Foods If you’re in need of an easy to make, fun to eat snack that’s full of healthy ingredients, you’ve come to the right place. These Strawberry Coconut Popsicles are my kids’ newest favorite afternoon snack.
There’s something about summertime that calls for popsicles. I know one of my favorite childhood treats were my mom’s homemade ones, and I’m happy to pass that down to my kids as well.
Strawberry Coconut Popsicles: Frozen Treats Loaded with Nutrition!
Along with their popsicle-love, my kids are watermelon fiends. Last summer they enjoyed Coconut & Watermelon Popsicles, and the year before that I made them Watermelon & Kefir Popsicles. But this year they couldn’t wait for the watermelons to ripen to get their popsicle fix, so they settled for strawberries. Which isn’t really settling, since strawberries are equally delicious and healthy. 😉 And this year, to give my kiddos a little boost, I added a smidgen of magnesium powder to their popsicles.
Why magnesium, you might ask? Because it’s one of the 6 macro-minerals that helps to complete our body’s mineral content. It’s important for building strong bones (which my crazy, daredevil kiddos need!), proper nerve function, keeping our heart beating rhythmically, and helping us turn our food into energy (not sure they need more energy, but hey…). Since an estimated 80% of Americans are deficient in magnesium, I like to sneak it in where I can.
Strawberry Coconut Popsicles
Ingredients
- 10 strawberries frozen or fresh
- 12 ounces full fat coconut milk
- 2-4 tablespoons honey to taste; may also substitute stevia drops or other sugar-free sweetener to taste.
- 1 teaspoon vanilla
- 1/4 teaspoon magnesium powder
Instructions
- Puree all ingredients in blender or food processor, pour into popsicle molds, and freeze until set (a few hours).
Does your family love frozen treats? Check out some of our other recipes for cold, summery desserts and drinks:
Thanks for linking up to Happiness is Homemade #79! pinning this also!
Thanks for stopping by and pinning, Noel!
Where did you get these popsicle molds? We had ones with straws growing up and I never see them. They are the best!
These look and sound delicious.
Thanks, Lindsay! I actually found my molds at a convenience store in Montana, but you can find them on Amazon here. 🙂
I will be making strawberry “ice cream” pops soon, but with strawberry protein powder 🙂
Sounds delicious, GiGi!. 🙂
GREAT idea on the mag! These look yummy too!
Thanks, Renee!
Love this recipe! What a great idea with the magnesium! Really cool popsicle molds too, love the little drip straws, so fun.
Yeah, my kids love those straws. 😉 Thanks so much, Emily!
Love the ingredients. I bet they are so good.
Thanks, Jessica! They are pretty good, according to my kids! 🙂
I wonder if you can sub any fruit like raspberries. I love the magnesium idea. Great way to sneak it in.
I’m sure raspberries would be a delicious substitute, Anna! I would imagine any fruit would be ok. 🙂
I love the use of magnesium powder in here!
Thanks, Loriel! I love sneaking it in where I can. 🙂
Yum! I need to get some popsicle molds.
Haha! Yes, you do! 😉
How much stevia would you suggest if you don’t use the honey?
I would use about 1 teaspoon liquid stevia, though you could probably just leave it out if you wanted. Strawberries are usually sweet enough on their own!