Summer is HOT! Cool down with some frozen treats from FEED!

Check out some of our favorite recipes that provide a nutrient-packed punch and a refreshing cool down on the hottest of days!

Nothing better than cooling down on a hot summer day with a frozen treat! However, icy desserts can pack on calories, and most have little nutritional benefit. Rather than pull out the packaged popsicles or ice cream from your freezer, whip up these quick and delicious recipes from FEED!
Power Popsicles 
What you need:
1 cup fresh fruit, chopped. Look for seasonal produce such as raspberries, blueberries, peaches, or cherries.
8-16 oz low-fat kefir* Quantity may vary depending on size of your popsicle mold.
Popsicle molds or a check out this fantastic Quick Pop Maker from Zoku
*What is kefir? Cultured probiotic beverage similar to a drinkable yogurt smoothie packed with calcium, vitamin D, and many other nutrients. Try this one: Lifeway Organic Green Kefir

What to do:
Add small amount of kefir to popsicle mold, add 1 TBSP fresh fruit, and repeat! Place popsicles in freezer to set. Enjoy!
Be creative! Make your own Original Bomb Pop using chopped strawberries, vanilla kefir, and chopped blueberries OR make a ladybug-inspired popsicle using raspberry or pomegranate kefir and 1 TBSP chocolate chips!

Strawberry Bites
What you need:
1 pint strawberries, sliced lengthwise, retaining stems for a “holder”
8 oz 0% fat, plain Greek yogurt
1/2 cup low-fat cream cheese
1 TBSP honey
1 tsp vanilla extract

What to do:
Combine Greek yogurt, cream cheese, honey, and vanilla extract. Mix well until smooth. Drop a small dollop of mixture in opening of strawberry. Place on a wax paper-lined container or plate that will fit in your freezer. Store in freezer until yogurt mixture has set.  Enjoy right from the freezer or let sit on counter top for 10-15 minutes until yogurt has thawed.

Banana-butter Buddies
What you need:
3 bananas
1/2 cup peanut butter (creamy) or alternative nut butter such as Sunbutter (sunflower seed butter)

What to do:
Slice bananas in uniform circles, in approximately 1/4 inch slices. Spread nut butter on top of circles and top with another slice of banana.  Place on wax paper-lined container or plate that fits in your freezer. Store in freezer until ready to consume! May be enjoyed right out of the freezer.

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