Fruit Yogurt Popsicles

I love Costco but sometimes can't always manage to get through all of the fruit once I buy it.  The amount of fruit I get there is so much cheaper than going to my local grocery store and it kills me to throw it out.  I have on several occasions thought about starting a compost bin but I think (know) my husband would make me choose it or him. Recently, I found another option that made the whole family happy.

I decided to make Popsicles with the bruised fruit by pureeing it in the blender and mixing it with other ingredients.  I found a 'pin' that gave me guidelines and ideas for mixing the puree to make the frozen treats.  I did cut/combine a couple of steps from the original 'pin' but the still came out great.  Needless to say, the girls loved them and I loved giving them the healthier dessert option. 

Pinterest Inspiration:

http://www.marthastewart.com/268651/tie-dye-pops

My Results:

Popsicle sticks
Dixie cups or Popsicle mold
32 ounces low-fat or nonfat vanilla yogurt (I used strawberry because it's what I had on hand)
~9oz of fruit (using less is okay as long as you balance out the other ingredients)
3 tbsp Lemon or orange juice

1. Place 7 1/2 ounces of fruit into a food processor.

2. Process until smooth.  You can pass it through a fine sieve but I didn't.

3. Stir in 2 tablespoons lemon juice; set aside.

4. Blend yogurt with the fruit puree.

5. Layer each cup or pop mold with yogurt and puree, adding rest of berries along the way (if you choose).

 

6. After 25 minutes in the freezer, insert wooden pop sticks and freeze overnight. 

7. Pops will keep, frozen, for at least 3 weeks if they last that long.

I love Costco but sometimes can't always manage to get through all of the fruit once I buy it.  The amount of fruit I get there is so much cheaper than going to my local grocery store and it kills me to throw it out.  I have on several occasions thought about starting a compost bin but I think (know) my husband would make me choose it or him. Recently, I found another option that made the whole family happy.

I decided to make Popsicles with the bruised fruit by pureeing it in the blender and mixing it with other ingredients.  I found a 'pin' that gave me guidelines and ideas for mixing the puree to make the frozen treats.  I did cut/combine a couple of steps from the original 'pin' but the still came out great.  Needless to say, the girls loved them and I loved giving them the healthier dessert option. 

Pinterest Inspiration:

http://www.marthastewart.com/268651/tie-dye-pops

My Results:

Popsicle sticks
Dixie cups or Popsicle mold
32 ounces low-fat or nonfat vanilla yogurt (I used strawberry because it's what I had on hand)
~9oz of fruit (using less is okay as long as you balance out the other ingredients)
3 tbsp Lemon or orange juice

1. Place 7 1/2 ounces of fruit into a food processor.

2. Process until smooth.  You can pass it through a fine sieve but I didn't.

3. Stir in 2 tablespoons lemon juice; set aside.

4. Blend yogurt with the fruit puree.

5. Layer each cup or pop mold with yogurt and puree, adding rest of berries along the way (if you choose).

 

6. After 25 minutes in the freezer, insert wooden pop sticks and freeze overnight. 

7. Pops will keep, frozen, for at least 3 weeks if they last that long.