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Fresh Fruit Popsicles

Homemade frozen fruit bars with layers of fresh berries and tropical fruits

⏱️ Prep: 30min0⏰ Total: 30min👥 Serves: 12🌡️ frozen
✓ vegetarian✓ gluten-free
⚠️ Contains: 🥛 Dairy

Ingredients

  • 2 cupsstrawberries(hulled and sliced)
  • 1 cupblueberries
  • 2 cupsmango(diced)
  • 1 cupcoconut water(or fruit juice)
  • 2 tbsphoney
  • 1 tbspfresh lime juice
  • 0.5 cupGreek yogurt(optional, for creamy layer)
  • 12popsicle molds and sticks

📝 Make Ahead

Must be made at least 4 hours ahead; can be made up to 2 weeks ahead. Keep frozen until serving.

Instructions

  1. Blend strawberries with 1/3 cup coconut water and 1 tbsp honey until smooth
  2. Pour strawberry mixture into bottom third of popsicle molds
  3. Freeze 30-45 minutes until starting to set
  4. Blend mango with remaining coconut water, honey, and lime juice
  5. Pour mango layer on top of strawberry layer
  6. Add popsicle sticks if your molds require them at this stage
  7. Freeze another 30-45 minutes
  8. Add whole blueberries and optional yogurt layer
  9. Freeze completely, at least 4 hours or overnight
  10. Run molds under warm water briefly to release popsicles

💡 Pro Tips

Freezing in layers creates beautiful stripes. Don't skip the partial freezing between layers or colors will bleed together. Adding a bit of alcohol (1 tbsp vodka or rum) creates softer popsicles that are easier to eat. Silicone molds release popsicles most easily.

📜 History

Homemade fruit popsicles gained popularity as a healthier alternative to store-bought frozen treats. Made with real fruit and minimal added sugar, they're refreshing poolside treats that appeal to both kids and adults.

🍸 Pairs Well With

Also pairs well with:

proseccochampagnerum-punchvodka