RECIPE
Homemade ice pops are a fantastic way to enjoy fruit. You can make homemade ones for less money and with less sugar than store-bought.
They easily lend themselves to “help” from your little one. Little ones love helping wash fruit, measuring out yogurt, and pressing the buttons on blenders.
And, they’re fun to eat!
While not a new invention (I remember eating them as a kid), they’re enjoying a revitalization. Perhaps it’s because companies are now making non-plastic molds, such as stainless steel.
I created the 4 recipes here. But there are lots and lots out there – they’re even on this month’s front cover of Canadian Living. Each of these recipes makes 4 – 6 ice pops (depending on the size of your container). But, don’t worry if you have leftover mixture because they make great smoothies!
Banana Coconut
This is a great use for the coconut water that’s available everywhere these days, providing electrolytes for hot, sweaty days.
Orange Mango
Tropical, refreshing and fun!
Strawberry Yogurt
A great use for in-season, local strawberries. Note: don’t give honey to babies younger than 12 months old.
Blueberry Banana Yogurt
Creamy and refreshing. While you don’t taste the lemon juice, it awakens the blueberry flavor.
Ingredients
|
Preparation
- Place ingredients in a blender.
- Blend.
- Pour into ice pop molds.
- Freeze.
- ENJOY!
Added on July 11, 2012 at 8:52 pm
TESTIMONIALS
I was fairly confident that I was on the right track with feeding my toddler; but, I have a mother-in-law who was very insistent on her "Old World" beliefs about nutrition. Kristen came to do an in-home session with us and it was such a wonderful, positive experience. Kristen pointed out some things that my husband and I hadn't realized before (e.g. we engaged in too much "food talk" with our toddler). But, most importantly, she helped back up my assertions that my MIL's Old World ways of feeding were not healthy and potentially damaging to our son's relationship with food and eating. My MIL is now on board and my toddler eats the same way with her as he does with us! I so enjoyed and valued Kristen's visit that I've been recommending her in-home consultations and workshops to all the moms I know!
I attended a picky eater's workshop with Kristen because both of my kids were not eating enough, or the right things, which resulted in visits to the Pediatrician. The workshop taught me two concepts which cross my mind everyday as I plan and prepare meals for my toddlers. Attending the workshop gave me the confidence in knowing that I am capable of feeding and raising happy eaters. There have been no more visits to the Pediatrician since, thank you Kristen!
When I started to research introducing solid foods to my daughter, I came across so much information. I was looking for a simple, no nonsense approach and got exactly that with Vitamin K. I attended Baby meets Broccoli and loved Kristen's approach to food and feeding little ones. My nine month old now eats a wide variety of foods (much to the surprise of fellow parents) and loves to feed herself. The workshop gave me all the info I needed to get us off to the right start.
