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Seriously, what will they think of next? I was amazed when dripless candles hit the market but now dripless popsicles? Now that is what we call a game changer at SavvyMom HQ.
It’s true, Popsicle, the original brand of popsicles has added a touch of gelatin to their range of products (including minis, swirlwinds and regular ice pops) and now they drip a lot less. We can’t promise you they don’t drip at all but since they are called ‘Slow Melt’ they really just delay the dripping all over your face and hands process so thet your kids have a chance to taste the frozen desert. Very civilized, indeed. Now you have an answer to the questions about ‘why do we have to learn science, anyway?’…it took them long enough, didn’t it?
While I may be obsessed with hot drinks (tea is a passion of mine), in the summertime, I’m completely in love with cool snacks. This weekend, my two year-old just discovered the joy of her first popsicle (and her face/hands/clothing had the joy of experiencing it as well). Knowing that my passion has passed on to the next generation, I’m really excited to try making our own versions with these fab new popsicle-making products that we featured. I especially like the idea that they’re both eco-friendly and help keep little fingers a little less sticky.
However, I also recently had the chance to enjoy a new version of one of my fave summer treats in the office the other day: Skinny Cow Cookies ‘N Cream ice cream sandwiches. With only two grams of fat, and only 150 calories, I don’t feel quite as guilty reaching for one.
So whether I’m enjoying my own frozen concoctions, or munching on a skinnier version of the classic ice cream sandwich, I know I’m set for the summer.
What are your favourite summer treats?
If you’re looking to make your kids something spectacular this week, look no further than your nearest watermelon.
Not only will this juicy fruit feed you well at any of your three daily meals, it’s also capable of making some of the season’s tastiest snacks around.
The wonderful thing about watermelon (besides being loaded with awesome health benefits like antioxidants, Vitamins A, B and C, and lycopene) is that it can be eaten as is, or transformed into something sensational with the simplest of steps. I love to make watermelon popsicles, smoothies and skewers for the kids, and when entertaining a group of adults, the fruit quickly reshapes into easy appetizers and salads, leaving me free to chat with my guests.
Martha Stewart even went so far as to show us that we could all make a simple cake using nothing but watermelon. And when one ingredient can be used for breakfast, lunch, dinner and anything in between, that is indeed a very good thing.
How are you serving watermelon this summer?
Watermelon Fizz
Watermelon and Cucumber Cups
Watermelon Salad
Watermelon Popsicles
Jan,
I love all your watermelon recipes & ideas! Watermelon popsicles are always a hit and your cucumber cups are adorable!
My fav thing to do is to make watermelon balls and then freeze them and add them to summer drinks, yum!
You can also find a whole bunch of awesome recipes & carving ideas at www.watermelon.org.
Have an awesome day!
Andrea
The dog days of summer are truly upon us, and some of our meals are being replaced by anything icy cold and slurp-able.
The thought of spending time in the kitchen (with the oven on) is almost more than I can handle, and instead of quinoa loaves and cookies, these days my boys are snacking on homemade creamsicles and watermelon pops.
Homemade creamsicles are perhaps my most favourite of icy treats, bringing me back to my childhood summers more than any other food.
Fast-forward 20 years, and the creamsicle is still a favourite of mine, only now I make them. I keep most of the ingredients on hand, and they taste just about as good as the ones from my childhood, only now they are a little healthier.
Made with orange juice, vanilla, cream and honey, they’re naturally sweetened (making them almost acceptable enough for breakfast).
Do you like to make your own popsicles in the summer? What treats from your childhood do you try to recreate for your own kids?
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Hi Natasha - You’re right! That is easy….
An even easier version is plain yogurt with frozen orange concentrate juice….mix the two together and pour in the molds and freeze. Simply delicious.
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I tried these and they work! They taste great as well!
What a great idea! My kids don’t like popsicles (I KNOW - so weird!) but if they did I would love this new feature!