KIWI + GRAPEFRUIT DETOX-POPS

Kiwi fruits and grapefruits are both renowned for their detoxing properties, so I thought what better way to incorporate them into my diet than making them into these delicious, zesty little ice-blocks!

They're not super sweet, but they're extremely refreshing and are a perfect way to cool down on a scorching summers day :) They're also INCREDIBLY EASY



RECIPE:

• 1 330 mL carton of RawC coconut water
• 1 kiwi fruit
• 1/2 ruby grapefruit
• 1/2 Tbsp coconut sugar (or any other healthy sweetener of choice!)

METHOD:

• Blend the coconut water with most of the 1/2 grapefruit (leaving a few slices to put into the icebox themselves) and the coconut sugar
• Chop up the kiwi fruit into small pieces, as well as the rest of the grapefruit 
• Pour into ice block moulds and pop in pieces of fruit
• Freeze for at least 8 hours or overnight
• Enjoy!

Refreshing Matcha + Mint + Lime Ice-Blocks!

Summer is arriving and cool, refreshing treats are all around! These babies are simple, tasty and super quick to whip up (the hardest part is waiting for them to set!) Matcha, mint and lime work together so well in my opinion, however I kept the lime pretty subtle so it didn't ruin the unique flavour of the matcha! I drizzled mine in raw choc, but you could have additional toppings, or have no toppings at all! Either way, they're delicious and you'll absolutely LOVE them ;) Here's the recipe!


INGREDIENTS
Ice-blocks (makes about 6)

• 1 ripe avocado
• 1 ripe banana
• 1 cup rice milk (or any other plant-based milk)
• 1 - 2 tsp matcha powder (depending on how strong you like it!)
• 1 tbsp chopped fresh mint
• 1 tbsp lime juice
• 3 tbsp coconut water (we used Natural Raw C)
• 1 tbsp maple syrup
• 1 tsp chia seeds

Cacao-Choc Sauce

• 1/4 cup + 2 tbsp coconut oil melted
• 1/4 cup cacao powder
• 2 tbsp maple syrup

Method:
- Blend together all ingredients until smooth.
- Pour into ice-block moulds and place in freezer overnight or until completely set
- In the morning remove from moulds (you may need to run some warm water over them so they come out) and set aside.
- For the cacao-choc sauce, mix all ingredients together so that there are no lumps. If you are finding it difficult you may need to place the ingredients in a saucepan over low heat to achieve a smooth texture.
- Drizzle the tips of each ice-block with the choc. sauce (and any other toppings you like! You could add desiccated coconut, nuts, goji berries etc.)
-Eat straight away or store in an air-tight container in the freezer :)

Banana-Blueberry-Coconut & Raspberry-Blackberry-Coconut Ice-Blocks!

Spring in Australia is nearly here! The sun is coming out more, the birds are singing, and I'm finding myself beginning to crave fresh, fruity flavours much more! So today I decided to make two different kinds of ice-blocks with Natural Raw C coconut water, and dipped them in some cacao-choc sauce + pistachios + coconut for a bit of added decadence ;) Hope you enjoy!


BANANA-BLUEBERRY (makes approx. 3)

• 1 ripe banana
• 1/2 cup frozen (or fresh) blueberries
• 2/3 cup Natural Raw C coconut water

RASPBERRY-BLACKBERRY (makes approx. 3)

• 1/2 cup frozen (or fresh) raspberries
• 1/2 cup frozen (or fresh) blackberries
• 2/3 cup Natural Raw C coconut water

CACAO-CHOC SAUCE + TOPPINGS

• 1/4 cup + 2 tbsp coconut oil (melted)
• 1/4 cup cacao powder
• 2 tbsp maple syrup
• desiccated coconut
• crushed raw pistachios

Method:

- For the banana-blueberry ice-blocks, blend together all ingredients until smooth.

- Pour into ice-block moulds and place in freezer overnight or until completely set

- Do the same for the raspberry-blackberry ice-blocks :)

- In the morning remove from moulds (you may need to run some warm water over them so they come out) and set aside.

- For the cacao-choc sauce, mix all ingredients together so that there are no lumps. If you are finding it difficult you may need to place the ingredients in a saucepan over low heat to achieve a smooth texture.
- Dip the tips of each ice-block into the choc. sauce, then immediately into the pistachios or coconut (or whatever else you'd like to use!) It is important to do it quickly otherwise the chocolate will set and won't stick to your toppings!
-Eat straight away or store in an air-tight container in the freezer :)