A great way to stay cool? Try these delicious popsicle recipes. There are so many wonderful options and all are easy to make and the perfect summer treat.
There are so many things to love about summer. My birthday is in the summer, there are fun events, and I love the longer days. One thing I don’t enjoy is being hot and sweaty. Lately, it’s been in the upper 90s, and humid so hot and sweaty is how I spend a lot of my time. So how do I cool off? Well, one of my favorite ways is with a popsicle.
As a kid, those popsicles were either Otter Pops or homemade popsicles made out of Kool-Aid. Both options were always a welcome way to cool off.
The History of Popsicles
If you’ve never read the history of popsicles it’s actually really interesting. They were actually invited by a kid named Frank Epperson on accident.
He mixed sugary soda powder with water and left it out overnight. It was a cold night so the mixture had frozen by the morning. When he tried the frozen treat he decided it was delicious and started to sell this treat around the neighborhood.
In 1923, Epperson expanded his sales and started selling them at a nearby amusement park. His treat at that time was called Epistles. After continued success, Epperson applied for a patent. Epperson’s children are the ones that encouraged the name change to Pop’s ‘Sicle or as we now know them, popsicles.
You can read this whole story over on NPR. The story does put my neighborhood lemonade stands from childhood to shame.
Making Homemade Popsicles
I started making popsicles as a kid, back in the lemonade stand days because a kid can’t live on lemonade alone. Those days I used plastic molds that had a straw at the bottle to drink the liquid as it melted, that was the best part. As I said earlier, I usually made these out of Kool-Aid.
I went a while not making them because I didn’t want to use plastic molds since plastic can contain chemicals that aren’t good for us. Studies have even shown BPA-free plastic still leaches synthetic estrogens, even when not exposed to heat which has been known to cause plastics to leach. Elevated levels of estrogen are linked to all kinds of health concerns, including increased breast cancer risks in women.
Thankfully there are some great stainless steel popsicle molds. They are really easy to clean as they are dishwasher safe and of course, they are safer. There are now two different styles to choose from. You can also get silicone popsicle molds. I have both kinds and really like both. The silicone ones can be a bit easier to use, at least when it comes to removing the popsicles from the molds.
If you are short on time you can just pour some juice in the molds, or Kool-Aid like I did as a kid in the 90s, and call it good but there are also some pretty amazing recipes out there. I want to try and make a lot of these great recipes this summer.
Delicious Popsicle Recipes
Popsicles will never be boring again with all of these delicious popsicle recipes!
Like a strawberry banana smoothie in a popsicle! These are so delicious and packed with fruit.
Easy and refreshing mango kiwi lemonade popsicles with only 3 ingredients. Your kids will love having this ice pop on hot summer days!
Chia Coconut Pudding Popsicles are a refreshingly delicious and healthy way to start the day or a fun snack.
Mango strawberry yogurt popsicles are a refreshing summer treat made with only 4 ingredients!
You won’t believe how delicious these Pineapple Cream Popsicles are–made with only 2 simple ingredients!
Green smoothies are a great way to eat more veggies and now they can also be a delicious popsicle.
The warm weather is a perfect time to cool off with these watermelon kiwi popsicles. They’re full of fruit and a healthy dessert for summer! These are just a pretty to look at as they are delicious to eat.
Homemade Coconut Creamy Popsicles are made with fresh shaved coconut, coconut milk and vanilla paste for a flavor burst!
The perfect treat during the summer heat, coconut cream popsicles are super easy and ready in just a few hours. Dairy-free option & frugal – just $1 each!
Blended strawberries, bananas and blueberries layered and frozen into 3-Ingredient Patriotic Fruit Pops for a fun and healthy summer treat!
Easy homemade popsicles that you need to stock your fridge with! They're a healthy frozen treat that's perfect for summer!
Learn how to make my Peaches & Cream Popsicles, a lovely combination of flavors making a favorite dessert into a frozen summer treat!
The flavor of these Cherry Lemonade Popsicles is pure, vibrant, fresh cherry with a touch of citrus.
Utterly simple and straight up delicious, these sweet strawberry popsicles are speckled with vanilla bean and drizzled with white chocolate.
A creamy pineapple layer swirled with a fresh strawberry puree. You’re going to LOVE these!
Everyone’s favorite Starbucks drink onto popsicles – passion tea lemonade popsicles!
When you need a 10-minute vacation, these coconut mango popsicles will transport you to a tropical destination. Sweet, satisfying, and easy to make, these frozen popsicles are a great summer treat!
Outstanding 7 layer rainbow popsicles! Make your own homemade rainbow popsicles with lots of fresh fruit!
Raspberry lemonade plus yogurt makes for a creamy and delicious popsicle!
Missing hot chocolate? Try these delicious hot chocolate popsicles for a taste of the holidays.
GIULIA says
absolutely delicious!!!