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August 13, 2014

Chocolate Dip Ice Pops from Purely Pops

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A recipe for dairy-free, vegan chocolate dipped popsicles and an interview with the author of Purely Pops.

Chocolate Dipped Popsicles

My friend Leanne is a holistic nutritionist in Calgary, Alberta, Canada who creates allergy-friendly whole food recipes on her blog Healthful Pursuit and she’s recently released her newest ebook Purely Pops a 109 page cookbook which features 45 easy and refreshing popsicle recipes that are free from dairy, eggs, nuts, wheat, gluten, grains, bananas, sesame and soy.

Leanne was kind enough to take the time to stop by to answer some questions on her food philosophy and to share a recipe for her chocolate dip ice pops from Purely Pops as well as to offer you all a chance to win a copy.  Welcome Leanne!

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Pink Lemonade Ice Pops from Purely Pops by Leanne Vogel

1. Can you tell us a little about how you came to be a holistic nutritionist and start your blog Healthful Pursuit?

My relationship with food was never a healthy one. I pulled myself through countless diets, struggled with disordered eating, and battled with emotions surrounding my food choices. During my road to recovery, I realized that food played such a huge role in how my body functioned. A year later, I was registered at Canadian School of Natural Nutrition where I graduated; with honours, in Holistic nutrition 1 year later.

After graduation, I felt like I knew too much to not share it with the world. With my history of food allergies and an unhealthy relationship with food, I felt that my experiences and approach to healthy living may be of value to many out there struggling with the same issues.

2. On the blog you talk about the “Delicious Pursuit of Living Free”, what does this mean to you?

It’s about showing our community that they CAN live a liberated life on a restricted diet. Food allergies, sensitivities, different eating styles, nothing is too challenging if approached from a place of abundance and creativity. (I cover the creativity piece. You just have to show up!)

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Mango Chili Ice Pops from Purely Pops by Leanne Vogel

3. What made you decide to write Purely Pops?

I love popsicles – they’re fun, flavourful and perfect for summer. Only there are so many gunk ingredients in them. Not to mention a lot of ingredients that many people cannot have. Purely Pops is a holistic approach to frozen treats that are free from dairy, eggs, nuts, wheat, gluten, grains, bananas, sesame and soy. It’s your guide to making ice pops with natural sweeteners, real flavors and whole food goodness.

4. What kinds of popsicles can people expect to find in the book?

Ice cream popsicles made from dairy-free homemade milks, like chocolate chip cookie dough, rum and raisin, double fudge and creamsicles, to light popsicles made with cooling fruits, vegetables, and very minimal sweetener.

5. Name three recipes from the book you think everyone should try first.

You absolutely have to try…

Dairy-free Ice Cream Bars: homemade dairy-free milk coated with lightly-sweetened chocolate,

Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough: grain–free cookie dough balls surrounded in dairy-free ice cream

Carrot Orange Ice Pops: the combination of orange, carrot, lemon, turmeric and cayenne pepper is my favorite cleanse-supporting approach to summer treats

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Chocolate Dip Ice Pops from Purely Pops by Leanne Vogel

Yields makes 4-6

“Dairy Queen Dilly Bars were one of my favorite desserts growing up. I would patiently pick off the hard chocolate coating before devouring the vanilla soft serve. You can do the very same thing with this recipe…if the mood strikes”

20 minPrep Time

8 hr, 20 Total Time

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Ingredients

    For the Chocolate Dip Pops:
  • 2 cups cashew cream base (see recipe below)
  • 1 teaspoon alcohol-free vanilla extract
  • ½ cup cacao powder
  • 6 Tablespoons melted coconut oil
  • 2 Tablespoons coconut nectar
  • ½ teaspoon alcohol-free vanilla extract
  • Pinch of sea salt
  • For the Cashew Cream Base:
  • 2 cups water
  • 1 cup raw cashews
  • 2 Tablespoons coconut nectar
  • 1 Tablespoon chia seeds
  • 1 ½ teaspoons alcohol-free vanilla extract

Instructions

    Make the Cream Base:
  1. Add all the ingredients for the cream base to the jug of your blender. Blend on high for 1 minute.
  2. Make the Ice Pops:
  3. Combine cream base with vanilla extract. Divide mixture between the ice pop molds, filling all the way up to the fill line. Cover with ice pop tops and transfer to the freezer to chill for 8 hours.
  4. Make the Chocolate Sauce:
  5. Once frozen, line a clean plate with parchment paper and set aside. Combine cacao powder, coconut oil, coconut nectar, vanilla and sea salt in a small bowl. Mix until smooth.
  6. Remove ice pops one at a time from the ice pop mold. Working quickly, hold the ice pop over a clean bowl and pour the prepared chocolate sauce over the ice pop, rotating it and allow the chocolate to pour off of the ice pop quickly. The chocolate will harden very quickly.
  7. Transfer the ice pop to prepared plate and place in the freezer. Repeat with remaining chocolate until all ice pops are complete.

Notes

Gluten-Free, Grain-Free, Vegan, Paleo

Reprinted with permission from the author.

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leanne vogel, healthful pursuit, holistic nutritionistYou can connect with Leanne on Facebook , Twitter, Pinterest  and her blog Healthful Pursuit.

GIVEAWAY

Leanne has generously offered to send one lucky reader a copy of Purely Pops for free!  Enter below for a chance to win a copy.  She’s also offering all Gourmande in the Kitchen readers a 25% coupon code to purchase Purely Pops that’s valid until August 19th.  That’s a total of just $7.50 for the book when you use the code GOURMANDE at check out!   

This giveaway is over.

 

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Sylvie Shirazi is the recipe developer and food photographer behind Gourmande in the Kitchen. For the last 10 years she’s been making eating more healthfully easy and accessible with gluten-free, grain-free, paleo and vegan recipes that are free from processed ingredients.

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  1. Meredith says

    August 20, 2014 at 6:12 pm

    What an incredible summer treat!
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  2. Joyti says

    August 18, 2014 at 4:03 pm

    Wow, these pops look incredible - the chocolate swirl is so pretty and the cashew cream inside sounds delicious. I haven't visited Leanne's blog, thanks for the link, Sylvie!
    Reply
  3. Monet says

    August 15, 2014 at 8:52 pm

    These look heavenly. Perfect for a hot summer day! Thank you for sharing!
    Reply
  4. Kelly @ The Nourishing Home says

    August 15, 2014 at 3:52 pm

    We can't get enough pops here! Yum, this book looks incredible! Thank you for sharing a recipe and the opportunity to win this beautiful book!
    Reply
  5. Lail | With A Spin says

    August 15, 2014 at 1:46 pm

    Very summery and refreshing pops.
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  6. Catherine @ Chocolate & Vegetables says

    August 14, 2014 at 7:26 am

    I just found some popsicle molds the other week and have been meaning to put them to use--might have to check out this book for idea!
    Reply
  7. Rosa says

    August 13, 2014 at 8:12 am

    Divinely refreshing! Cheers, Rosa
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  8. Christine at Cook the Story says

    August 13, 2014 at 6:44 am

    These pops sound like the perfect summer treat!
    Reply

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