These Strawberry Popsicles are perfectly sweet and bursting with fresh berry flavor. My family is obsessed with this easy strawberry popsicle recipe (the kiddos can make it themselves!).
These simple strawberry popsicles can be made with fresh or frozen strawberries and look outrageously pretty with their bright color.
I love the fresh taste of pureed berries (sweetened with honey or maple syrup) in a wholesome popsicle.
Why You’ll Love This Strawberry Popsicles Recipe
Here’s why you’ll have this icy treat on repeat (see what I did there) this summer:
- Refreshing and delicious: These popsicles are packed with the natural sweetness of strawberries, making them the perfect treat to cool you down on a hot day.
- Easy to make: They’re a cinch to make. Blend, pour, freeze, and enjoy!
- Customizable sweetness: Adjust the amount of honey or maple syrup to suit your taste preferences, making them as sweet or as light as you like.
- Kid-friendly: Your kids are gonna love these. Period. It’s a no-brainer.
- Perfect for parties: These popsicles are great for summer gatherings, BBQs, or any occasion where you want to serve a crowd-pleasing, refreshing treat.
Here’s What You Need
This is actually a 2 ingredient plus water recipe – so darn simple:
Ingredients
Round up these ingredients:
- Strawberries: You’ll need fresh or frozen sliced strawberries for this recipe. If choosing fresh strawberries, choose a batch of plump, ruby-red ones for the best taste.
- Honey or maple syrup: To sweeten the berries!
Substitutions and Variations
Play around with this a base recipe and make it your own:
- Fruits: Combine strawberries with blueberries, raspberries, or blackberries for a mixed berry popsicle. Mango and peaches are a yummy swap, too!
- Liquids: Replace water with coconut water for a hint of coconut flavor and add electrolytes. Use orange juice or apple juice instead of water for extra sweetness.
- Add-Ins: Blend in a cup of Greek yogurt for a creamier texture and added protein. Add a handful of fresh mint leaves or a few drops of vanilla extract.
- Citrus: Try adding lemon juice or lime juice for a slightly different citrusy tang.
- Texture: Leave some small chunks of strawberries in the mixture for a more textured popsicle.
Tools to Grab
Gather these 3 kitchen items to make your homemade strawberry popsicles:
- A blender: To blend the berries in. A food processor will do the trick, too.
- Molds: Silicone or plastic popsicle molds are both great options, but I used mini paper cups this time because my proper molds were in use. They work perfectly.
- Popsicle sticks: I grab wooden sticks at my local dollar store. You can also get them at craft stores and online. Plastic or wooden spoons work, too.
How to Make : Strawberry Popsicles An Easy Guide
Here are the 5 steps to making this sweet treat:
Blend the ingredients
Combine the strawberries, honey or maple syrup, and water in a blender. Blend until the mixture is smooth.
Pour into molds
Fill the popsicle molds with the strawberry mixture, leaving a bit of space at the top to allow them to expand.
Insert sticks
Place the popsicle sticks into the molds.
Freeze
Transfer the molds to the freezer and freeze for 4-6 hours, or until the popsicles are completely solid.
Remove popsicles
To release the popsicles from the molds, run warm water over the outside of the molds for a few seconds.
Make Ahead and Storage
These strawberry popsicles can be made several days before you plan to serve them. This makes them a convenient option for parties or simply to have a healthy treat ready in the freezer.
Store the popsicles in their molds or transfer them to an airtight container or freezer bag once they are completely frozen.
This prevents them from absorbing any freezer odors and keeps them fresh. Properly stored, these strawberry popsicles can last in the freezer for up to 2-3 months.
Final Notes, Pro Tips + Science-Based Secrets
As a food scientist and lover of sweet delights, here are my tips and tricks:
- Don’t overfill the mold: Filling the molds to the top doesn’t allow space for the mixture to expand as it freezes, leading to overflow and a mess in the freezer. Leave a small gap at the top of each mold (about 1/4 inch).
- Preventing sticking: If transferring to a container, separate each popsicle with parchment paper or plastic wrap to prevent them from sticking together.
- Quick release: To easily remove popsicles from their molds, briefly run the molds under warm water. This helps release the popsicles without breaking them.
