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Sunday, July 3, 2011

Independence (Day) Popsicles - Happy 4th of July!

Cool, blue swimming pools. Hot, sandy beaches.  Cook-outs.  Drippy, sticky ice cream and popsicles.  Family and friends and tan kids darting through yards and cannon-balling into the water.  Blankets spread out on hilltops.  Lawn chairs.  Music.  Mosquitos and ants.  Sweating.  Smiling.  Bonfires and campfires.  Sunscreen and bugspray.  Cold beer.  Corn on the cob.  Chasing fireflies.  Red, white, and blue.  Glow necklaces and bracelets.  Crazy lit-up roses and fans and mouth-magnets.  Loud, bright, colorful, glorious FIREWORKS!  Freedom.
 Independence (Day) Popsicles
from the kitchen of girlichef
Yes, I realize that the colors of our flag are not red, white, and purple.  Everytime I think that maybe, juuuuust maybe, those blueberries won't change colors when I purée them...I get a smack of reality.
makes ~8-10 (depending on size of popsicle mold)

~1 pint strawberries
~1 c. coconut milk
~½ pint blueberries
juice from ~½ lemon
NuNaturals Vanilla Stevia liquid drops, to taste

first layer:  Purée strawberries in a blender until smooth.  If  your strawberries are super sweet, leave as-is.  If not, add a drop of two of Vanilla Stevia until sweet enough.  Remember, cold dulls the taste buds, so you need to make sure to add it if it needs it, or it won't taste like anything.  Pour into the bottom third of your popsicle mold and freeze until set all the way (1-2 hours).

second layer: Combine coconut milk with Vanilla Stevia until sweet enough, then fill another third of your popsicle mold and stick back in the freezer for another hour or two, until hard.

third layer:  Purée blueberries with lemon juice and a Vanilla Stevia to taste in blender. Pour into final third of popsicle molds.  Add sticks (or put on lids...again, depends on your mold/method for popsicles).  Freeze until hard.  Enjoy!
Happy Independence Day, USA!
Wishing everybody a safe and happy 4th of July!

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  1. Those look really delish. I have some strawberries just waiting for me to do that and in fact I'm going so that I can make some pops. Happy 4th and really cute kids. Take care.

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  2. Cute popsicles and cuter kids. Love it! You did a great job, blueberries be darned. I am eyeing those fruit kebabs over to the right of the screen. I must steal this idea. What a great way to serve them for parties. I'll link you into to my post with credit when I do them. Oh and I love,love,love your p.s. note above. Hilarious!

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  3. Well gee...technically there is no real blue food...so in my mind you got it right! They look great, and what a good mom to give them such good memories of the 4th of July and summer break! Have a good one!

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  4. These popsicles look perfect and your kids are even more perfect!

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  5. thanks everybody...I like 'em ;) Of course Lyrical teen is off galavanting...far too cool to stay home, so no pics of him.

    @Kim Bee...awesome, definitely do it! They're so fun that way. Let me know when you post, I'd love to see your kabobs =)

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  6. They're red, white and blueberry. That counts! =) Delicious looking pops. Beautiful family. Happy 4th.

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  7. Cute pops and kids! Those look like a great refreshing snack- not just for kids either. :) I'll have to look for vanilla stevia.

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  8. I just stopped in to get that chimichurri recipe and found your new post. The only thing I can think of that you left out was watermelon and the description "Incredibly cute" for the kids. Great description of 4th of July Heather and hugs.

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  9. I think I'm trying some layered pops next!

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  10. Purple...blue...how much of a difference is there, really? These are some awesome popsicles and I'm so glad I have coconut milk in the fridge to make them!

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  11. adorable photos and beautiful popsicles!

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  12. delicious combination of flavours the little ones are cute
    happy 4th of July

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  13. Happy 4th of July to you and your family. The popsicles and your children are both beautiful.

    Cheers.
    Velva

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  14. sounds amazing Heather! Yum, now I want to make some!

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  15. your pops are so cute, but oh goodness your kiddos stole the post. great 4th treat, we have been chomping on paletas every evening!
    bonnie
    sweetlife

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  16. great popsicles and man your kids are so cute

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  17. Such cute pictures! I love the layers in these--perfect for the holiday.

    Happy 4th! ;-)

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  18. Have a wonderful day with your family Heather. Happy 4th of July!!!!

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  19. purple or not...they look so perfect n' cute....your kids look really adorable too...:)...hope you had a safe n' wonderful day...:)

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  20. Hope you are havaing a great holiday; your treat is the best and love those adorable kids.
    Rita

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  21. I love these, and the flavors sound so perfect.

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  22. The popsicles look delicious, but the kids steal the show. What cutie-pies.
    Have a great day.Blessings...Mary

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  23. Nice looking! The models and the pops! That was a perfect description of summer and the 4th - love it.

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  24. Woww.. love your popsicles :D Look awesome.. Can I have one? :D

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  25. Happy Belated 4th of July! Your kids are GORGEOUS!

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  26. Yum. A bit time consuming but still really easy.

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  27. Home made Popsicle are the best! And these colorful ones are so much fun for the holidays.

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