As the weather starts to warm up or you just need a new way to get your kids excited about fresh fruits and veggies, these Grape Pops are a super simple option! They contain just three nutritious ingredients (including cauliflower!), blend up in minutes, and are a fun snack or dessert that the kids will love.
Thanks to the Chilean Fresh Fruit Association for sponsoring this post!
Easy Grape Pops
Homemade freezer pops are one of our very favorite warm weather afternoon snacks and I love to pack them with vitamins and nutrients from fresh fruit like grapes. Grapes are rich with polyphenols and contain vitamin K, copper and B vitamins—and they may even help keep eyes healthy. Grapes are available from Chile in supermarkets at this time of the year since their seasons are opposite from ours here in the US. And their natural sweetness makes them a total hit with the kids!
TIP: Whole grapes are considered to be a choking hazard in kids until they are 4 years old, but they are perfectly safe and yummy when you blend them into freezer pops like these!
How to Wash Grapes
Like any produce that you bring home from the store, it’s important to wash your grapes. Simply wash them under cool running water and dry well. You can learn more here.
Ingredients in Grape Pops
To make this recipe, you’ll need:
- Grapes
- Cauliflower florets (raw, not cooked)
- Vanilla yogurt
TIP: You can use plain yogurt and sweeten to taste if desired. Scroll down to see the full recipe and info at the bottom of this post.
How to Make Grape Pops Step-by-Step
This healthy popsicle recipe is super easy. Here’s a peak at what’s involved.
- Add the ingredients to a blender and blend until very smooth.
- Divide among a freezer pop mold.
- Freeze until solid!
TIP: I usually freeze for 4-6 hours or overnight.
Can you taste the cauliflower in these?
You really can’t! It blends in with the other ingredients and the flavor is purely grape with a hint of vanilla. Taste the blended mixture before you freeze it and adjust the sweetness or add a little more yogurt if needed.
Tips for Making the Best Grape Pops
- Omit the cauliflower if desired.
- Use plain yogurt and add 1/2 teaspoon pure vanilla extract and 2 tablespoons honey (or to taste).
- Use a favorite nondairy yogurt if needed.
- Use a favorite freezer pop mold, or use small paper or plastic cups and popsicle sticks.
- Store frozen pops in a freezer storage bag for up to 1 month in the freezer.
- Taste the blended mixture before you freeze it and adjust the sweetness or add a little more yogurt if needed.
- You can try this with frozen cauliflower, though you may need to add little additional liquid such as nondairy milk or orange juice.
I’d love to hear what you think about this recipe, so please comment below to share your feedback!
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I like to make these with purple grapes, but green would work too.
Ingredients
- 3 cups purple grapes
- 1/2 cup raw cauliflower florets
- 1/2 cup vanilla yogurt
Instructions
- Place the ingredients into a blender. Blend well, starting on low and working up to high. Blend on high for about 30 seconds.
- Divide the mixture among a freezer pop mold, or use small paper or plastic cups and popsicle sticks.
- Freeze for 4-6 hours or overnight.
- Enjoy!
Notes
Omit the cauliflower if desired.
Use plain yogurt and add 1/2 teaspoon pure vanilla extract and 2 tablespoons honey (or to taste).
Use a favorite nondairy yogurt if needed.
Store frozen pops in a freezer storage bag for up to 1 month in the freezer.
Taste the blended mixture before you freeze it and adjust the sweetness or add a little more yogurt if needed.
You can try this with frozen cauliflower, though you may need to add little additional liquid such as nondairy milk or orange juice.
