I’ve ditched the sugar again and apart from a couple of planned (and one unplanned) cheat days, I have been well on track. After I fell off the wagon towards the end of last year, I made a decision to quit the white stuff again in the new year. Isn’t it funny how we consider new years eve such a major milestone in our decisions? As if on the 1st of January we somehow get that extra push we need to make a positive change in our lives. Really, it’s just another date, isn’t it?
So I’ve taken on a slightly different frame of mind now. This time around, it is all about what I deserve….remember we talked about that? From a health point of view, what I deserve is a healthy, well nourished body that I fill with goodness. After all, you can’t expect to get the best from this vehicle that has been assigned to you in this life unless you give it the very best care, no?
And so it is that the menacing ‘I MUST LOSE WEIGHT’ has been replaced by ‘I deserve to be happy with myself, inside and out and a positive step towards that is to be slimmer and healthier’. Is that not much kinder, friends?
Like any affirmation, it is to be repeated. We humans are creatures of habit and our mental patterns, created over years, take gentle persistence to break. So I remind myself daily of my decision to ensure I have what I deserve and try not to berate myself too much when I slip up.
Try it, dear friends. Let’s treat ourselves with kindness, and the universe will do the same.
I was a tad excited when this month’s Sweet Adventures Blog Hop theme of Popsicle Party was announced. This month it is hosted by the lovely Swah from Love Swah.
These chocolate covered, coconut popsicles are a frozen, low-sugar version of the Bounty Bar, a popular Australian chocolate bar. If you want them to be dairy free, leave out the yoghurt but the result will be a harder popsicle.
Bounty Bar Popsicles (Low-fructose)
Makes 6-8 depending on size of moulds
Get:
270 ml (1 tin) full-fat coconut milk
1/2 cup Greek yoghurt
4 tbsp rice syrup
1/2 cup frozen fresh grated coconut
150g good quality dark chocolate
Make:
Whisk all ingredients together except for the chocolate.
Pour into popsicle moulds.
Freeze until set.
Melt the chocolate in a double boiler or in the microwave in 20-30 second bursts, stirring in between.
Dip the popsicle moulds in hot water to loosen, then dip the popsicles one by one into the dark chocolate or paint it on with a pastry brush.
When the chocolate has set, place back in the popsicle moulds (they won’t fit as well) and in the freezer until ready to eat.
Notes:
Frozen coconut is available at Indian grocers.
I had a little mixture left as I have small popsicle moulds, and I poured this into an ice cube tray to throw into my smoothies.
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These look (and sound!) delicious! Anything coconut is a definite win in my book!
Thank you! Mine too. Coconut with dark chocolate is especially good.
Hi Deeps, I cant source rice syrup here. Can you suggest an alternative? Less healthy is fine!
Hey vids…..honey or maple syrup would work fine. I bet you are not thinking about popsicles in the snow!
They. are. gorgeous!! Love it Deepa. I’d eat about 100 of them – love bounty flavours. Looking forward to seeing you soon for Apples!
They. are. gorgeous!! Love it Deepa. I’d eat about 100 of them – love bounty flavours. Looking forward to seeing you soon for Apples!
Yayyyy! Apples! And not the kind with touchscreens, but real ones on trees:-) I’m totes looking forward to it too.
Thanks Amanda!
that looks fab! i love the drizzly choc on top.
Thanks Nags! Chocolate is important 🙂
Thanks Nags!
I love your photos and would no doubt love these treats too.
Thanks muchly
I love coconut and chocolate combo aka I love Bounty!! I am so going to make these!! Gorgeous clicks Deepa! 🙂
Thanks Riddhi. Hope you like them!
I love Bountys and these look like a rich and indulgent treat despite the lack of refined sugar. Yum!!
Thanks Swah! Yeah they are so creamy that mild sweetness is enough.
Love Bounty bars. These sound so delicious!
Me too! Thanks Sara.
These look delicious Deepa! I’m ordering some coconut milk off of Amazon today and can’t wait to try this recipe out! 🙂
Thanks Lauren! Hope you enjoy them!
Love it. Might have to make these once mine are all gone! 😉
Yay!
These are splendid looking, well done! I like the chocolate addition, great idea.
Thanks Helen. Anything is better with chocolate 🙂
these look *incredible* . Bounties are my fav 🙂
Thanks muchly.
i love ice pops. these sound great!
Me too! That’s all I feel like eating in summer.
This recipe sounds delicious-thanks! But to vids…Bleck maple syrup or honey will alter the taste quite a bit I would think- try agave syrup.
This sounds delicious-thanks! To vidya- bleck…maple syrup/honey would alter the taste of this! Try agave syrup as another healthy alternative!
Yeah agave would work but may not be available in HK where she is. Thanks for the tip though!
Love chocolate and coconut and these sound fab! I like your affirmation, such a positive thought!
Thanks JJ!
These pops look so refreshing and delicious! I love how low in sugar they are! Perfect awesomeness.
Pinning!
Pin away! Thanks Abbie.
I’m totally sold on these, especially at the thought of sneaking them into my morning smoothies… Thanks for the inspiration!
Pleasure! I actually threw some cubes into my smoothie this morning and they added a wonderful hint of coconut.
I used to love Bounty bars but haven’t eaten them in ages because I find them too sweet. These look fantastic. Will give them a try.
Thanks Tanya. Please do, I hope you like them.
You can never go wrong with coconut and dark chocolate. Love the styling 🙂
Wow how delicious do these Popsicles look. I really want to pick one up and just take a bite.
And if you were here you would be more than welcome to!
🙂 Thank u
I love every ingredient in this recipe! I’m sure it is delicious.
And I agree with Kiran. What great pictures!
Thanks on both accounts Ameena 🙂
Looks delicious!!!
Thanks, it was !