Easy Sugar Free Ice Lolly Recipe For Baby Led Weaning
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Can You Give Baby An Ice Lolly
You can introduce a sugar free ice lolly to babies from around six months old, but it's essential to choose them carefully.
When selecting a shop-bought ice cream, look for options that are sugar-free, made with natural fruit purees, and free from artificial additives or preservatives.
Check the ingredient list to ensure it contains wholesome ingredients suitable for your baby's diet.
For homemade ice lollies, you have greater control over the ingredients; consider using pureed fruits mixed with yoghurt or smoothies.
Always ensure that the textures are appropriate for your baby to avoid choking hazards, and supervise them while enjoying their treat.
Are Ice Lollies Good For Teething Baby
Sugar-free ice pops can be a soothing treat for teething babies, offering relief from the discomfort associated with sore gums, also great on a hot summer day.
As long as fruit pops are made from wholesome ingredients, such as pureed fresh fruit or yogurt, they can be a nutritious option.
Cold temperatures help numb the gums, easing pain while providing a fun and tasty experience for your little one.
However, it's important to ensure that the ice lollies are appropriately sized to prevent choking hazards and to supervise your baby while they enjoy this chilled snack.
Always consult with a healthcare professional if you have any concerns about introducing new foods during teething.
Ingredient information
Watermelon - Watermelon is a great option for a baby and toddler no added sugar free ice lollies, a great food for baby and toddler.
Frozen into a slushie or served alongside cheese for a lunch or a snack, watermelon is a great option for baby. You could add a little lemon juice for extra flavour if you like.
Kiwi - Another great healthy option for baby and toddler, packed with vitamin C this is a great fruit either cut into finger sized pieces or mashed or pureed.
Serving suggestion
The watermelon popsicles are great served as they are. You could mix the watermelon with a little plain yogurt to add creaminess to the lollies to make watermelon yogurt popsicles as a yummy alternative sugar free recipe.
Other frozen treat recipes you may like: Milk ice lollies, Apple pops for baby or Frozen yogurt bark.
Storage instructions
The sugar-free popsicles are obviously best kept in the freezer as they are a freezer item.
The fruit ice pops can be kept in the freezer for up to 3 months which is great! If the lollies defrost you will not be able to re freeze.
You could also freeze the classic frozen ice pops using a large ice cube tray and place a stick in the middle, to make ice pops.
Once frozen overnight you can remove the freezer pops and store in a freezer bag, so that you can reuse the moulds for more lollies if needed.
Equipment used to help with this recipe
Popsicle mould - These ice lolly (popsicle) silicone moulds are designed to be easily used and removed with the wooden lolly sticks. Very versatile and can be used to freeze purees and yogurt for a great homemade treat.
Nutri bullet - I have found a blender to be an invaluable tool in the preparation of many of my baby led weaning recipes.
Recipe | Easy Sugar Free Ice Lolly Recipe For Baby Led Weaning
Easy Sugar Free Ice Lolly Recipe For Baby Led Weaning
This is a great ice lolly recipe for baby and toddler. A great no added sugar lolly that they will enjoy.
Ingredients
Instructions
- Start by cutting the watermelon into cubes and place in a food processor or nutri bullet.
- Peel the kiwis, cut into cubes and set aside.
- Blitz the watermelon until a smooth consistency.
- Pour into ice lolly moulds and pop in the sticks, the mixture will make 8 large lollies.
- Pop the ice lollies into the freezer and freeze minimum for 8 hours, overnight is best.
- Once frozen, take out of the freezer.
- Blitz the kiwis in a food processor or nutri bullet, and pour a little of the mixture in each lolly mould.
- Place back into the freezer overnight.
Notes
You could use other fruit for this recipe such as strawberries and blueberries or raspberries and blackberries. All great options for baby.
A great way to use other fruits for baby as a great sugar free recipe for a easy dessert.
You could use smaller moulds if you like to make smaller ice lollies.
Hope you and your whole family enjoy!
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