In just 15 minutes, you can have these Green Slimsicles in the freezer. Then, get ready for a 45-calorie treat, bright green for St. Patrick’s Day, spring, and beyond. The recipe was inspired by Disney-Pixar’s Monsters, Inc.. But you don’t need to be a kid or a parent to enjoy these sweet, healthful ice pops.

Bananas and pineapple deliver sweetness, and fresh green spinach provides the bright color.

Thanks to Dole for the recipe, which used Dole fresh spinach, bananas, and pineapple
 
 
RECIPE: GREEN SLIMESICLES ICE POPS

If you don’t have ice pop molds, pour into paper cups. Insert wooden sticks after an hour or so of freezing.
 
Ingredients For 6 Pops

 
Preparation

1. PURÉE the ingredients in a blender or food processor until smooth.

2. POUR into 6 one-third-cup ice pop molds. Freeze for 4 to 6 hours or until firm.
 
 
FOOD TRIVIA: Why do we call these ice pops and not popsicles? Because Popsicle®, plus Creamsicle®, Fudgsicle®, and Yosicle®, are registered trademarks of the Unilever Group of Companies and can only be used to identify the frozen confection products of Unilever.
 
 
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[1] Green Slimesicles: healthy ice pops (photo and recipe © Dole).

[2] If you’re a mint fan, a few fresh mint leaves will add flavor pizzazz and a bit more green color (photo © Good Eggs).