Fun Kid-Approved Popsicle Recipes

Would it even be summer without eating a bazillion popsicles?!  We’ve curated some of our favorites. Make them outside (or in a well-covered kitchen!)  and let your kids get messy building their creations!

1. Strawberry Watermelon Popsicles:

Ingredients:

• 2 cups fresh strawberries
• 2 cups diced watermelon
• 1 tablespoon honey (optional)

Instructions:

1. Blend the strawberries, watermelon, and honey (if desired) until smooth.
2. Pour the mixture into popsicle molds and insert popsicle sticks.
3. Freeze for at least 4 hours or until firm. Enjoy the refreshing taste of this fruity combination!

2. Chocolate Banana Popsicles:

Ingredients:

• 2 ripe bananas
• 1/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
• 1/4 cup milk (dairy or non-dairy)
•  2 tablespoons honey or maple syrup

Instructions:

1. Mash the bananas until smooth.
2. In a separate bowl, whisk together cocoa powder, milk, and sweetener of choice.
3. Combine the mashed bananas with the cocoa mixture and mix well.
4. Pour the mixture into popsicle molds and freeze for at least 4 hours. Indulge in these creamy, chocolatey delights!

3. Tropical Pineapple-Orange Popsicles:

Ingredients:

• 2 cups pineapple chunks
• 1 cup orange juice
• 1/2 cup coconut milk
• 1 tablespoon honey or agave syrup (optional)

Instructions:

1. Blend pineapple chunks, orange juice, coconut milk, and sweetener (if desired) until smooth.
2. Pour the mixture into popsicle molds and freeze until solid.
3. Transport your taste buds to a tropical paradise with these refreshing and tangy popsicles!

4. Berry Yogurt Popsicles:

Ingredients:

• 1 cup mixed berries (such as strawberries, blueberries, and raspberries)
• 1 cup plain yogurt (dairy or non-dairy)
• 2 tablespoons honey or maple syrup

Instructions:

1. Blend the berries, yogurt, and sweetener until well combined but still slightly chunky.
2. Pour the mixture into popsicle molds and freeze until firm.
3. These creamy and fruity popsicles are a delightful way to enjoy the goodness of berries and yogurt!

5. Cookies and Cream Popsicles:

Ingredients:

• 1 cup milk (dairy or non-dairy)
• 1/2 cup heavy cream or coconut cream
• 1/4 cup crushed chocolate cookies
• 2 tablespoons sugar or sweetener of choice

Instructions:

1. In a bowl, whisk together milk, cream, crushed cookies, and sweetener until well combined.
2. Pour the mixture into popsicle molds and insert popsicle sticks.
3. Freeze until solid, then savor the delightful combination of cookies and cream in frozen form! 

These kid-friendly popsicle recipes are sure to keep your kids cool and bring a smile to their faces. So grab some molds, gather the ingredients, and have a blast creating these tasty frozen treats!