Fruit Popsicles
This Homemade Fruit Popsicles recipe is an easy, healthy and refreshing treat or snack to make for your kids this summer. These healthy popsicles are made with only 5 ingredients including fresh fruit and vegetables, in 5 minutes (plus freezing time). Make a variety of flavours by using different combinations of fruits, juices, and yogurts. A great healthy dessert to enjoy after a day of fun in the sun.
¾ cup (6.5 oz) liquid/yogurt
2½ cups fruit
4-6 Tbsp. pure honey
¼ tsp pure vanilla extract
½ tsp lemon juice, freshly squeezed
Add all ingredients to the container of your blender in the order listed.
Blend for 50-70 seconds or until the mixture is smooth.
Evenly distribute the mixture into the six wells of a popsicle mold.
Secure the lids and sticks on top of the mold and place it in the freezer.
Freeze for 8 hours or overnight.
Remove the molds, run each one under hot water for 30 seconds and then release the popsicle.
Enjoy immediately. To freeze for later, once the popsicles are removed from the molds place them on a baking sheet to flash freeze them for 30 minutes.
Place them in an airtight, freezer-friendly container or Ziploc bag until you are ready to enjoy them.
Makes 6 popsicles.
Cook's Notes:
Here are some of our favourite fruits to use to make this popsicle recipe:
- strawberries
- blueberries
- raspberries
- apples (peeled if you are looking to create a color other than that of the outside of the skin).
- grapes
- pineapple
- mango
- peaches
- plums
- nectarines
- cantaloupe
- watermelon
Yogurt/Juice Suggestions:
I used Honey Vanilla Greek yogurt. I love the creaminess it adds to this popsicle recipe. I also love the added protein and flavour. Here are some other suggestions that you can use. If you use fruit juice I recommend choosing unsweetened varieties not from concentrate.
- Yogurt (any flavour or fat percentage)
- Apple juice
- Orange juice
- Grape juice
- Cherry juice
Other ingredient Substitutions:
Here are a few suggestions for substitutions for the other ingredients in this popsicle recipe.
- Honey: Honey is my favourite sweetener to use in this recipe because it's natural, imparts a subtle but delicious flavour, and is not too expensive. We tried a batch with maple syrup, agave, pure cane sugar, or your favourite liquid sweetener.
- Lemon Juice: The acidity of lemon juice is important to this popsicle recipe because it keeps them nice and soft and balances out the sweetness. Lime juice can be used for a different flavour if desired.
- Vanilla Extract: I absolutely adore the extra flavour punch that the pure vanilla extract gives to these healthy popsicles. However, you could omit this ingredient if you don't have it on hand, especially if you're using a vanilla flavoured yogurt.