Home Food & Drink 30 Easy Popsicles to Make This Summer By Abigail MatsumotoJune 20, 2021 Search more like this vegandairy-freehow-toice-creampeanut-butterberry-pickingfresh-fruitgo-greenice-popssweet-treatsyoung-chefsrecipeyogurtrefresh Read next Food & Drink The Best Organic Clothes for Babies & Toddlers Food & Drink 45 Pumpkin Carving Designs That’ll Wow the Neighborhood Food & Drink Target’s Best Holiday Deals Start Sooner Than You Think Food & Drink This Larger Than Life Mister Rogers Monument is Exactly What the World Needs Food & Drink Want a Free Donut on Halloween? Here’s How to Get One from Krispy Kreme Nothing says summer like homemade popsicles. That’s why we’ve compiled the ultimate list of recipes for summer popsicles for kids—from fruit popsicles to creamsicles to homemade fudge pops that are full of flavor. These recipes are super easy, super refreshing, and a great project for young chefs. Scroll down to find the perfect frozen treat to beat the summer heat. photo: The First Year Blog Rainbow Popsicles Your kiddos will go gaga for the out-of-this-world colors of these rainbow popsicles from The First Year Blog. There are a whopping seven layers and each sport a ton of fruit and flavor. The result looks like a truly tasty tie-dyed treat! Get the recipe here. photo: The Foodie Physician Blueberry Yogurt Popsicles Love blueberries? You'll love these super-duper refreshing popsicles. The star of the show: blueberries. Beyond that, there are just three ingredients, including yummy yogurt. Find out how to make your own over at The Foodie Physician. photo: Minimalist Baker All-Fruit 4-Ingredient Popsicles We love how these fruit popsicles from Minimalist Baker keep it simple with just four fruity ingredients. Bonus: You don't need fancy molds, just a stack of Dixie cups. Click here to get the recipe. photo: Candy Jar Chronicles Shirley Temple Popsicles Oh, the thrill of being a kid and sipping a Shirley Temple! This idea from Candy Jar Chronicle takes that same classic taste and pops it into a popsicle. Grab some 7-Up and get the how-to here. photo: The View from Great Island Ripe Peach Popsicles Need a great way to use up ripe (or slightly over-ripe) peaches? Bookmark these fruit popsicles, STAT! They're made from pureed fresh peaches and are basically summertime on a stick. Get the recipe from The View from Great Island. photo: Salt & Lavender Pumpkin Pie Popsicle Get a taste of autumn any ol' time with popsicles that pack in the pumpkin flavor. They also include Greek yogurt and granola, which means you could even have a popsicle for breakfast. Get the recipe from Salt & Lavender. photo: One Lovely Life Lava Flow Popsicles You're gonna love these layers! Just picture this: creamy pineapple swirled with a fresh strawberry puree and no dyes or refined sugar. Best of all, they're the perfect combo of easy, pretty, and delicious. For the recipe, flow on over to One Lovely Life. photo: honey.com Honey Yogurt Popsicles These delicious popsicles from honey.com include enough milk and yogurt to give a little extra protein, which qualifies them as breakfast popsicles in our book. Try them for a leisurely summer day or as an afternoon alternative to a big juice pop. Get the recipe here. photo: Salt & Lavender Vanilla Greek Yogurt Funfetti Popsicles Who can resist funfetti? The base for these popsicles from Salt & Lavender is Greek yogurt and almond milk—but the sprinkles are the star of the show! Creamy, delicious, and oh-so-fun, they're also a cinch to make. Get the recipe for fun here. photo: Almonds.com Almond Joysicles You love coconut. You love chocolate. But eating that Almond Joy in the middle of a hot summer day just won’t do. You need to whip up a batch of these Almond Joysicles, created by the savvy peeps at almonds.com (because they REALLY know almonds!). We promise you won’t regret it. photo: Better Happier Blackberry + Peach Yogurt Popsicles Want to really celebrate summer fruits? Then you've got to try these treats, courtesy of A Better Happier. They feature the fresh flavors of peaches and blackberries and will disappear faster than you can say dog days. Get the recipe here. photo: One Lovely Life Healthy Raspberry Sorbet Popsicles These beauties from One Lovely Life really pop with bright raspberry flavor! The kiddos will love covering them in chocolate magic shell and their fave toppings, but don't worry—they look fancy but are simple to whip up. Get the scoop on these surprisingly healthy popsicles here. photo: Boulder Locavore Coconut Water Pineapple Popsicles Are you ready to get refreshed? Boulder Locavore’s Coconut Water Pineapple Popsicles are the ultimate way to hydrate this summer. Along with the coconut water, these pops also have pineapple juice, lime juice and a handful of raspberries. They’re vegan, tasty and (literally) cool. Get the recipe here. photo: Baker by Nature Healthy Greek Yogurt Fudge Pops Nostalgia alert! If there’s a special place in your heart for melty, chocolatey fudgesicles, you need to try this recipe from Baker by Nature. These