Healthy PB&J Popcicles

There is nothing that brings me back to my childhood summers like a good popsicle.  I think we all remember sitting on the front porch trying to finish it before the whole thing melts and runs down your arm.  And being a completely sticky, stained mess by the time you're done.  The only problem is most of these classic treats are so full of sugar and food coloring...probably not all that good for you.  So the obvious solution is to just make your own.  The possibilities are endless...and you can totally just use some good organic fruit juice and call it a day.  But you know me...gotta take it one step further...made my own grape juice and a pb/greek yogurt blend.

Grape Juice:

1 cup water in a medium sauce pan

enough grapes to fill the water without coming up out of the water 

Boil until the grapes have all burst and look dull.  

Strain through a fine mesh strainer, smooshing (very technical term) the grapes to extract as much juice as possible.  

Allow to cool completely.

You *can* add sugar to the water before boiling...but grapes are pretty sweet on their own...really up to you.

PB swirl:

1/4 c greek yogurt, plain

2 tbsp peanut butter, creamy

1 tsp honey

Mix until everything is incorporated and smooth.  

Put in a piping bag (or in my case, a sandwich bag with a corner snipped off).

In your pop molds, pipe the pb mixure around the sides...doesn't have to be perfect since you're pouring liquid over it that might displace it anyway.

See...not perfect...but still tasty!

Pour cooled grape juice into each mold.  

Place your sticks/handles, and freeze until solid.

Run the mold under some warm water to loosen before removing the pops.

These really tasted like pb&j...and were freaking awesome!  My son loved them and wanted more.  We're definitely going to try some other flavors soon!

Ayden approved!