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

Pineapple Upside Down Popsicle

Fresh pineapple may play a starring role in this recipe, but it’s the vanilla wafers that tie it all together.
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Fresh Fruit and Yogurt Pops

These dessert popsicles are so full of nutrients, you could even serve them for breakfast! Made with Greek yogurt and three different berries, this brilliant purple popsicle will be an instant family favorite.
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Red White and Blue Pops

With a strawberry-banana top, a blueberry-grape bottom, and a vanilla yogurt middle, these patriotic frozen treats are fun to make and even more fun to eat.
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Ice Cream & Freezes

Chocolate Avocado Freeze

Banana and avocado help give this frozen treat its creamy texture. Plus a little chocolate flavor never hurts. So, what’s not to love?
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Strawberry Yogurt Freeze

Turn frozen strawberries and nonfat yogurt into a sweet after-dinner treat. It's easy to explore creative options with this recipe by trying other frozen fruit and yogurt flavor combinations.
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Mango Basil Freeze

Sweet mango pairs with an herbaceous finish in this fruity treat.
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Banana Ice Cream

An easy-to-make ice cream, packed with banana flavor.
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Green Apple Ice Cream

With the versatility of spinach, you can even hide it in your dessert for a healthy treat with a beautiful, green color.
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Strawberry Ice Cream

Kick this recipe up a notch by adding a banana, or sneak in courgette for added nutrition.
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