Beat the heat or want a cool treat without tons of sugar and preservatives? Then try making delicious fruit popsicles! You can make a delicious and healthy treat with just a few ingredients! Today I’m offering four unique popsicle recipes: Watermelon, Strawberry, Coconut, and Lime.
You can choose any combination you like. For example, you can make tropical-flavored popsicles with coconut, pineapple, and mango. Or, if you’re a classicist, have a strawberry, banana, and yogurt popsicle.
Homemade fresh fruit popsicles are an easy way to enjoy a refreshing snack without reaching for the ice cream. Plus, it’s a great activity to do with kids! You can teach them about making healthy choices with their meals and having fun in the kitchen. You can use fresh ingredients to create a delicious and nutritious treat. Try these four easy recipes. I guarantee you won’t be disappointed.
Icicle molds
I was fascinated by the new technology being developed since childhood and wanted to join in on the fun. I started looking for a way to make my fresh fruit popsicles and came across the Norpro Ice Pop Maker. I was instantly drawn to its sleek design and the ability it gave me to create a variety of shapes and characters. After some research, I ordered it from Amazon and I was very happy with my purchase.
I was impressed with the possibilities the Norpro Ice Pop Maker opened up for me. Not only did I get to create traditional popsicles, but I also got to create creative characters and light-sabers! I felt like a kid again and was excited to make every homemade treat I could think of. I’ve been experimenting with recipes ever since and I’m always amazed at the delicious creations I can come up with thanks to my NorPro Ice Pop Maker.
Fruit ingredients
When it comes to making a healthy popsicle recipe, there are many different fruits to choose from. Depending on the sweetness, I might choose something like banana, cantaloupe, honey or papaya. If I want something more tart, I might choose cranberry, blueberry, gooseberry, or pomegranate. A variety of fruits can also be combined to create a unique taste. For example, the combination of raspberry and strawberry is sweet and tart. When combining puree and juice, I usually use a ratio of 2:1, with the puree making up the larger portion. This helps to reduce excessive ice formation.
Making these icy treats with naturally sweet fruit is a great way to satisfy your sweet tooth and maintain a healthy diet without artificial flavors, added sugars or sweeteners. Whether you choose to use one type of fruit or multiple fruits, the combinations are endless! With creativity and a few simple ingredients, you can whip up a delicious and nutritious treat in no time.
Makes creamy, dreamy fresh fruit popsicles
Blending smooth yogurt and probiotics gives the creamy popsicle a smooth texture. Bananas and juice, when pureed, make a delightfully light bite. Unsweetened coconut milk creates a creamy mouthfeel with a mildly sweet flavor like ice cream. A creamy homemade fruit popsicle can be made by mixing juice, pieces of fruit, and a cream base.
Adding yogurt to your popsicle mix provides a rich source of calcium, protein, and probiotics. Yogurt is also a natural source of live, active cultures that aid in digestion and gut health. Along with yogurt, you can also add kefir for an extra boost of probiotics.
When making a creamy popsicle, you can also use nut butters to add creaminess and nutty flavor. For a vegan-friendly, dairy-free option, try using tahini or another seed butter. If you want a thicker texture, try adding a little arrowroot powder or cornstarch to your mixture.
Making delicious frozen fruit popsicles is easy if you know the right ingredients. By combining fruit juice, whole fruit, and cream ingredients, you can make a creamy and delicious frozen fruit popsicle. With the right ingredients, you can make a nutritious creamy treat that kids and adults alike will love, and a great alternative to ice cream.
Getting Frozen
The process of arranging the ingredients is not complicated, but requires some patience. It is essential to combine all the ingredients in the right proportions and ensure that the liquid is neither too hot nor too cold. Then the point is to let the mixture sit and transform, although how long this takes can vary. For example, if the ingredients are frozen, they may need more time to solidify. On the other hand, if the temperature is high, the process will be much faster.
It is best to give the mixture several hours, being careful not to disturb it during the setting. The longer the ingredients have to set, the firmer and firmer the result. The temperature doesn’t really matter, overnight is usually the best option as it allows enough time for the ingredients to set. And you can wait to unveil the finished product the next day.
The time required to create your finished frozen fruit popsicles varies; This may take four to six hours. Leaving it to set overnight is a great idea to ensure the best results. You can enjoy the fruits of your hard work the next day!
Four flavors to savor
- Watermelon-mint
- Strawberry-Peach-Yogurt
- Lemon-blackberry
- Mango-Orange-Coconut
Our kids love when I make homemade popsicles. As we tried different flavors, he was amazed at how easy it was to make a healthy version of a childhood favorite. With a little creativity and a popsicle mold, you can create delicious summer treats with healthy ingredients. I always use a cupcake liner to catch the drips to avoid a melted mess. Homemade fruit popsicles are an easy way to share a nutritious snack with the whole family, winning over my kids’ taste buds every time!
Sometimes we make healthy homemade popsicles with vegetables. We love adding greens like spinach, kale, and cucumber to create green smoothie popsicles. This is a great way to get some extra vegetables into the kids. They usually don’t notice the difference, so they get the nutrition they need while enjoying a delicious, healthy homemade popsicle.
More amazing healthy fruit popsicle recipes
- Chia-pineapple
- Spiced-Apple Chai Latte
- Vegan Strawberry-Candalupe
What freezes popsicles?
The amount of solids in a liquid can significantly affect its freezing point. Adding ingredients such as sugar, salt, minerals, fruit or proteins can lower the temperature at which the mixture can freeze. For example, making a juice popsicle requires temperatures much colder than the 0°C required to freeze water. This is beneficial because it makes healthy fruit popsicles easier to bite into and allows them to melt in your mouth faster.
