\u2022 Use pureed whole fruits fresh or frozen<\/em> \u2013 mangos, pitted cherries, berries, pineapple, and banana. Make sure they are ripe<\/p>\n \u2022 Healthy sweeteners:<\/em> cold food tastes less sweet so if it\u2019s sweetness you want, use sweeteners like raw honey, agave, maple syrup or xylitol and make it a little sweeter than usual<\/p>\n \u2022 Superfood powders:<\/em> boost your lollies with a tablespoon or two of your favourite superfood powder the same way you would a smoothie. You can even go green with a bit of spirulina or wheatgrass<\/p>\n \u2022 For creaminess<\/em> add nut butters and healthy milk replacements like coconut, almond and hemp milk. Makes a divine combination with fruit purees such as mangos and berries<\/p>\n \u2022 If you don\u2019t have ice lolly moulds <\/em>use small paper cups, place some tinfoil over the top to poke your stick through to keep it in place<\/p>\n (sources:juliemorris<\/a>, savvyvegetarian, <\/a>smoothment.navitasnaturals<\/a>)<\/p>\n Coconut water is the prefect touch for a sweltering hot day \u2013 it replaces electrolytes, rehydrating you, and has that breezy tropical effect that makes you feel as if you are in the Bahamas.<\/p>\n (via thenerdswife<\/a>)<\/p><\/div>\n \u2022 2-3 Kiwis, peeled and sliced <\/p>\n Raw C Coconut Water 1L, R59,99<\/a><\/span><\/strong><\/p><\/div>\n <\/p>\n 05 Oct, 2015, By Ria<\/em> This is the closest I have tasted to fresh green coconut water<\/a><\/p>\n [add-to-bag productid=”8117″]<\/a><\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n How to<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n \u2022 Add cut up fruit into moulds, leaving some spaces in-between (via thenerdswife<\/a>)<\/p>\n These are yum enough for your kiddies to devour with delight even though they have no sugar and are spiked with the superfood goodness of baobab. With more vitamin C than oranges and more calcium than milk, baobab powder helps to boost the immune system, with plenty of B vitamins and fibre to boot.<\/p>\n \u2022 100ml coconut water<\/a> Eco Products Baobab Powder 400g, R195<\/a><\/span><\/strong><\/p><\/div>\n <\/p>\n 01 Jun, 2015, By Jenne<\/em> Baobab powder is my favourite superfood. It tastes AWESOME – is local – offers amazing immune support; is an excellent digestion aid and is high in calcium. What more could a growing family ask for \ud83d\ude42 <\/a><\/p>\n [add-to-bag productid=”3996″ variantgroup=”608″ variantvalue=”2029″]<\/span><\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n How to<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n Blend until smooth in a blender and pour into lolly moulds and freeze overnight<\/p>\n (Via redonline<\/a>)<\/p>\n Beetroot juice has been shown to increase stamina, and a\u00e7a\u00ed berries are an ancient celebrated remedy renowned as a source of energy and for their healing and immune-boosting properties, packed full of antioxidants, amino acids and essential fatty acids. You can replace the beetroot with apple juice if you don’t like beetroot.<\/p>\n Via redonline<\/a><\/p><\/div>\n \u2022 150g watermelon (roughly one slice) Blend in a blender, pour into lolly moulds and freeze overnight<\/p>\n (Via redonline<\/a>)<\/p>\n <\/p>\n Natures Choice Acai Berry Powder, R85<\/a><\/span><\/strong><\/p><\/div>\n <\/p>\n 06 Aug, 2013, By Rae<\/em> Fantastic to find stone-milled Acai powder and trust this brand too. Will continue to buy from you. <\/a><\/p>\n [add-to-bag productid=”4294″]<\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n The healthy (medium-chain) fats in pure coconut milk can actually help you feel fuller and satisfied for longer, controlling your appetite and curbing unwanted cravings. Plus the medium-chain fatty acids give your metabolism a boost, helping you to burn fat more efficiently. Add to that herbs and fruit \u2013 a naturally healthy gourmet take on the ice lolly.<\/p>\n via thisrawsomeveganlife<\/a><\/p><\/div>\n \u2022 1 can coconut milk How to<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n \u2022 Blend the coconut milk and sweetener together in a blender (Via thisrawsomeveganlife<\/a>)<\/p>\n For those of you serious about eating a healthy ice-lolly here is a green option. You can use regular raw honey, but Manuka honey is unlike any other honey, as it possesses significantly stronger anti-microbial activity than other types with the antibacterial component content being up to 100 times more.<\/p>\n \u2022 1 large, ripe avocado Tahi Manuka Honey 400g, R689<\/a><\/strong><\/span><\/p><\/div>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n [add-to-bag productid=”8145″]<\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n How to<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n Blend together in a blender, pour into your moulds and freeze overnight.