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These 4-ingredient homemade strawberry popsicles are ultra-refreshing, healthy, and loaded with fresh strawberries. A crowd-pleasing, go-to treat all summer long!
Why You’ll Love Strawberry Ice Pops
Made with just three ingredients and plenty of fresh strawberries, these healthy strawberry ice pops make the ultimate summer strawberry treat alongside strawberry mint sorbet, strawberry pineapple smoothies, and strawberry kale salad.
Unlike many store-bought popsicles, these fresh strawberry popsicles are made with just 3 ingredients (plus water). They are also naturally dairy-free, egg-free, and gluten-free, and can be made with unrefined sugars, paleo, etc.
Best of all, they come together in minutes. All you need is a blender and popsicle molds – just blend, pour, and freeze your way to a healthy, budget-friendly, fun snack for pool parties, BBQs, picnics, and any other sunny days.
You might also enjoy these healthy banana popsicles, lemon popsicles, & vegan yogurt popsicles.
The Ingredients
Refer to the recipe card for the full list of ingredients, quantities, and substitutes.
Recipe Variations
There are several simple and tasty ways to add extra flavor and/or texture to the strawberry popsicles recipe.
- Lemon/lime: A small amount balances and enhances the flavor. For strawberry lemonade popsicles, increase the amount or add layers of filling from this lemon popsicle recipe.
- Fresh herbs: Blend some mint, basil, thyme, or rosemary into the popsicles.
- Chia seeds: A tablespoon of chia seeds adds texture and a boost of nutrients.
- Other fruits: Replace a portion of the strawberries with other fruits, such as strawberry mango popsicles, strawberry pineapple popsicles, watermelon, banana, kiwi, peach, or other berries. Experiment with the ratios.
- Vegan chocolate: Make simple strawberry chocolate popsicles by dipping them (semi or whole) in melted semisweet or bittersweet dairy-free chocolate.
How to Make Strawberry Popsicles
Step 1: Rinse and slice off the tops of the strawberries. If you’re using frozen strawberries, ensure they’re thawed first. Then, transfer all the ingredients to a blender and blend on high until completely smooth (about a minute). Taste and adjust the sugar levels.
Step 2: Pour the strawberry mixture into the popsicle molds and freeze for at least 5 hours or until solid (I usually do so overnight). To de-mold the strawberry ice popsicles, run it gently under warm water for a few seconds. Enjoy!
FAQs
Technically, no, and I often only add enough to taste. However, it’s also important to note that sugar helps lower the freezing point of the strawberry mixture to make softer, less ‘icy’ popsicles. Which is why a small amount is highly recommended.
Yes, it’s just as easy to use this basic popsicle recipe with other berries (like raspberries, blueberries, etc.), peaches, mango, etc.
You can make homemade popsicles in paper cups, a silicone XL ice-cube tray or muffin molds, or even a plastic-wrap lined loaf tin. Place foil or plastic wrap over the top to insert the popsicle sticks and hold them in place.
Finely chop the berries and leave them to soften and macerate with the sugar for 20-30 minutes, then hand-mash them. They’ll be chunky but taste great.
Pro Recipe Tips
- Adjust the ingredient ratio: Add more or less sugar for sweetness and, optionally, a little lemon/lime for tang, etc.
- For easy pouring: Optionally use a funnel, pitcher, or measuring cup to pour the strawberry ice lollies mixture into the molds.
- For chunky popsicles: Add a portion of finely chopped strawberries to add texture (they’ll be icy) to these healthy, real strawberry popsicles.
- Leave headroom: Leave about ½ inch at the top of the mold for expansion.
- To easily unmold them: Run the mold under warm water for a few seconds (being careful not to get the water IN the mold).
Storage Instructions
Store the frozen strawberry ice pops in the freezer for up to 2 months, either within the popsicle mold or individually wrapped in parchment paper and in a Ziplock/Stasher bag.
Have any leftovers? Try freezing them in an ice-cube mold to use in lemonade (like this cucumber lemonade) and other refreshing drinks all summer long.
Easy Strawberry Popsicles
Equipment
Ingredients
- 1 pint of fresh strawberries tops removed (use frozen when off strawberry season)
- 2 tablespoons of sugar (optional)
- ¼ cup water
- 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract
Instructions
- Add the strawberries, sugar (if using), water, and vanilla to a blender. Blend on high for one minute or until completely smooth.
- Pour the strawberry puree into popsicle molds.
- Place the molds in the freezer for at least 5 hours or overnight.
Notes
- For easy pouring: Optionally use a funnel, pitcher, or measuring cup to pour the strawberry ice lollies mixture into the molds.
- For chunky popsicles: Add a portion of finely chopped strawberries to add texture (they’ll be icy) to these healthy, real strawberry popsicles.
- Leave headroom: Leave about ½ inch at the top of the mold for expansion.
- To easily unmold them: Run the mold under warm water for a few seconds (being careful not to get the water IN the mold).
Nutrition
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Love how easy these popsicles are to make!