Sunday, June 5, 2011

Rainbow Popsicles!


This is a healthy alternative to sugary or corn-syrupy frozen treats, these pops are sweetened with real fruit juice!

Ingredients
3 ounces of limeade for the white layers on top and bottom (Simply Limeade has a delicious all natural version of this fruity drink!)
¾ ounce white grape juice; with red food coloring added (red layer)
¾ ounce orange juice with orange (red+yellow) food coloring added (orange layer)
¾ ounce pineapple juice; with yellow food coloring added (yellow layer)
¾ ounce white grape juice; with green food coloring added (green layer)
¾ ounce white grape juice; with blue food coloring added (blue layer)

Directions
  1. White layer -pour ½ ounce of limeade into each cavity; allow to freeze completely.
  2. Red layer - pour ¼ ounce white grape juice into each cavity directly onto the limeade layer; allow to freeze completely.
  3. Orange layer - pour ¼ ounce orange juice into each cavity directly onto the red layer; allow to freeze completely.
  4. Yellow layer - pour ¼ ounce pineapple juice into each cavity directly onto the orange juice layer; allow to freeze completely.
  5. Green layer - pour ¼ ounce white grape juice into each cavity directly onto the pineapple juice layer; allow to freeze completely.
  6. Blue layer - pour ¼ ounce white grape juice into each cavity directly onto the green layer; allow to freeze completely.
  7. White layer - Remove popsicle maker from rfeezer and place on a flat surface. Pour remaining limeade into each cavity until you reach the fill line; allow to freeze completely
  8. Remove the pops from popsicle maker and enjoy! 
There are tons of different size and shape ice pop molds to choose from and in many different price ranges. These are a good idea for summer sleepovers, pool parties, or everyday snacks!


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