Sugar Free Treat to Beat the Heat: Banana Smoothie Popsicles

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Banana Smoothie Popsicles are sweet, cool and creamy…and they’re all natural (organic), easily home made, and contain no added sugar. Enjoy!

Albuquerque has turned up the heat and we’re heading into summer!  The pools are packed, air conditioners are on full blast, and we’re all looking for  ways to cool off.  Kids love to beat the heat with popsicles, and moms love healthy snacks.  Many of the popsicles available at the store contain preservatives, added sugar or other unsavory ingredients. These Banana Smoothie Popsicles are made in your kitchen, so you can choose to use all natural, organic fixings, and they’re simple enough for even the littlest of helpers to create.

What you need:

1 banana – cut in half  and frozen over night

1/4 cup heavy cream

1 cup 2% milk

1 teaspoon vanilla

4 standard-sized popsicle molds

Blender

Banana Smoothie Popsicles from Albuquerque Moms Blog
Four Simple Ingredients

How To:

Start with one large frozen banana

Banana Smoothie Popsicles from Albuquerque Moms Blog
Frozen banana

Add the banana to the blender with 1/4 cup of heavy cream.

Banana Smoothie Popsicles from Albuquerque Moms Blog
Heavy cream

Add 1 cup of milk and 1 teaspoon of vanilla

Banana Smoothie Popsicles from Albuquerque Moms Blog
Milk and vanilla

Blend until the banana is smooth.  Pour immediately into popsicle molds.

Banana Smoothie Popsicles from Albuquerque Moms Blog
Blend and pour into molds

Freeze for 5 or 6 hours, and enjoy your banana smoothie popsicles!

Banana Smoothie Popsicles from Albuquerque Moms Blog
Delicious popsicles!

 

There you have it – a simple, all natural way to be nourished and cool off this summer.

Lactose intolerant? Have no fear! You can substitute the dairy products for non-dairy milk and creamer.

Want more banana smoothie popsicles? Simply double the ingredients for every four popsicle molds.

For an added treat, toss some whole blueberries or sliced strawberries into the popsicle molds.  The sky is the limit!

 

Stay cool, Albuquerque Moms!

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  1. Yum…and I bet I know a young man I could engage to make these! Great recipe for hel’ING to beat the heat…Thanks for sharing!

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