Saturday, August 6, 2011

Cool & creamy: Avocado Ice Pops

One of nature's perfect foods = avocado. Here's a delectable and fun way to add more of this healthy food into your summer repertoire -- avocado popsicles.

Recipe: Avocado Ice Pops (Paletas de Agucate)
Makes about 8

Ingredients
  • 1 cup water
  • 1/2 cup sugar
  • 2 small ripe avocados
  • Pinch of salt
  • 2 tablespoons freshly squeezed lime juice
Instructions

Combine water and in a small saucepan and cook over medium-high heat, stirring, until the mixture comes to a boil and the sugar has dissolved. Let cool to room temperature.
Cut avocados in half lengthwise. Remove the pit and scoop the flesh into a blender, along with the cooled syrup and salt. Blend until smooth, scraping the sides as needed. Add the lime juice and blend just until combined.
If using conventional molds, divide the mixture among the molds, snap on the lid, and freeze until solid, about 5 hours. If using glasses or other unconventional molds, freeze until the pops are beginning to set (1 1/2 to 2 hours), then insert the sticks and freeze until solid, 4 to 5 hours. If using an instant ice pop maker, follow the manufacturer’s instructions. 


Source: Bon Appetit

2 comments:

  1. Have you had these? I like avocado but can't imagine what a Popsicle would taste? ~Kris

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  2. If using glasses or other unconventional molds, freeze until the pops are beginning to set (1 1/2 to 2 hours), then insert the sticks and freeze until solid, 4 to 5 hours. If using an instant ice pop maker, follow the manufacturer’s instructions. healthy ice pops

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