Say hello to homemade treats! From fresh fruit to decadent chocolate, your freezer will be popping with these sweet popsicle recipes.
26 Refreshing Ice Pops to Make This Summer
Updated on Sep. 05, 2024
Frozen Banana Cereal Pops
When we want a healthy snack, we dip bananas in yogurt, roll ’em in cereal, then freeze. Ta-da! —Scarlett Elrod, Newnan, Georgia
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Peach Crisp Parfait Pops
Total Time
15 min
Servings
8 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
My little ones love fruit crisps and ice pops. I created a healthy and delicious treat that combines the two. For a sweet addition, use cinnamon sticks in place of the wooden pop sticks. —Carmell Childs, Orangeville, Utah
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Banana Popsicles
Total Time
10 min
Servings
6 popsicles
From the Recipe Creator:
Before turning to banana bread, use your ripe bananas in these rich, tangy popsicles. They’re creamy but not overly sweet. —Taste Recipes Test Kitchen
4/26
Maple Mocha Pops
Total Time
15 min
Servings
10 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
My husband says one is just not enough of these creamy pops. They’re a breeze to make, and kids love them too. For a more grownup presentation, freeze them in pretty serving cups and add a dollop of whipped cream. —Caroline Sperry, Allentown, Michigan
5/26
Strawberry Popsicles
Total Time
10 min
Servings
about 6 popsicles
From the Recipe Creator:
These quick and easy strawberry popsicles are the best way to beat summer heat. A splash of lemon juice helps to balance the sweetness in these bright red treats. —Taste Recipes Test Kitchen
6/26
Blueberry Cream Pops
Total Time
15 min
Servings
8 pops
From the Recipe Creator:
Blueberry-and-cream pops are such a fun after-school snack. Make them in the morning so the pops are ready to go when the kids come in the door. —Cindy Reams, Philipsburg, Pennsylvania
7/26
Lemon-Apricot Fruit Pops
Total Time
15 min
Servings
6 pops
From the Recipe Creator:
With just 31 calories and less than 1 tsp. sugar per serving, these lemon ice pops are one light and refreshing summer dessert everyone can find room for! —Aysha Schurman, Ammon, Idaho. When it comes time to eat them, here’s a hack to open freezer pops without scissors.
Strawberry, Basil and Honey Paletas
Made with fresh strawberries and basil, my authentic Mexican paletas recipe will keep you refreshed all summer long. —Ericka Sanchez, El Paso, Texas. Learn more about making popsicles.
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Fruit Juice Pops
Total Time
25 min
Servings
about 2-1/2 dozen
From the Recipe Creator:
I've used this recipe for years as a refreshing treat. My children enjoyed these pops more than any store-bought ones I ever brought home. They taste great with either pineapple or orange juice. Try freezing and serving in cups made from hollowed-out oranges. —Barbara Stewart, Garland, Texas
These popsicle molds are perfect for summer.
10/26
Orange Cream Pops
Total Time
10 min
Servings
10 pops
From the Recipe Creator:
For a lower-fat alternative to ice cream-filled pops, try this citrus novelty. The tangy orange flavor will make your taste buds tingle, while the silky smooth texture offers cool comfort. —Taste Recipes Test Kitchen
11/26
Rocky Road Fudge Pops
Total Time
20 min
Servings
12 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
These sweet frozen treats are simple to prepare and guaranteed to bring out the kid in anyone. The creamy pops feature a special chocolate and peanut topping.—Karen Grant, Tulare, California
12/26
Strawberry Banana Popsicles
Total Time
10 min
Servings
12 pops
From the Recipe Creator:
These four-ingredient freezer pops are a delicious way to use up a pint of fresh strawberries. You'll love the hint of tropical flavor, thanks to the coconut milk. —Taste Recipes Test Kitchen
Cool off with more no-bake summer treats.
