Rainbow ice pops

Dietician's Tip

Fruit pops are a refreshing snack and a fun way for children and adults to eat more fruit.

Ingredients

  • 1 1/2 cups diced strawberries, cantaloupe and watermelon
  • 1/2 cup blueberries
  • 2 cups 100% apple juice
  • 6 paper cups (6-8 ounces each)
  • 6 craft sticks

Directions

Mix the fruit together and divide evenly into the paper cups. Pour 1/3 cup of juice into each paper cup.

Place the cups on a level surface in the freezer. Freeze until partially frozen, approximately 1 hour. Insert a stick into center of each cup. Freeze until firm.

Serving Information

Serves 6

Nutritional analysis per serving

Calories: 60
Total carbohydrate: 14 g
Cholesterol: 0 mg
Dietary fiber: 1 g
Monounsaturated fat: Trace
Protein: 0.5 g
Saturated fat: Trace
Serving size: 1 pop
Sodium: 6 mg
Total fat: Trace

DASH Eating Plan Servings

Fruits: 1

Diabetes Meal Plan Choices

Fruits: 1

Mayo Clinic Healthy Weight Pyramid Servings

Fruits: 1

Last Updated Aug 9, 2019

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