It's almost Summer in Australia but it feels like the summer vibes are already here! With the temperature rising and spring fruit in abundance, we thought we’d pull together our favourite go to Icy Pole recipes.
Home made Icy Poles are a great way to cool down, stay hydrated & limit the amount of packaging going into landfill. Not to mention you can save food going to waste (hello sad looking strawberries - to the freezer!), you'll know exactly what's in your Icy Pole treats & you can save money by batch making. If you're looking for some great activities for the kids during school holidays - making your own Icy Poles is a great creative outlet (and at least an hour of entertainment 😜).
Our range of silicone Icy Pole & Ice Cream moulds are reusable, dishwasher safe and made from premium silicone to make it easy to use and durable. Made from LFGB certified silicone, the LFGB test ensures that silicones do not contain any harmful or toxic substances! At the end of its life, we offer our Silicone Take-Back Program. If Icy Poles are in high rotation in your household - we gotcha!
There's a recent addition to our Icy Pole range - the Individual Icy Pole Set. Available in sets of 4 in two different colours, Chai & Twilight - these new additions are for those that don't want to fuss with Icy Pole sticks 👇.
To store your Icy Poles we've got a number of solutions - no single use packaging in sight. We recommend:
- Silicone Food Pouches: Large or Small should do the trick! Or check out our new Icy Pole Bundle! Perfect if you like to bundle and save. It's got everything you need to make, freeze & store your Icy Poles.
- Rectangle Glass Eco Stows: these babies come in a set of three so you’ve plenty of options!
Homemade Icy Poles can be made vegan friendly, vegetarian, nut-free, made from dairy or non-diary alternatives & be incredibly quick (Coconut Water & fresh mint anyone?) or super creative (check out Panaceas Pantry for some amazing ideas!).
RECIPES
Fruit-Lifesaver
Combat fruit waste with these easy and quick recipe! All you need is some left over fruit and plenty of imagination. We're big fans of freezing any fruit we've got in abundance or that's left over (brown bananas anyone?) so you can just grab your fruit out of the freezer before you begin.
Prep Time: 6 mins
Makes: 12
Ingredients: depending on your aging fruit bowl. You can use frozen fruits if you have them available.
Difficulty rating: simple!
Ingredients:
- ½ cup blueberries
- ½ cup raspberries
- ½ cup strawberries
- ½ cup Kiwi fruit (thinly sliced)
- 1 mango cheek (thinly sliced)
- 2 cups boiled water, cooled to room temperature. Alternatives: coconut water, lemonade or Kombucha for a more summery flavor.
- Alternatives: apple, pear, mandarin, orange, passion fruit pulp, etc.
Method
- Prepare fruits into slices
- Place into Icy Pole Moulds (use a funnel to reduce mess)
- Pour in water or coconut water (allowing a small gap at the top)
- Place Mould cover with Icy Pole sticks already inserted
- Place in freezer overnight
- Remove cover, pop out Icy Poles - serve immediately or place into Silicone Pouch (we recommend Large or Giant) for easy treats!
Yo-Berrylicious
Double duty for these Icy Poles; a grab and go breakfast option and a nutritious, cooling treat.
Prep Time: 10 mins
Makes: 12
Ingredients: 6
Difficulty rating: simple!
Ingredients:
- 1-2 bananas (over ripe is perfect and sweeter!)
- 160 grams cup frozen berries (raspberries, strawberries, blackberries, etc.)
- 350-400ml of milk. Alternatives: non-dairy milks (almond, oat, rice, etc.) and organic coconut milk.
- 5 tablespoons of yoghurt (dairy or non-dairy - Coconut yogurt is a great option).
- Handful or mint leaves or other fresh herbs (perfect for salvaging aged herbs)
- 1-2 tablespoons of honey or maple syrup
Method
- Peel banana and add berries, milk, yoghurt & honey into a blender and blitz until smooth.
- Pour into the 12 moulds, adding mint leaves to each Icy Pole.
- Place Mould cover with Icy Pole sticks already inserted
- Place in freezer overnight
- Remove cover, pop out Icy Poles - store in plastic free freezer solution.
Alternative: add some protein powder or some rolled oats to the mix for a perfect post hike, run or gym snack.
Avocado, Lime & Chocolate
Sounds like a strange combination but who wants to waste any avocado, EVER! It’s only ripe for about 13 mins right? Decorating these Icy Poles makes this a creative activity.
Prep Time: 25 mins (less if you opt out of the chocolate dipping)
Makes: 12 (of course)
Difficulty rating: more adventurous but doable
Ingredients:
- 1 cup mashed avocado (over ripe is perfect)
- 6 teaspoons of lime juice
- 2-2.5 cups of coconut water (or cooled, boiled water)
- 3-4 tablespoons of coconut cream
- Tip: for a sweeter version add honey, coconut sugar or maple syrup.
Method
- Place all ingredients into a blender and blitz until smooth.
- Pour into 12 moulds leaving a little space at the top
- Place Mould cover with Icy Pole sticks
- Place in freezer overnight (minimum 5 hours to set)
- Remove cover, pop out Icy Poles
Decorating (optional)
Melt 100 grams of chocolate (choose your preference of diary or non diary alternatives) and dip each Icy Pole into the chocolate. Allow to drip clean and place on a tray with Un-Baking Paper to prevent sticking. Add chopped nuts, shredded coconut or seeds or salt for extra texture on the chocolate layer. Return to the freezer for a couple of hours.
Serve or store in plastic free freezer solution of your choice.
Want more recipes ideas or tips on how to use Icy Pole moulds or freezer storage solutions - let us know on Socials! We're thinking some adult friendly cocktail Icy Pole recipes might be in order......
🍫 Choc Chip Ice Cream Icy Poles
Ingredients:
- 500g frozen banana chunks
- 1/4 cup choc chips
- 1 cup coconut milk
- 1 tsp vanilla bean essence
Method:
- Blend all ingredients until smooth.
- Portion into Icy Pole Moulds or Individual Icy Pole Moulds, freeze, and enjoy a creamy, chocolatey snack.
🍇 Raspberry Ice Cream Icy Poles
Ingredients:
- 500g frozen banana chunks
- 1/2 cup fresh raspberries
- 1 cup coconut milk
- 1 tsp vanilla bean essence
Method:
- Blend all ingredients until smooth.
- If too thick, add more coconut milk.
- Pour into Icy Pole Moulds or Individual Icy Pole Moulds, freeze, and enjoy a tart, creamy treat.
