These refreshing yogurt fruit ice pops bring back sweet childhood memories. Every now and then my mother would be inspired to make homemade ice pops using Tupperware popsicle molds. When those weren’t in the freezer, on summer afternoons my sister and I would scramble for coins when we heard the music of the neighborhood ice cream truck as it rounded the corner onto our street. For children, those beautiful tinkling sounds were just like the enchanting tune from the Pied Piper of Hamelin! Front doors would open and kids would come spilling out onto the sidewalk. I remember my Dad buying popsicles for all the kids who had no coins. He’s always been so generous like that!
Ingredients for Fruit Popsicles
It’s so simple and easy to make yogurt fruit ice pops! These are the 3 basic ingredients you’ll need for homemade popsicles: vanilla Greek yogurt, fresh or frozen fruit, and light agave nectar or organic honey. If you’d like to use traditional plain Greek yogurt instead, simply add 1-1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract to the mixture. The fruit I used to make these popsicles were strawberries and blueberries, but raspberries and blackberries are another great combination! The color of your ice pops will be determined by the type of fruit you use.
Homemade Popsicles
Although it’s fun to have reusable popsicle molds to create that classic ice pop shape, you if you don’t have a set you can simply use small paper cups instead. Ordinary craft sticks serve as vintage popsicle handles.
How to Make Popsicles
Place all the ingredients together in a blender. Pulse on low until the mixture reaches the desired consistency. Pour the yogurt-fruit mixture into six molds. Place a wooden craft stick in the center. I submerge the stick half way into the ice pop mixture. Freeze your ice pops until solid, about 7-8 hours. I often make these healthy popsicles on a Friday evening so they’re ready to enjoy during the weekend.
Healthy Popsicles
To remove ice pops from metal molds, simple hold the frozen mold under running water for about 10 seconds. Pull each popsicle straight up to release it. Lay the popsicles on a baking tray that’s been lined with parchment paper or waxed paper and put them back into the freezer for about 15 minutes to get them nice and hard again. Your ice popsicles are now ready to pull out of the freezer and enjoy!
Kitchen Tools for Making Fruit Popsicles
These are my favorite kitchen tools for making ice pops! I have Vitamix blenders in my California kitchen and my kitchen in Puerto Vallarta, Mexico. They’re not only great for making fabulous Margaritas, but for also making a whole slew of yummy recipes, including these fruit popsicles. When making homemade popsicles you can mix things up by using molds in different shapes. The metal ones below are what I used for this recipe. You can also order craft sticks in a whole rainbow of fun colors!
Yogurt Fruit Ice Pops
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 7 hours 10 minutes
- Yield: 6-9 ice pops 1x
Description
This vintage popsicle recipe is healthy, refreshing and so delicious! Made with wholesome natural ingredients, they’re the perfect guilt-free treat for you and your family!
Ingredients
- 2 cups full-fat vanilla Greek yogurt
- 2 cups fresh or frozen berries
- 3 tablespoons light agave nectar or organic honey
Instructions
- Place all ingredients into a blender. On low or medium speed, pulse until blended. If you’d like a chunky consistency with pieces of fruit in the ice pops, pulse for less time. For a smoother consistency, process longer as desired.
- Pour the mixture evenly into popsicle molds or small paper cups. Place a wooden craft stick in the middle of each ice pop. Freeze until solid, about 7-8 hours or overnight.
- To easily remove the popsicle molds, place under running water for 10-12 seconds. Holding each popsicle by its stick, pull it straight out of the mold. Transfer the popsicles to a baking tray lined with parchment paper, waxed paper or silicone mats. Place back into the freezer for 15 minutes to harden them up again.
- Serve and enjoy!
Notes
TYPES OF BERRIES FOR ICE POPS: You can use any combination of berries for this recipe, fresh or frozen! Great pairings include strawberries and blueberries, or raspberries and blackberries. The color of your popsicles is determined by the type of fruit you use.
CREAMIER YOGURT FRUIT POPS: For a creamier version of this recipe: 4 cups full-fat vanilla yogurt, 2 cups fresh or frozen berries, 3 tablespoons agave nectar or honey.
- Category: Breakfast, Snack, Dessert, Party
- Method: Freezer
- Cuisine: American
Keywords: yogurt popsicles, berry ice pops, berry yogurt popsicle recipe
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Do you remember the simple childhood pleasure of eating ice pops on a hot summer day? What do you think about this yummy healthy recipe for homemade ice pops? I’d love to hear your thoughts! Join the conversation in the comments below.
Hi, Denay! How are you? I can’t tell you how excited I am by you sharing this recipe. Yum, yum, and yum again! Only 3 ingredients? That’s amazing.
I think my favorite part is how you’ve added yogurt. That’s such a big healthy booster with the probiotics. We really can’t get enough of those in our diets. Do you have a favorite flavor for these popsicles?
I’ve printed off your recipe and we hope to be enjoying this in the very near future. :) Thank you so much for putting it all together. I hope you don’t mind, but I enjoyed this so much that I’ve shared it in my latest blog post, “7 Healthy Homemade Popsicle Recipes to Beat the Heat.”
Thank you again. I hope you and your loved ones are well. All my very best to each of you. ♥
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These look so yummy and easy enough for my girls to make on their own without supervision. Definitely adding this to their recipe collection. Perfect timing as summer is near! Thanks for sharing.
These look so incredibly delicious and healthy too. Would love to try it!
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Hi Marlene, I hope you get to try them. Its really worth it.
Me and my kids love a good cold juicy popsicle on a hot day . Berries and yogurt is a fantastic combination and a key for a delicious popsicle!
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The berries and yogurt is a great combo. I hope you really enjoy it.
Love how it only takes 3 ingredients! I remember when my mom always used to get popsicles from the supermarket in summer. Unfortunately, it’s winter where I am right now however, I must make my own in the summer.
The 3 ingredients is what really pushes it to be so yummy. Easy and I love that.
My kiddos absolutely love popsicles but I prefer the real fruit recipes. I’ll definitely have to try these, thank you!
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They are really healthy and the kiddos will love them
Ice pops were a staple in my house when I was a kid. I miss them sometimes as an adult. Occasionally I will make my own so I love finding new recipes to try out.
I’m so glad you could find a new recipe to bring back some of that nostalgia
(Squeal!!!) So pretty!!!! Love the color and love how easy these ice pops are to make. Perfect way to keep cool during warmer weather and love how you can 100% customize these to your own tastes.
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Lol! I also love that you can customize it any way you want. Super fun.
These look so delish! Perfect for a hot Summer day!
Hi Ruthie, they are the best. It makes the hot days that much better.
Yes yes yes!! I love making yogurt fruit pops for my granddaughter :) they are healthy and yummy!
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They are super healthy and so yummy. I hope your granddaughter loves them.
I’ve never made yogurt pops and looking at your fruit pops makes me want to run out and get a popsicle mold. I can just imagine taking the fruit that’s in season and making the treats. What a great way to enjoy treats plus get your fruit and yogurt.
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Lol. I can tell you one thing. You’ll definitely not regret it. Super yummy.
Summer, bright vibrant colored pops, perfect! Love that gorgeous color
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The color is what makes it all that much more amazing.
My kids love fruit pops and one of the best things you can do in summer is to have these in the freezer. I love how simple and easy it is to make these. Just three ingredients. My kids love berries so these would be a treat in our home,
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That’s the best part about them. Just 3 easy ingredients and then you have something super yummy.
I love the simple ingredients of these pretty pops! And what fun childhood memories you have! These are perfect for the hot summer days!
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They are absolutely the perfect recipe for hot summer days. Its the best