This year, many people had to cancel their summer vacation plans due to a pandemic that took the world by surprise. But focusing on the bright side is always the best thing you can do when adversity knocks on your door. Staying at home for summer isn’t that bad, and there are many activities that you can do safely even if your town is still on lockdown, just get creative, have fun, enjoy the present, and be responsible (wear a surgical face mask when needed). Do you need some ideas? Exercise, sunbathe, cook new recipes, play table games with your loved ones, paint, read, learn something new, etc. The list is endless… really!

If you are still daydreaming about Bahamas or Hawaii, we can’t help you teleport there, but our recipe of the day might… It will make you feel amazing, it will nourish your body, and it will cool you down this summer. The ingredients are whole foods packed with nutrients such as vitamins, minerals, antioxidants, healthy fats, good carbs, and protein.

It’s healthy and delicious!

It’s a tropical – paradise popsicle!

Ingredients:

• ½ cup coconut water (substitute with Greek yogurt for some protein)
• 3 – 4 packets Panela Ancient Cane
• 1 peeled orange
• ½ cup pineapple
• ½ cup mango
• ½ banana
• 1 cup spinach
• 2 tbsp chia seeds

Instructions:

• Blend all the ingredients until smooth.
• Taste and adjust if necessary.
• Fold in chia seeds if you decided not to blend these ones with the other ingredients.
• Pour the mixture in the popsicle molds.

Freeze for about 6 hours and enjoy!