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Minty Grasshopper Frozen Yogurt Pops

June 24, 2016 By Patricia 32 Comments

You can’t go wrong with chocolate and mint, and these Minty Grasshopper Frozen Yogurt Pops are my way to shine a light on that classic flavor combo. I have to tell you: there is a secret ingredient in the mix that gives these frosty treats their pretty green color!

Take a bite of a Minty Grasshopper Frozen Yogurt Pop -- a healthier treat that tastes amazing!

These Minty Grasshopper Frozen Yogurt Pops are not only delicious, but they’re a healthier dessert option, too. Plain Greek yogurt is the main ingredient, and I’ve added a secret ingredient to help give them their beautiful green color: spinach!

I wanted to create a dessert in the classic “grasshopper” tradition – vanilla ice cream, chocolate, and mint – but my scale was telling me I needed to back off a bit. I do eat a lot of ice cream. I just can’t help myself!

You'll love serving Minty Grasshopper Frozen Yogurt Pops on a hot day!

I figured, I add spinach and yogurt to smoothies, so why not add them to these frozen pops, too! The ingredient list for these treats is short, and they sure are welcome on a hot summer day.

Cookie crumbs are a great topping for these pops, but dipping the tips in some melted chocolate would be nice, too. You could drizzle the chocolate if you think a dip is too decadent, but I’d roll with the dip!

Bite into a healthier, delicious treat like Minty Grasshopper Frozen Yogurt Pops!Minty Grasshopper Frozen Yogurt Pops is what I came up with to bring a classic treat to light, but in a healthier way. Now I’m hoping that maybe my scale will lighten up, too.

Give these healthier frozen yogurt pops a try. They’re perfect on a hot day, and they make a great alternative to ice cream, especially if your scale is asking for a little mercy like mine has been!

These Minty Grasshopper Frozen Yogurt Pops will be a welcome, healthier treat!

Are you searching for more frozen treats? Try one of these recipes, too:

Chocolate-Orange Frozen Latte Pops

Cantaloupe-Basil Granita

Cherry-Almond Ricotta Ice Cream

Serves 6

Minty Grasshopper Frozen Yogurt Pops

This healthier, frozen treat is big on flavor and makes a great dessert on a hot day!

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Ingredients

  • 1 cup plain Greek yogurt, divided
  • 1/4 cup milk, divided, plus 3 tablespoons
  • 1-1/2 teaspoons agave nectar (or sweetener of choice, to taste), divided
  • 2 handfuls fresh spinach leaves
  • 1/2 teaspoon mint extract
  • 1/3 cup crushed chocolate cookies

Instructions

  1. Add 1/2 cup of yogurt, 1/8 cup of milk, and half the agave nectar to a blender. Blend until smooth.
  2. Evenly divide the mixture between 6 (3-ounce) freezer pop molds, filling them just a bit more than halfway full.
  3. Freeze until almost solid (about an hour or so). Insert a wooden pop stick into the center of each mold. Place back in the freezer for several hours, or until the mixture is frozen solid.
  4. Add the remaining yogurt, 1/8 cup milk, the remaining agave nectar, the spinach, and the mint extract to a blender. Blend until smooth. Remove the frozen pops from the freezer. Evenly divide the spinach mixture and fill the molds to the top.
  5. Before serving: remove the pops from the freezer. Add the cookie crumbs to a shallow bowl and fill a cup with the 3 tablespoons of milk.
  6. To remove the pops from their molds, run them under warm water for a few seconds to help loosen them.
  7. Brush the tops of the pops with some of the milk, then dip them in the cookie crumbs, pressing on them with your hands to help them stick.
  8. Serve immediately.
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Nutrition

Calories: 65 cal
Carbohydrates: 8 g
Fat: 2 g
Sodium: 118 g
Cholesterol: 6 g
Protein: 5 g
Fiber: 3 g

Filed Under: Dessert, Recipes Tagged With: dessert, freezer pops, frozen yogurt, grasshopper

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Comments

  1. candy says

    June 24, 2016 at 5:23 pm

    Love you added spinach nobody ever need know in my family.
    Reply
    • Patricia says

      June 25, 2016 at 12:29 am

      Right, Candy! You would never know it's in there! :)
      Reply
  2. Maggie Unzueta says

    June 24, 2016 at 8:11 pm

    I have a slight addiction to mint. I must make these pops STAT! Pinning.
    Reply
    • Patricia says

      June 25, 2016 at 12:29 am

      Thanks, Maggie -- these will definitely hit the spot for you! :)
      Reply
  3. Taylor Kiser says

