Store-bought popsicles tend to be loaded with added sugar and fake ingredients. We want you to feel confident in what you or your family are eating, which is why we hope this recipe can be a fun addition to your summer routine!

Health Benefits of Popsicle Ingredients

Orange

Oranges are a great source of prebiotic fiber! This is the type of fiber that feeds your good gut microbes and helps them thrive! When those microbes are well nourish, your gut is able to heal itself and digestion runs smoother. Oranges are also a good source of potassium, which is essential for heart function, nerve function and muscle contraction

Carrots

This incredible root veggie is packed with vitamins and minerals such as beta-carotene, biotin, vitamin K, potassium and vitamin B6. Beta-carotene is converted to vitamin A in the body. This supports eye health, vision and reduces the risk of eye disease.

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Orange Creamsicle Popsicles

Servings 0

Author Healthy Grocery Girl

Ingredients

• 2-3 Limoneira navel oranges
• ½ cup shredded carrots
• 1 tablespoon honey
• 1 cup yogurt of choice

Instructions

• Juice the oranges. Add the juice into a high-speed blender with shredded carrots and honey. Blend until smooth.
• Pour ¾ of the way into popsicle molds and freeze for an hour.
• Fill up the rest of the popsicle molds with yogurt and add in popsicle sticks. Freeze for 6+ hours.
• Enjoy!

If you love this recipe, see below for more quick & healthy popsicle recipes! As always all Healthy Grocery Girl recipes are gluten-free, dairy-free and predominantly plant-based.

Pink Lemon Raspberry Popsicles

Citrus Layered Popsicles

Yogurt Granola Breakfast Popsicles

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Hi Friends! Today I am sharing 10 of my favorite freezer items. These are our go-to staples that you’ll always find in our freezer! Click play to watch the video below! 

Frozen Whole Food Staples

Frozen Wild Blueberries: Low-bush or “wild” blueberries are smaller in size and contain more antioxidants compared to traditional blueberries. 1 cup of wild blueberries contains 24% of your RDI for vitamin C and 36% of your RDI for vitamin K. Consuming blueberries has also been associated with supporting heart health, lowering blood pressure and supporting brain function. 

Frozen Strawberries: I love adding frozen strawberries to my morning smoothies. They are packed with vitamin C, manganese, folate (vitamin B9), potassium and fiber!

Frozen Cauliflower: One of the easiest ways for me to consume cauliflower everyday is to add it to my smoothies! You can buy whole cauliflower, wash, chop and freeze or also look for frozen cauliflower in the freezer aisle! Cauliflower is a nutrient dense food! One cup of cauliflower contains 77% of your RDI of vitamin C, 20% of your RDI for vitamin K and additional vitamins and minerals such as vitamin B6, folate (vitamin B9), potassium, manganese, magnesium and phosphorus. Cauliflower is high in fiber and known as a cruciferous vegetable. Cruciferous vegetables contain a compound known as glucosinolates, which may help to fight cancer. 

Frozen Peas: Peas are one of the kids favorite vegetables and they are easy and quick to make. A ½ cup of green peas contains 4 grams of fiber, 4 grams of protein along with 34% of your RDI for vitamin A!

Healthy Freezer Products

Hilary’s Veggie Burgers: These are one of our favorite veggie burgers! I love the options with 8 grams of protein. They are made with real, whole foods such as millet and chickpeas. We love to bake and top on a salad or enjoy as a burger with ketchup, mustard and sauerkraut!

Daily Harvest: We also have some Daily Harvest in the freezer. They are so great for quick lunches or snacks. I’m a big fan of flatbreads and harvest bowls. The scoops (which are the dairy-free ice-cream) are also so great! You can also use my code DHMEGANR25 to save $25 off Daily Harvest!

Frozen Amy’s Burritos: We also love to keep a few frozen burritos in the freezer. Aaron and I will eat these for lunch with a side salad, ideally topped with avocado and salsa! I love the bean and veggie burritos. 

Waffles: I love these grain-free and gluten-free waffles. I typically have one of these as a morning snack after I workout with a scoop of almond butter or peanut butter!

Bonafide Provisions Bone Broth: I make a big batch of homemade soup every week. It’s my favorite meal prep for easy, healthy lunches throughout the week. Bonafide Provisions Bone Broth is our go-to! Bone broth can be a great staple to support gut health.

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We love this recipe because it is made with bananas instead of traditional dairy ice-cream making it a healthy and guilt-free treat! Bananas are such an incredibly nutritious and veritable fruit! See below for all the amazing health benefits from bananas! 

Health Benefits of Bananas

Did you know that one bananas provides around 9% of your daily Potassium intake? Potassium is an electrolyte that regulates nerve function and also is what helps your muscles contract. Low potassium levels in the body can lead to more severe things such as irregular heart beat. 

