Mommies, Your Child Can't Say No To These Nutritious Vegetable Ice-cream Candies, Make It At Home Today

Children and their disdain for fruits and vegetables are universal. This holds even more true during the blazing summer months when all they want to eat are ice candies or lollies, for breakfast, lunch and dinner. It is always a task to make youngsters eat healthy. But there is a way in which you can not only make them eat healthy fruits and vegetables but cater to their demand for ice cream as well. Today we will teach you how to make vegetable ice candies. The best part about them is not only are they healthy for your child but are also extremely easy to make and can be doled out in no time. Fruits and vegetables are treasure troves of micro-nutrients that are essential for bodily functions and this recipe ensures that your child's body does not remain bereft of the nutrition he/she needs. While juicing fruits and vegetables after take away their nutrients, adding them to smoothies or turning them into popsicles is a guaranteed way of keeping the nutrition facts and giving your children the much-needed summer boost for a healthy body.

Apple, Beetroot And Carrot Popsicles

Ingredients

• Apple
• Beetroot
• Carrot
• Honey

Method

Simply pour the fruit and veggie mash into popsicle moulds along with some honey and refrigerate. It is a great way to make your kids consume the nutrients they need for summer.

Cucumber, Lime And Mint Popsicles

Ingredients

• Cucumber juice
• 1 lemon
• A handful of mint leaves

Method

Crush everything together and pour into moulds to refrigerate. You have your summery freshness popsicle ready.

Tomato, Carrots And Lemon Popsicles

Ingredients

• Tomatoes
• Carrots
• Lemon
• Salt
• Pepper

Method

Mix tomatoes and carrots with lemon juice and a little bit of salt and pepper to create this delightful savoury popsicle. You may add a dash of chilli flakes before refrigerating to add that desired kick.

Spinach Smoothie Popsicle

Ingredients

• Spinach

Method

Spinach is the ultimate health food and you can turn it into a smoothie for an enjoyable summer breakfast. Pour it into popsicle moulds to turn it more fun.

Strawberry Beet Popsicles

Ingredients

• Strawberries
• Beet cooked and cooled
• Apple juice
• Balsamic vinegar

Method

In a blender pour all ingredients until completely smooth. Pour into your favourite popsicle mould and freeze 3-4 hours.