We all know we should eat more vegetables, but sometimes, it’s easier said than done. It’s tempting to grab something premade and quick, especially when it comes to desserts and snacks. A sweet tooth can be hard to satisfy without sugar—leading to a cycle of convenience and compromise, choosing foods that aren’t the healthiest.
The good news? There are plenty of ways to make healthier choices this season! With a little creativity, you can transform your favorite summertime treats using a secret weapon: hidden vegetables. I’ve gathered some of the best Weaver recipes to help you incorporate more produce into your summer diet in a way you’ll hardly notice!
To get started, I have to share this recipe for Avocado Spinach Fudgesicles. It may sound too good to be true, but trust me: the combination of bananas and avocados, paired with coconut sugar and cocoa powder, creates the creamiest, fudgiest frozen treats. You’ll enjoy all the flavor with none of the added sugar or chemicals found in store-bought versions. It’s incredibly simple to make, and you can prepare it in bulk, so you’ll always have a quick and healthy treat ready to grab from the freezer!
Keep reading to find even more delicious, veggie packed recipes to enjoy this summer!
PrintAvocado Spinach Fudgesicles
Note: You will need a set of popsicle molds for this, enough to hold about 24 oz of liquid
- Prep Time: 5 Minutes
- Total Time: 6-8 hours
Ingredients
- 1 avocado, ripe
- 1 banana
- 1/2 cup spinach
- 1 cup milk of choice
- 1/4 cup coconut sugar or other alternative sweetener
- 1/2 cup cocoa powder
Instructions
- In a blender (or large container if using an immersion blender) add all the ingredients. Blend until smooth and creamy. Note: if you find that the mixture is too think, you can add a little more milk until it is almost pourable. Don’t add too much though, or the texture of your fudgesicles won’t be as creamy
- Divide the mixture evenly into your popsicle molds, and add your sticks. Place in the freezer for 6-8 hours or overnight.
- Pull out and enjoy as you’d like! To guard against freezer burn, you can either leave the fudgesicles in the mold, or remove them and wrap tightly with wax paper in a sealed plastic bag, allowing no air to touch them. Keep in the freezer for up to a month.
Keywords: avocados, spinach, veggies, milk, bananas
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