Recipe: Watermelon berry popsicle
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Favorite summertime dessert makes a quick cool treat.
Not only are these popsicles delicious, but the ingredients have many wonderful health benefits. One cup of watermelon has 868 IU of vitamin A which is important for eye and skin health. Berries are a great source of antioxidants that help keep free radicals under control.
Serves 12
Ingredients:
- ½-1 pound seedless watermelon, cut into chunks
- ½ cup fresh raspberries*
- 1 cup sliced strawberries*
- 1 teaspoon Stevia, as needed
Directions:
Place watermelon in food processor or blender and puree until smooth. Add raspberries and strawberries (or fresh/frozen fruit of choice), continue to blend until pureed. Add 1 teaspoon of Stevia (or sweetener of choice), as desired.
Pour mixture into popsicle mold or disposable paper cups with handle.
Freeze for about 6 to 8 hours.
* May substitute with fresh or frozen fruit of choice.
Nutrition Facts (per serving): 35 calories, 0g fat (0g saturated fat), 0mg sodium, 8g carbohydrates, 1g protein, 6g sugar, 1g fiber
Recipe from Cecelia Jacobson, Registered Dietitian for the Oregon Heart and Vascular Institute at PeaceHealth Sacred Heart Medical Center at RiverBend.
Cecelia Jacobson RD
Cecelia Jacobson, RD, LD, CDCES, is a registered dietitian and certified diabetes care and education specialist for PeaceHealth in Oregon. She has been providing adult nutrition counseling and diabetes education for more than 20 years. Cecelia also conducts monthly cooking demonstrations, health fairs, and wellness outreach. She is passionate about helping her patients obtain sustainable diet and lifestyle changes in line with their goals. Cecelia grew up near Bellingham, Washington and graduated from Bastyr University. When she is not at work, you can find her outdoors or volunteering. She has ridden Cycle Oregon multiple times on the Candle Lighters, Ride For a Child team. She also loves to camp, hike and tend to her small garden to create culinary experiments at home.
