It’s summer. It’s hot. Let’s eat a lot of cold things.
Let’s not only eat cold things, let’s make our own cold things. It just tastes way better. And it’s really fun.
Last week I made this chunky monkey frozen yogurt. I have also been experimenting with some no churn ice cream (coming soon, it’s so good). Both of those things are great. Delicious. However, sometimes I just want a fun little frozen treat on a stick…
Popsicles!
Actually, I should refer to them as “ice pops”. Popsicles is a registered trademark of Unilever. I don’t want to infringe on that, soo….
Ice pops!
Ice pops are so darn simple to make and the flavor possibilities are endless. A couple of weeks ago I made Hungry Girl por Vida’s Creamy Coconut Ice Pops. If you are a coconut lover (as I am), try them out! They were a perfect post-dinner snack.
This round, I wanted to make something fruity and refreshing. And then it came to me: fresh fruit + coconut water. What is more refreshing and hydrating than that?!
I do know that coconut water can be an acquired taste. I personally love it, but I know a lot of people who do not. Give it a try if you haven’t!
Last year when my friend and I were in Rio we had coconut water straight from the coconut. They would puncture a hole and put in a straw. We would enjoy it on the beach. Perfection. Especially after a night of a few too many caipirinhas…
Bringing me to my next point: coconut water is high in potassium and electrolytes, low in calories, and a great way to stay hydrated during these hot summer months. These ice pops are perfect to eat after coming in from a hot and sweaty run. Or after a late night out on the town.
They are so simple I can barely even call it a recipe, but I will anyways.
Get your molds.
Get your fruit.
Fill them up the molds with fruit.
Add in the coconut water.
Freeze and eat.
Easiest thing ever, right? Yes.
You can use any fruit and any flavor of coconut water that you desire. I went with peach & regular coconut water as well as blueberries & chocolate coconut water. Both are ridiculously good.
However, I will warn you that they are not super sweet. If you do want to make them a little sweeter feel free to add in some honey or fruit juice. Some brands have flavored coconut water like pineapple or peach, which would probably amp up the sweetness a little bit as well.
- 2 cups fruit, diced
- 2 cups coconut water
- Fill up the ice pop molds with fruit, about ¾ full. Add the coconut water. Freeze and enjoy.
