A/C works, a dip in a pool is better, but I think one of the simplest (and tastiest!) ways to cool yourself down on a hot summer day is an ice cold treat. Ice cream’s always yummy, but if you’re looking for a little something lighter, fresher and healthier, try making your own popsicles! It literally takes 5 minutes, and is ultra easy. Throw whatever you have in a blender or food processor! This time I used some recently frozen strawberries from June, plain lowfat yogurt, honey, raspberry apple jam, an overripe apricot and a pinch of salt to boost the flavors.  Here’s some proportions that work well with my ice pop mold:  1 cup yogurt 3 cups fruit (berries and stone fruit work exceptionally well) 1-2 tbsp honey 2-3 tbsp jam for some extra sweetness/umph! pinch of salt

A/C works, a dip in a pool is better, but I think one of the simplest (and tastiest!) ways to cool yourself down on a hot summer day is an ice cold treat. Ice cream’s always yummy, but if you’re looking for a little something lighter, fresher and healthier, try making your own popsicles! It literally takes 5 minutes, and is ultra easy.

Throw whatever you have in a blender or food processor! This time I used some recently frozen strawberries from June, plain lowfat yogurt, honey, raspberry apple jam, an overripe apricot and a pinch of salt to boost the flavors. 

Here’s some proportions that work well with my ice pop mold: 

  • 1 cup yogurt
  • 3 cups fruit (berries and stone fruit work exceptionally well)
  • 1-2 tbsp honey
  • 2-3 tbsp jam for some extra sweetness/umph!
  • pinch of salt