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Hey there! Happy Tuesday Snack Day!
Or at least that’s what I’m calling it, because today we have some fun warm weather, healthy snacks to chat about, Yay! Tuesdays just need a fun, upbeat recipe like these pops for everyone to look forward to.
Today is my last full day in California. Late, late tonight I’m headed back on a plane to Colorado. It’s been a great trip, but I have to say, I’m excited to get back home and back to work! I’m one of those people who totally misses their house, and more importantly their bed! I love sleeping in my own bed more than anything…but obviously this trip was worth it. As I mentioned yesterday, I’ve had the best time with my family. It was great that all of my siblings were able to be together for my cousin’s graduation and Mother’s Day…but that doesn’t mean I can’t still be excited to get home. Just hoping my cat hasn’t destroyed my house while I was away. Yikes.
Anyway, I feel like these frozen yogurt pops are so fitting for today. To me Tuesdays always need a pick me up, and these are the perfect sweet, but still healthy treat!
Every year around the middle to end of May I start craving frozen treats. It’s not really because the weather is super warm, but more that I’m really starting to get excited for the months ahead. I think my brain gets a little ahead of itself.
Kind of like summer food fever or something? I dunno, but I think you get what I’m trying to say.
Either way, I am so exited to share this recipe with you guys today.
Also, do you see the colors…
RAINBOW.
I feel like everywhere I look rainbow colors are happening. Rainbow bagels, rainbow coffee, rainbow pancakes…and now these pops! Originally I really wasn’t that into the trend, like at all. But then I had all this fresh fruit and I thought why not give it a try. And of course, once I made these I fell in love. The great thing about this recipe…all the ingredients are real food, and totally good for us.
Yes, please! I’ve said this before, but dye just freaks me out a little, so the fact that these pops are colored using fresh fruits and nothing else is pretty awesome.
And of course they taste delicious.
Here’s how these pops work. I like to use a plain whole milk greek yogurt to keep the pops extra creamy, and also full of protein. Then just blend the fruit with the yogurt. Here are the color combos I went with.
strawberry + raspberry + banana = pink
blackberry + banana = purple
blueberry + banana = light purple/blue
kiwi = green
mango + pineapple = yellow
So not exactly all the colors of the rainbow, but still fun and pretty!
Oh and also…because I wanted the pops to have a little crunch factor, I added my all time favorite honey nut cheerio granola to the bottoms. SO GOOD.
The granola is not a must have, but it makes the pops hearty, sweet, salty, and just kind of the perfect breakfast or snack. Keep these in the freezer for an easy on-the go treat. Trust me, these are going to save the day when you need a quick pick me up!
Rainbow Frozen Yogurt Pops
Servings: 18 pops
Calories Per Serving: 236 kcal
Nutritional information is only an estimate. The accuracy of the nutritional information for any recipe on this site is not guaranteed.
Ingredients
- 4 cups plain greek yogurt (full fat works best)
- 1/4 cup honey
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 4 cups fresh or frozen fruit (strawberries, blackberries, blueberries, raspberries, bananas, pineapple, mangos, kiwi)
Honey Nut Cheerio Granola
- 2 cups plain Cheerios
- 1 cup rolled oats
- 1/2 cup peanuts, roughly chopped
- 1/2 cup honey
- 3 tablespoons coconut oil or butter
- 2 teaspoons vanilla
Instructions
- 1. In a blender, combine 1 cup of yogurt, 1 tablespoon honey, 1/4 teaspoon vanilla, and 1 cup of fruit, blend until smooth and creamy. Repeat this process with the remaining yogurt and fruit to create your desired rainbow colors. 2. To assemble, layer the granola (recipe follows) and yogurt evenly among 16 popsicles molds or paper dixie cups, creating layers with the colors of yogurt, if desired. Insert popsicles sticks and then cover the tops and freeze until firm, about 4 hours. To remove the popsicles run the mold under hot water for 10 seconds and then pull the popsicles out of the molds. Store in the freezer.
Honey Nut Cheerio Granola
- 1. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.2. On the baking sheet, combine the Cheerios, oats and nuts. In a small saucepan, melt together the honey and coconut oil or butter. Remove from the heat and stir in the vanilla. Pour the mix over the Cheerios and toss to combine. Place in the oven and bake for 10 minutes, toss and bake another 10 minutes or until the oats are golden. Remove and let cool.
Not to mention how the fun colors are going to brighten your mood and make you smile!
It looks so delicious and fresh =) ! I’m not a good cooker but I will try to make at least once haha =)
I hope it goes great for you, Renata! Thank you!!
So pretty – I need these pops in my life! 🙂
Thanks girl! So happy you like them!
I’m afraid of food dyes, too, because I’m violently allergic. They actually induce psychosis (!!) for me, besides the usual hives and swelling. It’s a shame, I would have loved to try Red Velvet Oreos… (yes, those of all the random dyed foods!)
Fruit was the original “taste the rainbow”. 😉 Clever recipe! These look beautiful!
WOW, that sounds scary! They’re no good!
Thanks so much Christine!
What a great idea for breakfast! I love mixing the cereal with the yogurt pops! By the way, if you’re looking for warm weather, Colorado is not the place to find it. It’s supposed to snow on Friday! (May 19th) What the heck? (I live here, too, so we’ll feel the pain together!) By the way, I loved your presentation at EFC in Salt Lake! Thank you so much for sharing your time with us!
Ah the snow is going to be crazy, wish it would end!
Thank you so much Melissa!! So happy you liked the presentation (:
Love all the flavor combos!!! Kiwi – how creative (and pretty!!). Honey nut cheerios were always my fave growing up too;)
Awh, thank you so much Maria! So happy you like it!
These are so fun! I totally want to try them out for the coming summertime.
xo
Phyllis
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Yes! Perfect for the summer! Hope you love them, thanks Phyllis!
Super cool idea! And so cute =)
Thank you Sara (:
These are beautiful!! I love the pop of color and the Cheerio add is such a cute idea! Love these!
Ah thank you Deborah (: So happy you like them.
These are so fun! And cute looking to boot!
Thank you!! I hope you get to make them or something similar! (:
What a great summer treat full of good stuff! 🙂 Love the honey nut Cheerio granola there!
Thanks so much Julia! Hope you get to try it!
These look so tasty and I love the ingredients you used. This is a summer go-to recipe, Tieghan, thank you. Cheers, Ardith
P.S. Glad you got to enjoy California with your family.
Thanks so much Ardith! Hope you love it this summer!
California was amazing (:
These look so creamy and delicious, and I love the rainbow colours! I’ll definitely be giving them a go this summer! 🙂
YAY, I hope you love them Katie! Thank you!
I like how these looks, been wanting to try with mango for ages but never know what to pair it with, pineapple sounds great!!
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Mango is delish too!! Hope you love them Ruth!
I’ll try this! My kids will love this! Thank you!
Hope you all love it thank you!
ahhh these are so pretty! i’m not a huge fan of the rainbow trend either; rainbow bagels look like playdough to me, and rainbow grilled cheese just creeps me out. so much more into actual fruit things (:
Thanks so much Heather! Its hard to get excited on rainbow haha!
I am too (: