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Healthy “Otter Pops”

July 12, 2014 by Cara



 You know that I am a sucker for a good copy cat recipe. Heck, I gots an entire section dedicated to childhood favorites that have all the gluten, eggs, and dairy taken out of them. Dare I say that it gives me the biggest kick when I create these recipes most of all.

Healthy Otter Pops

 I about flipped when I found these Otter Pop molds at World Market. I haven’t had a blue Otter Pop in years (for good reason) but I wanted to make a fun, healthier version of my childhood favorite that even the kiddos in your household will love.

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Healthy Otter Pops

Healthy “Otter Pops”

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Description

These healthy Otter Pop look-alikes are the perfect summertime treat; they are just like having a frozen smoothie in your hand.


Ingredients

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For Melon Spinach Otter Pops

  • 1/2 c. coconut milk or homemade nondairy milk of choice
  • 4 c. melon, cubed
  • 1 c. fresh spinach
  • 1 Tbsp. pure maple syrup or agave

For Cantaloupe Cardamom Otter Pops

  • 4 c. cantaloupe, cubed
  • 1/2 c. coconut milk or homemade nondairy milk of choice
  • 1 cardamom pod (or scant 1/4 tsp. cardamom spice)
  • 1 Tbsp. pure maple syrup or agave

Instructions

  1. For either flavor, place all the ingredients into a high-speed blender and mix until completely smooth. The consistency should be easy to pour. If it is not, add more nondairy milk by the tablespoon until desired consistency.
  2. Taste test at this point and see if you need to add any additional sweetness. My melon was very ripe so I didn’t need a lot of maple syrup for flavor.
  3. Place into popsicle pouches (I found mine at Cost Plus World Market) or popsicle molds. Each pouch took up approximately 1/2 c. of the Otter Pop liquid so if you are using popsicle molds, please note that your serving amount will be different.
  4. Freeze for a couple of hours until they set.
  5. Each flavor separately serves 8.


Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 Otter Pop
  • Calories: 122
  • Sugar: 14g
  • Sodium: 32mg
  • Fat: 5g
  • Carbohydrates: 15g
  • Fiber: 1.2g
  • Protein: 2g

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If you don’t have access to these molds, you can simple use popsicle molds or even try Dixie cups (talk about blast from the past, we used to have those cups in our bathroom growing up. Thinking about those cups makes me taste paper water. Hmmm, I just went off-track here). Also, keep in mind that you can flavor them any way you like. I don’t know how many kids enjoy the taste of cardamom but you can always leave it out. At least the inner child in you can enjoy it.

 Healthy Otter Pops

I’d love to hear what flavor variations you create. I love Instagram as of late and really enjoy seeing your Fork & Beans recreations!!

Also if you get the chance, check out my friend Amanda’s blog over at Pickles and Honey. She interviewed me about blogging and food but really, you should go over there because 1). She is a beautiful person and exudes kindness, 2). She creates incredible recipes, and 3). Her Instagram is filled with the CUTEST dogs in the world.  

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Filed Under: Copycat Treats, Dairy-Free, Desserts, Fresh Out of the Oven, Snacks for Kids, Vegan

About Cara

Based in Chicago with her husband and son, Cara is the creator behind the site Fork and Beans: A place where kids can have fun with their food.

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Comments

  1. Christina

    July 17, 2015 at 10:13 am

    Wow the fat content especially saturated fat is deadly! My bro had a heart attack and am always looking for healthy treats but not these unfortunately.

    • Cara

      July 17, 2015 at 11:17 am

      Clearly there is a mistake with the numbers. This is what happens when you switch recipe plug ins, it doesn’t divide the nutritional info according to the amount of servings and instead provides it in one lump sum.

  2. Becky Striepe

    July 17, 2014 at 9:12 am

    Oh man, I need to get some of those molds. Darrol Henry seems to stop eating his popsicles when they start melting, but the one time we gave him a pop that was in a mold like this, he ate the whole thing. And cried when it was gone. On the hunt!

  3. Amanda

    July 14, 2014 at 1:31 pm

    Aww, thanks for the sweet words, Cara! Honey and Barley are sending lots of love your way! xo

    • Cara

      July 15, 2014 at 7:01 pm

      I could use a snuggle or two from Honey and Barley!! Love those two.

  4. Debbie

    July 13, 2014 at 9:32 am

    Looking forward to trying these. They look so refreshing!

    • Cara

      July 15, 2014 at 7:02 pm

      Thank you so much Debbie–I hope you like them…xo

  5. Shirley @ gfe & All Gluten-Free Desserts

    July 12, 2014 at 6:01 pm

    Such healthy and yummy pops, Cara! Love them! 🙂

    xo,
    Shirley

    • Cara

      July 15, 2014 at 7:02 pm

      We’ll see how long this health kicks continues, eh? hehehe

  6. Brooke. (Crackers on the Couch)

    July 12, 2014 at 5:45 pm

    These are great!!!

    • Cara

      July 15, 2014 at 7:06 pm

      Thanks friend!

  7. Meg@ Beard and Bonnet

    July 12, 2014 at 1:21 pm

    Thee are amazing Cara!!!

    • Cara

      July 15, 2014 at 7:07 pm

      Thank you a ton for that, Meg!

  8. Melinda

    July 12, 2014 at 12:34 pm

    I did similar about a week or two ago with pineapple and (canned full fat)coconut milk, no added sweetener very yummy. We have ancient tupperware popsicle molds I look forward to trying your variations.

    • Cara

      July 15, 2014 at 7:07 pm

      Oooooooohhh I love the idea of pineapple and coconut. I must try that, thanks Melinda!

  9. Gemma

    July 12, 2014 at 11:21 am

    These Otter Pops look so colorful! Plus they are healthy and one can create so many flavorful variations. 🙂
    What a great idea! Thanks for sharing the recipe.

    xoxo

    • Cara

      July 15, 2014 at 7:09 pm

      I love the idea of recreating something that isn’t that good for you into something more healthy, don’t you agree? xo

  10. Joyce

    July 12, 2014 at 10:22 am

    These sound great. Is the coconut milk the type in the can or carton? Can’t wait to try these. Thanks Joyce

    • Cara

      July 15, 2014 at 7:10 pm

      Hi Joyce! You can use either really! I think the can, however, is much creamier and better. Having said that, maybe even a So Delicious coffee creamer would even taste amazing 🙂 Hope you like them!

  11. Jan

    July 12, 2014 at 9:57 am

    Cantaloupe cardamom? That sounds thrilling.

    • Cara

      July 15, 2014 at 7:11 pm

      I cannot get enough of cardamom lately!

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