Making sugar-free popsicles is simple and can be done using natural ingredients to sweeten them. Here’s a basic recipe to help you get started:
Ingredients:
– Fresh fruit (like berries, mango, or watermelon)
– Unsweetened fruit juice (such as apple, orange, or coconut water)
– Optional: a natural sweetener like stevia, monk fruit, or erythritol (if you prefer extra sweetness)
– Optional: a splash of lemon or lime juice for extra flavor
– Water or coconut water (for dilution, if needed)
Instructions:
1. Choose Your Fruit: Select your favorite fresh fruit. Berries like strawberries, blueberries, or raspberries are popular for popsicles. You can also use fruits like mango, peach, or watermelon.
2. Blend the Fruit: In a blender or food processor, combine your fruit with a bit of water or unsweetened juice to help it blend smoothly. If you want, add a small amount of a natural sweetener (like stevia or monk fruit) to taste.
3. Taste and Adjust: Taste the blended mixture and adjust sweetness if needed. If the fruit is sweet enough on its own, you won’t need any additional sweetener.
4. Add Flavor (Optional): For a refreshing twist, you can add a splash of lemon or lime juice. You can also mix in some herbs like mint or basil for added flavor.
5. Fill Popsicle Molds: Pour the blended fruit mixture into popsicle molds, leaving a little space at the top to allow for expansion during freezing.
6. Insert Sticks: If your popsicle molds don’t already have sticks, insert wooden sticks or plastic popsicle sticks into the molds.
7. Freeze: Place the molds in the freezer and let them freeze for at least 4 hours, or until completely solid.
8. Unmold and Serve: Once frozen, run warm water over the outside of the molds for a few seconds to help release the popsicles. Gently pull them out and enjoy!
Tips:
– If you like chunks of fruit in your popsicles, you can blend the fruit lightly or add small fruit pieces to the molds before pouring in the mixture.
– You can mix different fruits together to create your own flavor combinations.
– For a creamier texture, you can add unsweetened Greek yogurt or coconut milk to the blend.
These sugar-free popsicles are a healthy treat and perfect for hot weather!
