I remember as kids my mom owned two Tupperware Popsicle molds (they were a set of 8 each mold) and she would make us popsicles in the supper. They were always softer and tasty!

I purchased some used Tupperware molds from a lady last summer (like my mom's old ones) and also purchased the newer Tupperware molds at a party.

You can now purchase the Mickey Mouse Popsicle Mold from Tupperware. They are cute too!
So after a trip to Winners today I could not resist purchasing another set of Popsicle molds... They were just too cute, and cheap, to pass up! I thought my kids would love eating a Popsicle from them and to be honest, the handle for the base is a little more toddler friendly than the Tupperware ones.

See! Aren't they fun and cute!! The wide part of the base is not attached and works as a base for freezing the popsicles so they are sturdy. I love it!
So I started looking up some recipes. My mom used to use a Jello/Kool-aid recipe, but I don't actually have any Kool-Aid since I try to stick to natural juice, not sugar ones... lets face it, my kids do not need any help in the energy department. :)
For this treat I may let that slide... and do some experimenting.
Recipe 1:
Source: Company's Coming Kids Cooking
Strawberry or Raspberry Jello - 3oz pkg
1 cup Boiling Water
1 cup Strawberry or Raspberry Yogurt
1/2 cup Cold Water
Pour jello into a bowl, add boiling water. Stir until jello is dissolved. Add yogurt and stir well. Add cold water, stir. Pour into molds and freeze about 8 hours. Yeilds 2 2/3 cups about 10-11 Popsicles.
Recipe 2:
Source: Company's Coming Kids Cooking
Orange Jello 3oz pkg
Envelope Kool-Aid
1 cup Sugar
2 cups Boiling Water
2 1/2 cups Cold water
Combine Jello, Kool-Aid and sugar in a bowl. Pour in boiling water, stir until everything dissolves. Add cold water, stir. Use a pitcher and pour into popsicle molds. freeze 8 hours. Yeilds a generous 4 cups. about 16 popsicles.
Variations, switch up flavors, use Lime Jello with Lime Kool-Aid, Strawberry with Strawberry etc.
I also found a Sugar Free Variation, Use 1 pkg Sugar Free Jello, 1 pkg Sugar Free Kool-Aid mix, 2 Cups boiling water, and Cold Water. Mix Jello, Kool-Aid and Boiling water, Stir until everything is dissolved. Add enough Cold water to make 8 cups. liquid mixture. Pour into molds etc.
Recipe 3:
Source: Company's Coming Kids Cooking
Fudgesicles (my favorite type of popsicle)
Instant Chocolate Pudding (4 serving pkg)
2 1/2 cups Cold Milk
1/2 cup Sugar
Put all 3 ingredients in a bowl, beat on slow speed until creamy thick, pour into molds. Freeze 8 hours or overnight. Yeilds 3 cups or 12 molds.
That is only 3 I had from a recipe book, I have found SO many online... Here are some links!
Great Healthy Kid Recipes! http://www.healthy-kids-snacks.com/category/popsicle-recipes

No comments:
Post a Comment