These red white and blue fruit yogurt popsicles are the perfect summer treat. And they are a healthier option too.
With the summer heat turning on the oven is not desirable. Most of us would prefer lying by a pool in a bathing suit, but sometimes the dessert cravings hit and they must be addressed. Fruit & yogurt popsicles to the rescue! These popsicles have three layers of pureed fruit and Greek yogurt which means they are bikini-friendly. The white layer was my favorite part because it tasted like cheesecake! Next time I might even out the layers to get more of that layer. Prepare these tonight and they’ll be the perfect treat for your Independence Day festivities tomorrow.
In non-food news, I’m more strapped for cash than usual this month after three bachelorette parties. I hope to be able to continue whipping up fun new recipes to share but if my creativity runs out for things to be made with ingredients I already own in my pantry I may have to cut back on my blogging. Hopefully it will not come down to that or maybe I can round up some guest posters. I wonder what’s in my closet that I could sell on ebay… haha.
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FRUIT & YOGURT POPSICLES
Makes ten 3 ounce popsicles
Ingredients:
1/2 lb. frozen raspberries (or try strawberries)
1/2 lb. frozen blueberries (or try blackberries)
3/4 cup lowfat Greek yogurt (I used 2% plain Chobani)
4-1/2 Tbsp sugar, divided
1/2 Tbsp heavy cream
Directions:
- In a food processor combine raspberries, 2 tablespoons of sugar and 1/4 cup of yogurt. Blend until smooth*. Using a spoon (or pipe), pour into popsicle molds, insert popsicle sticks and freeze for 30 minutes.
- In a small bowl, combine 1/4 cup yogurt, 1/2 tablespoon sugar, and the heavy cream. Take out popsicles and spoon or pipe into popsicle molds. Freeze for 30 minutes.
- Again in the food processor combine blueberries, 2 tablespoons sugar and 1/4 cup of yogurt. Blend until smooth*. Take out popsicles and spoon or pipe into popsicle molds and place in the freezer until fully frozen.
*Strain through a fine mesh sieve if desired.
Source: Adapted from The Noshery.
13 comments
This looks so refreshing!! And I know what you mean, sometimes I have to change what I’m going to cook/blog about especially toward the end of the month if I am getting close to the end of my grocery budget for the month.
So pretty!
Girl, we are in the same boat, money-wise!! I plan on getting really creative with beans lol. These popsicles sound so good! THe perfect refreshing summer treat!
Loving these layered popsicles!!
Happy fourth of July!
How very cool. I loved the red white and blue rocket Popsicles when I was a kid, but that sugar water had nothing on these. Using fruit and yogurt is awesome.
I need some molds ASAP as well because these are just a must!! Bikini-friendly? I’m in!!
Fun! These sound like a fabulous treat :)
Ooh, these are SO my type of snack – they sound and look SO good. Major yum!
These are so adorable and festive for the 4th, Erin! I love it!
Dang it, I need popsicle molds desperately!
You could always make them in little cups
These popsicles are gorgeous, Erin! And healthy too? Major bonus. Wedding season is crazy expensive, isn’t it? Luckily most of our friends are married at this point but it was insane for a few years.