Bananas also contain lectin, which acts like an antioxidant in the body. Antioxidants are important because they help your body right free radicals and protects cells from damage. The vitamin C content found in bananas can also help protect cells!

Another reason to love this fruit is that it is full of fiber and water! Both of these things are crucial for digestion and may help with keeping you regular. 

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Lemon Meringue Pie Nice-Cream

Servings 0

Author Healthy Grocery Girl

Ingredients

• 1 Limoneira classic lemon
• 3 ripe bananas frozen
• ½ cup marshmallows
• 1 tablespoon vegan butter
• 3 cinnamon graham crackers

Instructions

• Peel bananas, slice and store in the freezer for 6+ hours.
• Chop marshmallows and crumble graham crackers almost into a powder.
• Add in vegan butter and stir to combine.
• Using a Yonanas machine or blender, blend frozen bananas.
• Mix in lemon juice and some lemon zest.
• Using a bread pan, layer by first adding half of the nice cream, then half of the marshmallows and graham crackers, final layer of nice cream and final layer of marshmallows and graham crackers.
• Let freeze for another 6+ hours and enjoy!

If you love this recipe, see below for more yummy and fresh dessert recipes! As always all Healthy Grocery Girl recipes are gluten-free and predominantly plant-based. 

Orange Turmeric Coconut Nice-Cream

Pink Lemon Banana Ice Cream

Lemon S’more Pie Parfait

This video was created for the Limoneira YouTube Channel! Megan Roosevelt, RDN is the Spokesperson for Limoneira. To see all our tips & videos makes sure to visit & subscribe to the Limoneira YouTube Channel!  

We love adding turmeric into recipes because it not only gives your food a beautiful color, but has tons of health benefits! The active ingredient found in turmeric that provides these benefits is called Curcumin. This anti-inflammatory compound may help reduce the risk of disease, improve brain function and fight free radicals! Turmeric also contains iron, vitamin B6, manganese and copper!

You’re going to love this dairy-free and gluten-free citrus nice-cream!

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Orange Turmeric Coconut Nice-Cream

Servings 0

Author Healthy Grocery Girl

Ingredients

• 2 Limoneira navel oranges
• 2 ripe bananas
• 1 ¼ cup canned coconut milk
• ½ tablespoon turmeric powder

Instructions

• In a small bowl, add canned coconut milk and turmeric powder. Whisk to combine.
• Pour mixture into ice cube tray.
• Peel oranges & bananas and cut into slices. Add slices to baking tray along with ice cube tray and freeze for 3 hours.
• Put frozen items through a Yonanas machine, high speed blender or food processor to mix and form nice cream!
• Scoop and enjoy!

This video was created for the Limoneira YouTube Channel! Megan Roosevelt, RDN is the Spokesperson for Limoneira. To see all our tips & videos makes sure to visit & subscribe to the Limoneira YouTube Channel!  

Added Sugar Versus Whole Food Sugar

Added sugar simply means that sugar was added into the food during processing. Natural or whole food sugars are sugars that occur naturally within the food. These types of sugars include fruit, maple syrup, date sugar, coconut sugar and honey.

Why Avoid Added Sugar?

Did you know that sugar contains no nutritional benefits? Instead it can wreak havoc on your body. Sugar can be addicting, suppress your immune system and interfere with skin and gut health. Sugar is added to food for flavor, texture and can even act as a preservative. Being cautious of your sugar intake is a great step toward a healthier lifestyle.

Potential Benefits Of Avoiding Added Sugar

Avoiding added sugar may help your skin stay fresh and hydrated as well as lessening your visible signs of aging. Another benefit may be lasting energy! Your body will go through less spikes and crashes throughout the day leading to steady energy. Also, keeping your insulin levels stable may help your body with weight loss and increasing your metabolism, thus decreasing the risk of long-term diseases. 

10 HGG No Added Sugar Recipes:

Below is a list of our favorite HGG No Added Sugar Recipes! Click on each title to visit the original blog post to view / print the recipes.

Breakfast:

1. CITRUS SPICED WAFFLES

Waffles don’t have to be filled with processed sugar or topped with mounds of syrup. Citrus adds amazing bold flavors to these delicious and easy to make waffles! 

2. LEMON BLUEBERRY OVERNIGHT OATS

Overnight oats are a quick grab-n-go breakfast that are packed with fiber to keep you full throughout your morning. Topping your oats with real, whole fruit adds the perfect natural sweetness! 

3. TROPICAL GREEN SMOOTHIE

This smoothie is the perfect way to start off your morning! It has an incredible tropical flavor and is also packed with vegetables including cauliflower and spinach! 

Lunch / Dinner:

4. THE BEST DAIRY-FREE PESTO PASTA

This simple homemade pesto sauce is free of added sugar and packed with protein and healthy fats. 

5. CAULIFLOWER CRUMBLE TACOS

These tacos made with cauliflower “meat” give a fun variety to your Taco Tuesday! Topped with a creamy red pepper sauce that makes this the perfect taco.

