Let's pretend you and I are at the spa, and they just handed us icy cold cucumber pops studded with fresh raspberries. Well, if you and I are friends enough to go to a spa together, you probably would assume that I snuck vodka in my purse to dunk these popsicles in. When you eagerly reach for the vodka without a hint of judgement in your eyes, you and I just elevated to best friend status.
My new best friend lately is the juicer. No, I don't juice gigantic kale leaves, and then instagram it to make you feel bad about your diet choices that day. (but I live with someone who does!). I juice things for cocktails, which is way more fun. I'm not the only cool cat that does it---check out Joy's carrot juice Bourbon cocktail! I want to re-tox with her so bad.
I can't get over how fresh-tasting a cucumber is right out of the juicer. One thing I learned with juicing this summer is that you must always include a lemon. Lemons make everything not taste like dirt, ya know? I also throw in a knob of ginger because I like the heat and spice.
For these cucumber pops, I juiced a giant cucumber from my garden. It gave me about 1 ½ cups of juice. Crazy, right? I also peeled a lemon and tossed it in the juicer, too. I left out the ginger this go around, but I'll probably add it next time. Taste the juice before making the popsicles---you may want to stir in 1-2 tablespoons of agave nectar. I've grown accustomed to the earthy taste of fresh juice, but if you're new to it, please, stir in a little sweetener. You'll love it more, and you're still getting your veggies, so what's the harm?
One little persnickety thing about fresh juice: it separates. So, to make these gorgeous green pops with raspberries floating in them just so, I ended up pouring the mixture in and then stirring several times before it froze solid. I know, it sounds like a pain. But not as big a pain as my Earl Grey latte pops with all the stripes, I swears.
A refreshing way to cool down this summer. *If you don't have a juicer, try a high-speed blender and then straining the mixture. It should be just as good, though I haven't tried it that way.Cucumber Raspberry Pops
Ingredients
Instructions
Notes
Nutrition Information:
Yield:
4
Serving Size:
1
Amount Per Serving:
Calories: 47Total Fat: 0gSaturated Fat: 0gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 0gCholesterol: 0mgSodium: 2mgCarbohydrates: 12gFiber: 1gSugar: 8gProtein: 1g
Taylor @ Food Faith Fitness says
So the only time I have had cucumber juice is IN a cocktail...and it blew my mind. So, I am sort of judging you for NOT using vodka in these pops...but, because of the delish-nosity of them, you are forgiven. Pinned!
Maryea | Happy healthy mama says
These sound perfect. I might be lazy and just blend the cucumber instead of juicing it. I tell myself I should pull my juicer out more, and then I remember that means I'd have to clean it.
Erin | The Law Student's Wife says
I heart your spa-day style! Dunk away. No judgement.
kristy @ the wicked noodle says
These are the most gorgeous pops I've ever seen! I so wish we WERE at the spa right now and they were handing me one of these beauties!
Francesca says
Wow- these look scrumptious and refreshing!
Erika says
I can get down with your spa day pops.. These look amazing!
Tom @ Raise Your Garden says
Popsicles have stunning visual appeal! Just lovely delicious. I too have big honking cucumbers in my garden and to be frank, I'm sick of eating them! Love how I can make popsicles with my favorite fruit ever raspberries. Tickled pink at the idea! Thanks for sharing =)
Jolene (www.everydayfoodie.ca) says
Those are so pretty!
Laura (Blogging Over Thyme) says
Haha!! That instagram reference is priceless--I totally feel the same way. Love these popsicles girl!!
Rachel @ baked by rachel says
My kids would go nuts for these!