These homemade frozen popsicles are packed full of nutrients, wholesome fruit, and best of all, my kids love them!
Every summer I enjoy making healthy popsicles with all the fresh and juicy summer fruit.
I typically blend a mix of fruit (berries, bananas, peaches, watermelon, etc.) with a few leaves of kale or spinach, but you can’t do too much or they will notice!
I tried this recipe last week, except I left out the graham crackers (too many crumbs)!
Nash and Kenzie loved them. Best of all they eat popsicles at night for dessert rather than ice cream!
Reasons to Make Strawberry Smoothie Pops
Good source of protein, vitamins, and minerals
- Great for a healthy snack or dessert
- Kids love them!
- Budget-friendly
- You’re the cool parent who hands out popsicles
Ingredients
¾ cup (6 ounces) vanilla yogurt – or plain yogurt and drizzle of honey
¾ cup cottage cheese
2 cups strawberries (or any berry)
¼ – ½ milk of choice
1 cup ice
2 sheets graham crackers, crushed (optional)
Directions
- Add yogurt, cottage cheese, berries, milk, and ice to a blender. Blend until smooth.
- Stir (or pulse) half of the graham cracker crumbs into the smoothie, reserving half for later.
- Pour the smoothie into freezer pop molds to about ½ inch from the top. Divide the remaining graham cracker crumbs among each pop. Place the cover on the mold(s) or cover with a sheet of foil if your mold(s) do not have a cover and insert a wooden stick into each pop.
- Freeze for at least 4 hours or until solid