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Hi everyone- this is Dani here and I am excited to bring you my first 365 days of bliss post! I don’t know about you but I have been loving the new blog content! Everyday is something fun and super sweet that gives me a little glimpse into the lives of our talented Sweet Shoppe staff! So when I was thinking of what I was going to do for my post I thought it would be perfect to share with you our favorite summertime treat- popsicles! Now, I didn’t used to think popsicles where all that exciting… but one day I was looking on Pinterest (Oh yes I am addicted too.. there should really be a 12-step program! LOL!) for some fun activities to do with the girls this Summer and stumbled upon popsicles. As I did some searching around- let me tell you I was inspired! The sky is the limit with the fun stuff you can do! Not only that but they look so pretty too! \ud83d\ude42 So I went searching for some good popsicle molds and we set to work creating our first popsicles- which were a smashing sucess! \ud83d\ude42 We made Bannana Split popsicles with layers of bananna pudding, fresh banannas, chocolate pudding, chocolate fudge, vanilla pudding, and cherries. (PHEW!) They were delicious and such a fun and different treat! Lexi loved making them with me and they were something that could be quickly put together durring Sophie’s naptime.. which is a MUST when you have an active one-year old underfoot!<\/p>\n
Since then we have been popsicle making machines! Lexi and I love to brainstorm ideas for crazy popsicles and sharing them with her friends and her daddy. I thought I would share with you some of our favorites, as well as some great links for inspiration so you can “get your popsicle on” too! \ud83d\ude09<\/p>\n
I apologize- I really don’t have exact recipes, but that is something I love about this- its not exact science- its pretty foolproof!<\/p>\n
Cookies and Cream Popsicle<\/strong>s (Lexi’s Favorite)<\/p>\n 1 Package Cookies and Cream Pudding Mix (yep they have that! If you can’t find it just use vanilla with a bunch of crushed up oreos-) Make pudding according to package directions. Place Oreos in a plastic baggie and smash. (This was Lexi’s favorite part). Pour the pudding into the popsicle molds and alternate with a small layer of crushed Oreos Key Lime Pie Popsicles<\/strong><\/p>\n 1 Large Container Vanilla Yogurt (I used Greek yogurt, Lowfat Yogurt will freeze harder because of arificial sugars) Pour Half the vanilla yogurt into a separate bowl. Add lime juice to taste. I added a couple drops of food coloring as well (it has to look pretty!) Place a spoonful of vanilla yogurt in the mold . Peanut Butter a Jelly Popsicles <\/strong>(These were a HUGE hit!) 1 Package Vanilla Pudding Make pudding according to directions. Add Peanutbutter and smashed bananna and mix well. In a food processor or blender puree strawberries & sugar (depending on taste- 1 used about 2 tbs). Layer the peanutbutter mixture, graham cracker crumbs and strawberries until your molds are filled, tapping the mold each time to get rid of air bubbles and settle the layers. Freeze 4-6 hours.<\/p>\n Some tips we have learned:<\/p>\n Yogurt, Pudding, fresh and frozen fruit all work great. I stay aware from sugar free or light varieties- artificial sugars freeze alot harder and in larger crystals compared to real sugar. Juice freezes really hard so I try to use fruit purees instead.<\/p>\n To remove popsicles, run them under warm water for several seconds. If they are still being stubborn try letting them sit at room temperature for 5-10 mins and they should pop right out.<\/p>\n You don’t have to have molds to make popsicles- paper cups, ice cube trays, muffin tins etc all work great. We fell in love with these molds we found on Amazon.<\/p>\n We also bought these and they are so fun! The perfect size for little ones who don’t need gigantic popsicles \ud83d\ude42<\/p>\n
\n4-5 Oreos<\/p>\n
\n(about a teaspoon full- if you add too much they won’t hold together.) Tap the mold on the counter to remove any air bubbles between layers.
\nFreeze for 4-6 hours. To remove- run the mold under hot water.
\nMakes about 6-8 popsicles depending on size.<\/p>\n
\n1\/2c – 3\/4c Lime Juice (depending on how tart you like it!)
\nGraham Cracker Crumbs
\nGreen Food Coloring<\/p>\n
\nAdd a spoonful of graham cracker crumbs and tap the mold to settle it. Add a spoonful of the yogurt with lime and continue until the mold is full. Freeze for 4-6 hours.<\/p>\n
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\n1\/2 c Creamy Peanutbutter
\n1\/2 Bananna
\nFresh of Frozen Strawberries
\nSugar
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