Which is why my favorite ice pop mold has been getting a lot of use lately! These “Peaches & Cream” ice pops make a refreshing treat on a hot, summer day. Made with just a handful of ingredients, they’re also incredibly easy to prepare! Peaches are loaded with beta carotene and vitamin C, which may improve your eye health by boosting circulation, as well as help prevent wrinkles and dark under-eye circles. Coconut milk is naturally loaded with magnesium, which promotes relaxation, and healthy fats, which may help boost metabolism and keep you satiated longer. Combined, they make a sweet and creamy dessert! — Peaches & Cream Ice Pops (Dairy-free) makes about 10 ice pops Ingredients: 2 1/2 cups peach slices (fresh or thawed from frozen) 1 cup full-fat coconut milk* 2 tablespoons pure maple syrup 1 teaspoon vanilla extract *Note: You can make your own coconut milk from a young Thai coconut by blending the meat and coconut water together until a creamy milk is created (this milk should be thick, and not strained). Alternatively, you can use a BPA-free canned coconut milk, such as Native Forest Organic. Directions: Combine all of the ingredients in a blender, and blend until very smooth. Adjust sweetness to taste, if necessary, keeping in mind that the final frozen result will taste less-sweet than the room temperature mixture. Pour the mixture into an ice pop mold (I used this one), insert wooden sticks, and allow to freeze for 6 hours, or until frozen solid.
To remove the frozen ice pops, I like to fill my kitchen sink with hot water and submerge the molds for about 20 seconds to loosen. They should pop right out! Store in a sealed container in the freezer until ready to serve.
Enjoy! — Reader Feedback: Anything you crave when the weather is hot?
