There’s nothing quite like a cool, frozen treat when things start to heat up in the summer. But before you add that box of popsicles to your shopping cart, check out a few of these homemade options. Since you get to control what goes in it, you can opt for frozen fruit, or even some vibrant veggies for extra color. That way, the kids stay cool while getting a few servings of whole foods at the same time. Try out a few of the recipes below, and let us know your favorites!
Popsicles
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Pineapple Upside Down Popsicle
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Fresh Fruit and Yogurt Pops
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Red White and Blue Pops
Ice Cream & Freezes
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Chocolate Avocado Freeze
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Strawberry Yogurt Freeze
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Mango Basil Freeze
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Banana Ice Cream
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Green Apple Ice Cream
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Strawberry Ice Cream
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