Fresh & Fruity Homemade Ice Pops: Summer on a Stick

No Comments | Written on July 20, 2012 at 5:00 pm, by Lauren Jagnow

Root-Beer Float

No need for a frosty mug with this handheld version of the popular soda-shop treat.

Chunky Peach Popsicles

These delicious popsicles are packed with the flavor of ripe summer peaches.

Minted Watermelon Popsicles

Refreshing and sophisticated, these watermelon pops feature the bright taste of mint and lemon.

Layered Luau Pops

As colorful as they are tasty, these popsicles can be different every time you make them.

Fresh Fruit Yogurt Pops

Vanilla yogurt makes these popsicles creamy and smooth, while fresh fruit of your choosing gives them lots of wholesome sweetness.

Pina-Colada Pops

Despite their name, these popsicles are alcohol-free and require only two ingredients.

Tropsicles

We love the tropical flavors of pineapple, banana and coconut in these sweet little frozen squares.

PB & Raspberry Pops

Creative and surprisingly healthy, these popsicles are a fun way to enjoy traditional sandwich flavors.

Tropical Berry Pops

Make a big batch of these fruit-filled pops, and you can enjoy them all summer long!

Confetti Yogurt Pops

No sticks are necessary for these creamy popsicles, thanks to the clever use of a pretzel rod as a stick.

Here’s a challenge: think of a summer that you haven’t enjoyed at least one ice pop or popsicle. Even long after most of us stopped darting out the door at the first sound of the ice cream truck, we’ll still indulge in the simple delight of something cold and creamy on a stick.

Lighter than a dish of ice cream and much more varied than the treacly “red, orange or purple” options available at most grocery stores, homemade popsicles are sweet, refreshing and — best of all — easy to make. All you need are a freezer, sticks and your ingredients of choice.

To help inspire your popsicle-making, we’ve got some sweet and creative recipes to enjoy. These are all kid-friendly, and many feature fresh fruits and yogurt. Who said popsicles have to be unhealthy?

There’s a great root-beer float popsicle, and our minted watermelon pops are the essence of refreshing. Kids will flip for the layered luau pops, which are perfect for a summer birthday party treat.

Thanks to these recipes, you have a new challenge this summer: to not eat a popsicle every day!