With the summer heat in full swing, there’s no better way to keep your family refreshed and satisfied than with delicious homemade ice pops. Not only are they a fantastic treat to beat the heat, but you can also make them healthy and packed with nutritious ingredients. Let’s explore some delightful and wholesome frozen ice pop ideas that you and your kids can make together.
These recipes will each make 4 ice pops.

Strawberry Lemonade
- 1 cup strawberries
- 1/4 cup lemon juice
- Sweetener of your choice (to taste)
Blend fresh strawberries, lemon juice, and a sweetener of your choice (such as honey or agave syrup). Pour the mixture into ice pop molds and freeze until solid.
Banana Blueberry Yogurt
- 2 ripe bananas
- 1/2 cup fresh blueberries
- 1/2 cup Greek yogurt
Mash ripe bananas and mix them with Greek yogurt and fresh blueberries. Fill the ice pop molds with the mixture and freeze until solid.
Mango Coconut
This delicious homemade ice pop will have you dreaming of exotic holidays with cocktails in hand.
- 1 cup ripe mangoes
- 1/2 cup coconut milk
- 1 tablespoon lime juice
Blend ripe mangoes with coconut milk and a touch of lime juice. Pour the mixture into molds and freeze until solid.
Kiwi Watermelon Ice Pops
- 2 ripe kiwis
- 1 cup watermelon chunks
- Sweetener of your choice (to taste)
Puree fresh kiwis and watermelon together. Fill the molds with the mixture and freeze until solid.
Chocolate Banana Ice Pops
- 2 ripe bananas
- 2 tablespoons cocoa powder
Blend the ripe bananas, cocoa powder, and a sweetener of your choice. Pour the mixture into ice pop molds and freeze until solid.
Raspberry Limeade
- 1 cup fresh raspberries
- 1/4 cup lime juice
- Sweetener of your choice (to taste)
Blend fresh raspberries, lime juice, and a sweetener of your choice. Fill the molds with the mixture and freeze until solid.
Pineapple Orange Ice Pops
- 1 cup fresh pineapple chunks
- 1/4 cup orange juice
- Sweetener of your choice (to taste)
Blend fresh pineapple chunks, orange juice, and a touch of honey or agave syrup. Pour the mixture into molds and freeze until solid.
Peach Raspberry Ice Pops
- 2 ripe peaches
- 1/2 cup fresh raspberries
Blend the ripe peaches and fresh raspberries together. Fill the molds with the mixture and freeze until solid.
Cherry Vanilla Yogurt Ice Pops
- 1 cup Greek yogurt
- 1/2 cup pureed cherries
- Sweetener of your choice (to taste)
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
Mix Greek yogurt, pureed cherries, a touch of vanilla extract, and a sweetener of your choice. Pour the mixture into ice pop molds and freeze until solid.
Mixed Berry Lemonade Ice Pops
- 1 cup mixed berries (strawberries, blueberries, raspberries)
- 1/4 cup lemonade
- Sweetener of your choice (to taste)
Blend a mixture of your favourite berries (strawberries, blueberries, raspberries) with lemonade. Fill the ice pop molds with the mixture and freeze until solid.
Watermelon Lime Ice Pops
- 1 cup watermelon chunks
- 2 tablespoons lime juice
Puree fresh watermelon chunks with lime juice. Pour the mixture into ice pop molds and freeze until solid.
Orange Cream Ice Pops
- 1/2 cup orange juice
- 1/2 cup Greek yogurt
- Sweetener of your choice (to taste)
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
Mix orange juice with Greek yogurt and a touch of vanilla extract. Fill the ice pop molds with the mixture and freeze until solid.
Pina Colada Ice Pops
- 1 cup pineapple chunks
- 1/2 cup coconut milk
- Sweetener of your choice (to taste)
Blend pineapple chunks, coconut milk, and a touch of honey or agave syrup. Pour the mixture into ice pop molds and freeze until solid.
Chocolate Peanut Butter Banana Ice Pops
- 2 ripe bananas
- 2 tablespoons cocoa powder
- 2 tablespoons peanut butter
- Sweetener of your choice (to taste)
Blend the bananas, cocoa powder, peanut butter, and a sweetener of your choice. Fill the ice pop molds with the mixture and freeze until solid.
Strawberry Pineapple Coconut Ice Pops
- 1 cup fresh strawberries
- 1 cup pineapple chunks
- 1/2 cup coconut milk
Blend the strawberries, pineapple chunks, and coconut milk. Pour the mixture into ice pop molds and freeze until solid.
