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Honeydew Kiwi Coconut Popsicles

July 6, 2016 by rachelle 19 Comments

The popsicle break was short-lived.

It’s just so dang hot, y’all! I can’t help mysel!. I actually made these during the Popsicle Week, but they didn’t make it to publication. Life, work, and all that jazz. Yada, yada, yada.

I had an abundance of kiwi in my fridge begging not to turn to slime and a honeydew melon that needed a purpose, so to borrow a phrase from Guy Fieri, they all went into the coconut water pool and became a green popsicle.

Speaking of pools, I’m on stay-cay from my real job this week, so we’re going to keep this short. I can’t leave you with images of steps like Jennifer demands, so I’ll just leave you with a bunch of photos of some green honeydew kiwi coconut popsicles.

I have the need to share my addiction.

There are worse things I could do. I borrowed that quote from Rizzo.

Have an awesome weekend, y’all!

Honeydew Kiwi Coconut Popsicles

Ingredients

1/2 small honeydew melon peeled, seeded, cubed
4 kiwi peeled and halved
6 ounces coconut water divided

Instructions

Add honeydew and 1/2 the coconut water to a food processor or high speed blender and puree until smooth
Pour into popsicle molds 2/3 - 3/4 way full
Add kiwi and remaining coconut water to a food processor or high speed blender and puree to combine - careful not to over blend because the kiwi seeds will darken the mixture
Top remaining space of popsicle molds with kiwi mixture
Cover, insert sticks, and freeze overnight
If popsicles don't remove easily, run under warm water for 15 seconds and repeat as necessary - careful not to get inside the molds wet

Boozy Red White and Blueberry Limoncello Popsicles

June 30, 2016 by rachelle 8 Comments

I just can’t stop.

Somebody send help because I’m totally addicted to popsicles. It’s been so dang hot here and the berries are everywhere and all up in my face! Farmer’s Market. Publix. The Teeter. They beg me to buy them, throw them into my Vitamix, and make popsicle magic with the gallons of cans of coconut milk currently residing in my pantry.

Just add booze.

Trust me. I know that boozing up my popsicles must come as a terrible shock.

Even though I’m late to the party, I couldn’t forget to come on and ride this red white and blue train because it’s 4th of July already! Whaaaaaat?!?!?!

And I know everyone is lamenting about where in tarnation did the time go, but seriously, where in tarnation did the time go?

I don’t know about you, but I’m so not about dwelling on time passing because that’s totally not my jam. I’m going to keep making popsicles and stuffing them in my face for as long as it makes me happy – even if this sickness turns into peppermint popsicles in December. I’ll own it.

So, I had all kinds of berries in my fridge (see above berry buying problem) and a big bottle of limoncello on hand, so that was enough to make dangerous boozy popsicle magic. Can you seriously complain about a cocktail and a popsicle all in one? I can’t. Have you met me? I’ll own that too.

I’m so glad we had this little talk. I don’t know about you, but I sure do feel better.

Boozy Red White and Blueberry Limoncello Popsicles

Ingredients

1/2 cup limoncello divided
1 pint fresh blueberries
1 pint fresh strawberries
1 can coconut milk full fat and I had about 1/3 cup leftover that I used in smoothies

Instructions

Add blueberries and 1/4 cup limoncello to a high speed blender or food processor and puree until smooth
Pour into popsicle molds 1/3 full
Rinse blender and add strawberries and remaining 1/4 cup limoncello and puree until smooth
Slowly pour coconut milk on top of blueberry popsicle layer to 2/3 full
Slowly pour the strawberry limoncello puree on top of the coconut milk layer to fill the molds
Cover, insert sticks, and freeze overnight

Note: Add 1 -2 tablespoons of agave to each of the fruit layers while pureeing if you have a sweet tooth or your fruit is not as sweet as you want it.

Note: If your pops don’t come out easily run them under some warm water for 15 seconds. If they are still stuck, run them under warm water for another 10 seconds or so.

P.S. Don’t get too aggressive while trying to remove your pops from the molds or you could end up somewhat frustrated

Have a safe and happy 4th, y’all!

