Summertime Treat

104 degrees. Really. It's only June. (I worry about what August will bring!) With that kind of heat here in East Texas, our main concern is keeping cool! (Thank you, Lord, for air conditioning!!!) Of course, cool treats are a must for summer. I wanted to share these popsicles I came up with - so light and yummy and pretty healthy too!!



I got this popsicle mold last month and I'm kindof wishing I'd bought two! My "recipe" was kindof by accident... I made this dessert for my mom's birthday, and had some leftover jello mixture. So why not try freezing it? Those were some of the best popsicles!! YUM! The best part is that the whipped topping makes a softer frozen treat - no teeth chipping! :) My second batch didn't have as much whipped topping, so the mixture separated a bit before it froze - still good, but I liked the first better.

Here is my first batch ready to eat:

(Yes, the top picture does have plastic knives in it. I find the ones with holes in the handles work best to keep the treat from sliding off. Spoons would be a little safer, but knives work fine for adults.)

I think these would be great for kiddos - you can stick all kinds of goodies in there! They can be eating healthy and not even know it! I make these with minimal sugar and my last batch I used blueberries, blackberries and strawberries! (but no nuts this time.)

Do you have a favorite popsicle recipe? Please share! I'd love to try some new ones!! YuM!! :)