6. TURMERIC NOODLE SOUP

This creamy soup is loaded with veggies to boost immunity and keep you satisfied!

Snacks:

7. ZUCCHINI SWEET POTATO TOTS

Packaged snacks are normally filled with added sugar and nasty preservatives. This recipe is kid friendly and an easy way to get in those extra veggies throughout the day.

8. ENERGY BITES

These Energy Bites are the perfect snack because they are naturally sweetened and filled with energizing carbohydrates from dates! These bites also contain antioxidants from ingredients such as cacao, turmeric and ginger. 

Desserts:

9. VEGAN CHOCOLATE CRUNCH SOFT SERVE ICE CREAM

Bananas are an incredible base to make a delicious ice cream! This recipe will satisfy your sweet tooth while nourishing your body with vitamins and minerals! 

10. BAKED LEMON PEACH COBBLER

These individual peach cobblers are quick to make and are the perfect way to end any night of the week! 

This video was created for the Limoneira YouTube Channel! Megan Roosevelt, RDN is the Spokesperson for Limoneira. To see all our tips & videos makes sure to visit & subscribe to the Limoneira YouTube Channel!  

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Pink Lemon Banana Ice Cream

Servings 0

Author Healthy Grocery Girl

Ingredients

• 2 Limoneira pink lemons peeled, segmented and frozen
• 2 overripe bananas peeled and frozen
• 1 frozen dragonfruit smoothie pack

Instructions

• Add frozen ingredients to a Yonanas machine, slow juicer or blender.
• Scoop and enjoy!

This video was created for the Limoneira YouTube Channel! Megan Roosevelt, RDN is the Spokesperson for Limoneira. To see all our tips & videos makes sure to visit & subscribe to the Limoneira YouTube Channel! 

Are you trying to eat a healthier, yet missing your favorite sweet treats? Look no further! Making healthier desserts can be delicious and nutritious when made with real whole foods, such as our Vegan Chocolate Crunch Soft Serve! These type of desserts will nourish your body with vitamins, minerals and antioxidants. You’ll satisfy your sweet tooth without the guilt! This recipe is gluten-free, vegan and delicious!

GET THE RECIPE HERE!

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Vegan Chocolate Crunch Soft Serve

Servings 6

Ingredients

• ½ cup full fat coconut milk from a can
• ½ cup dates
• ⅓ cup raw cacao powder
• 5 bananas ¾ cup pecans

Instructions

• The day before making this dessert peel and roughly chop the bananas, lay them out on a cookie sheet or place them in a ziplock bag and store in the freezer. You will also want to pit the dates and add to a small dish filled with water and place in the refrigerator, this will soften the dates.
• When you are ready to make your soft serve add all ingredients into a food processor and pulse until everything is thoroughly mixed. If you do not have a food processor you can also make this in a high speed blender; in this case I suggest adding the coconut milk, dates and cacao first, blend until smooth. Then add the frozen banana pieces a few at a time so as to not overwhelm the blender; finally blend in the pecans.
• When the soft serve is fully mixed, pour into a metal loaf pan and place in the freezer for 3-4 hours, the soft serve will harden up just enough to be perfect for scooping and serving.

To learn more potential health benefits & get recipe the idea make sure to read my full article on Inspired Home here!

Healthy Grocery Girl is a contributor for the IHA Inspired Home Website.

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Easy Coconut Lemon Pops

Servings 6

Author Healthy Grocery Girl

Ingredients

Ingredients

• 2 cups coconut milk from a can
• 1/2 cup fresh squeezed lemon juice
• 2 tablespoons of raw local honey Or more! Sweeten to your liking
• A popsicle mold

Instructions

• Whisk all ingredients together and pour into the popsicle mold, freeze for at least 6 hours. Enjoy!

Notes

I used coconut milk from a can because it makes the popsicles thick & creamy. You could use coconut milk beverage from a carton, however they will be more icy!

This video was created for the Limoneira YouTube Channel! Megan Roosevelt, RDN is the Spokesperson for Limoneira. To see all our tips & videos makes sure to visit & subscribe to the Limoneira YouTube Channel! 

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Coconut Peanut Butter Chocolate Frozen Bars

Servings 6

Author Healthy Grocery Girl

Ingredients

• BAR INGREDIENTS
• 2 cups canned coconut milk
• ¾ cup Naturally More Valencia Organic Peanut Butter

TOPPINGS

• 1/2 cup dark chocolate chips
• Peanuts
• Any other toppings you enjoy! Unsweetened shredded coconut hemp hearts or sliced almonds would also be delicious!

Instructions

• Add bar ingredients into a blender and blend until smooth.
• Pour into molds and freeze for 6 or more hours.
• Melt chocolate chips and drizzle over frozen pops, or dunk and sprinkle with peanuts.
• Freeze again for 1 hour.

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