Did you know that Billy of Wit & Vinegar has declared it #popsicleweek ?! I mean, hello...genius! Seriously, I love popsicles and seeing as how I have a stockpile of popsicle recipes just waiting to share here with all of you I couldn't help but ask Billy if I could join in the fun.
Billy being the nice LA neighbor that he is said of course and here we are...sharing popsicles like a champ with the other 39 bloggers that are participating. Woohoo, virtual high fives all around!!! I happen to be completely smitten with these blueberry and cashew milk popsicles. They aren't too sweet and I like that I get creamy cashew milk in some bites, blueberry deliciousness in the next, and then a total mash up of both after that.
Of course you can totally stir it all together before you freeze them and just have a mouth full of everything in each bite..I wouldn't blame you, I have had them that way too. It's good...ok, it's better than good...it's grrrrrrrrrrreat! There really is no wrong here...everything is right when it comes to popsicles.
Blueberry & Cashew Milk Popsicles (Gluten Free & Vegan)
- Yield: 10 pops 1x
Ingredients
For the cashew milk
- 1 cup raw cashews, soaked for at least hours, rinsed and drained.
- 2 ½ cups filtered water
- 2 tablespoons light agave syrup, depending on how sweet you want the cashew milk
- 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
- pinch of sea salt
For the Blueberry filling
- 2 cups fresh blueberries
- ¼ cup caster sugar
- 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
- ½ cup prepared cashew milk
Instructions
Make the cashew milk
- Combine the soaked cashews, water, agave, vanilla, and sea salt in a high speed blender. If you are using a Vitamix or high-speed blender simply select variable 1 (the lowest setting), start the machine and slowly increase the speed to variable 10 (the highest setting). Blend for 2 minutes. No straining necessary.
- If you are not using a high-speed blender you will need to add a minute to the blend time and possibly strain your cashew milk through a nut milk bag , cheesecloth, or a fine mesh strainer.
- Set aside.
Make the blueberry filling
- Combine the blueberries, caster sugar, vanilla, and ½ cup of the prepared cashew milk in your blender and blend until everything is combined and slightly chunky.
Make your popsicles
- Fill your popsicle molds half way with cashew milk then add the blueberry puree until your molds are full. Place the mold in the freezer for about 1 hour and then insert the wooden popsicle sticks into the pops. Return to the freezer for another 4-6 hours until frozen solid.
Here are some of the amazing popsicles from #popsicleweek that have made their way to my must-make list...all 40 recipes are on my must-make list so here is just a sampling of what you will find featured on the #popsicleweek page.
Raspberry Strawberry Watermelon Popsicle from I Am A Food Blog
Matcha Mochi Yogurt Pops from My Name Is Yeh
Strawberry Basil Creamsicles from With Food And Love
Ginger Berry Lime Pops from So...Let's Hang Out
Smoked Peaches & Cream Pops from A Little Saffron
Raspberry Lemon Yogurt Popsicles from Shutterbean
Ancho Chili Lime Pineapple Popsicles from Southern Souffle
Mexican Mocha Fudge Pops (Vegan) from The Pig And Quill
Vegan Thai Peanut Popsicles from Dula Notes
Spiked Sweet Tea Pops from Jojotastic
Berry Buttermilk Popsicles from Brooklyn Supper
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Kate @¡Hola! Jalapeño says
Creamy popsicles are my jam (especially vegan ones)! Yum, pinned!
Meg says
Thanks Kate! I am a sucker for them too:)
Sherrie | With Food + Love says
These are really stunning Meg, some of my favorite shots of yours!!
Beautiful XO :))
Meg says
Thanks so much Sherrie!
Matt Robinson says
These are beautiful, what an awesome combination of flavors!!
Meg says
Thank you Matt!!
Nicole says
These are lovely, Meg! I love the pretty color the blueberries add to your pops!
Meg says
Thank you so much Nicole!
renee (will frolic for food) says
such a gorgeous post. cashew milk is so decadent! and i've been on a blueberry kick lately. and who doesn't crave popsicles in this heat?!
Meg says
Thanks so much Renee!!
gretchen | kumquat says
your photos are amazing. love the colors of the pops with the grey backgrounds. popsicles look pretty darn good too!
Meg says
Thank you so much Gretchen!!
Renee @ AFS says
Yum, that combination of cashew and blueberry sounds so good and I love their marbled look!
Meg says
Thanks so much Renee!
Anna says
These look divine!! It's winter here and I still want to make these!
Meg says
Thank you SO much Anna!
Em | the pig & quill says
I feel like these are some moody, sulty pops. Like, they're kinda mysterious, and they look like they just walked off the cover of a romance novel. With long flowing black locks that are kinda sea-wild. And green eyes. And they just like to hang out naked or draped in some artsy dropcloth getup 24/7. I have no idea where I'm going with this, but, uh, all good things. As in, I really dig 'em. *applause emojis for days and days* xo - Em
Meg says
Em, you have NO idea how happy this comment just made me. Ha! Ha! I rather like the idea of moody, sultry popsicles. Meow!
Amber | Loves Food, Loves to Eat says
UM! Like a PBJ/ cashew-butter & jelly but better! These are for sure on my lineup now!
Meg says
Thanks Amber! I never really thought about it like that, but yes they are like a dressed up PB&J:)
Cindy says
These are so pretty and I bet the cashew milk makes them so creamy!
Meg says
Thanks Cindy! The cashew milk does add a creaminess to the pops.
stephanie says
these pops are beauties! and i love how each bite is a different mix! gorgeous lead image, btw!
Meg says
Thank you SO much Stephanie!
Beth @ Tasty Yummies says
These photos are GORG, Meg!! Love the colors of those popsicles, too!! Yum!
Meg says
Thanks Beth!! I was really happy with how they turned out.:)
Katrina @ Warm Vanilla Sugar says
I love the flavour of these!! So yummy!
Meg says
Thanks Katrina!!