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DIY Pickle Juice Pops: A Salty Snack Worth Freezing!
Pickle lovers, this one’s for you — these homemade pickle pops are the ultimate salty-sour summer treat!
These icy treats are super popular with pickle enthusiasts. They're also beloved by folks who get cramps often, or need to replenish electrolytes after a workout! They're easy to make and fun to eat – and the recipe couldn't be simpler!
We enlisted PPP's own extreme pickle enthusiast, Bridgett, to give this pickle-pops recipe a whirl…. Here's how it went:
Step-by-Step Guide to Making DIY Pickle Juice Popsicles
Bridgett here! I come from a long line of pickle lovers and that gene was definitely passed down to my niece and nephew.
Last week we decided to put a summer spin on our love for pickles and make pickle-sicles together. I snagged this cute little popsicle mold on Amazon that looked to be a good size for these – and we went to work in the kitchen. The only ingredient you need for this recipe is pickle juice. I bought a 24 oz jar of Mt Olive spears because I knew they would be good to snack on. I was right! We ‘d eaten half the jar before we got done making these.
We filled each cavity up and popped them in the freezer. (We didn't strain the seeds but we tried to avoid getting any in the pops.) They were good and frozen in about 4 hours. The real fun came next – taste testing!.
The Pickle Pop Verdict:
- My niece and I loved them. (I went back for seconds)
- My nephew, not so much.
All in all this was a super fun project! I think this Popsicle mold was the perfect size because not many people probably want a large pickle-sicle. 🙂
If you don't want to be left with a jar full of juiceless pickles – did you know you can also buy pickle juice all by itself on Amazon?
Flavor Boosts & Twists: Make Your Pickle Pops Even Better
If you're not a HUGE fan of the pickle flavor but would like to take advantage of the benefits of these pickle pops, try some of these additions to make them a little less dilly 🙂
- Add citrus (lemon, lime, or orange can temper the pickle flavor)
- Sweeten it up with honey, fruit juice, or agave
- Add HOT Sauce or jalapeno for a spicy kick
- Add a mixer (coconut water, lemonade, or cucumber are perfect additions!)
- Add some herbs (basil or mint adds to the flavor)
Benefits of Pickle Juice:
Curious about the potential benefits of adding more pickle juice to your diet? Here are some!
- Soothes Charlie Horses
- Stop Workout Cramps
- Help with Nausea
- Replenish Electrolytes after long, hard workouts
- Contains antioxidants
And while it hasn't been medically proven to alleviate cramping Healthline reports explains the possible science behind it:
“…pickle juice may help cramps by triggering muscular reflexes when the liquid contacts the back of the throat. This reflex shuts down the misfiring of neurons in muscle all over the body, and “turns off” the cramping feeling. It’s thought that it’s specifically the vinegar content in pickle juice that does this.”
Have you tried any combination of these pickle popsicles? Let us know if you have in the comment section and if you used straight pickle juice or added any of the flavors above!
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