Frozen Orange Pops
These easy-to-make pops are packed with vitamin C. Kids will love them, and they'll remind grownups of a favorite childhood frozen treat-but wholesome and healthy, without the long list of added ingredients.
- Level: Easy
- Total: 5 hr
- Prep: 5 min
- Inactive: 4 hr 30 min
- Cook: 25 min
- Yield: 6 pops
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Nutrition Info - Nutritional Analysis
- Per Serving
- Calories
- 140 calorie
- Sodium
- 55 milligrams
- Carbohydrates
- 31 grams
- Protein
- 5 grams
- Sugar
- 27 grams
Ingredients
4 cups orange juice, pulp free and not from concentrate
1/4 cup honey* (See Cook's Note)
1 cup 0-percent Greek yogurt
2 teaspoons orange zest (from about 1 large orange)
1 1/2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
Kosher salt
Directions
Special equipment:
Six 4-ounce pop molds- Bring the orange juice and honey to a simmer in a wide saucepan, whisking occasionally, over medium-high heat. Cook until reduced to 2 cups, about 25 minutes. Let cool completely.
- Add the orange-honey mixture, yogurt, orange zest, vanilla and a pinch of salt to a blender and puree until smooth. Pour into the pop molds. Freeze until set, at least 4 hours or overnight.
- To serve, take a pop from the freezer, run it under warm water and unmold.
Cook’s Note
In our diabetic-friendly desserts, we use small amounts of sweeteners in accordance with guidelines set up by the American Diabetic Association. As with all sweets, moderation is important.
