Kids Recipe Challenge winning recipe 2011 – 3rd place!
Category: After school snacks, grades 1-3
Rochelle, from Whitefish, says kids will love this recipe because it is a combination that is delicious and colourful. You can change the flavours by changing the yogurt and juice you use each time you make it.
Preparation Time: 15 minutes
Serves: 8
- Smooth Option: Combine yogurt, juice and fruit in blender and puree until smooth. Pour into plastic cups and continue with recipe.
- Use any of your favourite fruit like chopped oranges, bananas, apples or pears to add a different texture and flavour to your pops.
- Look for 175 mL (5 oz) Dixie cups in your local grocery store. Craft sticks make strong handles for popsicles and are available at dollar stores and craft stores.
Ingredients
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Mixed berries, fresh or frozen |
1 cup (250 mL) |
Pure fruit juice such as cranberry and cherry |
1 cup (250 mL)
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Low fat strawberry yogurt |
1 1/2 cups (375 mL)
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Directions
- Wash hands with soap and warm water for at least 20 seconds. Clean all countertops and equipment used for food preparation.
- Gently rinse fresh berries (if using) under cool running water.
- Divide juice among 8 small plastic cups. Add a spoonful of yogurt into cups and top with a few berries. Repeat layering with remaining ingredients.
- Cover each cup with some plastic wrap and pierce through plastic with craft stick. Freeze overnight or until solid.
Nutrition Information per serving (1 pop):
Calories: 75 kcal
Protein: 2 g
Fat: 0.5 g
Carbohydrate: 16 g
Fibre: 1 g
Sodium: 29 mg
Calcium: 76 mg
Iron: 0.1 mg
Last Update – March 22, 2024