Pineapple Blueberry Coconut Smoothies with Whipped Coconut Cream

June 27, 2016 by rachelle 13 Comments

I totally blew you up with popsicles last week. I have no regrets.

I also made a mess. No regrets here either.

Just because popsicle week is (sadly and heartbreakingly) over doesn’t mean that we can’t keep doing fun things with summer fruit and tropical flavors.

We can just put them in a glass and top them with some whipped coconut cream instead of pouring them into popsicle molds and hiding them in the freezer. And it’s a win win because we don’t have to wait overnight before we can indulge. Boom! Instant gratification!

And they’re so colorful, summery, and festive! Don’t you just want to swim in all that purple, dive down deep into pineapple-y heaven, then erupt out the top through a coconut cream cloud? Sorry. Did I get a bit carried away? I can’t help it. If coconut and tropical is your love then this smoothie is your jam. I promise. You don’t even have to do it all fancy pants in layers. Just blend it up, pour it in a mason jar, top with coconut cream straight from the can and BAM! You’ve got a grab and go breakfast that your coworkers will want so bad they may cut you. Be careful out there.

Just kidding about the cutting. Sort of. Take your chances and grab a straw because I haven’t got any frozen fruity pops or booze on a stick for you today.

I hope you don’t mind

Pineapple Blueberry Coconut Smoothies with Whipped Coconut Cream

Ingredients

2 cups crushed pineapple
1 frozen banana
1 1/2 cups coconut water
2 tablespoons agave
4 teaspoons vanilla extract divided
pinch of salt
1 cup fresh blueberries
1 19 ounce can coconut cream
4 cups ice divided

Instructions

In a blender, combine pineapple, banana, coconut water, agave, 2 teaspoons vanilla extract and salt
Blend on high 45 - 60 seconds
Add 2 cups ice and blend another 45 - 60 seconds or until smooth
Remove about half the pineapple mixture into glasses or another pitcher and set aside
Add blueberries to the blender with the remaining pineapple mixture and blend 45 - 60 seconds or until smooth
Add remaining 2 cups ice to blueberry mixture and blend 45 - 60 seconds or until smooth
Transfer coconut cream to the blow of a stand mixer fitted with the whisk attachment and whip on high until fluffy - about 4 -5 minutes; add remaining 2 teaspoons vanilla extract and whip another minute
If pineapple mixture that was set aside begins to separate, give it a stir, then pour into glasses about halfway full
Using the back of a spoon, slowly pour blueberry mixture over back of spoon to layer on top of the pineapple mixture
Top with whipped coconut cream
Serve immediately

Adapted from and inspired by Blue Sunset in Raw Food Real World by Sarma Melngailis and Matthew Kenney

Strawberry Kiwi Coconut Popsicles

June 22, 2016 by rachelle 17 Comments

It’s Popsicle Week 2016, yo!

These Strawberry Kiwi Coconut Pops are my second contribution to this party! I’m having so much fun with Popsicle Week, I’m kind of out of control over here. I had to buy a second popsicle mold. Thank you Amazon Prime for always having my back and making packages magically land on my porch in two days.

FULL DISCLOSURE: Amazon is not sponsoring this post. They just hold the key to my heart.

I digress. As usual. Anyhoo – Popsicle Week is the brain child of Billy from Wit & Vinegar. This is my first year at the party, but it’s the fourth year of celebrating summer with a week totally full of amazing popsicle recipes.

There are a ton of bloggers playing and the list is updated daily here.

Don’t forget to check out the Pinterest board and follow along at #popsicleweek on social media.

Now, before I forget again, let’s talk about these popsicles. These are totally easy to make and require only four ingredients. Strawberries, kiwi, some coconut milk, and agave. That’s it. Done and done! After a night in the freezer the’re ready for the party.

That’s what I’m talking about.

You don’t have to share. I won’t tell anyone.

