Easy Homemade Fruit Popsicles Recipe for a Perfect Summer Treat
A quick and wholesome recipe for refreshing fruit popsicles made with fresh fruit, natural sweeteners, and optional yogurt for creaminess. Perfect for summer gatherings and healthy snacking.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 4-6 hours (including freezing time)
- Yield: 6 popsicles 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups (300 grams) fresh fruit (strawberries hulled and chopped, blueberries, mango chunks, or peaches peeled and diced)
- 1/2 cup (120 ml) freshly squeezed orange juice or apple juice
- 1 tablespoon honey or maple syrup (optional)
- 1 tablespoon fresh lemon or lime juice
- Up to 1/2 cup (120 ml) water or coconut water (to thin mixture if needed)
- 1/2 cup (120 grams) plain Greek yogurt or coconut yogurt (optional)
Instructions
- Prepare your fruit: Wash, hull, peel, and chop your chosen fruit into small chunks. Measure about 2 cups (300 grams) total. Remove any mushy spots.
- Blend the base: In your blender, combine the fruit chunks, 1/2 cup (120 ml) fruit juice, 1 tablespoon honey or maple syrup, and 1 tablespoon fresh lemon or lime juice. Add 1/2 cup (120 grams) yogurt if using. Blend until smooth but slightly thick. Add up to 1/2 cup (120 ml) water or coconut water if mixture is too thick to pour.
- Taste and adjust: Taste the mixture and add more honey/maple syrup if too tart or more citrus juice if too sweet.
- Pour into molds: Carefully fill popsicle molds, leaving a small gap at the top. Insert sticks and place molds on a baking sheet for stability.
- Freeze: Freeze for at least 4-6 hours, ideally overnight. Avoid opening the freezer door frequently.
- Unmold and serve: Run warm water over the outside of molds for a few seconds to loosen popsicles. Gently pull sticks and enjoy.
Notes
Use ripe but firm fruit for best texture. For vegan version, skip honey and use maple syrup and dairy-free yogurt. To make layered popsicles, freeze one layer partially before adding the next. Store popsicles in airtight containers or freezer bags for up to 2 weeks. Let popsicles sit at room temperature for 5 minutes before serving if too hard.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 popsicle
- Calories: 70
- Sugar: 12
- Sodium: 15
- Fat: 1
- Saturated Fat: 0.5
- Carbohydrates: 16
- Fiber: 2
- Protein: 2
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