6 healthy popsicle recipes

Put down the Ben & Jerry’s and those neon-colored store-bought pops and get ready for a summer treat that’s both tasty and healthy. These better-for-you popsicles are made with fresh fruit and way less sugar (not that the kiddos will notice) for a guilt-free refresher the whole family will love.

Bonus: Each recipe is only 4 ingredients or less! (Note: Each recipe makes 10 individual 3-ounce ice popsicles.)

Fruit + fresh herbs add a gourmet twist.

Good stuff:
Just one pop provides half your daily dose of vitamin C.

Recipe:
Simmer 1/3 cup sugar + ¾ cup water in a small saucepan until sugar is dissolved. Add 4-6 thinly sliced basil leaves, simmer 1 minute and set aside. Blend 4 ½ cups hulled strawberries until smooth. Add the sugar mixture and blend until just combined. Pour mixture into popsicle molds, insert stick and freeze until solid.

Tropical and creamy, these frozen delights taste like summer on a stick.

Good stuff:
Pineapple delivers bone-building manganese and wrinkle-fighting vitamin C.

Recipe:
Blend together 4 cups pineapple chunks (about 1 pineapple) + 1 cup canned coconut milk + ½ cup sweetened coconut flakes. Pour mixture into popsicle molds, insert stick and freeze until solid.

Tart n’ tangy, these flavor bombs are a party in your mouth!

Good stuff:
Raspberries are chock full of fiber to keep you from overeating later.

Recipe:
Blend together 1 pints raspberries (about 3 cups) + ½ cup freshly squeezed lemon juice + ½ cup sugar dissolved in 1 cup water. Pour mixture into popsicle molds, insert stick and freeze until solid.

These dreamsicles are creamy without all the added fat.

Good stuff:
Non-fat Greek yogurt gives you 2 grams of protein per pop.

Recipe:
Blend together 1 cup frozen orange juice concentrate + 2 cups water + 1 cup 0% Greek yogurt + 3 tablespoons honey + 1 teaspoon vanilla extract. Pour mixture into popsicle molds, insert stick and freeze until solid.

This creamy peach creation is peachy keen!

Good stuff:
Peaches pack a double antioxidant punch with vitamin A and vitamin C.

Recipe:
Blend together 4 ½ cups chopped peaches (skins on) + 1 teaspoon vanilla. In a separate bowl, mix together ½ cup half and half cream + u2153 cup maple syrup. Drizzle 1 tablespoon of the cream mixture into each popsicle mold, top with peach mixture and gently mix to create a swirl effect. Insert stick and freeze until solid.

A healthy spin on a childhood fave, these chocolate-banana bars are pure bliss.

Good stuff:
Delivers potassium and calcium for lower blood pressure and stronger bones.

Recipe:
Blend together 2 bananas + 2 cups skim milk + 1 packet chocolate pudding mix + ¼ cup cocoa powder. Pour mixture into popsicle molds, insert stick and freeze until solid.

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