You know that I am a sucker for a good copy cat recipe. Heck, I gots an entire section dedicated to childhood favorites that have all the gluten, eggs, and dairy taken out of them. Dare I say that it gives me the biggest kick when I create these recipes most of all.
I about flipped when I found these Otter Pop molds at World Market. I haven’t had a blue Otter Pop in years (for good reason) but I wanted to make a fun, healthier version of my childhood favorite that even the kiddos in your household will love.
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Healthy “Otter Pops”
- Yield: 8 1x
Description
These healthy Otter Pop look-alikes are the perfect summertime treat; they are just like having a frozen smoothie in your hand.
Ingredients
For Melon Spinach Otter Pops
- 1/2 c. coconut milk or homemade nondairy milk of choice
- 4 c. melon, cubed
- 1 c. fresh spinach
- 1 Tbsp. pure maple syrup or agave
For Cantaloupe Cardamom Otter Pops
- 4 c. cantaloupe, cubed
- 1/2 c. coconut milk or homemade nondairy milk of choice
- 1 cardamom pod (or scant 1/4 tsp. cardamom spice)
- 1 Tbsp. pure maple syrup or agave
Instructions
- For either flavor, place all the ingredients into a high-speed blender and mix until completely smooth. The consistency should be easy to pour. If it is not, add more nondairy milk by the tablespoon until desired consistency.
- Taste test at this point and see if you need to add any additional sweetness. My melon was very ripe so I didn’t need a lot of maple syrup for flavor.
- Place into popsicle pouches (I found mine at Cost Plus World Market) or popsicle molds. Each pouch took up approximately 1/2 c. of the Otter Pop liquid so if you are using popsicle molds, please note that your serving amount will be different.
- Freeze for a couple of hours until they set.
- Each flavor separately serves 8.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 Otter Pop
- Calories: 122
- Sugar: 14g
- Sodium: 32mg
- Fat: 5g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 1.2g
- Protein: 2g
If you don’t have access to these molds, you can simple use popsicle molds or even try Dixie cups (talk about blast from the past, we used to have those cups in our bathroom growing up. Thinking about those cups makes me taste paper water. Hmmm, I just went off-track here). Also, keep in mind that you can flavor them any way you like. I don’t know how many kids enjoy the taste of cardamom but you can always leave it out. At least the inner child in you can enjoy it.
I’d love to hear what flavor variations you create. I love Instagram as of late and really enjoy seeing your Fork & Beans recreations!!
Also if you get the chance, check out my friend Amanda’s blog over at Pickles and Honey. She interviewed me about blogging and food but really, you should go over there because 1). She is a beautiful person and exudes kindness, 2). She creates incredible recipes, and 3). Her Instagram is filled with the CUTEST dogs in the world.
Wow the fat content especially saturated fat is deadly! My bro had a heart attack and am always looking for healthy treats but not these unfortunately.
Clearly there is a mistake with the numbers. This is what happens when you switch recipe plug ins, it doesn’t divide the nutritional info according to the amount of servings and instead provides it in one lump sum.
Oh man, I need to get some of those molds. Darrol Henry seems to stop eating his popsicles when they start melting, but the one time we gave him a pop that was in a mold like this, he ate the whole thing. And cried when it was gone. On the hunt!
Aww, thanks for the sweet words, Cara! Honey and Barley are sending lots of love your way! xo
I could use a snuggle or two from Honey and Barley!! Love those two.
Looking forward to trying these. They look so refreshing!
Thank you so much Debbie–I hope you like them…xo
Such healthy and yummy pops, Cara! Love them! 🙂
xo,
Shirley
We’ll see how long this health kicks continues, eh? hehehe
These are great!!!
Thanks friend!
Thee are amazing Cara!!!
Thank you a ton for that, Meg!
I did similar about a week or two ago with pineapple and (canned full fat)coconut milk, no added sweetener very yummy. We have ancient tupperware popsicle molds I look forward to trying your variations.
Oooooooohhh I love the idea of pineapple and coconut. I must try that, thanks Melinda!
These Otter Pops look so colorful! Plus they are healthy and one can create so many flavorful variations. 🙂
What a great idea! Thanks for sharing the recipe.
xoxo
I love the idea of recreating something that isn’t that good for you into something more healthy, don’t you agree? xo
These sound great. Is the coconut milk the type in the can or carton? Can’t wait to try these. Thanks Joyce
Hi Joyce! You can use either really! I think the can, however, is much creamier and better. Having said that, maybe even a So Delicious coffee creamer would even taste amazing 🙂 Hope you like them!
Cantaloupe cardamom? That sounds thrilling.
I cannot get enough of cardamom lately!