Blueberry Mint Lemonade Ice Pops
- 1 cup fresh blueberries
- 1/4 cup lemonade
- Fresh mint leaves (to taste)
- Sweetener of your choice (to taste)
Blend the blueberries, lemonade, and a few mint leaves. Fill the ice pop molds with the mixture and freeze until solid.
Tropical Fruit Punch Ice Pops
- 1 cup mixed tropical fruits (mango, pineapple, papaya)
- 1/4 cup orange juice
- Sweetener of your choice (to taste)
Blend a combination of tropical fruits (mango, pineapple, papaya) with a touch of orange juice. Pour the mixture into ice pop molds and freeze until solid.
Creamy Raspberry Swirl Ice Pops
- 1 cup Greek yogurt
- 1/2 cup raspberry puree
- Sweetener of your choice (to taste)
Mix Greek yogurt with raspberry puree and a sweetener of your choice. Layer the yogurt mixture and raspberry puree in the ice pop molds and swirl with a stick. Freeze until solid
Mango Peach Yogurt Ice Pops
- 1 cup ripe mangoes
- 1 cup ripe peaches
- 1/2 cup Greek yogurt
Blend the mangoes, peaches, and Greek yogurt together. Fill the ice pop molds with the mixture and freeze until solid.
Blackberry Lime Ice Pops
- 1 cup fresh blackberries
- 1/4 cup lime juice
- Sweetener of your choice (to taste)
Blend the blackberries, lime juice, and a sweetener of your choice. Pour the mixture into ice pop molds and freeze until solid.
Orange Cream Soda Ice Pops
- 1/2 cup Fanta (or other orange soda)
- 1/4 cup cream or milk
Mix Fanta (orange soda) with a splash of cream or milk. Fill the ice pop molds with the mixture and freeze until solid.
Strawberry Kiwi Lemonade Ice Pops
- 1 cup fresh strawberries
- 1 ripe kiwi
- 1/4 cup lemonade
- Sweetener of your choice (to taste)
Blend strawberries, kiwi, lemonade, and a sweetener of your choice. Pour the mixture into ice pop molds and freeze until solid.
Banana Split Ice Pops
- 2 ripe bananas
- 2 tablespoons chocolate chips
- 1/4 cup chopped strawberries
- 1/4 cup crushed pineapple
Mash the bananas and mix them with chocolate chips, chopped strawberries, and crushed pineapple. Fill the ice pop molds with the mixture and freeze until solid.
Raspberry Chocolate Chip
- 1 cup fresh raspberries
- Sweetener of your choice (to taste)
- Mini chocolate chips (to taste)
Blend the raspberries, a touch of honey, and mini chocolate chips. Pour the mixture into ice pop molds and freeze until solid.
Blueberry Vanilla & Greek Yogurt
- 1 cup Greek yogurt
- 1/2 cup fresh blueberries
- Sweetener of your choice (to taste)
Mix Greek yogurt, fresh blueberries, a touch of vanilla extract, and a sweetener of your choice. Fill the ice pop molds with the mixture and freeze until solid.
Honeydew Mint Ice Pops
- 1 cup ripe honeydew melon
- Fresh mint leaves (to taste)
Puree ripe honeydew melon with a few mint leaves. Pour the mixture into ice pop molds and freeze until solid.
Pineapple Mango Banana
- 2 ripe bananas
- 1 cup pineapple chunks
- 1 cup ripe mangoes
Blend the bananas, pineapple chunks, and mango together. Fill the ice pop molds with the mixture and freeze until solid.
Green Apple Kiwi
- 1 green apple
- 1 ripe kiwi
- 1 tablespoon lime juice
Blend green apples, kiwi, and a touch of lime juice. Pour the mixture into molds and freeze until solid.
Coconut Lime Mojito Ice Pops (non-alcoholic)
- 1 cup coconut water
- 2 tablespoons lime juice
- Sweetener of your choice (to taste)
- Chopped mint leaves (to taste)
Mix coconut water, lime juice, a touch of honey or agave syrup, and chopped mint leaves. Fill the molds with the mixture and freeze until solid.
Triple Berry Smoothie
- 1 cup mixed berries (strawberries, blueberries, raspberries)
- 1/2 cup Greek yogurt
- Sweetener of your choice (to taste)
Blend a combination of berries (strawberries, blueberries, raspberries), yogurt, and a sweetener of your choice. Pour the mixture into molds and freeze until solid.
Have a Sweet Summer
Enjoy creating these tasty frozen treats with your kids and stay cool all summer long!
Remember, making ice pops with your kids is a fantastic way to spend quality time together and teach them about healthy eating habits. Feel free to experiment with different flavours, ingredients, and combinations to suit your family’s preferences. You can adjust the sweetness, add in extra fruits, or even experiment with different flavours.
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