A Nutritious 2-Ingredient Ice Pop Recipe To Try This Summer

Ice pops are a staple warm-weather treat—after all, when the temps are high, it's hard to not crave the cooling snack. Unfortunately, they're usually up there in sugar and made with artificial ingredients. That's why mbg developed this nutritious ice pop recipe, using organic veggies+ greens powder as the star ingredient. It's loaded with vitamins and minerals and easy to make as soon as the craving hits.  

"The organic veggies+ powder mixes well with water, but you can also use coconut water or your favorite plant milk to amp up the flavor and nutrient profile," registered dietitian Jess Cording, M.S., R.D., CDN, says. For an icy ice pop, use water or coconut water. For a creamier ice pop, use coconut, macadamia, or pea protein milk. 

"Healthy ice pops can be a fun and easy part of your meal prep so you can have a nourishing, refreshing snack at the ready on hot days," Cording says.

Greens powder is a good way to sneak vegetables into what would normally be a not-so-nutritious snack. mbg organic veggies+ powder also contains hard-to-find sea vegetables, which are rich in vitamins and minerals like iron, copper, manganese, folate, zinc, sodium, calcium, and magnesium.* Sea veggies are also a plant-based source of omega-3 fatty acids1, which support heart health and cognitive function—among other benefits.* The organic veggies+ also contains fiber, like flaxseed and inulin, as well as probiotics, which help support healthy digestion.* The blend is free of soy, lactose, and gluten.

Unlike most store-bought ice pops, this recipe is low in sugar (only 2 g per serving) and high in antioxidants, which can help manage inflammation.* The greens are tasty enough on their own, but if you prefer something especially sweet, add a touch of honey. Or, if you're a fan of more tart ice pop, include a bit of lime juice in this recipe.