Italian Ice Pops

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Ingredients

  • 1 (12-ounce) bag or 1 1/2 cups frozen raspberries, defrosted
  • 1/4 cup chopped fresh mint leaves
  • 1 1/2 tablespoons lemon juice (from 1 lemon)
  • 3 or 4 tablespoons simple syrup, recipe follows
  • 14 wooden ice pop sticks
  • 1/4 cup water
  • 1/2 cup sugar

Instructions

  1. In a blender, combine the raspberries and the mint.
  2. Puree until combined.
  3. Add the lemon juice and 3 tablespoons of the simple syrup.
  4. Blend to combine.
  5. Taste the mixture and add the remaining 1 tablespoon simple syrup if you like.
  6. Spoon the mixture into an ice cube tray and freeze for approximately 30 minutes, or until partially frozen.
  7. Insert the wooden sticks and return trays to the freezer for another 3 to 5 hours.
  8. In a saucepan, combine water and sugar over medium heat.
  9. Bring to a boil, reduce heat and simmer for 5 minutes, until the sugar has dissolved.
  10. Take pan off heat and cool the syrup.
  11. Any extra cooled syrup can be saved in an airtight container.
  12. Yield: 1/2 cup

Nutrition & Diet Analysis (per serving)

43 kcal 2% DV
Protein Fat Carbs

Macronutrients

Protein 0.9g 2% DV
Total Fat 0.3g
Carbs 10.2g 4% DV
Fiber 2.7g 10% DV
Sugar 1.5g 3% DV

Electrolytes

Sodium 10.3mg
Potassium 127.5mg 3% DV

Vitamins & Minerals

Vitamin A 0.5mcg
Vitamin C 15.6mg 17% DV
Calcium 16.8mg 1% DV
Iron 0.3mg 2% DV
Diet fit Keto-friendly Under 400 cal Low-fat

Estimated from ingredients & per-serving nutrition — verify against package labels for allergies or strict diets.

* % Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet (FDA 2020).

Nutrition is estimated from USDA FoodData Central ingredient data and may vary with brand, portion and preparation — see our methodology. This information is for general educational purposes only and is not medical or dietary advice (disclaimer).

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