BLUEBERRIES are not only delicious, they’re also incredibly good for you. They’re considered a superfood – a food that contains high levels of vitamins and nutrients – thanks to their antioxidant content. Blueberries are wonderfully versatile and can be used in savoury and sweet dishes.
Whether you’re making smoothies, salads or ice lollies, blueberries add something special. Start the year off with a bang and jazz up your kids’ lunchboxes with these yummy treats.
BLUEBERRY & STRAWBERRY ICE LOLLIES
MAKES: 6-8 LOLLIES / PREPARATION: 5 MIN / COOKING: 5-10 MIN / FREEZING: 4 HOURS OR OVERNIGHT
► 375ml (1½c) blueberries, fresh or frozen
► 250ml (1c) strawberries, fresh or frozen
► 60ml (¼c) castor sugar
► 500ml (2c) double cream yoghurt
► 250ml (1c) cream, milk or coconut milk
► 5ml (1t) vanilla essence
► grated zest of 1 lemon
Keep 6-8 ice lolly moulds handy.
1 Put the blueberries, strawberries and castor sugar in a pot or saucepan and heat until the sugar has dissolved. Remove from the heat and set aside to cool.
