These 4 Easy Popsicle Recipes Are So Fun and Delicious, Your Grandkids Will Think You’re a Culinary Genius

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The weather is heating up, and that means summer is on the way! It’s the perfect time to find fun and creative ways to stay cool.

One of my favorite things to do with my grandkids is make homemade popsicles. We use fresh fruit and other tasty, healthy ingredients.

Sure, we could buy popsicles at the store, but making our own is better. Ours have less sugar and fewer fake ingredients—and best of all, it gives us extra time to spend together. That’s a win-win if you ask me!

Now, let’s jump into some easy and yummy popsicle recipes you can try at home.

Rainbow Fruit and Yogurt Popsicles

Ingredients (makes about 6 popsicles):

• 1 cup vanilla yogurt (regular or Greek)
• 1/4 cup milk (any kind)
• 1 tablespoon honey or maple syrup (optional)
• 1/2 cup diced strawberries
• 1/2 cup diced mango or peaches
• 1/2 cup blueberries
• 1/2 cup kiwi or green grapes, chopped
• Popsicle molds & sticks

Instructions:

1. Mix the Base: In a bowl, stir together the yogurt, milk, and honey until smooth.
2. Layer the Fun: In each popsicle mold, layer the fruit — let your grandchild choose the order! Add a spoonful of yogurt between each fruit layer.
3. Tap It Down: Gently tap the molds on the counter to fill in gaps.
4. Freeze: Insert sticks and freeze for at least 4–6 hours, or until solid.
5. Enjoy Together: Run warm water over the outside of the mold to release, and enjoy your colorful homemade treat!

Peanut Butter Banana Cream Popsicles

Ingredients (makes about 6 popsicles):

• 2 ripe bananas
• 1/2 cup creamy peanut butter
• 1 cup milk (any kind)
• 1/2 cup vanilla yogurt
• 1–2 tablespoons honey or maple syrup (optional)
• 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon (optional for a cozy flavor)
• Popsicle molds & sticks

Instructions:

1. Blend It All: Add bananas, peanut butter, milk, yogurt, honey, and cinnamon into a blender. Blend until smooth and creamy.
2. Taste Test: Let your grandchild have a little taste before pouring — they’ll love being the official popsicle tester!
3. Fill the Molds: Pour the mixture into popsicle molds and insert sticks.
4. Freeze: Freeze for 4–6 hours or overnight until solid.
5. Snack Time: To release, run warm water over the outside of the molds and enjoy your creamy treat together!

Tropical Paradise Popsicles

Ingredients (makes about 6 popsicles):

• 1 cup pineapple chunks (fresh or canned, drained)
• 1 cup mango chunks (fresh or frozen, thawed)
• 1/2 banana
• 1/2 cup coconut milk (or any milk)
• 1 tablespoon honey or maple syrup (optional)
• Popsicle molds & sticks

Instructions:

1. Blend the Sunshine: In a blender, mix the pineapple, mango, banana, coconut milk, and honey until smooth.
2. Tropical Taste Test: Let your grandchild take a little sip from the blender — they’ll feel like they’re on a beach vacation!
3. Pour into Molds: Carefully pour the mixture into popsicle molds. Add sticks.
4. Freeze: Freeze for at least 4–6 hours or until frozen solid.
5. Enjoy Together: Run warm water over the molds to loosen, then pop them out and enjoy your little tropical getaway!

Cookies and Cream Dream Popsicles

Ingredients (makes about 6 popsicles):

• 1 cup vanilla yogurt or vanilla pudding
• 1/2 cup milk (any kind)
• 6–8 chocolate sandwich cookies (like Oreos)
• 1 tablespoon honey or maple syrup (optional)
• Popsicle molds & sticks

Instructions:

1. Smash the Cookies: Place cookies in a zip-top bag and let your grandchild gently smash them with their hands or a spoon — instant giggles!
2. Mix It Up: In a bowl, stir together yogurt, milk, and honey. Fold in the crushed cookies.
3. Fill the Molds: Spoon the cookie mixture into the popsicle molds. Make sure each mold gets a good mix of cream and cookie!
4. Freeze: Insert sticks and freeze for 4–6 hours or until solid.
5. Dessert Time: Run warm water over the outside of the mold to release and enjoy your cookie treat together!

And there you go—yummy popsicle recipes that are good for you too (but let’s keep that part a secret from the grandkids!). These frozen treats will help you stay cool all summer long. The best part? Making them with your grandkids! Enjoy your time together, and let me know which recipe you liked the most.

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