    June 24, 2016 at 10:47 pm

    You had me at chocolate and mint!! Can't wait to make these!
    Reply
    • Patricia says

      June 25, 2016 at 12:28 am

      Thanks, Taylor! Hope you give them a try!
      Reply
  4. Kimberly @ The Daring Gourmet says

    June 24, 2016 at 11:05 pm

    Okay, these are totally cool!! Love that spinach is what provides the green - I've got to make these for my kids!
    Reply
    • Patricia says

      June 25, 2016 at 12:28 am

      Thanks, Kimberly!
      Reply
  5. Cathy Mini says

    June 24, 2016 at 11:20 pm

    I love anything minty! These yogurt pops looks and sound so yummy.
    Reply
    • Patricia says

      June 25, 2016 at 12:27 am

      Thanks a bunch, Cathy!
      Reply
  6. Kelly says

    June 25, 2016 at 12:21 am

    We're always on the lookout for new, healthier popsicle combinations - I haven't done mint yet - these look awesome! Can't wait to try them!!!
    Reply
    • Patricia says

      June 25, 2016 at 12:27 am

      Thanks, Kelly! These are definitely on the healthier side!
      Reply
  7. Chrisy @ Homemade Hooplah says

    June 25, 2016 at 1:44 am

    My mother would love these just by the name alone :D Can't wait to make them for her!
    Reply
    • Patricia says

      June 25, 2016 at 4:02 pm

      Oh, that's awesome! Hope she loves them! Thanks, Chrisy!
      Reply
  8. Ashleigh says

    June 25, 2016 at 4:09 am

    These yogurt pops look amazing, thank you for sharing! I can't wait to try this recipe! Have a wonderful weekend!
    Reply
    • Patricia says

      June 25, 2016 at 4:02 pm

      Thanks, Ashleigh! Hope you get to try them, and enjoy!
      Reply
  9. Bree Hogan says

    June 25, 2016 at 9:12 am

    Wow these look very tasty and easily adaptable. Great pics!
    Reply
    • Patricia says

      June 25, 2016 at 4:01 pm

      Thanks, Bree!
      Reply
  10. Betsy says

    June 25, 2016 at 1:03 pm

    I"m very intrigued by these, especially how it turns out with the spinach!
    Reply
    • Patricia says

      June 25, 2016 at 4:01 pm

      I think you'll like it! With the mint extract, you can't "taste" the spinach!
      Reply
  11. Ruthie says

    June 25, 2016 at 3:00 pm

    The PERFECT combo!! Cant wait to try these!! xo
    Reply
    • Patricia says

      June 25, 2016 at 4:01 pm

      Thanks so much, Ruthie!
      Reply
  12. Jenny | Honey and Birch says

    June 25, 2016 at 3:46 pm

    I love how you hid spinach in these yogurt pops - great idea!
    Reply
    • Patricia says

      June 25, 2016 at 4:00 pm

      Call me sneaky! Thanks, Jenny!
      Reply
  13. Christina | Christina's Cucina says

    June 25, 2016 at 3:50 pm

    These look fabulous, Patricia! Reminds me of the Grasshopper cookies my friend and I would keep in our locker in high school! It got to the point that we were eating almost a package every 2 days! These treats look like they'd have the same flavor, but without all those nasty ingredients we were ingesting back then! Great recipe!
    Reply
    • Patricia says

      June 25, 2016 at 4:00 pm

      Thanks, Christina! What a fun memory! The things we ate back then!!
      Reply
  14. Ashley says

    June 25, 2016 at 6:29 pm

    These look and sound amazing! I love the addition of the spinach! Just pinned! xo Ashley
    Reply
    • Patricia says

      June 26, 2016 at 4:39 pm

      Thanks, Ashley! (No one will ever know there's spinach in the mix!) :)
      Reply
  15. Lauren says

    June 27, 2016 at 12:16 pm

    How cute are these!! I love that you added spinach to them instead of food coloring :)
    Reply
    • Patricia says

      June 27, 2016 at 4:43 pm

      Thanks so much, Lauren!
      Reply
  16. GiGi Eats says

    June 30, 2016 at 2:29 am

    ANDDDD absolute genius!
    Reply
    • Patricia says

      July 2, 2016 at 3:42 am

      Thanks, Gigi! Glad you like!
      Reply

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Growing up surrounded by my Italian family it was always, "grab a plate" whenever anyone came to visit. Food was always a celebration, even everyday meals, and I like it that way. I try to make each meal memorable with my recipes for mainly meatless, mostly healthy, and easy-to-make dishes (with sweet treats in between).

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