Heart Healthy Chunky Peach Popsicle Recipes
Heart Healthy Chunky Peach Popsicle Recipes
Chunky Peach Popsicles are easy to make and especially this time of the year when peaches are ripe and wonderful…they are so refreshing.
Make sure to reserve a portion of the peaches as you puree the mixture so the pops will be packed with icy cold, chunky bits of fruit. For a grown-up twist, try adding 1 to 2 teaspoons finely chopped fresh mint,lemon verbena, basil or substitute the vanilla Extract for Amaretto liquor or peach schnapps.
The Chunky Peach Popsicles are Low Sodium, Low Calorie, Low Carb, Low Sat Fat, Low Cholesterol, Heart Healthy and Diabetes Appropriate.
INGREDIENTS:
Chunky Peach Popsicles
1 1/4 pounds ripe peaches (3-4 medium), halved and pitted
Juice of 1 lemon
1/4 cup freshly squeezed orange juice
1/4 cup sugar , or to taste
1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract
DIRECTIONS:
1. Coarsely chop peaches in a food processor.
2. Transfer 1 cup of the chunky peaches to a medium bowl. Add lemon juice, orange juice and sugar to taste (depending on the sweetness of the peaches) to the food processor.
3. Puree until smooth.
4. Add to the bowl with the chunky peaches and stir in vanilla.
5. Divide the mixture among twelve 2 ounce or eight 3 ounce freezer pop molds (or small paper cups). Freeze until beginning to set, about 1 hour.
6. Insert frozen treat sticks and freeze until completely firm, about 1 hour more.
We hope you enjoy this Heart Healthy Chunky Peach Popsicle Recipes. There are more recipes in our Recipe Section.
Bon Appetit
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