Looking for the best homemade popsicle recipes to cool down this summer? From fruity mango popsicles to creamy banana popsicles and refreshing tropical flavors, these easy homemade popsicle recipes are simple to make and perfect for kids and adults alike.
Nothing says summer quite like a homemade popsicle. Whether you're looking for a fruity frozen treat, a creamy dessert, or a fun activity to do with the kids, homemade popsicles are always a good idea.
They're easy to make, budget-friendly, and endlessly customizable. Plus, you can skip the artificial ingredients often found in store-bought varieties and create flavors your family will actually get excited about.
In this guide, I'll show you how to make homemade popsicles, share my favorite tips for success, and introduce you to some of the best homemade popsicle recipes on Worldly Treat.
Why You'll Love These Homemade Popsicle Recipes
- Easy to make with simple ingredients
- Great for using up ripe fruit
- Perfect for hot summer days
- Fun activity to make with kids
- Easy to customize with your favorite flavors
- Naturally gluten-free and easy to adapt to dietary needs
What You Need To Make Homemade Popsicles
The beauty of homemade popsicles is that you don't need much.
- Popsicle molds
- Popsicle sticks
- Blender or food processor
- Measuring cups
Freezer, no popsicle molds? No problem. Use these instead:
- Paper or plastic cups
- Yogurt containers
- Muffin tins lined with parchment paper
- Cupcake liners
- Loaf pans (slice after freezing)
- Shot glasses or small freezer-safe containers
Pro tip
If using glass containers, remove the popsicles once firm and transfer them to a tray in the freezer to prevent the glass from cracking.
How To Make Homemade Popsicles
Making popsicles at home couldn't be easier.
Step 1:
Blend your fruit, yogurt, juice, milk, or other ingredients until smooth.
Step 2:
Pour the mixture into popsicle molds, leaving a little room at the top for expansion as they freeze.
Step 3:
Insert popsicle sticks according to your mold's instructions.
Step 4:
Freeze the popsicles for 4 to 6 hours, or until completely firm. To release them, run the molds under warm water for a few seconds, then gently pull on the sticks.
Pro Tip
Cover the tops with aluminum foil and freeze for 20 to 30 minutes before inserting the popsicle sticks. This helps keep the sticks upright and centered. To remove, run the molds under warm water for 10 to 15 seconds, then gently pull on the sticks.
Best Homemade Popsicle Recipes
Here are some of the best popsicles for you to try this season;
Homemade Banana Popsicles
This homemade banana popsicle recipe uses a pudding mix, fresh bananas, and full-fat milk. It's the creamiest slurp for the summer!
Tajin Mango Popsicle
Sweet mango meets tangy Tajin seasoning in this fun and refreshing summer treat. These popsicles are perfect if you love a little sweet-and-spicy combination.
Strawberry Shortcake Cream Popsicles
If you're a fan of the classic ice cream truck favorite, you'll love these creamy strawberry shortcake popsicles. They're nostalgic, refreshing, and incredibly delicious.
Kiwi Pineapple Popsicle
These ice pops use fresh spinach, celery stalks, and vitamin-rich orange juice. It is a brilliant way to sneak in veggies for the little ones.
- pineapple
- kiwi
- baby spinach
- celery stalk
- orange juice
Please refer to the recipe card for the exact measurements.
Easy Cherry Mango Popsicles
Fresh, fruity, and naturally sweet, these colorful popsicles are a fun way to cool down during the summer months.
Homemade Coconut Pineapple Popsicles
These tropical popsicles combine pineapple and coconut to create a refreshing frozen dessert that's perfect for warm weather.
Creamy Coconut Popsicle
This is a bonus recipe and yields the creamiest of pops. These vegan popsicles yield 4-6 *pops depending on the mold you use.
- 1 (14.oz) can full-fat coconut milk
- ¼ desiccated coconut, unsweetened
- ¼ cup honey
- ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
Homemade Popsicle Flavor Ideas
Here are some delicious flavor combinations to try:
- Strawberry and peach
- Watermelon and lime
- Mango and pineapple
- Blueberry and lemon
- Raspberry and coconut
- Kiwi and pineapple
- Banana and peanut butter
- Orange and vanilla
- Mango and passion fruit
- Strawberry and banana
- Pineapple and strawberry
- Peach and raspberry
Tips For The Perfect Homemade Popsicles
- Use ripe fruits to add sweetness without overpowering the ice pops with sugar. The riper the fruit, the sweeter and more flavorful your popsicles will be.
