The 'With Food and Love' blog has developed a recipe for sweet DIY strawberry ice pops that have been infused with fresh basil leaves. Creamier than a regular popsicle, this ice pop recipe uses full-fat coconut milk for a treat that is dairy-free and vegan-friendly.
To make the DIY strawberry ice pops you will need full-fat coconut milk, pitted Medjool dates, lemon juice, vanilla extract, fresh strawberries and a handful of basil leaves. If you are not adhering to a vegan diet, you can always substitute the dates for a bit of honey. Once you have your ingredients assembled, combine the coconut milk, lemon juice, vanilla extract and sweetener of choice in a high-speed blender. Once the mixture is fully combined, add in the strawberries and basil until the leaves are finely chopped. Pour the strawberry mixture into popsicle molds and place in the freezer. In just a few hours you will be able to enjoy your sweet and tangy ice pop treats.
Key Themes Behind This Trend
- Dairy-free Desserts
- Opportunity for developing innovative dairy-free dessert options using alternative ingredients.
- Herb-infused Treats
- Potential for creating unique and flavorful treats by infusing herbs with traditional desserts.
- Vegan-friendly Frozen Treats
- Opportunity to create frozen treats that cater to the growing demand for vegan-friendly options.
Where This Applies
- Health Food
- Opportunity for health food companies to expand their product offerings by creating dairy-free dessert alternatives.
- Food and Beverage
- Industries within the food and beverage sector can explore the incorporation of herb-infused treats into their product lines.
- Plant-based Foods
- Plant-based food companies can capitalize on the demand for vegan-friendly frozen treats by producing innovative options.
