Firecracker Ice Pops are a delightful and delicious treat to enjoy on a hot summer day! Healthy homemade popsicles are a great afternoon snack that is made with real fruit and low on sugar.
Fruit ice pops are made with only 4 simple ingredients and minimal prep work, you will be enjoying these amazing treats in no time! This firecracker popsicle is a unique take on the popular store bought option, but so much healthier and delicious in my opinion.
Homemade Firecracker Ice Pops
It is that time of year again where the weather is getting hot and I am on the lookout for simple frozen treats to help us all cool off. This recipe could not be any simpler and the colors make these popsicles the perfect treat for many summer or spring occasions. If you are looking for a wonderful frozen treat to serve at your next backyard BBQ or kids birthday party, look no further! To make these amazing popsicles you need fresh fruit, a small amount of sugar and yogurt! They are not only pretty to look at but taste so incredible as well!
Firecracker Ice Pops Ingredients
Strawberries: You will need ½ pound of strawberries, quartered, to make these delicious ice pops.
Blueberries: For an added layer of deliciousness, use ½ pound of blueberries.
Sugar: To add just a bit more sweetness to this popsicle, add in 2 tbsp. of sugar, divided.
Yogurt: You need 1 ¼ cup of vanilla yogurt, this is equal to 10 ounces. You can also use plain yogurt, just add 2 additional tbsp. of sugar to it before using.
Easy step by step on how to make Firecracker Popsicles
Prep
Start by washing the strawberries, remove the stems and cut them in quarter pieces.
Also, wash the blueberries and make sure all stems are removed.
Red layer
Then, in a food processor or blender, puree the strawberries with 1 tbsp. of sugar. Set aside in a small bowl.
Blue layer
Next, puree the blueberries with 1 tbsp. of sugar as well.
Assembly
Grab the popsicle molds and pour in the strawberry about 1/3 of the way full.
Place in the freezer for 10 minutes to solidify.
Then, add the white layer by spooning in the vanilla yogurt 1/3 of the way. Return tray to freezer for another 10 minutes.
Lastly, top off the popsicle with the blueberry mixture for the remaining 1/3.
Put the popsicles back in the freezer for 2-3 hours to freeze solid.
Serve and enjoy!
What other fruits can you use to make homemade Ice Pops?
Firecracker Ice Pops
Ingredients
- ½ pound Strawberries quartered
- ½ pound Blueberries
- 2 tbsp Sugar divided.
- 1 ¼ cup Yogurt this is equal to 10 ounces
Instructions
Prep
- Start by washing the strawberries, remove the stems and cut them in quarter pieces.
- Also, wash the blueberries and make sure all stems are removed.
Red layer
- Then, in a food processor or blender, puree the strawberries with 1 tbsp. of sugar. Set aside in a small bowl.
Blue layer
- Next, puree the blueberries with 1 tbsp. of sugar as well.
Assembly
- Grab the popsicle molds and pour in the strawberry about 1/3 of the way full.
- Place in the freezer for 10 minutes to solidify.
- Then, add the white layer by spooning in the vanilla yogurt 1/3 of the way. Return tray to freezer for another 10 minutes.
- Lastly, top off the popsicle with the blueberry mixture for the remaining 1/3.
- Put the popsicles back in the freezer for 2-3 hours to freeze solid.
- Serve and enjoy!
Notes
Nutrition
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How long are homemade Firecracker Popsicles good for?
These popsicles are frozen and can last almost indefinitely. However, for best results I recommend eating within 3 months to avoid freezer burn or loss of delicious flavor.
Here are some of our other favorite frozen treat to try!
- Frozen Peanut Butter Pie
- Red, white & Blue All Fruit Frozen Pop
- Frozen Hot Chocolate
- Dirty Dr Pepper Cherry Ice Cream Float
- Frozen Raspberry Cheesecake Bars
- Holiday Peppermint Ice Cream Cake Roll
- Easy Kool Aid Sherbet
- Chocolate Cherry Ice Cream
- Easy Orange
- Snow Ice Cream
- Homemade Fruit Shaved Ice
- Homemade Raspberry Jam Ice Cream
- Chocolate Banana Ice Cream
- Banana Split Milkshake
- Easy Oreo Ice Cream Cake
- Strawberry Ice Cream Pie
Firecracker Ice Pops are an incredible and tasty treat to enjoy on a hot summer day! Healthy homemade popsicles are a lovely afternoon snack that is made with real fruit and low on sugar.
Valerie says
Looks refreshing and healthy!