Banana Mango Smoothie Push Pops

I love ice cold fruit smoothies especially on days like today when the temperatures reach almost 100 degrees.  But, sometimes I just don't feel like cranking out the blender to whip up a batch especially if I'm hot and tired from walking the dogs in the heat or just doing whatever, outdoors.  That's when it's nice to have them made up and poured into individual Push Pops.  They're then stored in the freezer and ready to pop out and eat like a popsicle or push pop in this case.

Of course you can make these anyway you want, with whatever fruit, fruit juice or yogurt that your heart desires.  Best of all when you have company over, the kids or grandkids it's an ice cold healthy treat that everyone loves.

Here's the recipe for my Banana Mango Smoothie Push Pops, but don't be afraid to try your favorite ingredients and make your own creation.

Banana Mango Smoothie Push Pops
makes 4 push pops

In a blender place:

1 banana
1 ripe mango, sliced and cubed
1-2 teaspoons Agave Nectar
1/2 cup Plain Non-Fat Yogurt

Blend until smooth.  Pour into Push Pops, cover and place in the freezer for 24 hours to solidfy.  Stand upright in between the slats of your freezer shelves.  They're ready to enjoy 24 hours later. 

Will keep indefinitely.

Interested in the health benefits of Agave Nectar?  Read here.

Enjoy!

Hot Days, Cool Drinks!

Today the temperature with the heat index is 105 degrees. I've barely made it outside today, not even to hit the swimming pool or take my dogs to swim. It's just unbearable.

However, I did have to take my dogs for a walk and after they ate dinner we took a stroll around our subdivision. By the time we got back both dogs found an air conditioning vent and plopped right down onto it. I on the other hand wanted something cool and refreshing. Since everyone in my house this evening was out doing various things I decided instead of making dinner for myself I'd make a smoothie.

Looking to see what I had in my refrigerator, freezer and fruit bowl I decided to take a banana, some frozen mangoes from my freezer along with about a cup of orange juice. I put all that in my favorite VitaMix blender and made a luscious beverage for myself.

Smoothies are so wonderful if you've never taken the time to make one. Just select your favorite fruits, add some OJ, apple juice, yogurt or whatever else sounds good, maybe even that heart healthy POM juice. Whip it up and it's a filling and delicious treat. You can't go wrong especially if they are all ingredients that you like.

So if you're looking for something to cool you off, try a smoothie. I know I'm glad I did this evening.