Of course I would get inspired by these “Easy Freezy Fun Pops” at the worst time ever {sigh with hint of sarcasm}!  The only time I get to thumb through a magazine is in the grocery check-out line. I spied with my foodie eye the Better Homes and Garden’s magazine because it had these cute and crafty pops on the front cover!

What I mean by the worst time ever is I have been feeling off lately with symptoms that are just cramping my style!  I have felt bloated, sinus congestion, muscle aches, itchy eyes, PMS {pretty miserable sista}, low energy, poor concentration, foggy, frenzied, anxious, and craving sweets!  Granted my sweets are still considered healthier treats {using dates, coconut sugar or honey} but nonetheless, they can still feed these symptoms.

So my husband, whom many of you know as Dr. Tom, ordered some labs on me and well, it’s no mystery why I feel out of sorts these days.  I ate a little “humble pie”  as my husband proceeded to tell me my lab results.  Yes I am human, imagine that…grrrr! I am just grateful we can eliminate those symptoms and find my better self!

Although being inspired by these creamy ice cream pops, they are not something I will be able to enjoy just yet as I do The FreeDiet™ cleanse he put me on.   You see, my diet will be free of  gluten & grains, sugar, dairy, yeast, soy {that is the easy one}, and some other foods for 2-3 weeks,  depending on how compliant I am.

I do have some good news that “My Doctor” {wink} told me!   My iron level, which was very low last year, is right where it needs to be.  My vitamin B12 is now excellent, and my growth hormone which was low is now that of a 29-year-old {I will take it since I am 45}!  Oh and the best yet is that I am no where near menopause,  which I feared with some of those symptoms.

Let me get back to these crafty pops that the kids will love to make for those last summer moments!   I thought decorating and personalizing their sticks would be fun but it turns out they started to get a little protective of which ice cream square was theirs.  The problem was solved when the idea of writing their names on the stick was presented!

As I created each layer, I will confess I did have to taste my concoctions to see if I was on track. However, I was not worried when my taste testers asked for seconds and one for breakfast; which I almost obliged.

People always ask how our daughter is such a healthy eater and it’s because her taste buds were first introduced to real, unprocessed foods and treats like this recipe.  We also educated her and explained what the different ingredients are.  Start them young and it is all their little palates and minds will know.

I hope you enjoy being creative with the flavors you choose because So Delicious has many choices.  If nuts are a problem, no worries they have you covered in coconut!

 

With a Spoonful of Health,

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