Beat the heat this summer with some of our favorite homemade popsicle recipes!
PIÑA COLADA
(Photo Credit: Faithfully Gluten Free)
Take a fun twist on this classic cocktail by turning it into a frozen treat everyone can enjoy! Blogger Jeanine Friesen’s recipe for these delicious treats is simple, fresh, and even dairy-free! Add a touch of rum for an adults-only summer treat.
INGREDIENTS
- 1 can (400 ml) coconut milk
- 1/2 cup freshly chopped pineapple
- 1/3 cup granulated sugar
- 1 cup pineapple juice
- 1/2 teaspoon coconut extract
INSTRUCTIONS
- Blend ingredients until smooth.
- Pour into popsicle molds and insert sticks.
- Freeze for at least 4 hours or overnight.
- Run molds briefly under warm water to release pops.
WATERMELON FROZEN YOGURT
(Photo Credit: Southern In Law)
Watermelon is undeniably the ultimate summer fruit. It’s refreshing, light, and not to mention delicious! These popsicles are perfect for every watermelon-lover out there. Kristy at Southern In Law teaches us how to make these tasty treats!
INGREDIENTS
- 6 oz Plain Chobani yogurt
- 2 cups seedless watermelon
- Optional: pinch of salt and/or 1 tbsp of sugar (if your watermelon isn’t sweet enough)
INSTRUCTIONS
- Blend ingredients until smooth
- Pour into ice pop molds, leaving about 1/2 cm of room at the top, and insert sticks.
- Freeze for at least 4 hours.
ORANGE PINK LEMONADE
(Photo Credit: Formula Mom)
Ombré and stripes—these yummy popsicles are on trend! With only two ingredients, these pops are super easy and a great chance to get the kids involved in the kitchen. Mariah at Formula Mom has step-by-step instructions and tips for how to make these adorable popsicles.
INGREDIENTS
- Orange flavored drink (orange juice, Kool-Aid, etc.)
- Pink lemonade
INSTRUCTIONS
- Pour a layer of orange drink into mold.
- Freeze for about 30 minutes. The layer should start to freeze, but not be completely solid yet.
- Insert sticks and freeze until solid.
- Add a layer of pink lemonade.
- Freeze for another 30 minutes.
- Add some orange drink and allow it to mix with the previous layer.
- Return to freezer and freeze until solid.
- Add a final layer of pink lemonade and freeze until solid.
CHOCOLATE COVERED STRAWBERRY
(Photo Credit: Chocolate & Carrots)
Fresh fruit and chocolate? Yes please! These beautiful treats made by Caroline from Chocolate & Carrots will definitely satisfy your sweet tooth.
INGREDIENTS
- 2 1/2 cups fresh strawberries
- 1/3 cup cold water
- 2 cups of chocolate magic shell
INSTRUCTIONS
- Blend the strawberries and water together.
- Pour into popsicle molds and insert sticks.
- Freeze for at least 4 hours.
- Dip into magic shell.
Don’t have popsicle molds? We like these ones, or you can even use paper cups for mini-pops! Just be careful to peel away all paper residue before you serve.
And for when some of your popsicle ends up on your shirt…
STAIN REMOVAL
Fruit juice can be tough to remove from fabric, especially darker juices (we’re looking at you, strawberries!). The earlier you tackle the stain, the better your chances are of getting rid of it.
- First, blot the stain with a clean towel until all excess juice is soaked up.
- Mix cold water and white vinegar (a 3:1 ratio usually works best), and blot the stain gently with the solution until the stain is no longer visible.
- Wash in cold water with a 4-in-1 Booster Pac to eliminate any traces of the stain.
- Heat from the dryer can set stains—making them virtually impossible to remove—so it’s always best to air dry your garment to be sure the stain is gone.
Chocolate from your Chocolate-Dipped Strawberry Pops made its way onto your favorite white t-shirt? Don’t worry; we’ve got you covered!
- Allow any clumps to reharden, then scrape off with a dull knife or spoon.
- Soak your garment in warm water with a 4-in-1 Booster Pac for 20 minutes.
- Wash normally with a gentle detergent and the hottest water safe for the fabric.
