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21 Ice Pop Recipes That'll Keep You Cool from Morning Till Night

July 13, 2022

Summer is meant for chilling ... chilling with a delicious ice pop, if you ask us! Easily make fruity, creamy and even boozy treats to fill your freezer.

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Stay Cool

Warm weather and frozen treats just go better together. And while there are plenty of delicious store-bought ice pops on the market, it’s quite satisfying to make your own — and there are lots of great ice pop molds out there that'll make the process super easy. Whip up pops filled with fruit, layered with chocolate and even studded with cereal. One look at these recipes and you’ll want to fill the freezer with treats you can enjoy from breakfast (think nutritious and low in calories) to dessert (with a hint of mint!). Alcohol-infused sweets for the grown-ups are also included. Studded with lime slices and strawberries, these fruity and boozy pops just might be the most refreshing thing ever on a hot sunny day.

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Peach-Oat Breakfast Ice Pops

Reach for a peach pop that tastes just like a frozen smoothie and you'll agree that eating an ice pop for breakfast is definitely more fun.

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Cocoa Colada Ice Pops

These creamy pops taste just like a sweet summer drink on a stick. The cocoa nibs add crunch and a touch of bitterness that contrasts nicely with the sweetness of the coconut milk and pineapple.

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Coconut, Cherry and Vanilla Bean Ice Pops

Use juicy cherries, creamy coconut milk and a generous amount of vanilla to make these frozen desserts — with forget the refined sugar. Small amounts of honey and maple syrup give them just the right amount of sweetness.

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Watermelon-Raspberry Breakfast Pops

You don't always have to drink your breakfast when there's a morning time crunch. Try one of these refreshing frozen pops instead. Roll yours in toasted coconut or cocoa nibs to make it taste like a real treat!

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Fruit Pops

Create Ree’s fruity pops by adding a pureed mango and simple syrup mixture to the bottom of ice pop molds and freezing. Then pour a strawberry mixture to the halfway mark and freeze them again. For the striped effect, repeat the process.

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Grilled-Peach and Almond Ice Pops

Charring juicy summer peaches on the grill for these ice pops lends a smoky note that you’ll find absolutely irresistible.

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Mocha Pops

Combine just three ingredients for these coffeehouse-inspired pops. You won’t need any fancy molds, either!

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Blueberry-Lemon Breakfast Pops

Go ahead and have a multicourse breakfast. At only 80 calories each, these pops are the perfect way to end your morning meal as you head out the door.

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Honeydew Melon and Cilantro Ice Pops

Make these ice pops in peak melon season for the ultimate summer treat. The cilantro simple syrup and the lime add a bit of zing to the sweet, mild fruit.

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Mango Turmeric Lassi Ice Pops

Mango is sweet and juicy, and it beautifully contrasts with the turmeric's bitter, peppery flavor in these ice pops. Plus, they both impart a gorgeous, vibrant orange-yellow color that makes your food just pop!

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Watermelon, Chili and Basil Ice Pops

These fruity ice pops give you an array of tastes: sweet, tangy, salty and spicy. If you cannot find Thai basil, regular basil will work just fine.

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Blueberry, Thyme and Sweet Cream Ice Pops

These ice pops use frozen Maine blueberries, which are deliciously sweet and can be found year-round. Sweetened condensed milk steeped with fresh thyme is a creamy, herbaceous addition.

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Raspberry-Peach Ice Pops

Creamy Icelandic-style yogurt forms the base of these pretty pink ice pops that are loaded with frozen sweet peaches and fresh and frozen raspberries. With less than 2 grams of added sugar per serving, they’re a refreshing and fun lower-sugar sweet treat to enjoy year-round.

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Cereal Ice Pops

Cue the nostalgia: These frozen pops are filled with three kinds of cereal you probably loved as a kid. Dip them in chocolate for the perfect finishing touch!

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Layered Watermelon Ice Pops

Nothing says summer quite like slices of watermelon and frozen ice pops, so put the two together for a summery, layered treat. When avocado is sweetened and pureed, it freezes up just like ice cream, making it the perfect ingredient for the green watermelon rind layer.

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Frose Ice Pops

Juice, frozen berries and wine — that’s all you need for these impressive treats! To make them nonalcoholic, sub club soda for the wine.

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Healthy Red, White and Blue Frozen Pops

These healthy frozen pops are packed with vitamin C and even have a little fiber, thanks to the fresh berries. They’re eye-catching, too, without the use of artificial food coloring.

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Mint Lime Frozen Pops

Kardea’s fresh mint-infused pops are the ultimate summer cooler. Serve them in glasses filled with lime-flavored seltzer for a fun and refreshing presentation.

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Frozen Watermelon Pops with Dipping Prosecco

Making ice pops doesn’t get much easier than this: Simply puree watermelon, lemon juice, sugar and salt in a blender until very smooth. Pour the mixture into ice pop molds, then freeze and enjoy!

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Creamy Lemon-Poppy Seed Ice Pops

These ice pops have a very creamy texture, almost like churned ice cream, and get a hit of citrus from lemons. Not too sweet, with a bit of crunch from poppy seeds, they’re perfect for cooling you off on a hot day.

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