Recipe of the Week: Protein Popsicles

An Easy and Delicous Post-Workout Treat!

There is nothing like an ice-cold popsicle on a hot summer day! The only problem is most traditional frozen popsicles contain large amounts of added sugar, artificial flavours and very few nutritional benefits.

Making your own popsicles is an easy and healthy option with all-natural ingredients. Add in some protein, and now you’ve got a great post-workout treat! The protein in the popsicles will help with muscle recovery after a hot, sweaty summer workout!

Protein popsicles are a perfect upgrade from a boring protein bar and they whip up as easily as a smoothie.

The formula is simple: blend, freeze, enjoy. If you don’t have popsicle molds, just use paper cups with wooden popsicle sticks.

Give this recipe a try from Nutritionist Lauren Steinbock, RHN

Strawberry Raspberry Protein Pops

Modified from: Genuine Health

Ingredients

12 medium sized strawberries, fresh
25 raspberries, fresh
1 tsp lemon juice
1 Tbsp agave nectar, honey or pure maple syrup (optional)
1 Scoop your favourite vanilla protein powder
Plus a few extra berries kept whole

Instructions

1. Puree strawberries and raspberries until completely blended.

2. Strain through a fine mesh sieve and discard seeds.

3. Add, fermented vegan proteins+, lemon juice and agave or honey. Mix
completely.

4. Drop whole fruit pieces into the molds. Divide berry puree among popsicle molds
and freeze.