Homemade Strawberry Popsicles!

It's my favorite time of year - strawberry season! Strawberries are great no matter how you serve them up, but these popsicles make a great healthy snack (or breakfast, for that matter!). This recipe is sure to keep everyone cool and refreshed on those hot summer days.

Strawberries are sweet, juicy berries that are both delicious and nutritious! They are low in fat, with tons of vitamin C, manganese, and some fiber.

Yogurt lends the popsicles a bit of a creamy quality. It also adds plenty of calcium, protein, and probiotics (which are wonderful for a healthy gut!).

How they're made:

       1 lb fresh strawberries
       1 cup plain yogurt
       ~2 Tbsp honey, can adjust to taste depending on ripeness of fruit

Wash and hull your strawberries (NOTE: I use a 1 quart measuring cup to make pouring easier)

Puree your strawberries until smooth, and mix in yogurt and honey

Pour your popsicles into molds and freeze until firm, about 4 hours

This recipe makes a delicious and refreshing treat, but you can make it your own by adding any ingredients that you like. Here are some of my favorite mix-ins:

• fresh, chopped mint
• lemon juice and fresh basil
• mashed banana - adds both creaminess and sweetness
• You can even swap out the strawberries for other types of fruit. The possibilities are endless!

Try making your own popsicles for a delicious summer treat and tell me about it in the comments  :)