Fruit is often considered essential to a healthful breakfast, and an ice pop is just a fun treat.  But what would happen if the two became one? A healthful ice pop? And a fun-filled breakfast food that eats like a treat? If you answered “both” – you win, and so will your kids. Each of these ingenious breakfast pops provides a quarter cup of fruit, along with calcium-rich yogurt. Kids can make them the evening of a slumber party, freeze them overnight and start the next day with both a fun and a nutritious breakfast food.

1 can (15 ounces) pear halves in juice
1 container (6 ounces) low-fat vanilla yogurt

The night before, combine ingredients in a blender or food processor, and with an adult watching, purée on high until smooth. Pour into 3-ounce, ice-pop molds; the mixture will make 7 ice pops. Insert the sticks that come with the molds and freeze overnight.

To serve: Wake up early, remove the ice pops from the freezer and set aside. Watch a cartoon or play a short game (something that takes about 10 minutes) to give the ice pops time to warm up a little, which will make them a lot easier to pop out of their molds. Pop the pops and eat. Take a napkin with you to catch any drips.

Calories 50; Total fat 0g; Saturated fat 0g; Cholesterol 0mg; Sodium 20mg; Carbohydrate 11g; Fiber 11g; Protein 1g; Vitamin A 0%DV*; Vitamin C 2%DV; Calcium 4%DV; Iron 2%DV

* % Daily Value