Back to school treat


five hydrating Popsicle Recipes


But make it healthy

 

Popsicles x Run Wild My Child


You might not know this about me, but I am a part of the creative team for Run Wild My Child's seasonal magazine!  My first article with RWMC was in the Summer of 2025 issue.  I developed, tested and refined a few popsicle recipes and shared them alongside a photos.  Food photography was a new challenge and I learned a lot.  Food photography by itself?  Not easy.  Photographing food that melts quickly?  Extra not easy.  I gained a new respect for food bloggers.


Anyway, on to the recipes!  They're pretty fool proof!  Add all ingredients to a blender, blend until smooth, pour into popsicle molds and freeze.  The purpose of these recipes was to make popsicles hydrating, but also a fun summer treat.  



Think Iron Chef.  Secret ingredient, coconut water.

Tropical Escape

🍍1 cup coconut water

🍍1 cup frozen pineapple

🍍½ cup frozen mango

🍍¼ cup coconut flakes (optional)

Mango Mojito Mocktail

🥭1 cup coconut water

🥭1½ cups frozen mango

🥭5 mint leaves

🥭Juice from one lime

Berry Antioxidant Pop

🫐1 cup coconut water

🫐1½ cups frozen blueberries

🫐Juice from one orange or 2-3 mandarins  

🫐½ Tbsp chia seeds (optional)

Power Up Protein

🍓 1 cup coconut water

🍓 1 cup frozen strawberries

🍓 ½ cup yogurt, vanilla or plain

Green Machine

🥬1 cup coconut water

🥬1 cup spinach

🥬1 cup frozen pineapple

🥬2 kiwis, peeled

🥬1 green apple, cored and peeled

Tips & Variations

Make it Sweeter: Taste before freezing and add honey, maple syrup, or your favorite sweetener if needed.

Boost the Protein: Add ½ cup of high-protein yogurt.

Get Creative: These recipes are forgiving.  Swap in whatever fruits you have on hand!

Leftover Hack: Freeze extra mix in ice cube trays for smoothie boosters.

Flavor Twist: Try flavored coconut waters, pineapple coconut is our favorite.