Boost Hydration with Coconut Water

By Melissa Halas, MA, RD, CDE

Fruity Coconut Water Freeze Pops 

Popsicles never fail to please! These are great to eat on their own or add to a tall glass of water.

Ingredients:

• Paradise Punch, Apple Island or Cherry flavored Vita Coco Kids
• Frozen pineapple tidbits or chunks, wild blueberries or raspberries

Directions:

1. Pour vita coco kids in ice tray or popsicle containers
2. Place 1-2 pieces of fruit in containers
3. Freeze, remove from tray, eat and enjoy –they’re fun and refreshing!

Apple Island Refresh

Lunch is often rushed at many schools today. So including a new beverage can help keep your child stay hydrated while adding to their daily fruit requirement.  Plus most kids enjoy a cold refreshing beverage!

Ingredients:

• 6oz Vita Coco Kids apple island coconut water
• ¼ cup frozen mango
• ¼ cup frozen pineapple
• ½ fresh kiwi
• 3 ice cubes

Directions:

1. Combine all ingredients listed in blender.
2. Blend and serve.

Nutrient Information:

• Calories: 102
• Protein: 0.95 g
• Carb: 25.65 g
• Fat: 0.39 g
• Fiber: 2.3 g
• Potassium: 422 mg
• Vitamin A: 24 µg RAE

Cherry Nectarine Coco Water

Yum! Cherry coconut water combined with a sweet nectarine chilled to perfection. This makes a great snack before or after soccer, tennis or dance class!

• 1 cherry vita coco water – 6oz
• 1 small nectarine
• 3 – 5 ice cubes

Directions:

1. Combine all ingredients listed in blender.
2. Blend and serve.

Nutrient Information:

• Calories: 92
• Protein: 1.37 g
• Carb: 22.61 g
• Fat: 0.41 g
• Fiber: 2.2 g
• Potassium: 459 mg

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About the Author

Melissa Halas, MA, RD, CDE

Melissa is a registered dietitian and certified diabetes educator with a masters in nutrition education. She is founder of SuperKids Nutrition Inc. where she is “saving the world, one healthy food at a time.” Read more about her Super Crew children’s books and her experience as a registered dietitian on the founder’s page. Discover how nutrition can help you live your best health potential through her on-line courses and subscribe to her blog, Melissa’s Healthy Living, for nutrition updates.

Website: https://www.superkidsnutrition.com