I’m doing something a little different today and posting one of our favorite recipes from my cookbook, Orange Creamsicle Yogurt Pops (on page 298)! It’s perfect for the warmer weather we’re having and just something I wanted to share with those who don’t own my cookbook (yet! haha) or for those who do have it and might like a little reminder about some of the fun stuff that’s in there. Enjoy :)
Orange Creamsicle Yogurt Pops
Recipe from my 100 Days of Real Food coookbook, page 298
Ingredients
- 2 cups plain yogurt
- 1 cup orange juice
- 1/3 cup pure maple syrup
- 1 tablespoon pure vanilla extract
Instructions
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In a medium bowl, whisk together all the ingredients. Pour into ice pop molds, insert a popsicle stick into the center of each, and freeze for 4 to 5 hours or overnight.
Recipe Notes
We recommend organic ingredients when feasible.
Ingredient Label Cheat Sheet
Hi,
Just noticed the maple syrup and wondering what 100days team thinks about it as a sugar substitute ? In what way is it better than sugar ? Are there any other natural sweeteners you recommend for muffins and yoghurt etc ?
Alicia
Hi there. This post will help: http://www.100daysofrealfood.com/2011/05/06/mini-pledge-week-9-no-refined-sweeteners/.
If you do a little research you will find lots of health benefits in pure Maple Syrup! Also if you’re wondering the difference between organic and non organic maple syrup, it’s whether or not they clean their sap collecting equipment with an organic certified cleaner- as chemicals are never used on the trees or syrup itself.
Made these the other day, didn’t have any orange juice so I used blackberry juice- still really good :)
I saved this recipe for Memorial Day, which marks a period of hot, muggy weather for us in Texas. Tested the liquid, and nearly swooned,it was creamsicle come to life – but I did lose a bit of flavor after freezing. Not bad,just much more mellow, with a hint of orange in the cream. I think I will try the orange juice concentrate and a bit more honey next time to see if it keeps a stronger flavor. Great base recipe to play with!!
Could this be frozen in a covered container instead of Pops?
Sure.
Actually, it can’t. It froze so hard in the container, I couldn’t dip it out at all. Had to “shave” it out and couldn’t get much at a time. Could be the orange juice? Need to find a way for it to be more creamy and soft.
Hi. I’ve added real coconut cream to soften and it worked fairly well. Plus, I love the flavor combo. ;)
How much coconut cream? Do you use less of any other ingredient when adding the coconut cream?
Oh, sorry, I tend to wing things when I’m experimenting but I’d say I replaced a cup of the yogurt with the cream. :)
Thank you soooo much for this recipe…I rotate these with Solero fruit bars and it is a healthier snack. They remind me of the Orange Julius drink
I used to get on rare occasions but MUCH healthier. I think it could also be a good breakfast protein drink in the liquid state.