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Strawberries and Cream Ice Pops for Kids
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Mealtime with a toddler can definitely be an adventure! They are absolutely crazy sometimes. I know in our house, dinner is usually followed immediately by bath time. We just strip him down and head for the tub.
Lucky for us, Owen is a good eater as far as what he eats. Owen gladly eats meat, cheese, fruits, and veggies for us. I guess you figured out that he’s not a neat eater though. Food ends up everywhere and that’s not just from Owen. Charlie is 5 and he tends to make just as much of a mess.
As a mom though, it’s still natural to wonder if our little ones are getting the nutrients they need. Kids are on-the-go all the time and they’re not always in the mood to settle down and eat a meal.
Specially designed for toddlers 12 – 24 months, Stage 3 Gerber Good Start Grow is a nutritious toddler drink with probiotics to support digestive health. It helps nourish toddler tummies so they can focus on what makes them and you happy: their growing independence!
Since we’re just getting started with the heat of summer, I decided to make a yummy ice pop using our new toddler drink.
Strawberries and Cream Ice Pops for Kids
Author: Christina Shirley
Recipe type: Dessert
Ingredients
- 6 oz of water
- 3 scoops of Stage 3 Gerber Good Start Grow
- 2 cups plain yogurt, low fat
- about 12 strawberries
Instructions
- Mix 3 scoops of Stage 3 Gerber Good Start Grow into 6 oz of water.
- In a blender, combine 6 strawberries, mixed Gerber Toddler Drink, and yogurt.
- Slice the remaining strawberries and distribute among ice pop molds.
- Pour strawberry yogurt mixture into the molds.
- Put wooden sticks in or whatever your molds call for.
- Freeze 4 hours or until firm.
The boys have really been enjoying these special Strawberries and Cream Ice Pops that I made for them. And of course, I love knowing that there are important nutrients that are essential for them inside this yummy treat including probiotics to help support digestive health and DHA and iron to help support brain development.
You can enter to win a “Welcome to Toddlerhood Kit” (Provided by Gerber) so you can really experience the Stage 3 Gerber Good Start Toddler Drink and some bonus goodies! To enter, just click here to learn more about Stage 3 Gerber Good Start Grow Toddler Drink. Then, leave me a comment sharing your own stories and experiences with your own little one’s transition into toddlerhood and the challenges and joys of toddlers mealtimes.
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Cris of Kiss My Tulle says
This is ingenious! We are all Popsicle all the time around here so I’m loving this healthier option. Thanks!
Ashley says
This is such a great idea. I’ll have to make these for my nephews – they’d love them!
Kendra says
These look delicious!
Mindy DeLisi says
Taking each stage step by step is the answer, I never like to rush onto the next food. Pretty easy going transitioning that way. 🙂 The pops looks real good!
Emily Ducatte says
My son has always been a stubborn and picky eater. He will rarely eat raw fruits and never raw veggies (although cooked veggies he will eat more of than cooked fruits.) Like most kids he would eat sweet stuff all day if I let him though. So i lie to him and tell him his tubes of frozen greek yogurt is ice cream and his homemade granola bars with dried fruits and nuts are candy bars.
Brooke @ Blushing Noir says
YUM! I bet my kids and nephews would love these!!!!
Janice says
Great idea…I am definitely going to try this!
Helen says
I like the idea of the actual fruit in the pop! Thanks for sharing on the What’s for Dinner Link up!
samantha says
Okay, this idea is just too clever. I would have never thought to turn it into a pop for my toddler! I’m going to have to try this later. Thanks for joining the Family Joy link party! 🙂
Jeanna says
Looks delish and quite a hit. How do u get the sticks to stay straight. Do u let it sit in the freezer until it’s a bit more solid?
Christina says
Hi Jeanna,
The mold that I use has a top that the sticks slide right into. It keeps everything nice and straight. About 4 hours in the freezer and they’re perfect.
Christine says
For kids? pfft, I’ll make these delicious popsicles for myself! Thanks for sharing 🙂
Maria says
Yum! My daughter just started getting into popsicles, and just in time for the summer. She loves fruits, especially strawberries so this the perfect treat for her! If I don’t have the Gerber Good Start on hand, perhaps milk can be a substitute? or maybe juice as well? Thank you so much for sharing this with us on #shinebloghop, this week! Happy to have you, Christina!
Sarah says
These pops make me want to be a kid again 🙂 I bet your kids love these!
Ashley C says
My challenge is that my kids don’t want to try or eat anything!
