There’s nothing better than a frosty sweet treat after a long day of playing or working in the hot sun(opens in a new tab). Unfortunately, a lot of us end up reaching into our freezers only to grab popsicles filled with sugars and preservatives. Now that doesn’t sound refreshing or appetizing! While there’s nothing wrong with eating a store-bought popsicle from time to time, we figured you might like the option to make your own popsicles, made with fresh fruit and natural ingredients. Here are a few of our favorite delicious and nutritious popsicle recipes. Give them all a try!
Strawberry Buttermilk Pops
It’s the perfect season for fresh strawberries. Visit a local berry-picking farm and grab a bushel of berries for this delicious strawberry buttermilk popsicle recipe. Ingredients:
- 1 pound strawberries, hulled
- 1 cup buttermilk
- 1 cup plain Greek yogurt
- 1/2 cup honey
- 1/4 cup sugar
- Pinch of salt
Directions:
- Puree the strawberries, buttermilk, yogurt, honey, sugar, and salt in a blender until smooth.
- Pour the mixture into 8 4-ounce ice-pop molds, dividing evenly. Insert ice-pop sticks and freeze until firm, at least 4 hours and up to 4 days.
Recipe Source: https://www.realsimple.com/food-recipes/browse-all-recipes/strawberry-buttermilk-pops(opens in a new tab)Cucumber, Agave, Mint Pops Looking for a guilt-free desert to try? This recipe is it! Made with cucumbers and mint leaves—plants you can grow in your own summer garden—this refreshing pop is as nutritious as it is delicious. Ingredients:
- 2 large English cucumbers, chopped
- 1 cup fresh mint leaves
- 1 cup fresh lime juice
- 3/4 cup agave nectar
- Pinch of salt
Directions:
- Puree the cucumber, mint, lime juice, agave, and salt in a blender until smooth. Pour the mixture through a fine-mesh strainer, pressing with a spatula to remove as much liquid as possible.
- Pour the mixture into 8 4-ounce ice-pop molds, dividing evenly. Insert ice-pop sticks and freeze until firm, at least 4 hours and up to 4 days.
Recipe Source: https://www.realsimple.com/food-recipes/browse-all-recipes/cucumber-agave-mint-pops(opens in a new tab)
Peaches and Cream Pops
If you have a sweet tooth, this peaches and cream popsicle recipe, made with peach nectar and brown sugar, is for you. This popsicle is so fresh and tasty, it’s like eating a peach from your local roadside famer’s stand. Ingredients:
- 3 cups peach nectar (100% peach juice)
- 3/4 cup heavy cream
- 1/4 cup brown sugar
- 1 tablespoon grated fresh ginger
- Pinch of salt
Directions:
- Whisk together the peach nectar, cream, sugar, ginger, and salt in a large bowl until smooth.
- Pour the mixture into 8 4-ounce ice-pop molds, dividing evenly. Insert ice-pop sticks and freeze until firm, at least 4 hours and up to 4 days.
Recipe Source: https://www.realsimple.com/food-recipes/browse-all-recipes/peaches-cream-pops(opens in a new tab)
Dairy-Free Cherry Almond Pops
If you’re sensitive to dairy products, but are still looking for a creamy and delicious popsicle recipe to try, we highly recommend this dairy-free cherry almond pop recipe. This recipe, made with fresh cherries, almond milk, and lemon juice, is packed full of bright and tangy flavors. Ingredients:
- 2 cups pitted cherries (fresh or frozen)
- 2 1/2 cups almond milk
- 1/4 cup sugar
- 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
- 1/4 teaspoon almond extract
- Pinch of salt
Directions:
- Puree the cherries, almond milk, sugar, lemon juice, almond extract, and salt in a blender until smooth.
- Pour the mixture into 8 4-ounce ice-pop molds, dividing evenly. Insert ice-pop sticks and freeze until firm, at least 4 hours and up to 4 days.
Recipe Source: https://www.realsimple.com/food-recipes/browse-all-recipes/dairy-free-cherry-almond-pops(opens in a new tab)
Grape, Green Apple, Kale Pops
If you love tart and sour treats, this grape, green apple, and kale pop is perfect for you. The best part…the flavors of the grapes and green apples are so powerful you won’t even notice you’re getting a serving of antioxidant-rich kale in your dessert. Ingredients:
- 2 cups white grape juice
- 2 cups seedless green grapes
- 2 cups stemmed kale
- 2 ripe bananas
- 1 green apple, chopped
- Pinch of salt
Directions:
- Puree the grape juice, grapes, kale, bananas, apple, and salt in a blender until smooth.
- Pour the mixture through a fine-mesh strainer, pressing with a spatula to remove as much liquid as possible.
- Pour the mixture into 8 4-ounce ice-pop molds, dividing evenly. Insert ice-pop sticks and freeze until firm, at least 4 hours and up to 4 days.
Recipe Source: https://www.realsimple.com/food-recipes/browse-all-recipes/grape-green-apple-kale-pops(opens in a new tab) If you’re interested in adding additional healthy treat recipes to your recipe box, we suggest that you check out the Positive Health Wellness website(opens in a new tab). This website contains tons of delicious recipes and gives great advice on how to live a healthier lifestyle.
