Nothing is more refreshing than a delicious and fruity ice pop on a hot day. However, the store-bought versions of these frozen delights can be loaded with sugar and lack nutrients, like protein. They really don’t live up to their healthy potential, and as a result, we end up being hungry and craving another snack soon after.

The recipe we’ve got for you this week is the snack that every ice pop should be. Brought to you in collaboration with blogger, recipe developer and food photographer Jojo Boisvert—also known as jojodanslefrigo— this treat is loaded with real fruit, protein and even fiber! It’s basically version 2.0 of what you find in grocery stores, with a creamy mouth-watering fruity flavour and healthy ingredients perfect to cool you off and give you energy.

With the Lolly Ice Pop Set, making a healthy version of this sweet summer classic is a no-brainer! It’s easy, economical and allows you to be creative. Plus, you can make your ice pops with the fruits you already have on hand! Let Jojo show you how to beat the summer heat with her healthy recipe bursting with exotic flavours that adults and kids will love. That’s right, a healthy dessert-on-a-stick, need we say more?

So don’t delay, make this frozen favourite for the next time you want to nibble on something cool and sweet!

Here to help you take your summertime refreshments to the next level,

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From behind a desk as an administrative assistant to a dietary technician in the kitchen, my new profession let’s me test, invent and share recipes.

My website, jojo dans le frigo, is for all the foodies of the world. You’ll find ideas for simple recipes, nutritional guidance, as well as articles related diet. My primary goal in relation to my occupation is to prove to you that health and pleasure go hand-in-hand. I am convinced that eating healthy is a form of self-respect and self-care. Cooking nurtures the soul and I hope to pass on this passion to you through my website.

Happy exploring! I hope it inspires you to cook a little bit more each day.

This week, we have a delicious coconut-raspberry swirl homemade ice cream recipe thanks to Anne Bernard-Gobeil, also known as lafilledu3ème (her blogger pseudonym). With Anne, it’s simple to put a tasty twist on a vanilla ice cream recipe with these simple tweaks: replace a portion of the milk with coconut milk, add in a touch of raspberry coulis during the last minute of the churning process and garnish with roasted coconut flakes and fresh raspberries for the final touch. Voila! The coconut flavours just might transport you to paradise and the raspberry adds in a fruity and colourful touch of excitement. Not only is this recipe rich, appetizing and bursting with flavour, but it’s also easy to do. Anne’s simple instructions make this recipe a dessert that is both mouth-watering and hassle-free!

So here’s the scoop: before you run out to the grocery store or the market for ingredients, you need a good ice cream maker. For this recipe, Anne used the thinkkitchen Gelato Ice Cream Maker. It’s super easy to use and creates rich and creamy ice cream in less than 30 minutes! Complete with 3 detachable parts, this appliance allows you to watch the ice cream process live and makes for an easy clean afterwards, so you can spend more time enjoying your creations. Plus, by making it at home, you’re avoiding all of the extra sugar and preservatives found in store bought ice creams–which means you can indulge even more!

So, give kids (and adults) something to scream about with this delicious easy-to-do ice cream recipe!

Here to help you indulge your sweet tooth this summer,

I consider myself a passionate person. I have a passion for life, for everything it brings and the experiences it provides. I grew up surrounded by people who have a passion for cooking. Inevitably, this has influenced how I decided live my life. I obtained a technical diploma in dietetics at Cegep de Saint-Hyacinthe. Afterwards, I started working as a technician at the Montreal General Hospital in Food Service Management. I learnt that there is a strong relationship between health and nutrition and enjoyed the chance to apply the knowledge I gained in my education to the real world. Although I loved nutrition, hospital environment was not for me. I decided to make a career change and I worked as a supervisor at Starbucks. I enjoyed being in a leadership position and wanted to study in a field that would help develop my leadership skills. I completed studies in Industrial Relations at Université de Montréal, which opened my eyes to the world of entrepreneurship—something I found incredibly interesting and appealing.

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