30 Healthy Homemade Popsicles

Homemade popsicles are what you need to make the most of the heat this summer! With these healthy but delicious homemade popsicles, you won't miss any of the store-bought versions!

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Homemade Popsicles You Must Make In Summer

1. Rainbow Pudding Pops

Whoever disagrees with food being an art form has never seen these popsicles. Add some sparkle and dazzle to these beautiful rainbow popsicles. It's perfect for kids' parties and picnics!

Ingredients

• 2 – large boxes (5.1 oz) instant pudding mix (light colored)
• milk
• food coloring
• Dixie Cups (5 oz.)
• popsicle sticks

2. Pineapple Coconut Cilantro Popsicles

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This popsicle is not only incredibly delicious, but chock full of alkalizing ingredients to make you feel good from the inside out. It's the easiest way for picky eaters to get their daily dose of fruits and veggies.

Ingredients

• 1 cup Pineapple, frozen
• 8 oz R.W. Knudsen pineapple coconut juice
• 1/4 cup shredded coconut, unsweetened
• 2 T fresh cilantro, chopped

3. Dulce De Leche Lemon Popsicles

These popsicles are easy to make and offer an incomparable rich and creamy texture. If you want more lechera in your life, I highly recommend drizzling this delicious cream over plantains sauteed in butter.

Ingredients

• 2 cups of milk (1% or 2%)
• 1 can of regular La Lechera condensed milk
• 1/2 cup fresh lemon juice (or lime juice)
• a little bit of lemon pulp

4. Grapefruit and Strawberry Greyhound Poptail

Cocktails in popsicle form?! Yes, please! A sweet-and-tart kick on a stick, this cocktail popsicle is the best way to unwind after a long, hot day. (And hey, it's okay to have more than one in a sitting.)

Ingredients

• 8 oz. fresh-squeezed grapefruit juice (about a 1lb grapefruit)
• 12 oz. strawberries (about 12 medium strawberries)
• 5 oz vodka

 

5. Strawberry Orange Popsicles

Vegans have all the fun with this delicious recipe! These popsicles are refreshing and packed with protein! The recipe calls for protein powder, which makes the popsicles even more healthy.

Ingredients

• 3½ Cups Unsweetened Almond Breeze Original
•  1 Cup orange juice
• 2 oranges peeled, sectioned
•  ½ Cup frozen strawberries
•  ½ Cup fresh strawberries
•  2 scoops vanilla protein powder (optional)

6. Blackberry Lime Cheesecake Popsicles

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Patience really is a virtue with this recipe, which seems difficult as it looks so darn delicious! For those with amazing self-control, the payoff is worth it because this homemade popsicle recipe is the perfect blend of creamy and tangy.

Ingredients

• 12 oz fresh blackberries
• 1 1 /2 tablespoon water
• Sugar, to taste if berries aren't sweet enough

• 6 oz cream cheese
• 4 tablespoons milk
• 2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
• 1/2 teaspoon lime zest, optional – if desired
• 1 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1/2 cup powdered sugar

 

7.  Mojito Popsicle

This popsicle recipe is fantastic and perfect for summer parties and BBQs. Full of boozy goodness and sweet tartness, this popsicle gives the drink version a run for its money.

Ingredients

Mint-infused sugar syrup:

• Large handful fresh mojito or regular mint leaves (about 20 – 25 leaves)
• 1 cup water
• ¾ cup sugar

Mojito poptails:

• 2 cups prepared white rum
• 1½ cups flattened club soda
• ½ cup fresh lime juice

8. Neapolitan Greek Yogurt Pudding Pops

How adorable are these pudding pops? These Neapolitan Greek Yogurt Pudding Pops are creamy and decadent because of the flavored milk and yogurt. If you have kids, make these pudding pops, and without a doubt, they will become your kids' favorite after-school snack!

Ingredients

• 3.4 oz box French Vanilla Jell-O, divided
• 2/3 C white milk
• 2/3 C chocolate milk
• 2/3 C strawberry milk
• 6 T French Vanilla Greek Yogurt, divided

9. Cucumber Honeydew Margarita Popsicles

Hey, what can we say? We're huge fans of popsicle cocktails! Turn your tequila shots into a frozen Honeydew Cucumber Margarita with this amazing recipe. And don't worry, the tequila taste is balanced by the fruit juices, making this a secretly boozy treat.

Ingredients

• ½ cup tequila
• 1 tablespoon triple sec
• 1/3 cup cucumber juice (approximately half a cucumber weighing 5oz.)
• 1 tablespoon fresh lime juice
• 1 cup honeydew juice (approximately a whole melon weighing 1lb)
• 1 tablespoon mint simple syrup
• 3 large mint sprigs

10. Strawberry Pineapple Popsicles

Let's get into the summer spirit with these yummy snacks on a stick! This popsicle tastes way better than the store-bought version and has half the amount of sugar! Fruity, colorful, and healthy!

