Nothing’s more delicious than the flavours of summer fruit, and even better when they’re in a popsicle to help you beat the heat. These are our best picks, but don’t stop here, let your creative side shine and your bump lead the way to the perfect summer cool down.
Strawberry and banana ice blocks
Place 2 cups strawberry yoghurt, 1 mashed ripe banana and 1 tablespoon honey in a bowl and stir to combine. Pour into an ice block mould and freeze.
Mango ice blocks
Place the flesh from 3 mangoes, 2 tablespoons honey and 2 tablespoons lime juice in a blender and blitz until smooth. Pour into an ice block mould and freeze.
Pineapple and coconut ice blocks
Place 1 cup coconut milk, ½ cup pineapple chunks and 1 tablespoon honey in a blender and blitz until smooth. Pour into an ice block mould and freeze.
Banana ice blocks
Place 1 cup milk, ¾ cup mashed ripe banana, 1 teaspoon vanilla extract and 1 tablespoon honey in a bowl and stir to combine. Pour into an ice block mould and freeze.
Watermelon ice blocks
Cut a large piece of watermelon into chunks and puree in a blender until smooth. Add 2 tablespoons lime juice and 2 tablespoons caster sugar and blend to combine. Pour into an ice block mould and freeze.
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