SUMMER HAS ARRIVED!!! With the weather starting to heat up for the summer, you can never go too wrong with an ice lolly. I recently made a batch with K, on one of our ‘project time’ afternoon activities.
Since watching ‘The Rainbow’ episode of Pepper Pig (Season 3 Episode 2 for those of you having produced avid Pepper Pig fans), K is obsessed with Rainbows so it was a piece of cake to get her involved in this activity.
In terms of the difficulty scale, as long you own a food processor or blender of some sorts, fruit ice lollies are one of the easiest things to make and great fun for your little one. You also don’t have to be worried about dealing with a sugar-high, duracell-charged little terrior as with the natural sweetness of the fresh fruits, there is no need for sugar!
You can use any fruits or any combination of fruits, and here are just a few ideas to get you going…
- Blueberry and Apple
- Peel, dressed and steam one apple with a box of blueberries. Blend mixture and lolly-fy. As blueberries can sometimes be a little sour, the apple adds a bit of natural sweetness.
- Strawberry and Raspberry
- Just a handful of each fruit makes a great combination for the red colour. No need to pre-cook. Simply destalk, wash thoroughly, blend to a liquid and lolly-fy.
- Kiwi and Lime
- Blend about 3-4 ripe kiwis with the juice of 1/2 a lime and lolly-fy.
- Classic Orange
- Super simple. Just lolly-fy some freshly squeezed orange juice and drink up the rest.
- Pina Colada
- Blend together about half a pineapple mixed with 1-2 tablespoons of coconut cream and lolly-fy for a frozen version of this classic mocktail.
Leave the mixtures overnight to freeze properly. As for the ice lolly makers, I am sure you can get them anywhere and everywhere. Mine are a set of 6 from Ikea.
Toni @ Gym Bunny Mummy says
These look fab, I’ve never even thought to make my own fruit lollies. Those lolly makers are going to be on my next shopping list for Ikea. Popping over from #FrreFromFridys but I’d love you to link this recipe to my #SundaySweets linky this weekend
Veggie Mummy says
Thanks Toni – yep they are great and not damaging to the wallet either. Would love to link up this Sunday and will definitely check it out.
Vicki Montague - The Free From Fairy says
I love home made lollies and yours look fab! Some great flavour combinations!!
Veggie Mummy says
Thanks so much! Yes they were a great hit at home and look forward to experimenting with more flavours over the summer.
emma says
These look beautiful, I really need to make some! Thanks for the ideas. Love the Pina Colada one. #freefromfridays
Veggie Mummy says
Thanks Emma
I must admit, i polished the pina colada ones off….lol. Hope you get some time to enjoy some before the big day 
Lupin Girl says
So simple, and look amazing, and I bet they taste delicious x #freefromfridays
Veggie Mummy says
Ah they are so easy, quick, taste awesome and very fresh!
Kyra @ Vie De La Vegan says
I wish it was summer again here so I can make these ice lollies! They look so good…easy and healthy!
Veggie Mummy says
Charlotte Oates says
My lolly moulds are currently full of pimms lollies for the grown ups but I love the sound of these fruit ones for the boys so I’ll be making some once we’ve polished ours off!
Love the term lollyfy!
Veggie Mummy says
Thanks! Thinking now we need some adult lollies! Love the idea of Pimms!
Caro | The Twinkles Mama says
Ohmyword — these look AMAZING!!!! The Pinacolada is right up my street — I absolutely *love* anything that contains coconut!! Thanks so much for sharing. PS — my twins are Peppa nuts too!! #SundaySweets
Caro | http://www.thetwinklediaries.co.uk
Anna busby says
ooh these look incredible love the sound of the pinacolada ones !! #twinklytuesday
Amy says
These look lovely, I’ve made one similar to your pina colada one and Finn loved it. The sun seems to have disappeared here in Scotland but will def make some of these ready for it to appear again….fingers crossed!
Veggie Mummy says
I have my fingers crossed for some sunshine for you. I am just making your rice balls currently – lets hope D likes them
Megan - truly madly kids says
What a fab idea! Easy and delicious! Thanks for the idea x
Veggie Mummy says
Thanks
Kerry says
ooo… great ideas! I need to try these. I am really trying to get everyone eating healthier, so I will try these with the kids! xx #TwinklyTuesday
Veggie Mummy says
Thanks. Yep I love how you can disguise healthy things like these into what seems naughty
Tanita says
YUM… these look scrumptious, healthy and delicious. no added sugar, I amdefinately going to try and make these for my children this summer, I actually bought the same lolly holders from Ikea, but the children like my cupboards, and i seem to have misplaced them! Think a trip to ikea is in order!! xx
Veggie Mummy says
Thanks so much. My kids are the same with my cupboards. Out of my set of 6, I am now down to 5. Hope they like the lollies
Lisa (mummascribbles) says
These look fab – I’ve never thought of making them myself and therefore he hasn’t actually had them haha! I must pick up this lolly set next time we are in ikea! Thanks so much for linking up with #TwinklyTuesday
Veggie Mummy says
Thanks so much. Hopefully with some good weather, you can give it a try. Its actually great fun to make it with the little ones and they just love it!
Stephanie T says
These sound delicious! Will be giving them a try, thanks for sharing
Sian @ QuiteFranklySheSaid says
Great ideas for ice lollies! I keep meaning to buy lolly moulds, I will try some of these out when I get them