Ingredients

• 2 cups pineapple chunks
• 3 cups sliced strawberry
• 1/3 c + 1/2 cup pineapple juice
• 3 Tbsp simple syrup

Simple Syrup:

• 1 cup water
• 1 cup granulated sugar

11. Blueberry Lemon Pudding Pops

Call this a superfood recipe as it has blueberries, which are great alkalizing sources of antioxidants, and lemons, which have numerous health benefits! This summer treat will keep you fresh and healthy all season long.

Ingredients

• 2 cup – milk
• 2 tablespoon – Corn starch
• 3 tsp – Lemon peel, raw
• 2 tablespoon – Honey
• 1 tsp – Lemon extract
• 3 cup – Blueberries, raw

12. Chocolate Avocado Popsicles

The avocado just makes everything creamier, not to mention it adds the necessary fats important for hormone balance and healthy brain development. The hard shell chocolate cover adds the perfect crunch, making this avocado and chocolate popsicle recipe our favorite of the bunch.

Ingredients

• 3 ripe avocados (medium-sized)
• 1 1/2 cup milk, or milk alternative of choice
• 4 Tbsp sweetened condensed milk
• simple syrup or agave syrup, as needed

Dipping Chocolate:

• 4 oz good quality dark chocolate, chopped, melted

13. Greek Yogurt Popsicles

This particular recipe only uses 2 t of refined sugar, making it one of the best recipes on this list. The Greek yogurt and fruit add a nice tanginess that'll leave you craving this popsicle every second of every day.

Ingredients

• 1 cup plain Greek yogurt
• 3-4 tablespoons agave nectar, to taste
• a handful of strawberries, plums, or fruit of your choice
• 2 teaspoons neutral-flavored oil
• 2 teaspoon granulated sugar

14. Kiwi Fruit Popsicles

Kiwi is incredibly rich in vitamin C, which is vital to maintaining a healthy immune system and regulating cholesterol levels. Also, kiwi is just a beautiful fruit that adds a certain flair to any recipe, including this kiwi popsicle. 

• 10 ripe organic kiwis, peeled
•  1/3 cup coconut water
•  1 lime, juiced

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15. Chocolate Cheesecake Ice Pops

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Indulge in this rich and luxurious chocolate cheesecake ice popsicle. Rich chocolate and creamy cheesecake come together to create an irresistible summer treat.

Ingredients

For the chocolate section:

• 1 1/2 cups heavy cream
• 1 cup whole milk
• 2 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder
  pinch of salt
• 2 tablespoons strong brewed coffee or espresso
• 8 oz. bittersweet chocolate, roughly chopped
• 2 teaspoons vanilla extract

For the cheesecake section:

• 2 1/2 cups whole-milk yogurt
• 3 oz. cream cheese or Neufchatel
• 3/4 cup crushed graham crackers
• 1/3 cup honey
• 2 tablespoons freshly squeezed lemon juice
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

16. Strawberry and Peach Ice Pops

These Strawberry and Peach Ice Pops are absolutely stunning and boast a sophisticated flavor profile. This recipe is one you'll definitely want to show off at summer get-togethers!

Ingredients

• 150g fresh strawberries, tops removed
• 2 ripe peaches
• 10 large mint leaves
• 3 tablespoons sugar syrup*
• 1 1/2 cups cold water

17. Nutella Yogurt Parfait Breakfast Popsicles

Holy Popsicle! Nutella, yogurt, fruit, and granola? What have we done to deserve such a tasty treat? Not sure, but we're definitely not going to question it. Make your morning the best ever with these delicious breakfast popsicles!

Ingredients

• 1 cup vanilla Greek yogurt
• 1 cup chopped fresh fruit, such as strawberries and bananas
• ½ cup Nutella
• ½ cup granola

18. Kiwi and Orange Popsicles

This popsicle is so tropical, fruit and vibrant, just eating it puts a smile on our face. Relax the easy way with this delicious treat.

Ingredients

• 1 1/4 cups orange juice
• 10 kiwifruits, peeled
• your favorite sweetener

19. Green Monster Popsicles

These homemade popsicles prove delicious and healthy can go well together! They are the perfect finish to a heavy and sinful meal.

Ingredients

• ½ cup spinach
• ¼ cup kale leaves, chopped (tough stems removed)
• 1 ½ banana
• ½ of a whole pineapple, peeled and cut into chunks
• ⅔-3/4 cup water

20. Frozen Peanut Butter Pie Pops

Maybe this wasn't the best follow up to the detox popsicle recipe, but we love giving you options! Especially when they're on complete opposite ends of the healthy spectrum. This recipe requires a bit more prep time than the others, but the finished product is so worth it! Luscious and delicious, this recipe pairs perfectly with a tall glass of cold milk.

Ingredients

• 1/2 cup graham cracker crumbs
• 1/4 cup salted pretzels, crushed
• 1/4 cup granulated sugar
• 1 tablespoon cocoa powder
• 1 1/2 ounces (3 tablespoons) unsalted butter, melted and cooled
• 12 ounces cream cheese, room temperature
• 8 ounces creamy peanut butter
• 4 ounces powdered sugar
• 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
• 1 teaspoon vanilla bean paste
• 1/4 cup salted dry roasted peanuts, finely chopped
• 1 1/2 cups heavy cream
• 1/2 cup small chocolate-covered rice balls or toffee pieces
• 6 ounces dark chocolate

21. Banana Peanut Butter Yogurt Popsicles

Banana, peanut butter, and Greek yogurt happily go together in this popsicle recipe. This is the perfect healthy snack with a flavor profile as balanced as your soul after a session of vinyasa yoga.

