Nature’s sweetest gifts—whole fruits—can be used in so many creative ways.
Get the kids involved in creating a healthy summer snack they’ll love like these berry coconut pops.
These refreshing frozen treats offer endless possibilities for highlighting seasonal fruits and herbs.
You’ll need some ice-pop molds, some small chunks of fresh fruit, a liquid filling (such as blended fruit, unsweetened iced tea, or coconut water), and herbs or spices.
Berry Coconut Pops Ingredients
3 cups fresh seasonal berries of choice
2 dates, pitted
About 1/2 cup fresh berries, sliced if large
1/2 cup fresh, sliced, or unsweetened dried coconut flakes
Instructions
- In a food processor, process 3 cups of the berries and the dates until mostly smooth, one minute.
- Put a few teaspoons of sliced berries and coconut in each ice-pop mold. Pour the puree over the top, insert the handles or popsicle stick, freeze until solid, and enjoy! Warm-weather treats have never been cooler.
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Well Being Journal adapted the above recipes from Whole Foods Cookbook by John Mackey, Alona Pulde, MD, Matthew Lederman, MD, and the Sarno Brothers. © 2018 by Whole Foods Market IP, LP, and Transition to Health. Reprinted with permission.
