The perfect summer refreshment: 3-ingredient, low-calorie, nutrient-rich hazelnut ice pops you will want to make again and again!
Following my melon ice pops, I’m excited to share another must-try recipe for this summer. These hazelnut ice pops require just three simple ingredients: silken tofu, hazelnut butter, and maple syrup.
In only 15 minutes, you can whip up this delightful treat and set it to freeze. After about 3 hours, you’ll have a delicious and refreshing summer indulgence ready to enjoy!
Silken tofu in an ice pop recipe? Some of you might think I’m crazy. But before you dismiss it, please give it a try!
I was completely surprised by the result the first time I tested it. But now, you can definitely expect more variations to come with silken tofu taking centre stage.
REASONS TO LOVE THESE SILKEN TOFU HAZELNUT ICE POPS
Nutritious summer treat: Apart from being a delicious, refreshing treat, these hazelnut ice pops offer a good amount of protein and healthy fats, various vitamins, minerals and antioxidants. Read more about their potential health benefits under “Are these silken tofu hazelnut ice pops good for you?”.
Highly customisable: Instead of hazelnut butter, you can choose from a range of different plant-based spreads. This way, for example, you can easily get pistachio, almond, or peanut ice pops.
Kids-friendly: Kids will have a lot of fun eating these silken tofu hazelnut ice pops. As they are so easy to make, you can include your kids in the creation process. It is so much fun!
INGREDIENTS & SUBSTITUTIONS
Silken tofu: For this hazelnut ice pop recipe, you’ll need silken tofu, also known as soft, silk, or Japanese-style tofu. Silken tofu has a much softer consistency than regular tofu and falls apart easily, which is exactly what we need in this case. That’s what makes it much easier to blend and turn very creamy and smooth.
Regular tofu won’t be a good substitute for silken tofu in this recipe. It completely changes the texture of the mixture, making the ice pops much more crumbly.
Hazelnut butter: When buying hazelnut butter, make sure it is made entirely from roasted hazelnuts without the addition of sweeteners or additives.
Instead, you can choose other plant-based spread options such as peanut butter or almond butter.
Maple syrup: Maple syrup is here to add a touch of sweetness to these nutritious hazelnut ice pops.
Instead of maple syrup you can go with other sweeteners such as date syrup.
ARE THESE SILKEN TOFU HAZELNUT ICE POPS GOOD FOR YOU?
These silken tofu hazelnut ice pops are low in calories and packed with nutrients.
They provide a good amount of protein and healthy fats, and hazelnuts make them an excellent source of vitamin E. Additionally, they offer essential minerals like calcium and manganese and various antioxidants!
Tofu contains compounds that appear to shield us from conditions like heart disease, diabetes, and certain types of cancer. Plus, this soy-based food could be beneficial for our brain and bones, along with offering other advantages.
Likewise, hazelnuts bring their own set of health perks. They can help lower blood fat levels, keep blood pressure in check, reduce inflammation, and even improve blood sugar levels, among other positive effects.
So, incorporating tofu and hazelnuts into your diet could contribute to your overall well-being! Why not in the form of these super fun hazelnut ice pops?