13/26
Strawberry-Citrus Freezer Pops
Total Time
20 min
Servings
10 pops
From the Recipe Creator:
I knew that clementines and strawberries would create a luscious combination in a fruit pop, and I have to say these are delicious! —Colleen Ludovice, Milwaukee, Wisconsin
14/26
Creamy Layered Blueberry Ice Pops
Total Time
35 min
Servings
10 pops
From the Recipe Creator:
These delicious ice pops can also be made with raspberries or blackberries. The rosemary sprig and lemon zest bring another layer of flavor. The pops are quick, easy, kid-friendly and freezable. —Gloria Bradley, Naperville, Illinois
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Cantaloupe Ice Pops
Total Time
10 min
Servings
1 dozen
From the Recipe Creator:
Your reminders to "eat your fruit" will finally stick once kids take a lick of these mmm-melony snacks. A perfect use for overripe cantaloupe, these pops make a light dessert or healthy between-meal refresher. —Susan Hein, Burlington, Wisconsin
16/26
Sunrise Pops
Total Time
20 min
Servings
10 pops
From the Recipe Creator:
Bright, beautiful, cool, refreshing, sweet, delicious and wholesome—what's there not to like in these homemade pops?—Colleen Ludovice, Wauwatosa, Wisconsin
17/26
Patriotic Pops
Total Time
15 min
Servings
1 dozen
From the Recipe Creator:
My kids love homemade ice pops, and I love knowing that the ones we make are good for them. We whip up a big batch with multiple flavors so they have many choices, but these patriotic red, white and blueberry ones are always a favorite! —Shannon Carino, Frisco, Texas
18/26
Strawberry-Rosemary Yogurt Pops
Total Time
20 min
Servings
6 pops
From the Recipe Creator:
We planted strawberries a few years ago and these tangy-sweet frozen yogurt pops are my very favorite treats to make with them! The options are endless. Try using other yogurt flavors like lemon, raspberry or blueberry. —Carmell Childs, Orangeville, Utah
19/26
Chocolate Hazelnut Soy Pops
Total Time
10 min
Servings
8 pops
From the Recipe Creator:
I love Nutella, and I'm always looking for ways to use it. These pops are a great way to stay cool in the summer, but also make a cozy treat in the winter. —Bonita Suter, Lawrence, Michigan
20/26
Berry White Ice Pops
Total Time
10 min
Servings
10 pops
From the Recipe Creator:
Nothing says summer like an ice pop. Kids and adults alike love this fruit-filled version. —Sharon Guinta, Stamford, Connecticut
21/26
Frozen Pineapple-Kiwi Pops
Total Time
20 min
Servings
1 dozen
From the Recipe Creator:
Kiwi, pineapple, sugar and water are all you need to make these easy, breezy freezer pops.—Colleen Ludovice, Milwaukee, Wisconsin
22/26
Watermelon Popsicles
Total Time
10 min
Servings
12 popsicles
From the Recipe Creator:
All it takes is 10 minutes to make these all-natural, deliciously sweet frozen treats. Adding the lime juice to the watermelon puree adds that extra zingy flavor! —Taste Recipes Test Kitchen, Milwaukee, Wisconsin
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Coconut Popsicles
Total Time
10 min
Servings
about 10 popsicles
From the Recipe Creator:
These fresh and hydrating popsicles will take you right to the tropics. Made with coconut milk and coconut extract, they encapsulate a mildly sweet, creamy and delicious flavor. —Taste Recipes Test Kitchen, Milwaukee, Wisconsin
24/26
Birthday Cake Freezer Pops
Total Time
25 min
Servings
1-1/2 dozen
From the Recipe Creator:
On my quest to find birthday cake ice cream—my favorite flavor—I came up with these easy ice pops. Now, instead of going to the store whenever a craving hits, I just head to my freezer. —Dawn Lopez, Westerly, Rhode Island
25/26
Triple Fruit Freeze
Total Time
20 min
Servings
10 pops
From the Recipe Creator:
These pops won't turn your tongue blue or neon green like many store-bought pops because they're made with fresh grapes, blueberries and kiwifruit. —Colleen Ludovice, Wauwatosa, Wisconsin
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Frozen Berry & Yogurt Swirls
Total Time
15 min
Servings
10 pops
From the Recipe Creator:
I enjoy these frozen yogurt pops because they double as a healthy snack and a cool, creamy sweet treat. —Colleen Ludovice, Wauwatosa, Wisconsin