More Delicious + Healthy Frozen Treats
- Peanut Butter Frozen Yogurt Bites
- Strawberry Frozen Yogurt Bites
- 3-Ingredient Banana Ice Cream
- Chocolate Date Bark
- Frozen Yogurt Bark
- Banana Bites (Peanut Butter and Chocolate)
- Kiwi Frozen Yogurt
- Healthy Homemade Fudgesicles
- Yogurt Popsicles
- Peanut Butter Frozen Yogurt Bark
FAQs About Strawberry Popsicles
Just whizzing through? Here’s what you might want to know:
To make creamier popsicles, add a cup of Greek yogurt, coconut milk, or a banana to the mixture. This will give the popsicles a richer, smoother texture.
Yes, you can adjust the sweetener to your taste. If your strawberries are very sweet, you might not need as much sweetener. Keep in mind, though, that freezing dulls the sensation of sweetness so it’ll taste less sweet once frozen.
Popsicles typically take 4-6 hours to freeze completely. For best results, freeze them overnight.
If you don’t have popsicle molds, you can use small paper cups or silicone muffin cups. Cover them with aluminum foil and poke the popsicle sticks through the foil to hold them in place.
Adding a bit of sweetener, like honey or maple syrup, and ensuring the mixture is well-blended can help reduce iciness. Using ingredients like yogurt or fruit with higher sugar content can also result in a creamier texture.
Other Strawberry Recipes You’ll Love
Got strawberries en masse? Here’s a bit of sweet treat strawberry inspiration:
- Make my steamy strawberry cobbler and serve it with a gigantic scoop of ice cream.
- These strawberry brownies are next-level yummy with the addition of berry flavor.
- Another summer sensation; strawberry lemonade has loads of flavor.
- Make a batch of this dreamy 6-ingredient strawberry icebox cake and never look back.
- Here’s the viral strawberry frozen yogurt bites to send you over the edge.
Strawberry Popsicles (Quick, 3-Ingredient Recipe!)
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Ingredients
Strawberry Popsicles
- 2 cups strawberries
- ¼ cup honey
- ¼ cup water
Instructions
- Blend the Ingredients: In a blender, combine the strawberries, honey or maple syrup, and water. Blend until smooth.
- Pour into Molds: Pour the strawberry mixture into popsicle molds, leaving a little space at the top for expansion.
- Insert Sticks: Insert the popsicle sticks into the molds.
- Freeze: Place the molds in the freezer and freeze for 4-6 hours, or until completely solid.
- Remove Popsicles: To remove the popsicles from the molds, run warm water over the outside of the molds for a few seconds.
Notes
- For a chunkier texture, you can blend half of the strawberries and chop the other half, then mix them together before pouring into the molds.
- If you prefer a sweeter popsicle, adjust the amount of honey or maple syrup to your taste.
Nutrition
Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.
I substituted the water for vanilla sweetened almond milk and we ate all of them! Delicious
YUM. recommended recipe. it’s easy to make and good
isn’t it better to cook the strawberries first to bring out more flavor? raw strawberries can be a bit bland.
If you taste your strawberries and they’re bland, blend in 1/4 cup of strawberry jam instead of honey!
I must say, this strawberry popsicle recipe is a revelation. It’s astonishing how something so simple can be so incredibly delicious and visually appealing. I’m considering featuring this recipe on my blog, with full credit to you, Jenn.
Any tips on making these with less sugar? Trying to watch the kids’ sugar intake but still want to treat them.
You can try using stevia or monk fruit as a sweetener, they’re healthier alternatives.
great idea, beth! will give it a shot. thanks!
reminds me of the ice pops i used to have as a kid, really easy too. Thanks
I tried these with a twist! Added a dash of balsamic vinegar to enhance the strawberries’ flavor and a pinch of black pepper. Surprisingly sophisticated! Thanks for the base recipe, it’s a gem.
Great recipe, Jennifer! It’s refreshing to find a dessert that’s both delicious and aligned with my fitness goals. The simplicity of the ingredients is a bonus.
hey, can i use frozen strawberries for this or does it have to be fresh? always looking for ways to cut corners time-wise.