KALE-BANANA BREAKFAST POPS

 

LEVEL: EASY

TOTAL: 8 hours 5 minutes

PREP: 5 minutes

Inactive: 8 hours

Yield: 4 servings

INGREDIENTS

1 small banana, cut into chunks

2 cups packed chopped kale (stems removed)

1/2 cup 2 percent plain Greek Yogurt

1/4 cup pure maple syrup (Honey can be used as a substitute for maple syrup)

Juice of 2 small oranges

Juice of 1/2 lemon

One 1/2 piece peeled fresh ginger

DIRECTIONS

Special equipment needed: Four 3- to 4- ounce ice pop molds

1. Combine the banana, kale, yogurt, maple syrup, orange and lemon juices and ginger in the blender and puree until smooth.

2. Divide the mixture evenly among four 3- to 4- ounce ice pop molds. Freeze until solid, at least 8 hours and preferably overnight. Let sit at room temperature for a few minutes before removing from mold.

3. The pops will keep in the freezer for up to 2 weeks.