Cool Down and Balance Out with These Lava Flow Popsicles 🍍🍓
Summer cravings deserve a hormone-supportive upgrade, and these Lava Flow Popsicles deliver. Swirled with layers of strawberry puree and a creamy pineapple coconut blend, this frozen treat gives you the tropical flavor of a piña colada without the sugar crash or inflammatory ingredients. Coconut milk brings in healthy fats that support hormone production, pineapple adds a natural digestive boost, and strawberries bring antioxidants that help your body manage everyday inflammation. It is a treat that tastes indulgent but works quietly in the background to support your hormone health.
Ingredients:
- 1 cup fresh or frozen strawberries
- 1½ cups fresh, canned, or frozen pineapple, cubed
- 1 cup full-fat coconut milk
- 1 ripe banana, fresh or frozen
- 1 tbsp honey (optional)
How to Make Lava Flow Popsicles:
- Add the strawberries to a blender and blend until smooth. Pour the puree into a measuring cup and set aside.
- Rinse the blender, then add the pineapple, coconut milk, and banana. Add the honey if using. Blend until completely smooth.
- Pour a small amount of the strawberry puree into the bottom of each popsicle mold. Fill each mold about two thirds of the way up with the pina colada mixture. Add another small layer of strawberry puree, then top off with the remaining pina colada mixture.
- Gently insert the popsicle sticks and transfer the molds to the freezer. Freeze for at least 6 hours, or until completely solid.
- When ready to serve, run the outside of the molds briefly under warm water to loosen the popsicles. Enjoy right away.
Why This Supports Women’s Hormone & Wellness Health:
Full-fat coconut milk is the real hormone hero in this recipe. It provides medium-chain triglycerides (MCTs), a type of healthy fat your body uses to produce and regulate hormones, including estrogen and progesterone. Healthy fats also help slow the absorption of natural sugars from the fruit, keeping blood sugar and cortisol steadier than a typical frozen dessert. Pineapple contains bromelain, an enzyme that supports digestion and helps the body manage inflammation, while its manganese content plays a role in hormone metabolism. Strawberries add vitamin C and antioxidants that support the liver’s detox pathways, which is where excess estrogen gets processed and cleared. Banana rounds things out with potassium and vitamin B6, both of which support mood stability and steady energy.
Bottom line: this is a treat that loves your hormones back.
Storage Tips:
- Store frozen popsicles in the freezer for up to 4 months.
- Keep popsicles in an airtight container or bag to prevent freezer burn.
- Run molds under warm water for a few seconds to release popsicles easily.
