Strawberry Fruit Popsicles with Greek Yogurt

Strawberry Fruit Popsicles are the best healthy summer snack for when you need to cool down. Gluten-free, minimal ingredients and low sugar!

Where I live in Canada, we're constantly going in and out of summer heatwaves. And you know what that means: lots of ice cream and popsicles. Now while you can definitely buy popsicles from the store, they are SO easy to make at home that I've been experimenting with different flavours.

These strawberry fruit popsicles are the ones I keep coming back too, because they are the perfect balance of creamy, refreshing and just sweet enough. They are super easy to make, low in added sugar and are my favourite summer treat to stock the freezer.

Make a batch and you'll thank yourself later!

Why This Recipe Is Dietitian Approved

1. Minimal ingredients. There are only 5 simple ingredients in these homemade popsicles.
2. Low added sugar. These popsicles are naturally sweetened with fresh strawberries, so we only need a tiny bit of added sugar.
3. Refreshing summer treat. The best way to cool down in the summer is with a frozen treat like popsicles- prove me wrong!

Ingredients

Strawberries. Fresh strawberries are best for the most flavourful and sweet popsicles.

Water. The base liquid of this popsicle recipe! If you prefer a creamier popsicle, you can substitute with milk.

Lemon juice. For a little tartness that pairs perfectly with the sweetness from the popsicles 

Greek yogurt. Vanilla greek yogurt helps add a creamy taste and texture that is still sweet enough for the perfect summer dessert.

Honey. For natural sweetness. This really depends on personal preference and how sweet you like your popsicles. Some individuals find the strawberries alone are sweet enough.

Vanilla extract. For flavour!

The complete ingredient list with measurements can be found in the recipe card below. 

Instructions

1. In a high powered blender combine strawberries, lemon juice, vanilla extract, water and honey. Blend until smooth. Set aside.

2. To the popsicle mold, add dollops of greek yogurt on the inside of the cavities, using a spoon to stick the yogurt to the sides to create the “strawberries and cream” look. 
3. Pour the strawberry mixture into the cavities of the popsicle mold. Divide the mixture evenly.

4.  Top with popsicle sticks and place in the freezer to harden (usually at least 4 hours). 

Substitutions and Variations

Homemade popsicles are so fun to experiment with. Try these combos next:

• Strawberry mango: use 1 cup strawberries and 1 cup mango in the base 
• White chocolate strawberry: drizzle or dip with melted white chocolate 
• Strawberry basil: add a few leaves of fresh basil into the strawberry blend (I recommend leaving the yogurt out of this one as it tastes best as an ice pop)

Equipment

• Popsicle molds
• High-powered blender

Storage

Homemade popsicles can be stored in the freezer for up to 3 months. To remove, I recommend running under warm water to loosen them from the molds.

Frequently Asked Questions

More Summer Recipes

If you liked these strawberry fruit popsicles, try these next:

• Cottage Cheese Ice Cream
• Peanut Butter Banana Popsicles
• Vegan Mango Soft Serve
• Oreo Protein Shake

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Strawberry Fruit Popsicles with Greek Yogurt

Strawberry Fruit Popsicles are the best healthy summer snack for when you need to cool down. Gluten-free, minimal ingredients and low sugar!

Prep Time5 minutes mins

Chill Time4 hours hrs

Total Time4 hours hrs 5 minutes mins

Course: Dessert, Snack

Cuisine: American

Keyword: fruit dessert

Servings: 6 popsicles

Ingredients 

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• 2 cups fresh strawberries green tops removed
• Juice of ½ a lemon
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• ½ cup water
• 1 tablespoon honey optional
• 1 cup vanilla greek yogurt

Instructions

• In a high powered blender combine strawberries, lemon juice, vanilla extract, water and honey. Blend until smooth. Set aside.
• To the popsicle mold, add dollops of greek yogurt on the inside of the cavities, using a spoon to stick the yogurt to the sides to create the “strawberries and cream” look.
• Pour the strawberry mixture into the cavities of the popsicle mold. Divide the mixture evenly. Top with popsicle sticks and place in the freezer to harden (usually at least 4 hours).

Notes

You can get as creative as you like with these. Some great add-ins include fresh basil, protein powder, mango, dipping in white chocolate or mixing the yogurt directly in with the strawberries for a creamier popsicle.

I do not recommend substituing fresh strawberries with frozen!

Water can be replaced with milk for a creamier popsicle.

Honey is optional and will depend on how sweet your strawberries are and your personal taste preferences. I like a sweet popsicle, however some individuals find the strawberries enough.

*I have included the nutrition information for this recipe below. However, always remember a recipe is so much more than just nutritional content and these numbers do not need to dictate your food choices. Please don't forget both your body and soul need nourishment!

Nutrition

Serving: 1popsicle | Calories: 67kcal | Carbohydrates: 11g | Protein: 4g | Fat: 1g | Saturated Fat: 0.5g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 0.03g | Cholesterol: 2mg | Sodium: 17mg | Potassium: 128mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 8g | Vitamin A: 32IU | Vitamin C: 48mg | Calcium: 58mg | Iron: 0.3mg

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