Popsicles are an easy, healthy dessert to make with your family this summer! Kids will love blending up the ingredients, filling the molds and tasting their veggie-packed treats. Make about 6 popsicles.
This recipe comes from our 2020 nutrition intern Grace Befort’s Family Friendly Cooking series. Get your kids excited about local produce and healthy food with these recipes perfect for all ages! Combine family time, fun and food as you and your little chefs make delicious, veggie-packed recipes together. Your kids will love eating their own creations, and you’ll love feeding them healthy, local produce.
Strawberry Beet Popsicles
Ingredients
- 2 medium beets
- 2 cups strawberries, washed and destemmed
- ⅔ cup coconut milk
- 3 Tablespoons maple syrup from Horner’s Corner
- ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
- Juice of ½ lemon, about 2 Tablespoons
- Additional supplies: blender, popsicle molds, popsicle sticks
Instructions
Remove the tops and roots of the beets and scrub them well. If beets have thick skin (typically larger beets), peel them using a vegetable peeler. Cut the beets into 1 ½ inch chunks and roast in oven at 400 degrees for 30-40 minutes, or until easily pierced with a fork.
Place the cooked beets and all other ingredients into a blender and blend until smooth. Pour mixture into popsicles molds and insert popsicle sticks. Place in the freezer for approximately 3 hours or until frozen.
