It was one of those scorching hot afternoons when everyone in the house was cranky and sweaty — myself included.
I opened the freezer and realized we were out of store-bought popsicles. But honestly? I was tired of the ones filled with weird dyes and sugar anyway.

So I grabbed some frozen mango, tossed it in the blender with coconut water and lime juice… and popped the mixture into molds.

A few hours later? Magic.
Cold, creamy, fruity pops with zero junk — and my kids LOVED them. Now it’s a staple in our freezer every summer.
They’re fun to make, fun to eat, and perfect for cooling down without the sugar crash. ☀️🍓

🍍 Homemade Popsicle Recipe (3 Ways!)

Prep Time: 10 minutes
Freeze Time: 4–6 hours
Total Time: ~6 hours
Makes: 6 popsicles per recipe

1. Strawberry Coconut

• 1 cup strawberries (fresh or frozen)

• ½ cup full-fat coconut milk

• 1 tbsp honey or maple syrup

• ½ tsp vanilla extract

2. Mango Lime

• 1 ½ cups frozen mango chunks

• ⅓ cup coconut water

• Juice of ½ lime

• 1 tbsp honey (optional)

3. Blueberry Yogurt Swirl

• 1 cup blueberries

• ½ cup plain Greek yogurt

• 2 tbsp maple syrup

• Splash of almond milk (to blend, if needed)

👩‍🍳 Instructions

1. 🌀 Blend all ingredients until smooth (or leave slightly chunky for texture).

2. 🧊 Pour into popsicle molds, leaving a bit of space at the top.

3. 🪄 Tap molds gently to remove air bubbles.

4. ❄️ Freeze for 4–6 hours, or until solid.

5. 🍦 Unmold by running under warm water for a few seconds, then serve!

🍽️ Nutrition (per pop, avg across recipes)

Estimate will vary slightly by flavor

• Calories: 65

• Protein: 2g

• Carbs: 10g

• Fiber: 1.5g

• Sugar: 7g

• Fat: 2.5g

💡 Sarah’s Tips

• Use silicone molds for easy release!

• Mix & match fruits or layer for a rainbow popsicle look.

• Sneak in veggies like spinach or cucumber — kids won’t even notice.

• Make them creamy: Add Greek yogurt or coconut cream to any fruit blend.

The Bottom Line

These homemade fruit popsicles are the definition of a healthy summer dessert — fruity, fresh, and full of feel-good ingredients. Whether you make them for your kids or your own midday cool-down, they’re a freezer must-have all season long. ☀️🍓🍦