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EASY CREAMY POPSICLES
Nutrition Facts Energy (calories): 306 Protein: 3.38 g Fat: 14.91 g Carbohydrates: 41.89 g
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By Amber Marie Arevalos
opsicles are a crowd-pleaser. This recipe is made from basic ingredients you may have floating around your kitchen. You can create different versions by adding toppings and flavors to your liking. The ingredients are sweet on their own and minimal sugar is needed. It’s even lactose-free, so it’s a safe option for those who suffer from bloating after eating dairy. Almond milk is one of the best milk alternatives. Not only is it safe
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to drink but it also has health benefits. Most almond milk is very low in sugar, high in vitamin E and D. It has been linked to promoting heart health, helps with weight loss and can also keep bones strong. This recipe uses peanut butter, but any nut butter or seed butter will do. Use the simplest peanut butter possible that's made with 2 simple ingredients: peanuts and salt. With no added sugar or additional ingredients, it can provide 25 grams
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of protein in a 100-gram serving size. Remember that this amount of peanut butter contains 50 grams of fat. Some of these fats are mono-unsaturated, which has been linked to improving insulin sensitivity. Peanut butter also contains vitamin E, B3, B6, folate, magnesium and copper. Bananas make the popsicles creamy and rich with added health benefits. They have been linked to increasing digestive health, heart health and are a great snack for weight loss or maintenance. Bananas contain potassium, vitamin B6, C, protein, magnesium and fiber. They have the ability to regulate blood sugar due to high pectin levels. Antioxidants are also found in bananas which makes them a great free radical damage fighter. This delicious treat can be enjoyed at any time of the year. It’s a guilt-free treat that your loved ones will enjoy, and they can add any toppings they want. Its healthy, sweet and a great dessert option for any night of the week. INGREDIENTS • 1 cup almond milk • 1/3 cup peanut butter • 1 1/2 ripe bananas • 1/8 tsp salt • 1/2 tsp honey • 1/2 cup chocolate chips • 1 tbsp melted coconut oil • 1/2 tbsp pure maple syrup or agave DIRECTIONS B lend all ingredients together (except the chocolate) until completely smooth. P our into popsicle molds and freeze. CHOCOLATE COATING M elt chocolate chips to form a thin sauce Take a frozen popsicle from the freezer, dip in or drizzle with sauce, then place on a sheet of wax paper and re-freeze. Repeat for remaining popsicles. Add any toppings you wish to add flavor and nutrition.
