Cantaloupe Basil Ice Pops Recipe
Popsicles aren’t just for kids: Sophisticated flavor combinations can make icy treats elegant enough for even your next dinner party. Enjoy the massive vitamin C boost in these not-too-sweet‚ uniquely addictive pops.
INGREDIENTS1/2 Cantaloupe, peeled, seeded and coarsely chopped 3/4 tsp Navitas Organics Camu Powder 1/3 cup fresh Lemon Juice 1/4 cup Coconut Yogurt 2 Tbsp Agave Nectar 1/8 tsp ground Pepper Liquid Stevia, to taste 2 heaping Tbsp fresh Basil, finely chopped |
DIRECTIONSPlace the cantaloupe, Camu Powder, lemon juice, yogurt, agave nectar, pepper and Stevia in a blender, and blend into a smooth liquid. Stop the machine and taste for sweetness. Blend, should taste very sweet (sweetness will reduce slightly once frozen). If more sweetness is desired, blend in additional Stevia until optimal flavor is reached. Add the basil and blend briefly just to incorporate while leaving small bits of green intact for color. Pour into popsicles molds and place into the freezer until frozen. Makes 6-8 popsicles (1 tray) Submitted by Julie Morris |
Popsicles aren’t just for kids: Sophisticated flavor combinations can make icy treats elegant enough for even your next dinner party. Enjoy the massive vitamin C boost in these not-too-sweet‚ uniquely addictive pops.
Ingredients
½ cantaloupe, peeled, seeded and coarsely chopped
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¾ tsp. Navitas Organics Camu Powder
⅓ cup fresh lemon juice
¼ cup coconut yogurt
2 Tbsp. agave nectar
⅛ tsp. ground pepper
Liquid stevia, to taste
2 heaping Tbsp. fresh basil, finely chopped
Directions
Place the cantaloupe, camu powder, lemon juice, yogurt, agave nectar, pepper and Stevia in a blender, and blend into a smooth liquid.
Stop the machine and taste for sweetness. Blend, should taste very sweet (sweetness will reduce slightly once frozen). If more sweetness is desired, blend in additional stevia until optimal flavor is reached.
Add the basil and blend briefly just to incorporate while leaving small bits of green intact for color.
- Pour into popsicles molds and place into the freezer until frozen.