5 Healthy Ice Blocks Made With Just 5 Ingredients
If you and the kids love tucking into a delicious sweet treat for afternoon tea, weโve got some great recipes for you. Now that the weather is warmer, what’s better than a healthy ice-block?
And the best part is, they only have 3, 4 or 5 ingredients so they are easy to prepare and full of healthyย ย ingredients.
Thereโs no need to miss out on ice cream or ice blocks when you are following a healthy eating plan. By making them yourself you can be sure they are free of colours, preservatives and additives.
1. Super Green Ice Blocks
76 cal
How perfect โ a healthyย ice block thatโs loaded with greens and nutrients to give you energy and a refreshing treat at the same time.
3. Tropical Popsicles
74 cal
A delicious, healthy version of a creamy icy-pole. This recipe makes 8 serves so thereโs enough for everyone. This is a sneak peek recipe from our fantastic 28 Day Challenge.
Ingredients (Makes 8)
- 1/2 cup chopped pineapple, fresh or tinned
- 1/2 cup chopped rockmelon
- 1/2 chopped banana
- 3/4 cup chilled reduced-fat coconut milk
- 1/4 cup water
- 1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract
Method
- Combine all ingredients in a blender and blitz until smooth.
- Divide mix between 8 icy pole moulds and place in the freezer for 4-5 hours or until firm.
3. Cherry Cheesecake Frozen Popsicles
199 cal
5 ingredients is all you need for this healthy and tasty sweet treat. Canโt get hold of fresh or frozen cherries? Just use berries instead.
4. Mango Lime and Strawberry Icy Poles
42 cal
Commercial ice blocks tend to be packed with sugar, and many that claim to be โfruit flavouredโ contain only 5-20% actual fruit. But this simple 4 ingredient recipe changes all that. Make them with water, yoghurt or coconut milk depending on your taste.
5. Coconut Ice Blocks
115 cals
Hereโs another sneak peek recipe for you from our 28 Day Challenge. This simple recipe is great for the whole family, or even to serve at a kidโs birthday party.
Ingredients (Makes 4)
- 1 & 1/3 cups reduced-fat coconut milk
- 1 tablespoon Natvia
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1/3 cup shredded coconut
Method
- Combine all ingredients in mixing bowl.
- Pour into 4 icy pole moulds
- Freeze until solid for 3-4 hours.
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