Jul 26, 2020

Bliss-ful Blueberry Cacao Lavender Popsicles

By Ruth Elnekave, CNP
Bliss-ful Blueberry Cacao Lavender Popsicles

As temperatures continue to peak, perk yourself up with the most refreshing popsicle yet. These purple beauties are a swirl of coconut milk, our chocolatey, stress-supporting Calm Cacao Superblend, and juicy blueberries, made aromatic with fragrant lavender. They're vegan and refined sugar-free. and they’ll be sure to keep you chill - in more ways than one - as we come into the dog days of summer!

Ingredients

  • 2 cups full fat coconut milk (*or sub ½ cup with water for less rich popsicles)
  • 1 tbsp dried lavender
  • ½ banana
  • 2 tbsp JOYÀ Calm Cacao Superblend
  • ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 heaping cup blueberries
  • raw honey, to taste (2 tbsp will get you mildly sweet popsicles)
  • small pinch sea salt
  • optional: bee pollen, to sprinkle

Recipe for Vegan Bliss-ful Blueberry Popsicles made with adaptogenic JOYÀ Bliss cacao elixir blend

Instructions

  1. In a small saucepan, combine coconut milk and lavender. Bring mixture to a light simmer, remove from heat, cover and let steep 20-30 minutes.
  2. Pour steeped milk into a blender through a sieve, straining out the solids. 
  3. Blend all ingredients (except the bee pollen) together in the blender until smooth.
  4. Pour mixture into popsicles mold. If using, sprinkle a layer of bee pollen.
  5. Freeze for at least 4 hours or until frozen solid. Run outside of mold under a bit of hot water to loosen and remove popsicles. 

Recipe for Vegan Bliss-ful Blueberry Popsicles made with adaptogenic JOYÀ Bliss cacao elixir blend

Ruth Elnekave, Founder and CEO of JOYÀ
by Ruth Elnekave, CNP

Ruth Elnekave is a Toronto-based chef, holistic nutritionist, culinary instructor, recovering corporate lawyer and founder of JOYÀ. Her projects are fuelled by one main goal: to spread the pure joy and wellbeing experienced when sharing and savouring delicious, real food.