I think I’ve officially picked up a new obsession. The good news is it’s a healthy one.
I featured my first popsicle recipe early last week, and I already have the urge to refill the molds with something new each time they empty.
To me, summer just screams popsicles. Growing up in Florida had me craving some sort of frozen ice pop almost every single day. There’s no denying that I am a popsicle and slushy lover through and through.
While most ice pops have an icy, slushy texture, these frozen fruit popsicles have a smooth and creamy texture. If you’re not a fan of that consistency, simply leave out the almond milk and stick to the fresh and frozen fruits!
Ingredients
1 banana
2 cups chopped cantaloupe
1/2 cup frozen strawberries
1/2 cup frozen mangoes
1 kiwi
2 cups almond milk
4 Tbsp. agave nectar or honey
(for a less creamy pop, eliminate the almond milk)
(makes six pops)
Directions
1. Combine ingredients into a high-powered blender. Pour mixture into popsicle molds.
2. Place into freezer to harden for at least 3-4 hours, or overnight depending on consistency.
3. Before taking the pops out of their molds, run them under warm water to loosen them up.
4. Remove ice pops from molds and enjoy a light and healthy treat!
Popsicles are probably the easiest recipe (outside of smoothies) you can make!
Simply gather whatever ingredients your little heart desires, throw them into a blender…
Pour that mixture into pop molds…
(You can find similar ones online here, here, and here.)
Freeze…
And bite into a bar of fruity goodness any time of the day.
I got the idea for these frozen fruit pops thanks to a similar ingredient combination and recipe that came with the pop molds. I varied the frozen fruit, added more cantaloupe, substituted almond milk, and think the result turned out great!
If you feel like getting creative with your own frozen fruit popsicle recipe, feel free to leave the ingredients you used in the comments section. I’m always interested in trying new suggestions!
Question of the Afternoon
• What is your favorite type of popsicle: icy or creamy?
Thanks for stopping by, and I’ll see you early in the morning with Friday Favorites! <3
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Those look yummy!
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Mmm these sound fabulous! Thanks for sharing!!
Thanks Erin. Have a great rest of the week!
I haven’t made Popsicles at home in YEARS, but you’ve got me inspired to make some again. You are totally right, pops are a daily occurrence here in Florida.
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Haha, it wouldn’t feel like home without them! 😉
Yum! These look delicious!
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These look delish!! I usully like creamy popsicles!
Thanks! I do too… although I can’t get past icy ones, either. 😉
I’ve never been much of a popsicle fan, but these do sound delicious! Especially with it being so hot out right now, I think I’d enjoy this for an afternoon treat!
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Exactly, I’ve been turning to them after my runs! It’s like a pre-made fruity treat 🙂
I have tried to make homemade ice pops before but it didn’t work out. They just don’t taste the same as fudgsicles. Maybe I need to try a new recipe.
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Oh no… yes, it’s pretty hard to get them to taste as creamy as fudgsicles. I haven’t attempted those yet! I guess you just have to go into it knowing they might not taste exactly the same, but at least you know exactly what ingredients you are eating! 🙂
These look and sound so refreshing! Right now I can’t get enough frozen grapes but am not usually a big frozen pop or popsicle fan. My son however LOVES them like most kids do. Especially when it’s as hot as it’s been!