It’s been well over 100º for the last couple of days here in the San Fernando Valley in Los Angeles (with no relief in sight). It’s a good enough reason to post more popsicle recipes — this is my second one in as many days. As I’ve said before, me and my kids love making popsicles with just about every imaginable ingredient. Yogurt or kefir are very high on the list of favorites and this recipe for Tricolored Berry & Kefir Popsicles from The Nourished Kitchen looks like a perfect treat for a day as hot as today.
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“I love the Fourth of July: fireworks, parades, barbecues and apple pie contests. I love it all, and do my best to prepare special and celebratory picnics for the day. As Nourished Kitchen’s meal plan subscribers know, this week we’re hosting a barbecue with grass-fed beef burgers seasoned with onion and served with homemade ketchup, baked beans, a green salad with homemade ranch dressing with icy cold slices of watermelon. And in the evening, after the firefighters’ pancake breakfast, the parade, a water fight and outdoor concert, we’ll make our way to the park for fireworks and I’ll pull out these tricolored popsicles to finish the day.
It’s nice to know that, among the brimming pots of kettle corn, corn dogs and funnel cakes that typically worm their way into the holiday’s celebration, you can find true nourishment in the form of a special treat. Two layers of raspberry purée is separated by a layer of milk kefir dotted by blueberries, for a treat that is packed with nourishment: vitamins, food enzymes, beneficial bacteria, healthy fats and antioxidants…”
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1 comment
Anonymous says:
Jul 3, 2011
Looks fun!~