Summer means school holidays, outdoor fun, trips to the beach, picnics — and ice pops! Instead of reaching for the shop-bought box, grab some moulds and try these healthy ice pop recipes instead. They’re so good you’ll find yourself making them on repeat for kids (big and small) all season long.
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#1 Watermelon Popsicles · #2 Power Popsicles · #3 Healthy Chocolate Fudgsicles · #4 Traffic Light Ice Lollies · #5 Ice Cream & Mixed-Berry Pops · #6 Blueberry and Lemon Pudding Pops · #7 Ginger Peach Popsicles · #8 Frozen Banana, Coconut and Raspberry Ice Lollies
Ice Pop Recipes You Can Make at Home
#1. Watermelon Popsicles
Image: The Spruce Eats
These easy watermelon popsicles from The Spruce Eats are the perfect healthy, delicious and easy-to-prepare summer treat for kids. They’re sugar-free, vegan and gluten-free too.
#2. Power Popsicles
Image: The View from Great Island
This smoothie on a stick, also known as the power popsicle, comes from The View from Great Island. Layered with coconut juice, banana, pomegranate juice, chia seeds and more, it’s super healthy and super tasty.
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#3. Healthy Chocolate Fudgsicles
Image: Chocolate Covered Katie
Who said chocolate can’t be healthy? Follow this mouthwatering recipe from Chocolate Covered Katie to create vegan chocolate fudgsicles with no added sugar and a rich, chocolatey taste.
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#4. Traffic Light Ice Lollies
Image: Annabel Karmel
Choose your favourite fruits — kiwi, strawberry and peach work brilliantly — to make Annabel Karmel’s traffic light ice lollies. Kids love spotting the colourful layers as much as eating them.
#5. Ice Cream & Mixed-Berry Pops
Image: Martha Stewart
Martha Stewart shares this easy recipe for ice cream and mixed berry pops. Use shop-bought vanilla ice cream or make your own, then simply swirl in the pureed berries.
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#6. Blueberry and Lemon Pudding Pops
Image: Super Healthy Kids
Blueberries are a super fruit, full of antioxidants, and with a touch of lemon these beautiful blueberry and lemon pudding pops from Super Healthy Kids will go down well with children and adults alike.
#7. Ginger Peach Popsicles
Image: Oh My Veggies
These refreshing ginger peach popsicles from Oh My Veggies combine fresh peaches with ginger-flavoured syrup — perfect for a warm summer’s day.
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#8. Frozen Banana, Coconut and Raspberry Ice Lollies
Image: Sneaky Veg
These frozen banana, coconut and raspberry lollies from Sneaky Veg have no refined sugar and are dairy-free — the perfect summer treat. Made with just three ingredients (banana, coconut milk and raspberries), they’re wonderfully refreshing on a hot day.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How long do homemade ice pops last in the freezer?
Homemade ice pops made with fresh fruit, juice or dairy are best enjoyed within a couple of weeks for the best taste and texture. Keep them in an airtight container or bag once unmoulded so they don’t pick up freezer odours.
Can I make these without special ice pop moulds?
Yes — small paper cups, ice cube trays or silicone muffin cases all work well. Cover the top with foil and push in a wooden stick once the mixture has started to firm up, so the stick stays upright.
Are these ice pops suitable for babies and toddlers?
Many of these recipes use simple fruit, yoghurt or coconut milk bases that suit younger children, but always check the ingredients against your own child’s age and any allergies, and offer smaller pieces or a soft-tip pop for little ones who are still learning to bite safely.
Can I make a dairy-free or vegan version?
Several recipes above are already dairy-free or vegan, using coconut milk or fruit purees instead of dairy. For the others, swapping in a plant-based yoghurt or milk is usually a simple substitution.
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