Description
Fruit Cubes are a refreshing, healthy treat combining fresh fruits like strawberries, mangoes, kiwi, and blueberries with coconut water or fruit juice. These easy-to-make frozen cubes offer a hydrating, vitamin-packed snack or drink additive that’s perfect for hot days or as a sweet, colorful addition to any beverage.
Ingredients
2 cups fresh strawberries, diced
2 cups fresh mango, diced
2 cups fresh kiwi, diced
2 cups fresh blueberries
1 cup coconut water or fruit juice
1–2 tablespoons honey or agave syrup (optional)
Lime juice (for flavor enhancement)
Instructions
- Prepare Your Ingredients: Wash all fruits thoroughly. Dice the strawberries, mangoes, and kiwis into small cubes.
- Combine Fruits: In a large mixing bowl, add strawberries, mango, kiwi, and blueberries. Toss gently to combine.
- Make the Mixture: In another bowl, mix coconut water or fruit juice with honey or agave syrup (if using) and lime juice. Stir until well combined.
- Fill the Molds: Pour the liquid mixture over the fruit in the bowl, ensuring the fruit is well-coated.
- Transfer to Molds: Spoon the fruit mixture into silicone cube molds, filling each one halfway.
- Freeze: Place the molds in the freezer and let them set for 2-3 hours or until firm.
- Remove from Molds: Once set, gently pop the Fruit Cubes out of their molds.
- Store: Keep the cubes in an airtight container in the freezer for long-term enjoyment.
Notes
Experiment with different fruit combinations or juices for a variety of flavors.
Add fresh herbs like mint or spices like ginger for an extra twist.
If using frozen fruit, make sure it’s thawed for better texture when frozen in cubes.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cube
- Calories: 25
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 5mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 6g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 0g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
