We're right in that time of year when the thought of hot coffee and turning on your oven seem downright repulsive. So naturally, you start making no-cook dinners, whipping up fruity smoothies, and sucking down cold brew like it's going out of style.
But we have another — some might say groundbreaking — way to get some much needed relief this summer: kombucha popsicles.
Normally, popsicles probably aren't on your radar as a healthy, refreshing summer treat. That's because a lot are packed with added sugars and zero actual fruit.
But not these wholesome and refreshing pops. Each contain just two ingredients: fruit and kombucha, in a one-to-one ratio — ensuring you get a nice dose of antioxidants fiber, and some gut-friendly probiotics.
So get yourself some popsicle molds and make these delightfully sweet and tangy pops for your next summer cookout. Feel free to play around with different flavor combinations, too — it's hard to go wrong!
Blueberry-Lemonade Kombucha Pops
Serves 4
Add 1 cup fresh or frozen blueberries and 1 cup GT's Lemonade Kombucha (or plain kombucha and the juice of 1 lemon) to a blender and blend until smooth. Pour mixture into four 3-ounce popsicle molds. Freeze for at least 6 hours.
Strawberry-Cayenne Kombucha Pops
Serves 4
Add 1 cup fresh or frozen strawberries and 1 cup Health-Ade Cayenne Cleanse Kombucha (or plain kombucha and pinch of cayenne pepper) to a blender and blend until smooth. Pour mixture into four 3-ounce popsicle molds. Freeze for at least 6 hours.
Peach-Ginger Kombucha Pops
Serves 4
Add 1 cup fresh or frozen sliced peaches and 1 cup GT's Gingerade Kombucha (or plain kombucha and 1 teaspoon powdered ginger) to a blender and blend until smooth. Pour mixture into four 3-ounce popsicle molds. Freeze for at least 6 hours.
Pro tip: If a fruit-kombucha slushy is more your style, simply follow the recipes above (be sure to use frozen fruit) and then pour your blended mixture directly into a glass instead of a popsicle mold. It's the perfect alternative to frozen margaritas, and we won't even tell anyone if you add a splash of tequila.
