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Cathlete
So I've been thinking of whipping up some spring/summer treats and I came across a picture of a frozen treat in a shot glass. I'm thinking they put the stuff (smoothie/chocolate soymilk/etc) in a shot glass, put in a popsicle stick and threw it in the freezer. Do you all think this is safe? And while we're at it, does anyone have any treat recipes they'd like to share (with or without shot glasses:p )??

Carolyn
 
It sounds delightful. I think a shot glass would work and also be really cute! This is really a hilarious coincidence, and I guess you can tell we're related, because lately I'm crazy about frozen things and homemade popsicles too! I've been doing smoothie pospsicles for awhile, but lately I've been making fudgsicles from a recipe on vegweb. It's soooo good. The last time I added some instant coffee and frozen blueberries. It's yummy.

And yesterday I came up with the BEST treat! I made some lightly sweetened green tea (loose genmaicha) and white tea (loose, with lavender and jasmine) and let them cool to make iced tea. Anyway, I thought I'd pour some in my popsicle molds and see what happens. Well, I found out that I LOVE tea popsicles. It's just very light and refreshing and tasty, with so few calories. Next time I do it I think I'll add some citrus or some fresh mint. It's so much fun to discover something yummy and healthy.
 
Hi Amy! What a fun treat! I've never thought of using tea as a popsicle! It makes sense that you would since you're such a tea-hound!:p
Did you use the special tea from Teavana?
And you're right, the shot glass popsicles looked super cute. I think the picture I saw was of a cranberry/vanilla 'shotcicle'. Yummo!!:p

Carolyn
 
Oh no, you're quoting Rachael Ray now! Yes, frozen tea is something only I'd think of, but you'd love it too. The white tea was from teavana (it was a blend of teas) and the green tea was actually from you (it's the latest from republic of tea). I feel like a whole world of tea treats has been revealed to me....it's very magical. :p

So, the shot glasses do look cute, but here's my concern: they would be tough to eat. Kind of big and awkward. I'm sorry to tell you this and I hope I haven't destroyed your dreams. I totally get your search for frozen deliciousness that's also adorable-looking. Maybe I'm wrong.
 
My DH bought popsicle molds from Amazon, and has been making all kinds of yummy frozen treats, using mango nectar and other juices. His mom suggested a pina colada version, but I can't remember the stuff she used. YUM! I will ask DH later.

And I think it's kinda cute that the two of you are having a conversation here on the forum. Makes me want to convince my sister to start posting here (I think she just lurks. If you're reading this Sis, Hi!!)
 
JodiJodi-

Maybe I should invest in some popsicle molds from Amazon! I haven't really found a lot here (but I am in Germany and Germans don't do a lot of frozen food).
And you should convince your sister to post here! Sisters unite!!:p (ok I'm in a really weird mood I guess!)

Carolyn
 
>So, the shot glasses do look cute, but here's my concern: they
>would be tough to eat. Kind of big and awkward. I'm sorry to
>tell you this and I hope I haven't destroyed your dreams. I
>totally get your search for frozen deliciousness that's also
>adorable-looking. Maybe I'm wrong.

Aren't shot glasses really small? Here's a link to the page I found them on (I can't figure out how to post the actual picture so you have to scroll down).

http://www.imnotobsessed.com/page/5/
 
>Aren't shot glasses really small? Here's a link to the page I
>found them on (I can't figure out how to post the actual
>picture so you have to scroll down).
>
>http://www.imnotobsessed.com/page/4/

Hmmm. I didn't see any popsicles, but I did learn alot about Britney, Kanye, Post, etc! But I googled and saw some images. I think it depends on the shape of the glass. The standard size that I picture would seems like it might be a little too big and might end up melting while you're eating it (or licking it as the case may be). Typical popsicle molds make popsicles that fit comfortably in your mouth and don't require you to eat it fast so it doesn't melt. Ok, I want to stay pg here so maybe I'll stop there. }(
 
>I was getting a kick out of reading their conversation too!
>:)
>
>Mary

Thanks guys! I'm glad we are able to entertain someone other than ourselves! But I also hope we hear from some more popsicle lovers. What could be more important that popsicles people? :9
 
>>Aren't shot glasses really small? Here's a link to the page
>I
>>found them on (I can't figure out how to post the actual
>>picture so you have to scroll down).
>>
>>http://www.imnotobsessed.com/page/4/
>
>Hmmm. I didn't see any popsicles, but I did learn alot about
>Britney, Kanye, Post, etc! But I googled and saw some images.
> I think it depends on the shape of the glass. The standard
>size that I picture would seems like it might be a little too
>big and might end up melting while you're eating it (or
>licking it as the case may be). Typical popsicle molds make
>popsicles that fit comfortably in your mouth and don't require
>you to eat it fast so it doesn't melt. Ok, I want to stay pg
>here so maybe I'll stop there. }(

Sorry 'bout that. You have to go to page 5. At least you got to learn about Britney and Kayne! It's important to stay up to date with the important news of the day you know!
 
>OMG I want some! Recipes please, you little pixies :)
>
>Amy, the tea pops sound AWESOME!

Hey Michele-

I don't have any recipes that I've tried yet (other than freezing my smoothie stuff) but I am considering using vanilla pudding and throwing in some berries (esp strawberries and cherries). I hope others chime in with some ideas! :)

Carolyn
 
I think you guys need to write a cook book for treats. I'll have to think up a clever title, obviously incorporating your "pixie" handle somehow.

Wow, pudding and berries...my mouth is watering!
 
>>OMG I want some! Recipes please, you little pixies :)
>>
>>Amy, the tea pops sound AWESOME!
>
>Hey Michele-
>
>I don't have any recipes that I've tried yet (other than
>freezing my smoothie stuff) but I am considering using vanilla
>pudding and throwing in some berries (esp strawberries and
>cherries). I hope others chime in with some ideas! :)
>
>Carolyn
>
Michele, like Carolyn, I was just freezing my regular smoothies. But the fudgsicle recipe can be found here:
http://vegweb.com/index.php?topic=7477.0
I altered the recipe a little by adding a bit of chocolate (soy)milk because I thought it may be too think to pour into the molds, although I guess it could be spooned, and then you'd have a yummy spoon to lick, which isn't a bad thing! :9

And the tea pops are so good! I mean it's just frozen tea, but like I said, so refreshing and cool and light. I want another one now but they aren't done freezing yet. :-(
 
>Can you make cake or cookie popsicles? How about donut
>popsicles?

Robin, I can't tell if you're being serious or not, but I'll risk being teased and say OMG THAT WOULD BE SO AWESOME! It doesn't immediately sound doable, but it would be fun to try.

For the cookie pops, you could use vanilla or chocolate pudding and throw in some crushed oreos. I don't know how the cake ones would work. Ideas?
 
>Aren't shot glasses really small? Here's a link to the page I
>found them on (I can't figure out how to post the actual
>picture so you have to scroll down).

Maybe Amy does her shots differently, LOL!

I would only be concerned about the fluids expanding and cracking the glass. Not all containers are freezer safe. (Otherwise, I don't see any safety concerns with it).
 
>Maybe Amy does her shots differently, LOL!

Well, I must say, I have no idea what you're talking about Kathryn! }(

I'd agree that the glass could crack. Especially since you'd have to run it under hot water to get the thing out. Maybe extra thick glass would work.
 
>For the cookie pops, you could use vanilla or chocolate
>pudding and throw in some crushed oreos. I don't know how the
>cake ones would work. Ideas?

You could throw in some chocolate chip cookies or even peanut butter cookies!! OMG the possibilities are endless!!

Ok wasn't this supposed to be about healthy treats??:p
 
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