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Refreshing Pineapple-Mint Popsicles

Refreshing Pineapple-Mint Popsicles

Author Shani - Lemon Tree Nutrition
Popsicles can definitely be crowned as one of the summer’s best treats. They are sweet, refreshing and cooling. When I thought about a recipe to emphasize the cooling effect, I knew I had to incorporate some mint leaves. For a bright and zesty colour, I decided to combine it with pineapple. As both pineapple and mint can help with digestion, this popsicle is literally gut-friendly!
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Total Time 10 minutes

Equipment

  • Food processor or blender
  • Popsicles moulds

Ingredients
  

  • 1.5 cup pineapple chunks frozen or fresh
  • 1 ripe banana peeled
  • 8-10 fresh mint leaves stems removed
  • 1 cup water
  • A splash of maple syrup to taste

Instructions
 

  • In a blender, place all ingredients and blend until smooth.
  • Carefully pour the blended liquid into the popsicle moulds and freeze for at least 6 hours or overnight.
  • When ready to enjoy, carefully remove the cover from the popsicle.
  • Enjoy on a hot summer day.
Categories Recipes, Sip

The Iron Booster

The Iron Booster

Author Shani - Lemon Tree Nutrition
Low iron levels in our blood have been shown to negatively affect us in many ways, such as feeling low on energy, tiredness etc. This beautiful purple smoothie has a variety of iron-enhancing ingredients plus lots of vitamin C to help the iron be better absorbed in our body.
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Prep Time 5 minutes

Equipment

  • A powerful blender
  • A large glass cup or Mason jar

Ingredients
  

  • 1 cup plant-based milk of choice
  • 1 cup blueberries frozen
  • ½ banana peeled, fresh or frozen
  • 1 handful leafy greens
  • ½ beet cooked
  • 1 tablespoon hemp seeds
  • 1-2 Medjool dates or figs more if you prefer sweeter
  • ½ cup ice optional

Instructions
 

  • Place all ingredients in a powerful blender in the order listed above. Blend thoroughly until smooth. Add more water or milk if needed to your desired consistency.

Notes

Vitamin C is heat, light and oxygen-sensitive, therefore this smoothie is best consumed as soon as possible after prep. Vitamin C can help with the absorption of iron in our body.