Red, White, and Blue Pops
With a strawberry-banana top, a blueberry-grape bottom, and a vanilla yogurt middle, these patriotic frozen treats are fun to make and even more fun to eat.
Ingredients
- 280 g (2 cups) frozen strawberries
- 240 ml (1 cup) water
- 120 g (1 medium) banana, peeled
- 960 ml (4 cups) plain dairy free yogurt, or low fat vanilla yogurt
- 300 g (2 cups) green grapes
- 280 g (2 cups) frozen blueberries
Directions
- First layer: Place strawberries, water, and banana into the Vitamix container and secure the lid.
- Start the blender on its lowest speed, then quickly increase to its highest speed, using the tamper to press ingredients toward the blades. Blend for 30 seconds. Using a teaspoon, fill each popsicle mold 1/3 full.
- Second layer: Using a teaspoon, layer yogurt over the strawberry banana layer.
- Third layer: Place grapes and blueberries into the Vitamix container and secure the lid.
- Start the blender on its lowest speed, then quickly increase to its highest speed, using the tamper to press ingredients toward the blades. Blend for 30 seconds. Using a teaspoon, fill each popsicle maker slightly below full.
Chef's Notes
The Vitamix makes quick work of frozen fruits for a healthy whole food summer treat. Yield may vary depending on the size of the popsicle molds.
Ingredients
- 150 g (1 cup) frozen strawberries
- 120 ml (½ cup) water
- Tablespoon (½ medium) banana, peeled
- 480 ml (2 cups) plain dairy free yogurt, or low fat vanilla yogurt
- 150 g (1 cup) green grapes
- 160 g (1 cup) frozen blueberries
Directions
- First Layer: Place strawberries, water, and banana into the Vitamix container and secure lid.
- Start the blender on its lowest speed, then quickly increase to its highest speed, using the tamper to press ingredients toward the blades.
- Blend for 30 seconds. Using a teaspoon, fill each popsicle mold 1/3 full.
- Second Layer: Using a teaspoon, layer yogurt over the strawberry banana layer.
- Place grapes and blueberries into the Vitamix container and secure lid.
- Start the blender on its lowest speed, then quickly increase to its highest speed, using the tamper to press ingredients toward the blades.
- Blend for 30 seconds. Using a teaspoon, fill each popsicle maker slightly below full.
- Freeze for 6 hours or until solid.
Chef's Notes
The Vitamix makes quick work of frozen fruits for a healthy whole food summer treat. Yield may vary depending on the size of the popsicle molds.
Ingredients
- 150 g (1 cup) frozen strawberries
- 120 ml (½ cup) water
- Tablespoon (½ medium) banana, peeled
- 480 ml (2 cups) plain dairy free yogurt, or low fat vanilla yogurt
- 150 g (1 cup) green grapes
- 160 g (1 cup) frozen blueberries
Directions
- First Layer: Place strawberries, water, and banana into the Vitamix container and secure lid.
- Start the blender on its lowest speed, then quickly increase to its highest speed, using the tamper to press ingredients toward the blades.
- Blend for 30 seconds. Using a teaspoon, fill each popsicle mold 1/3 full.
- Second Layer: Using a teaspoon, layer yogurt over the strawberry banana layer.
- Place grapes and blueberries into the Vitamix container and secure lid.
- Start the blender on its lowest speed, then quickly increase to its highest speed, using the tamper to press ingredients toward the blades.
- Blend for 30 seconds. Using a teaspoon, fill each popsicle maker slightly below full.
- Freeze for 6 hours or until solid.
Chef's Notes
The Vitamix makes quick work of frozen fruits for a healthy whole food summer treat. Yield may vary depending on the size of the popsicle molds.
Ingredients
- 150 g (1 cup) frozen strawberries
- 120 ml (½ cup) water
- Tablespoon (½ medium) banana, peeled
- 480 ml (2 cups) plain dairy free yogurt, or low fat vanilla yogurt
- 150 g (1 cup) green grapes
- 160 g (1 cup) frozen blueberries
Directions
- First Layer: Place strawberries, water, and banana into the Vitamix container and secure lid.
- Start the blender on its lowest speed, then quickly increase to its highest speed, using the tamper to press ingredients toward the blades.
- Blend for 30 seconds. Using a teaspoon, fill each popsicle mold 1/3 full.
- Second Layer: Using a teaspoon, layer yogurt over the strawberry banana layer.
- Place grapes and blueberries into the Vitamix container and secure lid.
- Start the blender on its lowest speed, then quickly increase to its highest speed, using the tamper to press ingredients toward the blades.
- Blend for 30 seconds. Using a teaspoon, fill each popsicle maker slightly below full.
- Freeze for 6 hours or until solid.
Chef's Notes
The Vitamix makes quick work of frozen fruits for a healthy whole food summer treat. Yield may vary depending on the size of the popsicle molds.
