Make your own popsicles at home with one (or more) of these healthy popsicle recipes! You’re sure to find a homemade icy cold treat the whole family will love and that will keep you cool all summer long.
Homemade, healthy popsicles are a delightful treat on hot summer days — and honestly, I enjoy them year-round. They’re simple to prepare, full of real fruit and wholesome ingredients, and a great way to cool down. The hardest part is waiting for them to freeze.
Below is a curated list of 20 healthy popsicle recipes you can make at home. These recipes spotlight fresh fruit, nutritious add-ins (some even include vegetables), and options for every taste and dietary preference. There are kid-friendly choices, vegan and gluten-free varieties, creamy yogurt-based options, and even an adults-only boozy popsicle for a grown-up twist.
20 Healthy Popsicle Recipes
Strawberry Pineapple Popsicles
These strawberry pineapple popsicles blend just a few ingredients in the blender for a bright, fruity snack or dessert the whole family will enjoy.
Strawberry Mango Popsicles
Loaded with wholesome ingredients, these strawberry mango popsicles are vegan-friendly and free of refined sugar — a refreshing and healthy choice.
Mimosa Popsicles
Turn leftover champagne into refreshing adults-only mimosa popsicles — perfect for summer gatherings or a special treat.
Berry Swirl Yogurt Pops
Creamy yogurt swirled with fresh berries makes a visually pretty and deliciously cool snack for hot days.
Naturally-Sweetened Key Lime Pie Popsicles
All the flavor of key lime pie — even the graham-cracker note — in a creamy popsicle made with Greek yogurt and naturally sweetened for a wholesome dessert.
Healthy Pumpkin Cheesecake Breakfast Popsicles
Yogurt, pumpkin puree, warming spices and granola layered into parfait-style popsicles make a seasonal, portable breakfast.
Chocolate Yogurt Breakfast Popsicles (Vegan + GF)
These chocolate yogurt popsicles deliver a breakfast-style treat that’s vegan-friendly and gluten-free — dessert for breakfast, done right.
Mexican Hot Chocolate Popsicles
Spiced, chocolatey and made with plant-based ingredients, these vegan Mexican hot chocolate popsicles are an unexpected summer hit.
Coconut Mango Raspberry Chia Popsicles
These tropical chia popsicles combine coconut, mango and raspberry for a fiber-rich, refreshing treat that also doubles as a simple chia pudding recipe.
Vegan Fudgesicles
Just four ingredients create these rich, chocolatey vegan fudgesicles — an easy frozen treat with satisfying healthy fats.
Easy Coconut Peach Popsicles
Quick and simple, these coconut peach popsicles take minutes to prepare and deliver a light, tropical flavor perfect for warm weather.
Healthy Tea Popsicles for Sore Throats
These tea-based popsicles provide a soothing, natural remedy for sore throats and are gentle enough for kids and adults.
Berry Avocado Popsicles
A creamy combination of berries, avocado and lime makes these popsicles both refreshing and rich in healthy fats and antioxidants.
Roasted Peach and Cherry Coconut Popsicles
Roasting the fruit concentrates the sweetness and deepens flavor in these seven-ingredient peach and cherry coconut popsicles.
Lychee Cantaloupe Popsicles
Delicately sweet lychee paired with cantaloupe creates a light, exotic popsicle that’s easy to make and delightful to eat.
Strawberry Beet Smoothie Pops
These vibrant pops combine strawberries and beets for a nutrient-dense, vegan, gluten-free and paleo-friendly frozen snack.
Kombucha Popsicles
These two-ingredient kombucha popsicles are refreshingly tangy and easy to make — ideal for a simple cool-down treat.
3-Ingredient Mango Lassi Popsicles
Simple, creamy and fragrant, these mango lassi popsicles use just three ingredients and are toddler-friendly and refined-sugar free.
Chocolate Cauliflower Popsicles {Vegan + GF}
Sneak extra veggies into a frozen treat: these chocolate cauliflower popsicles are vegan, gluten-free and surprisingly delicious.
Healthy Creamsicles
These simple creamsicles pair fruity layers with creamy bases for a nostalgic flavor made healthier and with minimal ingredients.
Take advantage of ripe summer fruits and vegetables and let their flavors shine in homemade popsicles. They’re perfect as an after-school treat, a light dessert after dinner, or a portable snack for warm afternoons. With these 20 new recipes, you have plenty of variety to experiment with — fruity, creamy, spiced, vegan, and even cocktail-style options.
Which recipe will you try first? Leave a comment and share your favorites — I’d love to hear what you create.
HUNGRY FOR MORE?
Follow the Popsicles & Ice Cream Pinterest board for additional inspiration and seasonal ideas.
Also check out these roundup posts for more healthy recipe ideas:
- 25 Healthy Mexican Recipes
- 12 Ripe Banana Recipes to Use Up Your Bunch
- 40 Quick, Easy and Healthy Dinner Recipes
- 25 Quick and Healthy Breakfast Recipes
- 30 Meatless Monday Recipes
- 25 of the Best Whole30 Recipes