BERRIES AND CREAM KETO POPSICLES
Berries And Cream Keto Popsicles are a wonderful treat and are so satisfying and sweet that your sweet tooth goes on vacation for a little while even time you eat one.
They are easy to make and can be kept in the freezer until you need them, They are therefore one of the ultimate Keto 2.0 Plus sweet treats that you should keep on hand.
These are good for everyone from children to seniors who would just like to relax and cool off and know they are doing nothing to hurt themselves or shorten their lives like eating massive crab treats. Berries and cream keto popsicles are loved for their delicious taste and keto-friendly qualities thanks to a combination of key ingredients and careful preparation:
Why They Taste So Good:
Creamy Texture:
They achieve a smooth, satisfying texture often using ingredients like whipped cream, mascarpone cheese, or coconut cream/milk. This eliminates the iciness sometimes associated with traditional popsicles.
Natural Sweetness from Berries:
Using low-carb berries such as strawberries, raspberries, and blackberries provides a natural sweetness and vibrant flavor without relying on added sugar.
Keto-Friendly Sweeteners:
Sugar substitutes like monk fruit, allulose, or erythritol are used to sweeten the popsicles without the carbs that would impact blood sugar levels.
Flavor Boosters:
Adding extracts like vanilla or almond can enhance the overall taste experience.
Good for you (Keto-Friendly Aspects):
Low in Net Carbs:
By using low-carb ingredients and sugar substitutes, these popsicles keep the net carbohydrate count low, helping to maintain a state of ketosis. For example, raspberries have only 3 grams of carbs per half cup and blackberries have 4 grams per half cup.
Sugar-Free:
They avoid the high sugar content found in many conventional popsicles, preventing blood sugar spikes.
Healthy Fats:
Ingredients like coconut milk and mascarpone cheese contribute healthy fats, which are an important part of a ketogenic diet.
In Summary:
Berries and cream keto popsicles offer a delicious, creamy, and naturally sweetened treat that aligns with a ketogenic lifestyle due to their low-carb, sugar-free, and healthy fat composition.
BERRIES AND CREAM KETO POPSICLES
Equipment
- Mini Popsicle Silicone Molds
- Wooden Popsicle Sticks
Ingredients
- 3/4 cup 180g mascarpone cheese
- 1 cup 240mL heavy whipping cream
- 1 cup 140g frozen strawberries
- ¾ cup 105g frozen raspberries
- 2 tbsp 24g powdered monk fruit sweetener
- 1 ½ tsp vanilla extract
- Add To Popsicle Molds After Blending:
- 9 fresh raspberries ~30g, roughly chopped
Instructions
- To a blender, add mascarpone, heavy cream, strawberries, raspberries, powdered monk fruit sweetener, and vanilla extract. Pulse until smooth.
- Pour mixture into individual popsicle molds. Add chopped fresh raspberries to molds. Place wooden popsicle stick in center of individual popsicle mold cavities.
- Transfer molds to freezer to chill until fully set, about 3 hours, depending on temperature of freezer, before removing popsicles from individual molds and serving.
Notes
Strawberry And Raspberry: Any fresh or frozen berry should work just fine here. Note, though, that the resulting nutrition information will change if you change the berry.
Powdered Monk Fruit Sweetener: If you don’t have powdered monk fruit sweetener on-hand, simply pulse granulated monk fruit sweetener in a high-speed blender or food processor until powdered. If you don’t have granulated monk fruit sweetener, erythritol, or Swerve subbed in at a 1:1 ratio will work here. Powdered stevia or liquid stevia should also work, but I cannot advise on what the exact substitution ratio should be as every brand of stevia is very different. If you want to use stevia, you will need to look up a conversion chart for that brand’s product.
