Frozen Smoothie Pops

From the 2009 Milk Calendar
Smoothies make a nutritious and fun breakfast or snack. This frozen version is even more fun ' the entire family will love them!
Course Desserts and Sweets
Prep. Time 5 mins
Refrigeration Time 2 - 4 hrs
Yields 8 to 12 pops
Triple Berry Smoothie Pops:
1 cup (200 g) fresh or frozen strawberries
1 cup (170 g) fresh or frozen blueberries
1 tbsp (15 ml) sugar or liquid honey
1 cup (250 ml) milk
1/2 cup (125 ml) raspberry-flavoured yogurt

Just Peachy Smoothie Pops:
2 cups (336 g) sliced fresh, drained canned or frozen peaches or apricots
2 tbsp (42 g) liquid honey or sugar
1 cup (250 ml) milk
1/2 cup (125 ml) peach yogourt or vanilla-flavoured

Banana Pineapple Smoothie Pops:
1 very ripe banana
1 cup (140 g) frozen or drained canned pineapple chunks
1 to 2 tbsp (15 to 30 mL) sugar or liquid honey
1 cup (250 ml) milk
1/2 cup (125 ml) vanilla-flavoured or plain yogurt


Instructions In a blender, combine fruit and honey or sugar (as called for, to taste) and milk; purée until smooth. Add yogurt and pulse just until combined. Pour into ice-pop moulds and insert sticks, or pour into 1/3 cup (80 mL) paper cups. If using paper cups, freeze until partially firm then insert sticks, straws or plastic spoons.

Freeze until solid, for 2 to 4 hours or up to 2 weeks.


Tips If using paper cups, once the smoothies are frozen solid, transfer to an airtight container to make sure they don't get freezer burn.