Easy Peasy Freezies!

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Everyone loves a good cool treat in the summer, but we all know those popsicles and freezer treats are jam-packed with sugar and other not-so-healthy ingredients.  This is what lead me to my latest experiment in the kitchen.  I went on a mission to find a way to beat the heat without all the extra sugar and what I discovered were delicious DIY freezies.

I did a little searching online, and came across these ice pop pouches (Want to see them? Click here)

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 These things are awesome.  They are so easy to use and are the perfect size for a cool treat, now it was just a matter of finding something delicious to fill them with. 

After a few trial runs, I quickly realized that these things are hard to mess up.  You don’t have to be super savvy in the kitchen to make them taste great. There are a bunch of recipes online, and it’s so easy to experiment with different combinations of naturally great tasting fruits and flavours, and an added bonus - kids (and adults) love them!  Now you can feel good knowing that everyone is getting a “treat” made with real healthy ingredients.

Since the freezie pouches are so portable and less messy than popsicles, I started taking them with me on day trips with the kids.   Before I knew it, I was getting asked about these freezies everywhere I went - at the park, at the splash pad, by the pool.  Did you make those?  What did you use? Where did you get those pouches?   

So, I’m spreading the word - this couldn’t be more simple!  Gets some ice pop pouches (I use the ones linked above).  Throw your favourite ingredients in a blender.  Fill Pouches.  Freeze and enjoy!  

Easy Peasy!    

Here is a favourite go-to recipe of ours: 

Pineapple Mango Freezie Pops

  • 1 cup of fresh or frozen pineapple chunks
  • 1 cup of fresh or frozen mango chunks
  • 2/3 cup of water
  • 1 tblsp honey (optional)

Blend ingredients in blender.  Pour into freeze moulds.  Freeze.  Enjoy!

*I have also used this same recipe and added strawberries to the mix

Tips for successful freezie making:

  • Use a funnel or something with a small spout to fill the tubes (I use a measuring cup with a spout)
  • Take your time when pouring
  • Leave about 1 inch of space from the top of the tube when filling
  • Use plastic cups to set the filled freezie moulds in an upright position in the freezer, or if you have enough space you can lay flat on a baking sheet or tray to freeze

That’s all there is to it!  

Other ingredients you can try:

  • blueberries
  • bananas
  • honey
  • lemon
  • lime
  • kiwi
  • watermelon
  • spinach
  • oranges/orange juice
  • raspberries
  • coconut milk
  • greek yogurt

Enjoy! 

About the Author: 

Jenny Feltz has been with LiveWell4Life working as an office administrator since the buisness began. She lives in Mitchell with her husband Mike & 1 year old daughter Haley.

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