at 3:38 pm

      Thanks, Christin!

      Reply
  7. Sues says

    May 21, 2015 at 8:16 am

    I drink a smoothie similar to this every single day… But I bet it would be way better in popsicle form!!

    Also, when I woke up this morning (in Boston), it was 39 degrees :(
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    • Annie Chesson says

      May 21, 2015 at 3:38 pm

      Really? We have a similar morning routine then :). It really is so yummy and refreshing in popsicle form! Whhhhaaaattt…I can’t believe it is 39 degrees there…I would definitely hold off on these babies until it warms up a little…It is SO hot here right now!

      Reply
  8. Laura says

    May 21, 2015 at 6:34 am

    I can’t wait to find some popsicle molds so I can start creating summer popsicles! These ones look delicious and are packed with so much healthy goodness. I’ll just replace greek yogurt with some coconut kefir for a vegan version! Thank for sharing:)
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    • Annie Chesson says

      May 21, 2015 at 3:37 pm

      There are so many at Ross, Marshalls, and TJ Maxx! I got mine at Walmart but I like the ones at those other three places SO much more. I wish I had seen them earlier! That is such a great idea for a vegan substitute! Thank you!

      Reply
  9. Kelly - Life Made Sweeter says

    May 21, 2015 at 3:06 am

    My kids adore green smoothie popsicles especially during the summer! They have no idea it’s healthy either :) Love your combination of spinach, banana and and strawberries! These look so refreshing and delicious!

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    • Annie Chesson says

      May 21, 2015 at 3:35 pm

      That’s so awesome! Such a great way to sneak in some healthy food :).

      Reply
  10. Gayle @ Pumpkin 'N Spice says

    May 20, 2015 at 6:48 pm

    What a great idea to make healthy popsicles, Annie! I love this! Makes you think you’re eating something decadent when it’s secretly healthy. Sounds delicious!
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    • Annie Chesson says

      May 20, 2015 at 8:13 pm

      Thanks, Gayle! Exactly ;). A healthy treat!

      Reply

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