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Refreshing Healthy Pennies Per Serving Fruit Popsicles

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A simple, budget-friendly homemade fruit popsicles recipe perfect for summer, using fresh fruit and natural sweeteners for a refreshing and healthy treat.

Ingredients

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  • 2 cups fresh fruit (berries, mango chunks, peaches, or watermelon cubes)
  • 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
  • 2 tablespoons honey or maple syrup (adjust to taste; use agave syrup for vegan option)
  • 1 cup coconut water or plain water
  • Optional: a few sprigs of mint leaves
  • 1 tablespoon chia seeds

Instructions

  1. Wash and chop your chosen fresh fruit into small chunks, about 2 cups total. For smoother popsicles, blend all fruit; for chunkier texture, reserve some pieces to stir in later. (5 minutes)
  2. In a blender, combine the fruit, lemon juice, honey or maple syrup, and coconut water or plain water. Blend until mostly smooth but still slightly textured. (3 minutes)
  3. If using chia seeds or mint, stir them into the mixture now. (1 minute)
  4. Pour the fruit mixture into popsicle molds, leaving space at the top for expansion. Insert sticks. If reserved fruit chunks, press them into molds before freezing. (5 minutes)
  5. Freeze molds upright for at least 4-6 hours or overnight for best results.
  6. To unmold, briefly dip molds in warm water for 5-10 seconds and gently pull out the popsicles. Serve immediately or keep frozen. (2 minutes)

Notes

Leave space in molds for expansion to avoid overflow. Use warm water to loosen popsicles before unmolding. Adjust sweetness to taste. For creamier popsicles, add Greek yogurt or dairy-free alternative. Frozen fruit can be used but thaw slightly before blending.

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