What do you feed a kid with the stomach flu so she doesn’t get dehydrated? Did you know the BRAT diet isn’t recommended for children anymore? I didn’t. Miss Six was home from school yesterday, and it was real challenge finding something she was interested in eating. Her total intake yesterday was a piece toast with Nutella, one tube of yogurt, a bowl of popcorn, and 1/3 of a banana. And a popsicle.
I didn’t want to give her a bunch of sugar or juice, fearing it would make her symptoms worse. Banana was an obvious choice, and that carton of coconut milk sounded like a tasty pairing. (This is a good option for my gluten- and dairy-free friends, too.)
She’s feeling good and back at school today, but I’ll be making these popsicles again. Her brothers gave them the thumbs up, too (and then requested chocolate popsicles–maybe next time, boys). If you have extra liquid in the blender, call it a smoothie and drink it up!
Coconut Banana Popsicles
2 ripe bananas (frozen ones work fine, too), cut into chunks
1 1/2 cups coconut milk, well-shaken
2 Tbsp. honey
Purée everything in blender until smooth. Pour into a popsicle mold (I like this one from World Market; the kids like how the handle collects the drips and has a spout for drinking them up) and freeze until solid. To unmold, let them sit out for 10 minutes, or run the mold under warm water until the popsicles come loose.
I should try this. I’ve been trying to experiment with making my own popsicles and my banana and blueberry concoction didn’t work too well lol.
Another good recipe is here–I’ve tried it, with a little less sugar, too: http://www.ourbestbites.com/2010/06/strawberry-watermelon-slushie-and-ice-pops/
Thanks. Watermelon and lemon is always a good combo to me 🙂
Great idea! I’ve been looking for a good popsicle mold for kids, thanks!
If no BRAT, then what? the Popsicle diet? lol
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