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Frozen traffic light ice blocks

Vibrant, Nourishing, Naturally Sweet

Frozen traffic light ice blocks are a playful, jewel‑bright celebration of whole‑fruit goodness. Each layer is made from a simple blend of fresh kiwifruit, mango, and raspberries, lightly sweetened with a drizzle of maple syrup and balanced with pure water. As they freeze, the colours stack into a cheerful “traffic light” effect — green, yellow, and red — turning a wholesome snack into something visually joyful and irresistibly refreshing.

The flavours unfold in clean, natural waves: the green layer brings the tangy freshness of kiwifruit, the yellow layer offers the sunny sweetness of mango, and the red layer finishes with raspberry’s bright, berry‑rich zing. Together, they create a cooling treat that feels indulgent yet deeply nourishing.

Health Benefits Packed Into Every Layer

Kiwifruit (Green Layer)

  • Rich in vitamin C to support immune function and collagen formation
  • Provides dietary fibre that helps maintain digestive comfort
  • Contains antioxidants like lutein and polyphenols that support cellular protection
  • Naturally hydrating and refreshing

Mango (Yellow Layer)

  • High in carotenoids such as beta‑carotene, which the body converts to vitamin A for skin and eye health
  • Offers soluble fibre that supports steady digestion and gentle blood‑sugar balance
  • Contains enzymes like amylase that help break down carbohydrates
  • Adds natural sweetness without refined sugar

Raspberry (Red Layer)

  • Packed with anthocyanins, powerful antioxidants linked to heart and vascular health
  • High in fibre, especially prebiotic fibre that feeds beneficial gut bacteria
  • Naturally low in sugar while still delivering bold flavour
  • Provides vitamin K and manganese for bone and metabolic support

Why These Ice Blocks Feel So Good

These frozen treats deliver more than colour and fun — they offer a whole‑food boost wrapped in something simple and joyful. With no artificial flavours, colours, or refined sugars, they’re a beautiful way to enjoy fruit in its most refreshing form. Perfect for summer afternoons, lunchbox surprises, or anytime you want a cooling snack that nourishes as much as it delights.

Frozen traffic light ice blocks

Catherine BarclayCatherine Barclay
Frozen traffic light ice blocks are vibrant, layered treats made from blended kiwifruit, mango, and raspberry, lightly sweetened with maple syrup and frozen with water to create a colourful, refreshing snack that feels as fun as it looks.
Course Dessert
Servings 6 servings

Ingredients
  

  • 10 oz kiwifruit peeled
  • 10 oz frozen mango
  • 10 oz frozen raspberry
  • 1 tbsp maple syrup
  • water

Instructions
 

  • Puree in a blender all the kiwifruit. If the mixture is too thick, add small amounts of water to help blend.
  • Fill the iceblock moulds one third with the kiwifruit puree and freeze for 1 hour.
  • While the kiwifruit is freezing, blend the frozen mango add water to help puree the mix.
  • After one hour, add the mango evenly 1/3 over all the moulds and freeze for 20 minutes.
  • Insert the sticks and freeze for a further 2 hours.
  • Puree the frozen raspberry adding in the maple syrup to reduce the tart, and add water to help puree the mix.
  • Add the raspberry puree to the last 1/3 of the moulds and freeze overnight.
Keyword dessert, ice block, plant-based, vegan, wfpb, wholefoods
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Catherine Barclay
Catherine Barclay
Normally you might find me behind the coding of our sites but over the years I have become much more concerned about what has been happening in the kitchen as well - families do that for all of us don't they? Background experience is in Account Management and Web Development but as my passion has grown for WFPB so has my desire to speak out.
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