<\/p>\n This is a feel-good non-dairy creamy, milky treat packed with superfoods that boost your sense of wellbeing. Maca is an adaptogen, helping the body to adapt to increased stressors and is also an amazing hormone balancer and strength builder, and mesquite pods are among the earliest known foods of prehistoric man in the new world, with the seedpods rich in protein.<\/p>\n \u2022 2 cups Almond milk<\/a> <\/p>\n Superfoods Organic Maca Root Powder 200g, R205<\/a><\/span><\/strong><\/p><\/div>\n [add-to-bag productid=”1379″ variantgroup=”180″ variantvalue=”1444″]<\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n How to<\/strong><\/em> (Via skyislandorganics<\/a>)<\/p>\n <\/p>\n Superfoods Mesquite Powder, R200<\/a><\/span><\/strong><\/p><\/div>\n <\/p>\n Wonderful source of protein!<\/em><\/a> [add-to-bag productid=”3517″ variantgroup=”567″ variantvalue=”1885″]<\/p>\n Sometimes it\u2019s just so hot that nothing else will do other than to bite into a refreshing ice-cold summer favourite \u2013 the ice-lolly. Instead of the sugary options in the supermarket ice-chest, why not mix your own equally delish version with some added zing for…<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":16,"featured_media":19973,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_exactmetrics_skip_tracking":false,"_exactmetrics_sitenote_active":false,"_exactmetrics_sitenote_note":"","_exactmetrics_sitenote_category":0,"footnotes":""},"categories":[131],"tags":[711,712,713,714,715,716,717,718],"yoast_head":"\nBare Necessities Fresh Fruit Pops<\/h1>\n
Ingredients<\/h3>\n
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\n\u2022 1 punnet Fresh Strawberries, sliced
\n\u2022 2-3 Tangerine Oranges, peeled and sliced
\n\u2022 1 punnet Fresh Blueberries
\n\u2022 Coconut Water<\/a>
\n\u2022 Ice-lolly Mould<\/p>\n
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\n\u2022 Pour in the coconut water, filling the moulds
\n\u2022 Freeze overnight until solid
\n\u2022 Remove from mould and serve
\nTip: run the moulds under warm water briefly to make the lollys slide out easily<\/p>\nSuper Duper Pi\u00f1a Colada<\/h1>\n
Ingredients<\/h3>\n
\n\u2022 2cm slice of pineapple, cut into chunks
\n\u2022 1 tsp baobab powder<\/a><\/p>\n
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\nThe Big Red<\/h1>\n
Ingredients<\/h3>\n
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\n\u2022 handful of strawberries
\n\u2022 handful of raspberries
\n\u2022 50ml beetroot juice
\n\u2022 50ml apple juice
\n\u2022 1 tsp A\u00e7a\u00ed berry powder<\/a><\/p>\n
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\nFruit, Herb & Coconut Milk Ice-Lolly<\/h1>\n
Ingredients<\/h3>\n
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\n\u2022 1\/4 cup raw cane sugar\/xylitol\/maple or agave syrup
\n\u2022 Chopped frozen fruit of your choice \u2013 berries, citrus, pineapple
\n\u2022 Finely chopped lavender, rosemary, basil
\n\u2022 You can add a dash of vanilla extract if you like<\/p>\n
\n\u2022 Fill the moulds with the fruit pieces leaving spaces for the coconut milk
\n\u2022 Fill up with the sweetened coconut mixture
\n\u2022 Freeze overnight<\/p>\nGreen Dream Pops<\/h1>\n
Ingredients<\/h3>\n
\n\u2022 1 banana, ripe
\n\u2022 2 tablespoons Green smoothie mix<\/a>
\n\u2022 1 cup leafy greens (spinach is the most mild)
\n\u2022 1\/2 cup manuka honey<\/a> or maple syrup<\/a>
\n\u2022 1 teaspoon vanilla extract<\/a>
\n\u2022 1\/4 cup coconut water<\/a><\/p>\n![\"sku8145-hati-manuka-honey-large\"](\"http:\/\/www.faithful-to-nature.co.za\/natural-organic-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/12\/sku8145-hati-manuka-honey-large-218x300.jpg\")
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\nRaw Superfood Bliss Ice Lolly<\/h1>\n
Ingredients<\/h3>\n
\n\u2022 1 tablespoon almond butter<\/a> or other nut butter of your choice (optional)
\n\u2022 1 Banana
\n\u2022 1 – 2 pitted Dates<\/a>
\n\u2022 1 tablespoon Maca Powder<\/a>
\n\u2022 1 tablespoon Cacao Powder<\/a>
\n\u2022 1 tablespoon Mesquite Powder<\/a>
\n\u2022 A Handful of Baby Kale or Spinach<\/p>\n
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\nBlend ingredients together and adjust to taste. Pour into ice lolly moulds and freeze overnight.<\/p>\n
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\n 05 Aug, 2015, By Sharon<\/em> This would not be something I would normally buy in case I did not like the taste etc. I will certainly be ordering this in the future! I have gone from being a vegetarian to becoming vegan so this is a wonderful source of protein! I have been putting it on my oats in the morning!<\/a><\/p>\n
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