How to make homemade popsicles with frozen fruit is here. These are an easy and deliciously healthy snack that kids love and are cheaper than store bought. With 3 ingredients you can make rainbow popsicles, with blueberries, strawberries or raspberries.
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- 3 Ingredient Homemade Popsicles Recipe
- Ingredient Notes
- How do you make popsicles from scratch?
- How do you make popsicles not icy?
- How do you make popsicles not stick?
- What popsicles are healthiest?
- Copycat Outshine Popsicles
- Homemade Popsicles Recipe
- Other homemade treats kids love
- How do you store homemade popsicles?
Wondering how to make homemade popsicles this summer? They’re easier than you might think. Using fresh or frozen fruit blended with some yogurt, you too can make this mixed berry treat today. One of our favorite popsicle recipes.
3 Ingredient Homemade Popsicles Recipe
Years ago we made these frozen yogurt pops with yogurt, granola and fruit. They were delicious and hadn’t strayed from them until this year when it was really hot outside! I’m so glad we thought about this idea again because these were so refreshing for all of us!
You can use this recipe to make dairy free popsicles or add a flavor of Greek yogurt for another burst of fruit flavor. Since we use frozen fruit you can make these year round, not just during hot summer days.
Ingredient Notes
Yes you could use fresh if you would rather but this way I can make these year round. Frozen raspberries, strawberries and blueberries are typically our go tos. You just add yogurt and a bit of liquid until smooth and then pour into your molds to freeze to solid!
This is how I decide what I include in each batch…it depends what is on sale! That is right, I am from the generation where my mom wouldn’t buy anything unless it was on special AND we had a coupon for it.
I guess that has shaped who I am today and although I am not quite that strict with my purchases, I still have that budget mindedness in me. All. The. Time. Every time I shop I keep an eye out in the freezer section for a combination that is a good deal and would work well together.
Really it doesn’t matter anyway, I mean I haven’t made a combination that we didn’t enjoy. Use peach, blackberry, or even as a huckleberry recipe if you can find these babies. You just want to start them out as frozen from the get go.
How do you make popsicles from scratch?
Beyond the fruit and yogurt you will need a food processor or blender too. Believe it or not I only have the latter so we just use that as you can see above. You can make it as smooth or leave some chunks in there, we like a bit of texture so ours aren’t super smooth when pouring them in the molds. Poured into a mold you just freeze and enjoy.
How do you make popsicles not icy?
These have yogurt in them which will bring a bit of creaminess you’ll love. Alternatively if you want to skip that you can add 1 Tbsp. of cornstarch if you prefer.
How do you make popsicles not stick?
Don’t yank them out! Instead run the bottom rubber part under very warm water. Then gently pull on the popsicle stick and each one should slide out. Wait to do this until they are nice and solid or the stick will pull out of your goodies and you’ll be frustrated.
There are tons of different popsicle molds out there to choose from. From small to big and all different shapes and sizes, it doesn’t matter what you choose. Of course smaller will take less time to freeze solid.
What popsicles are healthiest?
Ones made with fruit and water or juice of course. These have a bit of protein too because of the added dairy but that is an option to make it creamier of course. If you need gluten free popsicles that is no problem too. Check the label but typically most plain Greek styles are. Ready to read up on how to make popsicles quickly?
I mean if you look at the back of Outshine fruit popsicles there are more ingredients than these. Those are pretty great I won’t lie but it’s nice to know exactly what you’re eating and feeding your kids.
Copycat Outshine Popsicles
Time needed: 15 minutes
How to Make Homemade Popsicles
- Prepare
In a blender add all of your ingredients until as smooth as you’d like it to be. You could add sweetness like honey or a sweetener. Just add a bit, taste and adjust to your liking.
- Freeze
Pour popsicle mixture into molds and press sticks in the middle.
Set in freezer for 6 hours or overnight. Run mold under warm water to slide out easily and enjoy this healthy homemade snack.
You could easily use these same steps to make fudge pops. I’d buy a half gallon of chocolate milk from the store and blend with ice. You could add a few Tbsp of Cool Whip in the mix too!
If you are having a barbecue with friends these are sure to be a real hit. You could make several different versions to please everybody’s taste buds. Making a large batch? I would purchase a few different molds so you can freeze all at the same time.
Homemade Popsicles Recipe
Equipment
- 1 blender
- 1 popsicle mold
- popsicle sticks
Ingredients
- 1 cup blueberries, frozen
- 1 cup strawberries, frozen
- 1 cup raspberries, frozen
- 3/4 cup Greek yogurt
- 1/4 cup fruit juice, or water
Instructions
- In a blender add all of your ingredients until as smooth as you'd like it to be. You could add sweetness like honey or a sweetener. Just add a bit, taste and adjust to your liking.
- Spoon into plastic popsicle molds and press sticks in the middle. You can use small paper Dixie cups too if you want smaller versions.
- Set in freezer overnight. Run mold under warm water to slide out easily and enjoy.
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Nutrition
Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.
Other homemade treats kids love
Love the idea of fruit purees for dessert? Make our homemade fruit snacks sometime too! For Fourth of July we have made rainbow popsicles too that are super fun. If you want to figure out how to make homemade fudge with the kiddos that can be a fun and yummy activity too.
How do you store homemade popsicles?
If you want to do some batch cooking and make a TON for later you totally can. Once frozen solid run under warm water and remove one at a time. Wrap each one in a piece of plastic wrap and place inside a freezer bag. A gallon size works well for more than 6 or so. Once it’s full, zip closed and lay flat. Then kids can open, grab one for everyone and close it again so it doesn’t get freezer burn later. They will last a really long time this way.
If you use different fruits make sure to label the outside with a Sharpie so you’ll remember which version is inside each bag. This is a great idea if you find a great sale on blueberries or expecting a large get together at your home.
