The Kitchen Prep: popsicle recipes
Showing posts with label popsicle recipes. Show all posts
Showing posts with label popsicle recipes. Show all posts

Wednesday, June 8, 2016

Piña Colada Popsicles| Stonyfield Organic + prAna


What are you craving this summer?

Me? I'm thinking a lengthy vacation and an ice cold umbrella drink by the pool would be nice. Hey, a girl can dream.

Luckily, some cravings aren't hard to satisfy, like breezy summer dresses that go from day to night and creamy, frozen treats that you can make in minutes. My friends at prAna and Stonyfield can help you with those, no problem.

Last fall I wrote about the super comfy sweater I got when Stonyfield Organic and prAna partnered for a little Clean Plate Club collab. I'm not even kidding you when I say that I probably wore that sweater every time the weather dropped below 70. {Which, sadly, was only a handful of times down here.} But, I'm so, SO happy because my friends are at it again -- this time, they're talking summer outfits and warm weather treats, which is a perfect combo for this Florida girl!

I got to pick out a piece from prAna's sustainable, organic line and here's what I chose:

Posing in your neighborhood isn't awkward at all... 
The Quinn dress is everything a girl needs for the summer. It's low maintenance, stylish, comfortable and cool. {And it even has a little help built in up top for the bosom-impaired like myself! haha!} It's kind of a mom's dream to find a piece that you can wear to the park, the store, a play date and a real date, all while looking put together. This piece is it. And remember that vacation I was dreaming about earlier? This would make a fantastic piece to pack and wear with its quick-drying, stretchy fabric that hardly shows a wrinkle. Love.

Tryin' to get my zen on. Where's my Piña Colada?
Clearly, I've found a piece that I might be living in this summer... but now, let's talk about that umbrella drink.


It may be frowned down upon to sip on a real Piña Colada while you sit poolside for your kid's swim lessons this summer {and if it isn't, please tell me where you live}, so we're doing the next best thing -- turning a cocktail into a popsicle. {Sans booze, ladies. Sorry, we can't have it all.}

This Piña Colada Popsicle contains only 3 ingredients, and they're all pretty good for you, too! Creamy Stonyfield Vanilla Greek Yogurt, coconut milk and fresh pineapple come together in minutes for a frozen snack that the whole family will love. {So you might want to keep them in the back of the freezer if you're planning on keeping them for yourself!}


Quench your cravings this summer for cold treats and perfect pieces to add to your summer wardrobe! Want to add this dress to your collection? I'll be hosting a giveaway on my Instagram later this afternoon, so be sure to pop over and follow me so you can enter to win a Quinn dress of your very own, or do a little shopping using discount code SCS16ERSO to get 15% off your purchase! {Valid until July 7. Not valid on gift certificates or with any other offers.}

Disclosure: This post is sponsored by prAna. As always the opinions here are all my own!

Piña Colada Popsicles

1 cup Stonyfield Organic Greek Yogurt {I used Whole Milk Vanilla, but 0% or Low Fat Vanilla would work, too.}
1 cup coconut milk {again, I used full fat, but you could use reduced fat if you prefer}
1 1/2 cups fresh pineapple {you just need enough to make about 1 cup of pineapple puree}

1. Toss all  ingredients into the blender and process until totally smooth.

2. Pour into popsicle molds and place in freezer.

3. Freeze for 3-4 hours or until completely frozen.

To remove, run popsicle mold under warm running water to loosen before pulling out the popsicles.

*If you like your popsicles a little sweeter, of if your pineapple isn't super sweet, try adding a few tablespoons of agave or honey to sweeten them.

Tuesday, July 14, 2015

Chocolate Peanut Butter Pretzel Pops | Silk Chocolate Cashewmilk


Remember those frozen ice pops {in all their technicolor glory} that we'd clamor over as kids? How about those creamy dessert pops that probably contained everything BUT actual cream.  I get a little woozy just thinking about how much high fructose corn syrup and food coloring I probably ingested in one summer alone. Eek.

I may have grown up, but that doesn't mean that the cravings for frosty frozen pops cold desserts have subsided in the least. Except now, I can make my own to suit my preferences. And my preferences almost always include chocolate.

So imagine my joy when I discovered that Silk now makes a chocolate version of their creamy, dreamy cashewmilk! {Vanilla-lovers: They've got you covered, too!} Now we're talking.


Since I was already smitten with Silk's Dark Chocolate Almond Milk, I was pretty psyched to give this a try -- especially at 90 calories per serving. But I couldn't stop there, of course. What fun would that be?


Is there any combination better than chocolate and peanut butter? YES. Chocolate, peanut butter and pretzels. Something about the roasty taste of peanuts and the hint of salt from the pretzels just makes chocolate taste, well, chocolatey-er,  and the creaminess creamier. {I may or may not have sipped this directly from the blender.}


Um, yeah. Team Chocolate all the way.

You could certainly enjoy a glass of chocolate cashewmilk straight up, but I promise you won't regret whipping up these Chocolate Peanut Butter Pretzel Pops for a cool sweet and salty treat.


Have you tried Silk Cashewmilk yet? Which team would you be on: Team Chocolate or Team Vanilla?

For more great ideas, coupons and more visit Silk Cashewmilk's website!

Chocolate Peanut Butter Pretzel Pops

2 cups Silk Chocolate Cashewmilk
1/4 to 1/3 cup natural peanut butter {I used salted}
Approximately 1.5 ounces dark chocolate, melted
1/4 cup salted mini pretzels, crushed {I used gluten free}

Special equipment: Ice pop molds {or alternatively, small paper or plastic cups}, wooden popsicle sticks

1. Add cashewmilk and peanut butter to blender; blend until well combined.

2. Divide evenly among ice pop molds.* Freeze for about 3-4 hours or until solid.

3. Remove pops from molds and drizzle {or dip} with cooled melted chocolate. Quickly roll or sprinkle in crushed pretzel pieces. The chocolate should solidify almost immediately, but you can also place them on baking sheet lined with a silicone baking mat or parchment paper and return to the freezer for a few minutes to allow chocolate to harden completely.

*My ice pop molds come with their own plastic lids/sticks, but I prefer wooden sticks, so I freeze the molds with the liquid in them until they are slushy but not frozen solid {about 1.5 hours} and then insert wooden sticks so they will stay upright before continuing to freeze.

Disclosure:
This conversation is sponsored by Silk. The opinions and text are all mine.

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