Homemade Freeze Pops
Bright and refreshing homemade freeze pops made with your favorite fruits, perfect for hot summer days and easy to make with kids.
Ingredients
Base Ingredients
- 2 cups frozen fruit, thawed for 30 minutes at room temperature or 30 seconds in the microwave (Any combination of fruits can be used.)
- 1/2 cup water
- 2 tablespoons freshly squeezed lemon or lime juice (Adjust based on taste.)
- 2 tablespoons honey or agave (Sweetener can be adjusted.)
- Mint leaves for color (optional, for kiwi pineapple flavor) (Fresh herbs add a nice touch.)
Flavor Variations
- 2 cups frozen strawberries (Use with 1/2 cup water, 2 tablespoons lemon juice, and 2 tablespoons honey.)
- 2 cups frozen mango (Use with 1/2 cup water, 2 tablespoons lime juice, and 2 tablespoons agave.)
- 2 cups frozen peach (Use with 1/2 cup water, 2 tablespoons lemon juice, and 2 tablespoons honey.)
- 1 cup frozen kiwi (Combine with 1 cup frozen pineapple, 1/2 cup water, 2 tablespoons lime juice, and 2 tablespoons agave.)
- 2 cups frozen blueberries (Use with 1/2 cup water, 2 tablespoons lemon juice, and 2 tablespoons honey.)
- 1 cup frozen dragonfruit (Combine with 1 cup frozen raspberry, 1/2 cup water, 2 tablespoons lime juice, and 2 tablespoons agave.)
Instructions
Preparation
- Thaw frozen fruit for 30 minutes at room temperature or for 30 seconds in the microwave.
- Add to a blender with water, lemon or lime juice, and honey. Pulse first, then blend until smooth.
- Aim for the texture of a thick smoothie. If it is too stiff, add 1 tablespoon of water at a time.
Freezing
- Pour into popsicle sleeves, using a funnel to avoid mess.
- Move to the freezer and freeze until completely solid, about 8 hours or overnight.
- Label the sleeves with flavor names so younger kids know what they are choosing.
Serving
- Serve family-style with a tray for drips and allow everyone to choose their flavor.
- Add small sides like cheese cubes, whole-grain crackers, or yogurt dips.
Notes
These freeze pops can be enjoyed within 2 months for best texture and flavor. Make variations to suit your family's taste, and let kids help with the preparation.