This post is sponsored by Florida KidCare. However, all thoughts and opinions 100% are my own.
If you’ve ever tried any of my popsicle recipes, you know that each frozen pop serves an ultimate purpose. I started making homemade ice pops when Pea was three. She was on several medications to manage her Juvenile Arthritis.
It was a dark time in our household. There were daily morning and evening battles as I tried everything I could think of to get her medicine down. Most often, it would end up everywhere–except inside her. That is, until I came up with my popsicle mom hack. The rest is history.
The frozen fruit pop recipes in our house evolved from being a yummy medicine hack into multi tasking treats. They keep us cool during the Florida summer and they help us stay healthy, along with preventative care.
I am a big supporter of preventative healthcare and proper nutrition for keeping our kids healthy. It breaks my heart to think of the 283,000 Florida children that are living without health and dental insurance, especially since it is estimated that over 172,000 are actually eligible for free or discounted insurance through Florida KidCare. Florida parents may not realize that even if one or both parents work, their kids are still eligible. If you live in Florida or have friends and family that do, make sure to get the facts and apply now by clicking here.
Our pediatrician completely agrees with me when it comes to immune supporting snack and treats. Nutrition is the key to good health.
This recipe not only boosts our immune systems, it’s packed with fiber and bromelain, which supports overall health and digestion. Plus, it’s ridiculously easy to make and everyone loves it. Bonus!
Easy pineapple popsicle recipe
Ingredients:
- Fresh pineapple (preferably from a local source)
- Coconut water (optional)
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Directions:
Wait for it… cut up pineapple.
Put it in a food processor. Process for 15-20 seconds.
Spoon into popsicle molds.
Freeze overnight.
Remove from molds and enjoy! If they are difficult to remove simply wet the popsicle mold with running water for a few seconds and they should slide right out.
Your kids won’t even be able to tell that you didn’t add sugar. Mine love them. And I adore the fact that these popsicles help support their immune and digestive systems. My son likes to have one an hour before a soccer game for that extra bit of fuel.
After a long day at school, we head to the park to get in some play time. But 2:00-3:00pm Est in Florida (except for during our short “winter”) is brutal. A popsicle tastes so much better when you are hot a sweaty!
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Check out our other popsicle recipes!
Did you know that pineapple is great at relieving cough? It’s also packed with Vitamin C and has anti-inflammatory benefits. Next time you feel that familiar throat tickle and start to hack, enjoy a pineapple pop to soothe your cough.
Bri says
Well that was easy! I love making popsicles for my kiddos in the summer too. I sometimes get fancy and mix fruit into plain greek yogurt. I love the protein pops and I love that these are so simple. BTW – my kids love sitting in pool floats inside the house too!
Janine Huldie says
OK, I might just have to not only make for my kids, but for me, as well. As I love pineapple and coconut, they are most definitely my favorite fruits separately and combined, too. Thank you and I cannot wait to give this recipe a go here now 🙂