Protein Popsicles: Delicious Recipes | The Leaf Nutrisystem Blog

As a child, perhaps you found nothing more satisfying than the sweet treat of an ice-cold popsicle. The trouble is, traditional popsicles are packed with sugar and offer no nutritional value whatsoever. But what if there was a way that you could have a popsicle that not only satisfied your craving for something sweet, but also packed in some serious protein power? That’s the case with these three delicious recipes for protein popsicles, each of which has protein-rich ingredients that up their nutritional goodness. That means that with any of these recipes, you can let go of the guilt associated with indulging and simply just enjoy your treat to the fullest.

Check out the recipes for these three delicious protein popsicles that won’t derail your healthy diet:

1. Raspberry Lime Protein Popsicles >

With just four simple steps, these yummy popsicles are easy to make while still being full of flavor. The unique flavor combination of raspberries, limes, and mint make this a cool and refreshing treat that will satisfy your sweet tooth. The addition of some plain, nonfat Greek yogurt not only adds creaminess but also protein to these delectable pops. In fact, Greek yogurt has nearly double the amount of protein of regular yogurt as a result of being a more concentrated product. With Greek yogurt, the protein is left behind in the solid yogurt during the straining process. While these sweet treats might taste like a splurge, they only clock in at 50 calories a piece. That means you can have two yummy popsicles to count as one serving and only 100 calories. On the Nutrisystem plan, one serving also counts as one PowerFuel.

2. Cinnamon Banana Protein Popsicles >

This popsicle is not only rich and filling, but it’s delicious, too. And unlike ordinary popsicles which are packed with sugary ingredients that deliver no real nutrition, this popsicle has wholesome and healthy ingredients like nonfat Greek yogurt, a banana, and some slivered almonds. The banana is not only high in potassium but also contains good levels of protein and dietary fiber. Plus, thanks to the Greek yogurt and the nuts, this recipe packs a serious protein punch while also satisfying your craving for something sweet. Some stevia and vanilla extract turn up the sweetness factor without packing in lots of extra calories. In fact, two popsicles count as one serving and total only 147 calories. On the Nutrisystem plan one serving counts as one PowerFuel and one Extra.

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3. Chocolate Peanut Butter Popsicles >

A chocolate popsicle that’s also healthy? It’s almost too good to be true! But with this homemade chocolate peanut butter popsicle recipe you control the ingredients going in. Instead of being packed with empty calories, this recipe uses healthy ingredients like nonfat Greek yogurt, nonfat milk, and peanut butter. The rich chocolatey flavor comes from unsweetened cocoa powder while some stevia and pure vanilla extra sweetens the flavor mix even more. It’s creamy, sweet, and—best of all—it comes with zero guilt. The peanut butter and Greek yogurt give this pop protein power while the use of healthy ingredients ensures it doesn’t have lots of unnecessary and sugary calories. One popsicle counts as one serving and contains just 100 calories. On the Nutrisystem plan it counts as one PowerFuel.

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