Summer is only a few days away. This sunny season officially begins on June 21st so I thought it would be fun to share two dreamsicle recipes with you. They are so easy and healthy and have become two of my go-to’s for our 18-month-old when he is having a snack attack or when I need him to sit still for a few minutes. This is also an easy way to transition your small tots and big kids to healthier eating habits.

Living an on-the-go lifestyle sometimes causes our nutrition as parents to lack, as well as our children’s. So, I hope this quick little recipe will help you get back on track with health and nutrition in the summer months. Keep some on hand so that you rarely have to give in to other treats like ice cream, cake, cookies, etc. It may also be fun to have children who are old enough help you make the dreamsicle pops. However, this is a great treat for toddlers, children, and adults!

Cheers to living well.

Xx,

• AMG

P.S. If you’re feeling brave, add some kale to either of these recipes for a more nutrient-dense treat 🙂

Orange Dreamsicle

You will need:

• 1 ice cube tray

• Popsicle sticks or long lollipop sticks

• 1 cup plain Greek yogurt (or vanilla if you’re leery of plain Greek yo)

• 2 cups 100% orange juice (no pulp)

• Baking Spray

Method:

Pour juice and add Greek yogurt in blender of your choice (I have a Magic Bullet).

Blend until well combined.

Spray ice cube tray with baking spray for easy removal of frozen pops.

Pour mixture into tray and put in freezer until cubes begin to form (about 35 mins).

Add popsicle sticks and return to freezer until frozen.

Berry Banana Dreamsicle

You will need:

• 1 ice cube tray

• Popsicle sticks or long lollipop sticks

• 1 cup apple juice (add more as you desire)

• 1 cup black cherry Greek yogurt

• 1 banana

• 1/2 c. blackberries

• Baking Spray

Method:

• Add all ingredients into blender of choice (I use a Magic Bullet).

• Blend until well combined.

• Pour mixture into ice cube tray.

• Freeze until cubes begin to form (about 35 mins).

• Place popsicle sticks into cubes and return to freezer until frozen.