Just a quick post today to share one of our family summer favorites…
The summer is winding down but there’s still plenty of requests for Popsicles at my house! My hubby tells me that one of the ways families and kids make some extra money in Peru is by making these Chupetes or popsicles, that they sell at little stands. Of course we had to find a way to make our own. One of my favorite ways to use the Thrive drink mixes is in homemade popsicles….I usually mix a little stronger than recommended, for more flavor punch, but I love that the drink mixes don’t have the artificial colors and flavors in them, and that I can feel good giving them to my kids.
If you use the Thrive Summer Limeade (sooooo yummy!) or Classic Lemonade, remember you need to add your own sweetener. It would even be a good idea to dissolve the sugar in boiling water and let cool. This will give you a better texture in your final product. You can even throw some fresh or freeze dried fruit into the liquid, in the Peruvian tradition.
We bought these great little bags on Amazon. We DO have some of the reusable popsicle molds, but I really like the convenience of the bags.
Simply pour your liquid in, secure the tops, and freeze! The kids can hardly wait until they’re done!
Give it a try! You might discover you like the convenience of these health{ier} homemade treats.
Have YOU made your own popsicles? What are your favorite flavors?
Making homemade chupetes is one way we can make peace and preparedness a part of EVERY DAY LIFE.
See you soon!
The Essential Homemaker 