It’s been so lovely to see the sun out these last few weeks – so it’s the perfect time to share these healthy (and yummy!) ice lollies for kids! One thing many parents worry about in the heat is keeping their babies and toddlers cool & hydrated, especially in these very high temperatures we’re not used to. Homemade ice lollies can be a great way of not only keeping children cool but getting those nutrients in too.
So, I have created not one, but THREE ice lolly recipes for your little ones to enjoy – variety is key after all! These ice lollies are aimed at slightly older babies and toddlers who are confident with firmer textures. There are plenty of ice lolly moulds on the market ranging from mini baby ones to your regular-sized ice lolly. The ones I used in these recipes are Strawberry shaped moulds from Robert Dyas years ago.
All these recipes can be made vegan and dairy-free. If making your ice lollies with dairy-free alternatives make sure you go for an unsweetened, fortified milk alternative and yoghurt alternative so your child is not missing out on the nutrients naturally found in dairy products such as calcium, iodine and b12.
In this blog I have a milk lolly recipe and 2 smoothie recipes for you to try. If you don’t have any strawberries or bananas, simply experiment with what you have at home. Other berries such as mashed raspberries and blueberries would also work well, just use what you have in.
Milky Coconut lollies
Ingredients
- 3 tablespoons of coconut cream
- 5 tablespoons plain/fortified plant-based plain yoghurt
- 50ml fortified coconut milk/full-fat milk/breast milk
- Add fruit of choice to decorate. We used some slices of strawberries and some passionfruit seeds
Strawberry Smoothie lollies
Ingredients
- Around 15 strawberries (mashed)
- 6 tablespoons plain/fortified plant-based plain yoghurt
- 2 tablespoons coconut cream
Banana Smoothie lollies
Ingredients
- 1 banana (mashed)
- 6 tablespoons plain/fortified plant-based plain yoghurt
- 2 tablespoons coconut cream
Method for all ice lollies
- Mix or blend all the ingredients together
- Pour into ice lolly moulds
- Freeze overnight or for at least 8 hours
Do take a look at my blog for another fantastic summer cooler Pineapple, Lime & Coconut Ice Lollies and I also recommend checking out the recommendations on Water For Babies.
For more quick, easy and nutritious recipe ideas for babies and toddlers check out my book, How To Wean Your Baby.
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