The temperature has been very hot in Georgia. The temperatures have been in the 90’s and the 100 degree mark is coming; it’s only a matter of time.

A coconut water fruit Popsicle is a healthy treat and is a good way to stay cool and hydrated on those hot summer days.

My daughter enjoyed helping make these Popsicle. I had never done anything like this before, but she was a good helper.

One of the things I made sure to do was to use one of her favorite fruits (strawberries) and colorful Popsicle molds.

Why Coconut Water?

Coconut water:

• is low in calories
• is cholesterol free
• is fat free (the brand I used)
• has less sugar than most sports drinks, sodas and fruit juices
• is high in potassium
• is very hydrating
• helps keep the body cool

Let’s Make Some Popsicles

You can use coconut water only, but how fun would that be? I learned how to make these popsicles from Ms. Carolyn Akens. It is one of the recipes that Carolyn included in the Summer detox program.

You will need:

• coconut water
• fruit of your choice
• Popsicle molds
• and a good freezer.

I used blueberries, strawberries and kiwi for the fruit.

Directions:

• Wash your fruit.
• Cut up your fruit in bite size pieces
• Add fruit to the Popsicle molds.
• Pour coconut water in molds. Leave a little space for the popsicle stick to fit and so that coconut water does not overflow.
• Place Popsicle molds in the freezer and freeze until solid.
• Remove Popsicle mold from freezer and enjoy!

Be creative and have fun!