Fruit Bliss Dates Summer Pops

In the hot days of summer, when a quick walk outside leaves you sweaty, there is nothing better than an icy, cold treat. The only problem is that most frozen snacks, like ice cream or even FrozeFruit bars, don’t have much to offer by way of nutritional value.

Between the Greek yogurt and the milk, these pops offer a lot of calcium and protein and the dates provide a burst of juicy sweetness. If you are not a honey fan or you prefer to cut down on the sugar, they still taste great! You can also leave out the tahini, which packs a lot of protein, but isn’t necessarily a kitchen staple.

These pops offer a lot of options and versatility and they are super easy to make – they won’t take you more than 10 minutes. Keep in in mind they do need a good 5 hours to freeze thoroughly. 

Not only will they cool you down, they will fuel you up with protein, fiber, and a dose of healthy carbs. Enjoy!

INGREDIENTS:

• 1  1/2 cups full-fat Greek yogurt
• 1 cup whole milk
• 8 Fruit Bliss Deglet Nour Dates
• 2 tablespoons tahini paste
• 3 tablespoons honey
• 3 ounces dark chocolate, chopped

DIRECTIONS:

1. Place the yogurt, milk, dates, tahini and honey in a blender. Blend until smooth. Sprinkle in the chocolate, cover and pulse briefly to crush the chocolate. Make sure the chunks are incorporated into the mixture.
2. Divide the mixture evenly among the pop molds, pouring so that you leave about one-half inch of headroom at the top.
3. Once they are filled, tap the molds gently against the counter, allowing the liquid to settle evenly into the molds and dislodging any air bubbles that may have formed.
4. Cover the molds and fit with a popsicle stick, if necessary.
5. Freeze the molds until completely firm, at least 5 hours.
6. For easy unmolding, run the frozen pops under warm water for 10 to 15 seconds before removing them.