Zoku

Not sure if you have wandered past William-Sonoma lately, but right in the front of the store they are featuring a bright display for the Zoku Quick Pop Maker.

To me this looks like a great idea, what a neat way to make cool treats at home in minutes!

Just a few of my thoughts…

I was planning to use my Zoku to make low-calorie  pops, however,  you cannot use sugar-free or artificial sweeteners because they do not freeze properly. I think that this information needs to be made clear in the product description on the outside of the box.

Our first attempt with the Zoku was a bit rough we used vanilla yogurt, chocolate syrup, and a few mini chips.  They tasted GREAT after we were able to release them for the mold, which was a bit tricky.  After a bit more research I discovered that popsicles made with yogurt take longer to freeze, 12-15, instead of the 7-9 for juice popsicles.

We are still trying different juices and smoothies, but a  recipe book would  be nice. My son, Mason, has food allergies and this product allows me to control what ingredients we use for safe and tasty treats. I love the idea of using fresh ingredients and nothing artificial!

Overall, I think this is a neat product, easy to clean, and fun for the kids and I.