Ingredients

• You will need popsicle molds
• 5 large bananas, roughly chopped
• 2/3 cups natural peanut butter (without added sugar and oil)
• 1 1/4 cup (1.25 cups) fat-free Greek yogurt

22. Apricot Rice Pudding Pops

This recipe is so creamy, it's hard to believe it's frozen. What better way is there to eat dessert than in popsicle form?

Ingredients

• 1 cup whole milk
• 3/4 cup plus 2 Tbsp. canned unsweetened coconut milk
• 1/4 cup heavy cream
• 1 lemongrass stalk, tough outer layer removed, thinly sliced
• 1 tablespoon minced peeled ginger
• 1/2 vanilla bean, split lengthwise
• 3 tablespoons short-grain rice (such as arborio)
• 1/4 cup 1/4′ pieces dried apricots
• 1/4 cup sugar

23. Cantaloupe Popsicles

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This recipe is ridiculously light and refreshing. I definitely foresee many days of lounging around with this popsicle.

Ingredients

• 2 cups water
• 1/2 cup sugar
• 1/4 cup sweet mint leaves, crushed
• Zest of 1 lime
• 3 cups cantaloupe, pureed
• 2 Tbsp white rum

24. Root Beer Float Popsicle

Love root beer floats? Love popsicles? Then, this is the recipe for you! This is an ingenious way of having a root beer float wherever you go! With only three ingredients, this recipe is a breeze to make and a blast to eat.

Ingredients

• 4-5 natural cane sugar root beer soda
• 1/2 c. cream
• 2-4 TBS. organic sugar or coconut sugar

25. Cantaloupe and Strawberry Popsicles

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Chill out with these cantaloupe strawberry popsicles. It doesn't get much simpler than two ingredients. Blend, pour, freeze, and enjoy!

Ingredients

• 5 cups diced cantaloupe
• 5-7 strawberries, sliced

26. Oreo Pudding Pops

This recipe basically shows you how to make your favorite snack into a popsicle. It's the perfect summer treat to those who can't get enough of Oreos.

Ingredients

• 1 4.2 oz box of Oreo Cookies ‘n Creme Instant Jell-O pudding
• 1½ cups of milk
• 5 Oreo cookies

27. Mango Berry Popsicles

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This recipe is paleo-friendly and universally tasty! These popsicles are full of good-for-you ingredients that aid in healthy cognitive development. The best part though? It's sweet, creamy taste!

Ingredients

• 2 Mangoes
• 2/3 cup Coconut Milk
• 1-2 Tbsp Honey
• 1/2 tsp Vanilla
• 3/4 cup Frozen Raspberries, roughly chopped

28. Whole Fruit Popsicles

Now, this is how you make a popsicle! Essentially a frozen fruit salad, this recipe only uses fruit.

Ingredients

• About 2 kiwis
• 1 cup strawberry halves
• 1 cup roughly chopped mango
• 1 cup blueberries
• 1 cup roughly chopped watermelon
• 1 cup roughly chopped pineapple

29. Roasted Blueberries and Cream Matcha Popsicles

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This popsicle is yummy, tasty, and super delicious. Matcha powder has super-antioxidant powers and caffeine. Pamper yourself with this recipe and enjoy the good life!

Ingredients

• 1 pint blueberries
• 1 can full fat or light coconut milk {either one will work!}
• 1/2 avocado
• 3 tablespoons local raw honey
• pinch of sea salt
• 1 tablespoon culinary grade organic matcha powder

30. Green Juice Popsicles

Green juice popsicles are a thing! We call it! If you can't drink your greens, make a popsicle out of them! Here's to a long life full of great food!

Ingredients

• 1 cup water
• 2 1/2 cups kale
• 2 green apples, cored
• 1 cup diced pineapple
• 1/2 cup parsley leaves
• 1 medium cucumber, quartered
• 2 celery stalks, roughly chopped
• 2 Tablespoons lemon juice
• 2 Tablespoons agave nectar or honey (optional)

Watch this video from Mind Over Munch to learn how to make homemade popsicles:

Stay cool this summer with these homemade popsicle recipes. Delicious, healthy, and made with simple ingredients, these homemade popsicles are guaranteed to make this summer the tastiest one yet. Don't worry because making popsicles is easy, fun, moreover, a perfect way to engage kids in the kitchen!

Keep your freezer stocked this summer with these refreshing, delicious, and easy-to-make homemade popsicles. These popsicles are sure to make you sneak to your fridge for more. So, don't waste time and start making homemade popsicles now!

If you have a go-to popsicle recipe, we'd love to hear about it! Write a comment and tell us about your experiences with homemade popsicles!

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Editor's Note – This post was originally published in May 2015 and has been updated for quality and relevancy.