This week’s Works for Me is the “Mom, I’m Bored” Summer Edition. Considering that this was the first day of summer vacation for us, and I’ve already heard that a couple times, I hope to find some great ideas from other moms!
I imagine that most of us have some of those popsicle molds. I know it’s easier, and pretty inexpensive, just to buy some frozen pops. But it’s also pretty easy, and perhaps a little more healthful, to make your own. If you get the kids to help, it’ll keep them occupied for a few minutes, anyway.
I have an old piece of notebook paper in my recipe file, on which I copied several popsicle recipes from a magazine when I was about twelve. I thought I’d share a few to get you going. (I’m sure I don’t really need to point this out, but after combining the ingredients, pour into popsicle molds and freeze.)
Purple Cow (one of my favorites) Whisk 1 cup milk with 3/4 cup grape juice, 1/4 cup sugar, and 1/4 cup lemon juice.
Quick Berry Puree in blender 3 1/4 cups fresh or unsweetened thawed frozen strawberries with 1/4 cup sugar and 1/2 cup water.
Pop Banana Puree in blender 1 1/4 cups orange juice and 1 cut-up large banana.
Cafe au Lait Boil 1 cup water, 1/4 cup sugar and 1 tsp instant coffee for 3 minutes. Remove from heat and stir in 1 cup half-and-half. (I actually have never made these, although I'm wondering why not. I'll definitely try them this summer. In case the half-and-half scares you, my notes say these are only 65 calories each, but I don't see why you couldn't just use milk to make it lighter.)
Creamy Peanut Boil 1/2 cup water and 1/4 cup sugar for 3 minutes. Remove from heat and stir in 1/4 cup peanut butter, then 1 cup milk.
Pineapple Yogurt Whisk smooth 1 cup vanilla yogurt, 1 cup pineapple juice, and 1 tsp sugar.
Enjoy, and keep cool!
11 comments:
YUM, gonna try these. Thanks!
Yum-o!
Oh wow! These sound awesome.
Thanks for these...
Now I have to go find a bpa free popsicle mold....preferably one with individual molds.
Oooh, thanks, Holly!! Will have to try these. :)
My Mom, who raised 4 children, had a standard answer to any child who said, "I'm bored..."
She would answer: "Well, I think I've got a broom or a dust cloth around here somewhere, you can help me with . . . " and before she'd finished the sentence, the child had disappeared to amuse him or herself.
I envy you the summer with little ones -- I miss that!
Cass
Very fun, Holly. Chloe and I made popsicles last year from puddimg and from yogurt with stuff mixed in. We'll try some of these for sure!
Mmm... that pineapple yogurt sounds delish! =)
These sound so good! I will have to try them with the kids! Thanks!
Holly - these look so yummy! Will be trying them over the summer...my kiddos would love it.
Blessings,
Marie
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These sound so yummy! You posted these just in time too...one of the things in our Boredom Box is to make homemade popsicles. Thanks for the great ideas!
Yummo - can't wait to try all the recipes (:
http://cannaryfamily.blogspot.com/2011/07/homemade-popsicles.html
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