Green Popsicles for Kids “Slimesicles”

These Green Slimesicles are actually Green Popsicles with a secret!

Your kids will think they’re just having a cool, refreshing treat. But we know better.

Hidden between pureed bananas and pineapple, these Slimsicles are a perfect way for kids to try spinach without even knowing it.

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I also love these green popsicles for Halloween treats to spook the kids!

Shoot – I would even serve them for their first viewing of Ghostbusters where everyone gets slimed!

Green Popsicles – A Fresh, Frozen Treat

Why not take the fear out of trying unfamiliar produce?

These popsicles are a simple way for parents to introduce children to fruits and veggies!

A special thanks to www.dole.com for this fun and not-so-scary treat.

Green Slimesicles

Total time: 15 minutes 

Yield: 6 slimesicles

Ingredients

• 2 cups (about 1/2 package) packed DOLE^® Spinach 
• 1 1/2 Dole Bananas
• 1 cup chopped Dole Pineapple
• 1/2 cup water
• 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract

Directions for Green Popsicles

In blender, puree spinach, bananas, pineapple, water and vanilla until smooth.

Pour into six ice pop molds 1/3 cup each. Freeze 4-6 hours, or until firm. 

Tips: For refreshing twist, add a few mint leaves before pureeing.

If you don’t have ice pop molds, pour into two standard ice cube trays and insert wooden sticks after freezing about 1 hour.

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Green Popsicles for Kids

Yield: 6

Prep Time: 15 minutes

Additional Time: 4 hours

Total Time: 4 hours 15 minutes

These Green Slimesicles are actually Green Popsicles with a secret! Hidden between pureed bananas and pineapple, these Slimsicles are a perfect way for kids to try spinach without even knowing it.

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Ingredients

• 2 cups (about 1/2 package) packed DOLE® Spinach
• 1 1/2 Dole Bananas
• 1 cup chopped Dole Pineapple
• 1/2 cup water
• 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract

Instructions

1. In blender, puree spinach, bananas, pineapple, water and vanilla until smooth.
2. Pour into six ice pop molds 1/3 cup each. Freeze 4-6 hours, or until firm. 

Notes

For refreshing twist, add a few mint leaves before pureeing. If you don’t have ice pop molds, pour into two standard ice cube trays and insert wooden sticks after freezing about 1 hour.

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Nutrition Information:

Yield: 6 Serving Size: 1
Amount Per Serving: Calories: 55Total Fat: 0gSaturated Fat: 0gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 0gCholesterol: 0mgSodium: 43mgCarbohydrates: 13gFiber: 3gSugar: 7gProtein: 2g

Nutrient values are only estimates provided by online calculators. Various factors can change the nutritional information in any given recipe.

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