- Don't fill the mold to the top, as it tends to expand as it freezes.
- For creamier popsicles, use full-fat dairy like whole milk, coconut milk, or full-fat yogurt to create the best texture.
- Chill the mixture first. Starting with cold ingredients can help the popsicles freeze more evenly.
- Run molds under warm water. This simple trick helps release popsicles without breaking them.
✅Recipe FAQS
Popsicles made with mostly water or juice tend to freeze harder and become icy. Adding yogurt, coconut milk, or a small amount of sweetener can help create a smoother texture.
Once frozen, remove popsicles from molds, wrap them individually in plastic or wax paper, and store them in a freezer bag or airtight container, labeling them with the type and date for easy access and freshness.
Try These Next:
Whether you prefer fruity, creamy, or tropical flavors, there's a homemade popsicle recipe here for everyone. Pick your favorite flavor, grab your molds, and get ready to make summer a little sweeter.
Have you given this recipe or any other from my website a try? Please consider leaving a ⭐ star rating and sharing your experience in the 📝 comments section. Your feedback means the world to me, and I'm excited to hear from you!
PEACE & LOVE
Maureen
📖 Recipe
Easy Homemade Popsicle Recipes for Summer
Equipment
- Popsicle sticks
Ingredients
Kiwi Pineapple Popsicle
- 2 cups fresh chopped pineapple
- 2 ripe kiwi, peeled, cut in half
- 2 cups loosely packed baby spinach
- ½ celery stalk about 5 inches
- 1 cup orange juice
Instructions
- Place all the ingredients in a blender in the order listed. Blend on high speed until smooth. Pour mixture into Popsicle molds, insert popsicle sticks, cover, and freeze for 4-6 hours or overnight until firm.2 cups fresh chopped pineapple, 2 ripe kiwi, peeled, cut in half, 2 cups loosely packed baby spinach, ½ celery stalk, 1 cup orange juice
- To unmold, run the mold under warm water for 10-15 seconds to release the popsicles.
Emily Fata says
Oh my goodness, this looks like such a delicious recipe! With so many autumn parties coming up in the near future, this would be a great thing to make when either hosting your own, or being invited to someone else’s!
Maureen Celestine says
I agree, Emily. This would be fantastic for parties. Thanks for stopping by 🙂
Joanna says
These popsicles are a great way of hydrating whilst boosting our vitamins levels. Not only that they are so colorful and look so pretty but I am sure they taste delicious as well.
Maureen Celestine says
Thanks, Joanna. Yes, they are highly hydrating and nourishing, and they taste so good (per my testers 🙂
Olya AMANOVA says
How skillfully you've managed to make those photos so delicious. I was thinking to make something like that for my kids. In your interpretation, it looks like a fancy dish.
Maureen Celestine says
Hahaha, not at all Olya. I used simple ingredients; they are easily adaptable. I wish the picture quality were better, I was shooting with natural light in triple-digit weather, and it was a mess...Thanks for stopping by. I hope you give them a try.
GiGi Eats says
I need to get me some of those popsicle molds!
Maureen Celestine says
They make my life easy-peezy, no headache getting the pops out.
Adriana says
OMG these look so delicious. I love making homemade popsicles. I use to make them when my son was a baby.
Maureen Celestine says
Thank you! That's good to know, my son couldn't stop himself, thank goodness I controlled the amount of sugar.
Dalene Ekirapa says
Yummy! Those popsicles look so good...perfect for the hot summer months. And you have a great selection of ingredients which make them so healthy too. I remmeber having popsicle made from some juice powders. It wasn't good at all!
David Elliott says
These look like some pretty delicious and healthy treats to be able to make at home. I wish I had more space in the freezer to do this though. I would have to create some but it might be worth it to try out. Thanks for the great idea here..
mudpiefridays says
ohh i want to trh making this at hoome, ot looks so delicious and im craving for it
Ceci Rey says
These popsicles look amazing. My children would love these. Can not wait to make them!
amy says
thanks for the information, this is really helpful, i got a lot of ideas, thanks for sharing :))
Laura says
These look so delicious and pretty! And there is so many different ways to make popsicles. Thank you for the recipes x
Laura
Adrienne says
Looks wonderful. I especially love the colors!