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As August comes to an end, we may be feeling fatigued by the constant heat of the summer. Beating the heat is easy in June but by the time August rolls around we might feel like we’ve exhausted all our options. If it feels like the summer is dragging on too long, remind yourself and your child of the simple pleasures the season brings with a homemade icy treat. After all, summer is popsicle season, and there’s nothing like an ice-cold homemade popsicle to cool you down and get you ready for some summer fun!
Kicking back with a cold popsicle or ice cream bar, if it’s homemade, has the added bonus of giving you and your kids some quality time together in the kitchen. Cooking together is one of the most beneficial bonding activities you can do with your kids. These nine terrific recipes are easy to make together as a family. To make these recipes even easier, try a silicone popsicle mold. If you don’t have one on hand, they are easy to find online and relatively affordable. If you can’t obtain one, try making mini versions of these recipes in ice cube trays with toothpicks as the sticks!
1. Carrot Mango Raspberry Pops
Heading off the list we have a deliciously healthy option. The combination of carrot and mango is a sweet sensation that will trick your child into thinking there are no veggies in this whatsoever. This recipe may require some straining to remove raspberry seeds and mango fibers, so it’s more labor intensive than some of the other popsicles on this list. However, it may be worth the extra effort to add vitamin A and nutrient rich carrots into your kids’ sweet summer treats!
Find the recipe here.
2. Invisible Cookie Dough Pops
These popsicles look like cookie dough, taste like cookie dough, and contain no actual cookie dough! They contain dairy and considerably more sugar than some of the options on this list, but they’re still a whole lot healthier than letting your kids munch on actual cookie dough. And these sweet brown sugary treats will have them thinking they’re doing just that!
Check out the recipe here.
3. All Fruit Rainbow Popsicles
If you’re looking for a delicious summer treat that is additive free and naturally sweet, look no further than these rainbow popsicles made with only fruit puree! And not only are they healthy, but they are also stunning! Making these together as a family can be a great opportunity to teach younger kids about colors. Have or help them identify which fruits will make up the seven colors of the rainbow. Turning a popsicle into a learning opportunity was never so easy!
Find the recipe here.
4. Coconut Blueberry Smash Pops
These creamy, coco-nutty treats will surprise you with their beautiful lavender color and their crave-able flavor!
Get the recipe here.
5. Dairy Free Paleo Banana Pudding Pops
Here’s another outstanding dairy-free option! Tapioca starch gives this recipe its pudding-y creaminess, along with full-fat coconut milk and very ripe mashed bananas. Blueberries add a fruity surprise and a pleasant texture change. The overall effect is a creamy-dreamy summer equivalent to banana bread, in that it’s a great way to get thrifty and stretch the usefulness of your bananas!
Check out the recipe here.
6. Greek Yogurt “Firecracker” Popsicles
One of the most memorable and nostalgic varieties of store bought popsicle is the red, white, and blue variety. This Greek yogurt fueled popsicle recipe reinvents the classic “firecracker” popsicle with a creamy, tangy twist. While the colors are perhaps more suited to July, one thing is for certain: These popsicles deliver a high-protein, low-fat treat all year round!
Find the recipe here.
7. Watermelon Popsicles
Your kids will be stunned speechless by these adorable popsicles that not only look, but taste like a slick of fresh watermelon. Kiwi and coconut milk complement watermelon puree as the main ingredients of this delectable dessert. Your child will love the surprise of a few chocolate chips scattered in for seeds. This is an excellent hybrid craft-snack-activity because they are so cool (pun intended) and fun to make, your child will want in on the action!
Check out the recipe here.
8. Peaches and Cream Popsicle Bars
Make the most of one of the country’s most popular summer fruits and put them to use in this delightful peachy popsicle. The “cream” in this frozen treat consists partially of high-protein greek yogurt, but fresh fruit takes center stage. Peaches are always far better when fresh and in season, and August marks the end of peach season in many U.S. states. So get them while they’re good, and try this cute and creamy popsicle recipe while you’re at it!
Find the recipe here.
9. Cucumber Melon Popsicles
These sweet and salty popsicles are actually designed to hydrate, support electrolyte levels, and flush toxins from the system. They utilize the nutritional powerhouse of cucumbers and melon to support the hydration and recovery of active kids (and adults!). This makes these popsicles an ideal treat for after a soccer game or a ballet recital. They can help your child celebrate, nourish, and refuel easily. Luckily, they’re also delicious, like nature’s Gatorade!
Get the recipe here.
We hope you’ve enjoyed our recommendations for popsicles you can make at home with your child!
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