Sandy Klocinski says
My challenge with my daughter was bad table manners
Barbara Montag says
No when the kids were toddlers they were always eaters.
Guess we were just lucky.
thank you
Barbara Montag says
Oops meant to say easy eaters.
Margaret Smith says
Our biggest challenge is to get him to eat enough foods. He seems to loose interest after a couple of bites.
Adrienne says
trying to get them to eat vegetables
Winifred says
My challenge is getting her to eat a balanced diet– so far she doesn’t like veggies
Susan Smith says
My biggest mealtime challenge is getting my daughter to eat vegetables.
Brittney House says
Both of my daughters treated veggies like the plague.
Theresa @DearCreatives says
Looks yummy! Pinned & shared. Thanks for joining the Inspiration Spotlight party!
Cynthia C says
When my kids were toddlers, they were very picky eaters and I had trouble getting to eat them a variety of foods.
Denise Sachs says
My kids are very picky and never want to try anything.
Holly C. says
when my children were little they were really good eaters. wish I had thought of these popsicles then, but as adults I think we would all love them!
nickie says
My little one is a picky eater
Debbi says
My kids were incredibly picky about their food. The oldest one couldn’t have any food touching any other food. The little one had to have his sandwiches cut a certain way, and heaven help you if you got it wrong!
Christina G. says
My daughter was a very picky eater. She would only eat cheese, milk, and juice for a long time. Thanks for the giveaway!
Kathleen says
I was challenged with getting my daughter to eat veggies.
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Crystal F says
My oldest daughter would eat about anything but my youngest daughter was extremely picky and still is. It’s hard to get her to eat anything different. I wish I could go back and start when she was young with trying to feed her all types of different foods. It would have made things a lot easier.
Judy says
Such a great idea. My kids would love these. I will be featuring this tonight at my Sizzle into Summer party that opens at 8pm EST. Please stop by and pick up an I’ve Been Featured button. Thanks. http://diybydesign.blogspot.com
Richard says
Biggest challenge is getting them to try new things
Julie Briggs says
What a yummy treat for kids! Thank you for sharing with #HomeMattersParty this week
Audrey says
I loved these so much I featured them on #TastyTuesdays this week.
McKim says
Choosing what foods to eat – or not eat by just looking at them, instead of tasting them.
Frugal Hausfrau says
How fun – and healthy, too! Thanks for bringing these to Throwback Thursday!
Mollie
Aubrey says
My toddler won’t try new food.
Alyce Poalillo says
I do not have children so not an issue for me but I am glad to see the product is Non GMO.
kelly grant says
My boy eats a lot like me, by trying to get him to try something he’s never had is very difficult.
Lisa V. says
My 17 month old granddaughter finds it funny to throw her food sometimes or feed the dog instead.
Erica B. says
Her food preferences change everyday!
Michelle Robbins says
My son is a picky eater. I can’t say much because so are my husband and I.
Robin says
My son is a picky eater it is a chore to get him to eat veggies cooked or raw.
Daniel M says
always a picky eater
Ellie Wright says
My biggest challenge is keeping my granddaughter from feeding her food to the dogs.
susan smoaks says
it isn’t easy we just keep offering new things and hoping they will try them.
Tammie Venne says
I have such an impossible time getting my kids to try anything new
Ashley says
Veggies were a huge challenge. He’s particular, but I refuse to make food a battle. He’s 9 now and very healthy.
Kyl Neusch says
they can be picky when eating
Janine Hwang says
My biggest challenge is that my son has become very picky and won’t eat most thingd
Eugenia Hall says
I don’t have toddlers myself, but I’ve been very active in the care of my nieces and nephews and boy do I remember the toddler phase of feeding them. It was a real struggle sometimes to get them to eat even the foods they said they wanted to eat.
Jaime Cummings says
My three children have very distinct food preferences and aversions. My 6-year-old loves a variety of foods, including vegetables and salads. His 4-year-old sister likes chicken and milk, but doesn’t have any use for most other sources of protein. My 2-year-old’s preferences are constantly changing. Getting something on the table that everyone will eat is a real challenge.
Breanne says
It’s hard to get my nephew to eat vegetables.
Amy Greenwood says
I don’t have my own children, but I babysit a toddler sometimes and I find it hard not to make a big mess with him at his mealtime.
Carolyn Daley says
I do not experience any mealtime issues with my nephew. He will try just about anything when he visits.
Sand says
He’s refusing to eat anything green except green beans and avocados.