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Berry Yogurt Popsicles (Dairy-Free & Protein Packed)
What if I said you could have popsicles for breakfast? It’s a childhood dream come true, right?
But I’m not talking about the popsicles you find in the grocery stores, filled with sugar, artificial dyes, and chemical flavoring. I’m talking about creamy, delicious dairy-free berry popsicles boosted with collagen protein.
These Berry Yogurt Popsicles are made with just three ingredients, but packed with protein and antioxidants to start your day, cool off in the midday summer sun, or enjoy as a refreshing dessert.
7 Health Benefits of Berries
Berries may be small, but they pack a powerful nutritional punch.
1. Loaded With Antioxidants
Berries are a great source of antioxidants, such as anthocyanins, ellagic acid, and resveratrol. In fact, blueberries, blackberries, and raspberries have the highest antioxidant activity of commonly consumed fruits, next to pomegranates (1).
Antioxidants help fight free radicals. Free radicals are unstable molecules that cause oxidative stress and damage your cells (2). In addition to protecting your cells, these antioxidants may reduce your risk of cancer, inflammation, neurodegeneration, diabetes and cardiovascular diseases (3).
2. Reduces Inflammation
3. Improves Wrinkles
Berries may help reduce skin wrinkling, as their antioxidants help control free radicals, one of the leading causes of skin damage that contributes to aging (7).
Research suggests that the ellagic acid in berries may protect skin by blocking the production of enzymes that break down collagen in sun-damaged skin (8, 9, 10).
4. Reduces Blood Sugar
Studies suggest that berries may protect your cells from high blood sugar levels, help increase insulin sensitivity, and reduce blood sugar and insulin response to high-carb meals (11, 12,).
5. Lowers Cholesterol
Strawberries and black raspberries have been shown to help lower cholesterol in people who are obese or have metabolic syndrome (13, 14, 15) Berries may help prevent LDL cholesterol from becoming oxidized or damaged, which is believed to be a major risk factor for heart disease (16, 17, 18).
In addition to lowering cholesterol, berries provide other benefits for heart health, including improving the function of your arteries.
6. Great Source of Fiber
Berries are a great source of fiber, including soluble fiber. Consuming soluble fiber slows down the movement of food through your digestive tract, leading to reduced hunger and increased feelings of fullness.
The increased fiber may decrease your calorie intake and make weight management easier (19, 20).
7. Low in Carbohydrates
Here's What You Need
- Coconut Yogurt: to provide creaminess without the dairy.
- NativePath Vanilla Bean Collagen: to add a sweet vanilla flavor and a collagen boost.
- Fresh Berries: for a burst of flavor and antioxidants.
Berry Yogurt Popsicles (Dairy-Free & Protein Packed)
Prep Time
2 minutes
Cook Time
4 hours
Calories
145
Servings
6
Ingredients
- 3 cups coconut yogurt
- 2-3 scoops NativePath Vanilla Bean Collagen Peptides
- 3 cups fresh berries
Instructions
- In a medium bowl combine the yogurt, collagen, and optional water/nut milk.
- Put a layer of berries in the bottom of your popsicle molds.
- Fill halfway with the yogurt mixture.
- Add another layer of berries.
- Fill the mold the rest of the way with the yogurt.
- Insert popsicle sticks.
- Freeze at least 6 hours (preferably overnight).
- When ready to enjoy, run the mold under warm water for 20-30 seconds to loosen the popsicles enough to slide out smoothly.
Medical Disclaimer
This content is for informational and educational purposes only. It is not intended to provide medical advice or to take the place of such advice or treatment from a personal physician. All readers/viewers of this content are advised to consult their doctors or qualified health professionals regarding specific health questions. Neither Dr. Chad Walding nor the publisher of this content takes responsibility for possible health consequences of any person or persons reading or following the information in this educational content. All viewers of this content, especially those taking prescription or over-the-counter medications, should consult their physicians before beginning any nutrition, supplement, or lifestyle program.
