Ice lolly recipe for little ones

Are you looking for a recipe to cool your baby down when the weather is warm?-

When it's hot, it's essential to keep baby hydrated by offering water frequently. But you can also treat them to an equally refreshing alternative that is far more indulgent: a lovely homemade ice lolly!

Today we're sharing a healthy ice lolly recipe that will cool down and delight baby at snack time. These lollies are ideal for an afternoon snack as they perfectly replace a serving of fruit and dairy. Simply round out the snack with a cereal product, such as homemade boudoir biscuits, for example.

Your child can enjoy these ice lollies from the age of 6 months, making them perfect for children going through baby-led weaning (BLW).

How to make 6 homemade ice lollies for baby?

Ingredients needed to make 6 ice lollies for baby

• 3 small fresh cream cheeses
• 2 to 3 peaches, depending on their size
• 1 teaspoon of agave syrup

These lollies can be made in different colours and flavours to delight baby by using a variety of seasonal fruits.

Essential equipment to make 6 homemade ice lollies for baby

• A blender
• A whisk
• 3 bowls
• An ice lolly mould or empty yoghurt pots and wooden sticks

Homemade ice lolly recipe for little ones

1. Peel and chop your fruit/p>

2. Blend your fruit using a blender or food chopper

3. In a first bowl, mix a cream cheese with agave syrup. In a second bowl, mix a cream cheese with the blended fruit. Finally, put the remaining blended fruit in the third bowl.

4. Fill your lolly moulds one third of the way with the agave syrup and cream cheese mixture.

5. Next, fill the second third of the lolly mould with the blended fruit and cream cheese mixture.

6. Finally, fill the rest of the mould with the blended fruit, then add the sticks.

7. Leave in the freezer overnight.

Your ice lollies are ready — all that's left to do is turn them out and treat baby and the rest of the family!

Why avoid shop-bought ice lollies for baby?

Shop-bought ice lollies carry a risk of allergic reactions. Indeed, industrial ice lollies often contain tree nuts, which are not recommended before the age of 18 months. They are also very high in sugar, which encourages tooth decay and the risk of excess weight in baby.

What can you use instead of sugar?

Agave syrup is an excellent alternative to sugar. It has a low glycaemic index and also provides minerals and vitamins. It is worth knowing, however, that it is twice as sweet as sugar.

When can you give baby an ice lolly?

This ice lolly recipe can be given after baby's meal once weaning has begun, or as an afternoon snack. With ingredients that are both healthy and essential for baby's daily nutritional needs, it truly combines the useful with the pleasurable.