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Patriotic Red, White, and Blue Popsicles

Healthy Fact of the Day

These popsicles are a healthier alternative to store-bought varieties. They're made with fresh fruit and yogurt, providing vitamins, antioxidants, and probiotics. The natural sweetness comes primarily from the fruit, with just a touch of added honey.

Ingredients

 

  • 1 cup fresh strawberries, hulled
  • 1 cup fresh blueberries
  • 1 cup vanilla yogurt
  • 2 tbsp honey, divided
  • 1/4 cup water

Instructions

  1. For the red layer: Blend strawberries with 1 tbsp honey until smooth. Set aside.

  2. For the blue layer: Blend blueberries with 1 tbsp honey and water until smooth. Set aside.

  3. For the white layer: Stir vanilla yogurt until creamy.

  4. To assemble:

    • Pour the strawberry puree into popsicle molds, filling about 1/3 of each mold.

    • Freeze for about 30 minutes until slightly firm.

    • Add a layer of vanilla yogurt, filling another 1/3 of each mold.

    • Freeze for another 30 minutes.

    • Top with the blueberry puree, filling to the top of the molds.

    • Insert popsicle sticks and freeze for at least 4 hours or overnight.

    • To serve, run the molds briefly under warm water to release the popsicles.

 

Celebrate summer and show your patriotic spirit with these vibrant red, white, and blue popsicles! Each cool, fruity layer is a refreshing salute to Old Glory, perfect for Fourth of July festivities or any day you want to add a splash of star-spangled sweetness to your snack time!

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