Beat the Heat!

We've had a milder summer but if the heat has gotten to you, maybe it's time for something cold and refreshing. I love a good ice cream cone, but sometimes you need a healthier indulgence. Why not try homemade popsicles? 

We love to freeze leftover smoothies in my house for popsicles but check out this website with recipes for just such a treat. Surely one of them will be just what you're craving!
http://tipnut.com/homemade-popsicles/ 

To get you started, check out the Striped Fruit Pops from Taste of Home magazine.

http://www.tasteofhome.com/recipes/striped-fruit-pops

Ingredients:
3/4 cup honey, divided
2 cups sliced fresh strawberries
12 plastic cups or Popsicle molds (3 ounces each)
6 kiwifruit, peeled and sliced
12 Popsicle sticks
1-1/3 cups sliced fresh ripe peaches

Directions: In a blender, combine 1/4 cup honey and strawberries; cover and process until blended. Pour into cups or molds. Freeze for 30 minutes or until firm. In a blender, combine 1/4 cup honey and kiwi; cover and process until blended. Pour over frozen strawberry layer; insert Popsicle sticks. Freeze until firm. Repeat with peaches and remaining honey; pour over kiwi layer. Freeze until firm. 

Yield: 1 dozen.

And...
One week until our first meeting of the year!
We will meet on Tuesday, September 9th at 9:30am at Crossroads Fellowship.
Children may be dropped off in childcare beginning at 9:15 a.m.
Join us for Brunch provided by your Leadership Team, make a name tag, and find out what's in store for us this year at MOPS!