A cool way to get in 10 grams of plant protein this summer. Full of red raspberries and probiotics, this is one summer treat you won’t mind your kids having lots of. This five ingredient popsicle that is made in your blender is free of: gluten, dairy, egg, soy, peanut and tree nuts. It’s also vegan, top-8-free, Whole30 and Paleo compliant!
Summer treat alert! And, one that you don’t need to feel guilty about!
I don’t know about your kiddos, but with all the running around and playing outside, my kids want a treat, need something to fill them up, and deserve a cool snack. This recipe is all of those three things combined!
I love fruit popsicles, but wanted something that had additional benefits. When I saw Bob’s Red Mill’s new Nutritional Boosters, I knew this would be the perfect additive to our popsicles and smoothies.
For those other allergy-moms, I thought I’d give you the ingredients here, to see how simple the ingredients are of Bob’s nutritional booster: Pea protein powder, Inulin (chicory root fiver) chia seed, cocoa powder, natural vanilla flavor powder (sugar, cornstarch, vanilla Oleorsin), toasted carob powder, monk fruit extract, probiotic (organic inulin, Bacillus coagulans GBI-30-6086)
Each scoop contains 10g of plant-based protein–which I knew would help fuel them running around, biking, swimming and just all around summer busyness. I felt extra good knowing it has probiotics and is only sweetened with monk fruit. #MomWin!
While I was tempted to use fresh raspberries–because hello–they’re beautiful right now, but I chose frozen to help give it that thicker texture and eliminate any watery-ness.
Also, you’ll notice that I call for full-fat coconut milk. I know some people get scared when you hear full fat, but believe me, to help give it a good creaminess you want the full fat. It’s in a can, and found in the Asian isle. Don’t skimp! Also, be sure that you give the can a good shake before you open it, as the cream and water can separate a bit.
This simple recipe is a snap, by simply throwing the five ingredients into your blender and then pouring it into your popsicle molds. The hardest part is waiting for them to freeze.
There was some leftover in my blender, and my kids and I took turns taking sips and enjoyed it like a thick smoothie. There really is no wrong way to enjoy this. Did you see the crazy mustache it left on my youngest? I posted it on Instagram.
Raspberries give it a beautiful color (which my son promptly got on his white shirt!) and taste, and the chocolate is a nice secondary note. If you’d prefer a heavier chocolate taste, you can always add an additional scoop of the chocolate protein powder, and just adjust with more coconut milk as you see fit.
I hope these protein pops–that are so simple, and allergy-friendly, help you have an extra special snack this summer!
Raspberry Chocolate Protein Popsicles (Gluten, dairy, egg, soy, peanut & tree nut free; top-8-free; vegan)
A cool way to get in 10 grams of plant protein this summer. Full of red raspberries and probiotics, this is one summer treat you won't mind your kids having lots of. This four ingredient popsicle that is made in your blender is free of: gluten, dairy, egg, soy, peanut and tree nuts. It's also vegan, top-8-free, Whole30 and Paleo compliant!
Ingredients
- 1 ripe banana
- One 12-oz package of frozen raspberries
- 1 cup full fat coconut milk (found in a can, in the Asian section)
- ½ tsp vanilla
- 1 scoop Bob's Red Mill Chocolate Nutritional Booster
- optional: 2-3 tsp pure maple syrup or agave (if needed)
Instructions
- Place all of the ingredients in your blender. Blend until everything is smooth. Taste and add the sweetener if needed (I found I didn't need any, as my banana and raspberries were ripe enough).
- Pour into popsicle molds and allow to freeze completely, 6 hours to overnight.
- When you're ready to serve, run warm water over the popsicle mold, until you can slide the popsicle out.
- Makes around 6 popsicles, depending on the size of your molds.
- *I enjoyed the little leftovers just as a cold drink straight from the blender!*
Notes
Recipe inspired by: One Lovely Life
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VERONICA
Hello! Thanks for sharing this recipe…it sounds delicious! My son has multiple food allergies and I (sadly) avoid most Bob’s Red Mill products because they say made in a facility that also processes tree nuts. I’m wondering since this recipe/post was sponsored by Bob’s Red Mill, if they gave you any specifics on their practices in avoiding cross contamination? For this product specifically? I know I have tried to find that information on their website in the past, and I don’t recall being too reassured by the info provided on their allergen control. Anyways, this booster sounds like it would be great so I was just curious on your r perspective! Excited to try more of your recipes!
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Hi Veronica! Nice to e-meet another allergy mom. I understand being nervous about a company that processes nuts. I found this from an interview with Bob’s and it put it to rest for me. Another thing that gave me peace of mind was that many celiac’s trust them and they understand cross contamination due to having to be careful for that additional reason as well. Here is what the interview said:
“Bob’s: Yes, we have a full procedure for cleaning machines. All lines are cleaned between runs using air and 30 lbs of the new product is flushed through the system before packaging begins. Production is scheduled with allergens in mind so that cross contact is minimized, for example if a soy product is to be run on a line, only products containing soy are run after it.”
Taken from: https://www.tenderfoodie.com/blog/2011/10/6/interview-bobs-red-mill-on-gluten-free-processing-testing-an.html
That said, only use what products you feel comfortable using. Everyone has different comfort levels and you have to do what you feel is best for your family’s situation!
Laurel
These popsicles look SO creamy! Chocolate + raspberries is a match made in HEAVEN!
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Thank you! I agree–they’re one of my favorite combos!
Alisa Fleming
These are allergy awesomeness! Love that these have such a great protein AND chocolate boost in them.
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Thank you! Yes, chocolate plus protein is a win-win.
Amanda Kanashiro
These are perfect for Summer and your kids seem to love them! I’ll have to try this healthy version with my little one!
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Thanks! Isn’t it fun making recipes for your kiddos? Such a fun perk.
Lindsey
This looks amazing, great photography! We love Bob’s Red Mill!
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Thanks Lindsey! That means a lot coming from you–love your photography too!
Bethany @ athletic avocado
These popsicles are literally the most perfect post-workout treat! Full of protein, flavorful, and great for when you just finished a hot sweaty workout 🙂
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Thanks Bethany! Yes, great point–they would be a great post-workout snack!
Katie
This looks super yummy. One of my boys that has EOE and is allergic to literally about 40 different things. . . .has trialed peas (which he did test allergic too) and has been fine with them! So excited! So many things use pea protein that we couldn’t use before. Gonna have to try these out!
Katie @ http://www.weallcaneat.blogspot.com
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Hi Katie! So glad you found my blog. My son has about 30ish (depending on if you just count “shellfish” as one thing or not)…so it’s SO nice to find someone else who knows what tons of allergies due to EOE is like.
My son couldn’t do pea protein for quite awhile too, but ended up outgrowing it. Yes, one of our biggest things was Earth Balance butter which uses pea protein, it’s been huge to have that in our diet. Hope you can enjoy these, and keep in touch!