Strawberry Kiwi Coconut Popsicles

Ingredients

16 ounces fresh strawberries cleaned and hulled
5 kiwi pealed and quartered
2 - 4 tablespoons agave
2 13.5 ounces full fat coconut milk

Instructions

Add strawberries and agave to food processor or blender and puree until smooth
Distribute strawberry puree evenly in popsicle mold
Transfer coconut milk to a pitcher or measuring cup and slowly pour ontop of strawberry puree
Rinse blender and puree kiwi - see notes
Spoon about 1 to 1.5 tablespoons of kiwi puree into the coconut milk
Cover and insert sticks
Freeze overnight
To serve, fill sink with hot water and set popsicle mold into the water for 15 seconds - careful not to go above the top edge
If pops don't easily slide out, dunk in the water again for another 5-10 seconds
Serve immediately or refreeze on a plate

Note: If you use a Vitamix or other high speed blender, take it easy if you want to see the kiwi seeds.

Note: I had a bit of coconut milk leftover

P.S. Don’t forget to enter the giveaway!

Blueberry Coconut Milk Popsicles

June 20, 2016 by rachelle 32 Comments

Hi! Hi! I know it’s Monday and I’ve kind of been taking a break, but it’s a big fun party up in here this week!

We’re celebrating all kinds of fun things this week! And, normally when I say we, I really mean me, but this time I’m not alone. First of all, it’s POPSICLE WEEK! Billy at Wit & Vinegar is the genius behind Popsicle Week and I’m so excited to join in the summer fun!

A ton of bloggers will be posting crazy awesome popsicles all week long and the list will be updated daily. Be sure to check out the Pinterest board and follow along #popsicleweek on your social media for all the fun summer treats!

But WAIT! WAIT! There’s more! I know! I can’t take much more excitement either!

Are you ready? There is a GIVEAWAY too! OMG!

Megan from The Emotional Baker is celebrating her 100th recipe post, so I’ve ganged up with 15 other bloggers to party! We have two party favors for this soiree! Whaaaaaat?!?!?!

No joke! We’re giving away a $100 Amazon gift card for one lucky first place winner and a lucky second place winner will go home with The Emotional Baker’s Favorite Baking Tools Prize Pack! Scroll down below the recipe to see the prizes and use the Rafflecopter to see the rules and enter. Good luck!

OMG! Why in tarnation didn’t you keep me on track here? I got so worked up about Popsicle Week and the awesome giveaway, I totally forgot to tell you about my popsicles! I had so much fun making popsicles that I had to order another popsicle mold because my ideas were happening faster than they could freeze and be photographed! This 3 ingredient blueberry coconut milk combo is so super easy it’s not really fair to call it a recipe, but summer is about easy and who doesn’t love a simple and refreshing treat to beat the summer heat?!?!

Blueberry Coconut Milk Popsicles

Ingredients

1 pint blueberries
1 13.5 ounce can full fat coconut milk divided
2 - 4 tablespoons agave depending on taste and sweetness of blueberries

Instructions

Add blueberries, agave, and 1 cup of the coconut milk to a food processor or blender and puree until smooth
Pour into popsicle molds, leaving an inch or so of space at the top
Transfer remaining coconut milk to a measuring cup and slowly pour on top of the blueberry mixture
Take a butter knife and slide into each mold and swirl a little bit
Cover with lid, insert sticks into each, leaving about an inch or so out
Freeze overnight
To remove the pops, fill sink with hot water and set into water for 15 seconds, careful not to go over the top
If the popsicles don't easily slide out, dunk the mold again for another 10 - 15 seconds
Serve immediately or refreeze on a plate

I’ve teamed up with 15 other bloggers to help celebrate The Emotional Baker’s 100th Recipe! We’re giving away two prizes.

Grand Prize: $100 Amazon Gift Card.
2nd Place: TEB’s Favorite Baking Tools Prize Pack.

The prize pack includes:

One Camry High Accuracy Digital Kitchen Food Scale // $18.99 value
One iSi Basics Flex-It Measuring Cups // $24.99 value
One RSVP Endurance Spice Measuring Spoon Set // $13.95 value
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Honeydew Kiwi Coconut Popsicles

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Boozy Red White and Blueberry Limoncello Popsicles

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Pineapple Blueberry Coconut Smoothies with Whipped Coconut Cream

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Strawberry Kiwi Coconut Popsicles

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Blueberry Coconut Milk Popsicles

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