If you needed a reminder that summer is in full effect, the last week’s soaring temperatures probably did the trick, with parts of California experiencing record heat streaks of 100+ temps for nearly a week. And when the days get hot, we find all the creative ways we can to stay cool. So in addition to settling into a shaded lounge chair, or planting ourselves at the pool, we’re crafting some homemade popsicles that are the perfect summer treat—and a delicious way to beat the heat!
These popsicles are free of refined sugar, easy to make, and a great snack for both kids and adults. And with three different recipes, red, white, and blue, you can recreate these patriotic pops for this holiday weekend (and all summer!). We have a feeling they’ll quickly become the most popular snack to stay cool!
Tropical Pops
Ingredients:
1 cup of pineapple (fresh or frozen)
2/3 cup of coconut milk
1/3 cup of coconut water
1/2 of a banana
Juice of 1 small lemon
Slices of pineapple, banana, and coconut flakes for molds (optional)
Instructions:
Combine all ingredients in a blender and blend until smooth.
Fill 6 popsicle molds, leaving ½ inch of room at the top. Add chunks of pineapple and banana, and top with coconut flakes.
Insert popsicle sticks, and freeze for 6 hours.
Strawberry Watermelon Pops
Ingredients:
2 cups of seedless watermelon, cubed
1 cup of strawberries, quartered
3-5 mint leaves
Juice of 1 small lime
Slices of strawberries for molds (optional)
Instructions:
Combine all ingredients in a blender and blend until smooth.
Fill 6 popsicle molds, leaving ½ inch of room at the top. Add the strawberry slices to the molds.
Insert popsicle sticks, and freeze for 6 hours.
Blueberry Yogurt Pops
Ingredients:
½ cup of greek yogurt
1 cup of unsweetened almond milk
3/4 cup of blueberries
1 heaping tablespoon of all natural blackberry jam
Additional blueberries for molds (optional)
Instructions:
Combine all ingredients in a blender and blend until smooth.
Fill 6 popsicle molds, leaving ½ inch of room at the top. Add additional blueberries to the molds.
Insert popsicle sticks, and freeze for 6 hours.
Need more ways to cool off this summer at the Bay Club? Check out your club’s event schedule for kids programming, poolside evenings, and so much more.