pops have that same taste you know and love, with a healthy twist. Get the recipe here. photo: Lori Lange via Community Table Easy Watermelon Popsicles Is there anything more summer-y than watermelon? These pops dreamed up by Recipe Girl are just as refreshing as they sound. They also have a whopping two ingredients, so it doesn’t get any easier to turn your watermelon craving into a popsicle party. Get the recipe here. photo: Simple Vegan Blog Chocolate Covered Almond Popsicles Confession: we’re nuts about these popsicles from Simple Vegan Blog. They include ingredients like banana, almond milk, and maple syrup; and as for that chocolate coating? Let’s just say once you make your own magic shell, you’ll never go back. Get the recipe here. photo: Fork Knife Swoon Creamy Coconut and Mixed Berry Popsicles Big news for your berry-picking future! These Creamy Coconut and Mixed Berry Popsicles, courtesy of Fork Knife Swoon are the perfect way to chow down on those summertime berries. These sweet treats are pink-swirled, sweet, and just the right amount of tangy. Get the recipe here. photo: Garlic My Soul Funfetti Creamsicles These cheerful funfetti creamsicles from Garlic My Soul are the perfect treat for a hot summer's day. Made with coconut cream, orange juice, honey and of course, funfetti sprinkles, the creamy tanginess will be a hit. photo: Boulder Locavore Root Beer Float Popsicles Root beer floats in popsicle form? We’re in! This recipe from Boulder Locavore is basically your fave soda-and-ice-cream treat, poured into your fave popsicle molds. Genius? We think so. Get the recipe here. photo: Recipe Runner Coconut Pineapple Yogurt Pops When you can’t grab the fam and head to Hawaii, the next best thing are these tropical popsicles from Recipe Runner. They’re the perfect combo of creamy and icy—perfect for higher temps and hungry tummies. Get the recipe here. photo: The Kitchen McCabe Banana Split Pudding Pops A banana split on a stick may sound tricky but it’s actually super simple to pull off, thanks to The Kitchen McCabe. The key is easy homemade banana pudding, a dab of whipped cream, and a cherry-on-top finishing touch. Get the recipe here. photo: Pass the Sushi Strawberry Lemonade Popsicles Any kid worth his salt knows that lemonade is pretty much a summer requirement. Add on the taste of fresh strawberries and tangy yogurt and you’ve got a refreshing match made in heaven. You can thank Pass the Sushi for this popsicle inspiration, and get the recipe here. photo: The View from Great Island Cookies and Coconut Cream Popsicles What’s black and white and sweet all over? These oreo-inspired popsicles from The View from Great Island! These fantabulous treats have honest-to-goodness whole cookies inside them, so every bite has the potential to be your favorite bite. Get the recipe here. photo: Lola Cocina Triple Berry Paletas Here’s the scoop on paletas: they’re Latin American ice pops that are usually made from fresh fruit. That means they’re extra refreshing and extra easy to make yourself. These Triple Berry Paletas from Lola Cocina fit the bill, and they can be customized to your kid’s palate with different berry combinations. Get the recipe here. photo: Home Cooking Memories Peanut Butter and Banana Yogurt Pops Peanut Butter and bananas go together like summertime and popsicles … which is why these homemade popsicles from Home Cooking Memories are a hit. Don't monkey around, go ahead and grab the recipe for yourself here. photo: Weelicious Kiwi Popsicles Psst! Want to go green for your next ice pop experience? These Kiwi Popsicles (courtesy of Weelicious and created by Catherine McCord’s husband) sneak in frozen peas for an extra-healthy, extra-green kick. Add in a little juice, and you’ve got the perfect Dixie-cup sized treat. Get the recipe here. photo: Emily via One Lovely Life Sunrise Popsicles Good news - these popsicles are as yummy as they are pretty! Emily from One Lovely Day combines orange juice and strawberries (which are in season in the summer) to create these vibrant pops. Get her super easy recipe here. photo: Beth via Pass the Plants Dairy-free Patriotic Popsicles Just like the rocket pops from the ice cream truck, but way healthier, these patriotic popsicles will be a sure-fire hit at your summer BBQs. Beth from Pass the Plants breaks down the dairy-free recipe for you here. photo: Isabel via Isabel Eats Mango Chili Popsicles Kick up your popsicle game with these mango chili popsicles from Isabel Eats. Yummy, sweet mango meets its match in a touch of chili for a delicious take on these summer treats. Check out the full recipe here. photo: Erin via Food Fanatic Cherry Lime Popsicles This classic flavor combo comes together in a refreshing popsicle that's perfect for cooling down in the summer heat. Erin from Food Fanatic breaks down the full recipe here. —Abigail Matsumoto Featured image: Alison Marras via Unsplash RELATED STORIES: Mason Jar Ice Cream Cake 10 Modern Twists on the Traditional Lemonade How to Make Ice Cream without an Ice Cream Maker
