Blood-Sugar-Friendly Ice Pops

This generic food product has so many regional variant names that it’s difficult to get a universal name, but in N. America they’re also known by the genericized brand name of popsicles. Anyway, they’re usually very bad news for blood sugars, being merely frozen juice even if extra sugar wasn’t added. Today’s recipe, on the other hand, makes for a refreshing and nutrient-dense treat that won’t spike your blood glucose!

You will need

• 1 cup fresh blueberries
• 1 can (12oz/400g) coconut milk
• ½ cup yogurt with minimal additives
• 1 tbsp honey (omit if you prefer less sweetness)
• Juice of ¼ lime (increase if you prefer more sourness)

Method

(we suggest you read everything at least once before doing anything)

1) Blend everything

2) Pour into ice pop molds and freeze overnight

3) Serve at your leisure:

Enjoy!

Want to learn more?

For those interested in some of the science of what we have going on today:

• Which Sugars Are Healthier, And Which Are Just The Same?
• 10 Ways To Balance Blood Sugars
• Can Saturated Fats Be Healthy? ← the fats in coconut are a good source of medium-chain triglycerides (MCTs), which are easily broken down as a good energy source and (enjoyed in moderation) thus unlikely to cause any cardiovascular problems, as little to nothing (usually: nothing) of it will be stored.

Take care!