Here in Colorado, the kids are back in school and with the end of summer in sight (sigh!), we thought it was a good time to squeeze in one more summertime treat.
Kids love popsicles, making today’s recipe a perfect after school snack. Heck, this healthy popsicle recipe is so full of goodness, we would let our kids have it for breakfast!
But what about us adults?
Packed with chia seeds, fruit, and coconut water, our cleanse-friendly tropical Mango Chia Seed Popsicles make a great post-workout snack, giving you instant energy and the quick cool down you need this time of year!
Check out the recipe below and if you need to order some popsicle molds, check these out. They’re our favorites. Be sure to share your popsicle creations with us on Facebook and Instagram and stay tuned for more great, cleanse-friendly recipes coming your way. Until next time, stay healthy and strong!
With popsicle fun,
Mango Chia Seed Popsicles
Yield: 10 popsicles
Ingredients:
3 cups frozen mango chunks 1 ripe banana 10 oz. coconut water 1 ½ TB. chia seeds
Instructions: In a high-speed blender place frozen mango chunks, banana, and coconut water and blend until smooth. Stir in chia seeds by hand. Let mixture sit for about 20 minutes so the chia seeds can soften a bit. Pour mixture into 10 (3 ounce) popsicle molds placing a wooden stick into each (or follow the directions of your popsicle mold). Freeze until frozen, at least 8 hours.
Jo Schaalman and Jules Peláez are co-authors of the book The Conscious Cleanse: Lose Weight, Heal Your Body and Transform Your Life in 14 Days, a best-selling, step-by-step guide to help you live your most vibrant life. Together they’ve led thousands of people through their online supported cleanse through their accessible and light-hearted approach. They’ve been dubbed “the real deal” by founder and chief creative director Bobbi Brown, of Bobbi Brown Cosmetics, beauty editor of the TODAY show.
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