#coolsummertreats

These tasty popsicles are a great way to cool off on hot summer days because they have both the sweetness of strawberries and the sourness of orange juice.

Ingredients: 2 cups strawberries, hulled and chopped. 1 cup freshly squeezed orange juice. 2 tablespoons honey or maple syrup. 1 teaspoon vanilla extract.

Instructions: In a blender, combine strawberries, orange juice, honey or maple syrup, and vanilla extract. Blend until smooth. Pour the mixture into popsicle molds. Insert popsicle sticks into the molds. Freeze for at least 4 hours or until completely set. To unmold, run warm water over the molds briefly to release the popsicles. Enjoy your refreshing Strawberry Orange Popsicles!

Prep Time: 10 minutes

Cook Time: 0 minutes

These homemade popsicles are a delightful treat on a hot day. Made with natural fruit juice or puree, sweetened with honey or maple syrup, and combined with creamy yogurt or coconut milk, they are a healthier alternative to store-bought popsicles. Customize them with your favorite fruits for a personalized touch!

Ingredients: 2 cups of fruit juice or puree such as strawberry, mango, or orange. 1/4 cup of honey or maple syrup. 1/2 cup of plain yogurt or coconut milk. 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract optional. Sliced fresh fruit optional, for garnish.

Instructions: In a blender, combine the fruit juice or puree, honey or maple syrup, yogurt or coconut milk, and vanilla extract. Blend until smooth. Pour the mixture into popsicle molds, leaving a little space at the top for expansion. If desired, drop in a few slices of fresh fruit for added texture and flavor. Insert popsicle sticks into the molds and freeze for at least 4-6 hours, or until completely solid. To remove the popsicles from the molds, run warm water over the outside of the molds for a few seconds to loosen them. Serve immediately and enjoy your refreshing homemade popsicles!

Prep Time: 10 minutes

Cook Time: 0 minutes

A delightful and easy-to-make parfait with the goodness of Greek yogurt, fresh berries, and a hint of sweetness from honey. Perfect for a light and refreshing summer dessert.

Ingredients: 1 cup Greek yogurt. 1 cup mixed berries strawberries, blueberries, raspberries. 1/4 cup honey. 1/2 cup granola. Fresh mint leaves for garnish.

Instructions: In a bowl, mix Greek yogurt and honey until well combined. In serving glasses or bowls, layer the yogurt mixture, mixed berries, and granola. Repeat the layers until the glass is filled, finishing with a dollop of yogurt on top. Garnish with fresh mint leaves. Refrigerate for at least 30 minutes before serving to allow flavors to meld. Serve chilled and enjoy!

Prep Time: 15 minutes

Cook Time: 0 minutes

Indulge in the rich flavors of plum and red wine with these delightful popsicles. Perfect for a refreshing treat on a hot day or as a unique dessert for any occasion.

Ingredients: 2 cups ripe plums, pitted and chopped. 1 cup red wine. 1/4 cup honey. 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract.

Instructions: Put chopped plums, red wine, honey, and vanilla extract in a blender. Mix until it's smooth. Place the mix into popsicle molds. Place a popsicle stick in each mold. Put it in the freezer for at least four hours, or until it's solid. Take the popsicles out of the molds and enjoy once they are frozen.

Prep Time: 10 minutes

Cook Time: 0 minutes

Make delicious homemade freezer popsicles with your favorite fruit juice. These refreshing treats are perfect for hot summer days and can be customized with different flavors.

Ingredients: 2 cups fruit juice your choice of flavor. 1/4 cup honey or maple syrup. 1 tablespoon lemon juice optional.

Instructions: In a mixing bowl, combine the fruit juice, honey or maple syrup, and lemon juice if using. Stir until the sweetener is fully dissolved. Pour the mixture into popsicle molds. Insert popsicle sticks into each mold. Place the molds in the freezer and freeze for at least 4 hours or until solid. To remove the popsicles from the molds, run warm water over the outside of the mold for a few seconds. Serve and enjoy!

Prep Time: 10 minutes

Cook Time: 0 minutes

Enjoy the soft floral notes of lavender and the bright citrus flavor of lemon in this delicious homemade ice cream. Wonderful for a cool treat on a hot day.

Ingredients: 2 cups heavy cream. 1 cup whole milk. 3/4 cup granulated sugar. 2 tablespoons dried culinary lavender buds. 5 large egg yolks. 1/4 cup fresh lemon juice. Zest of 1 lemon.

Instructions: Put heavy cream, whole milk, sugar, and lavender buds in a saucepan. Put the mixture on medium-low heat and stir it around until it just starts to simmer. Then take it off the heat. For the lavender flavor to really come through, let the mixture steep for 20 to 30 minutes. Whisk the egg yolks in a different bowl until they are light and fluffy. Pour the warm cream mixture into the egg yolks slowly while whisking all the time to temper the eggs. Put the mixture back in the saucepan. Cook it over low heat while stirring it all the time until it gets a little thicker and coats the back of a spoon. To get rid of the lavender buds, strain the mixture into a clean bowl through a fine-mesh sieve. The fresh lemon juice and lemon zest should be mixed in well. Cover the bowl and put it in the fridge for at least 4 hours or overnight until the mixture is cold. After the mixture has been chilled, use an ice cream maker according to the directions that came with it. Move the churned ice cream to a container that can go in the freezer. Freeze for 4 hours or overnight, until it is firm.

Prep Time: 30 minutes

Cook Time: 20 minutes

These vegan almond butter banana popsicles are creamy, delicious, and perfect for a refreshing treat on a hot day. They are easy to make and require only a few simple ingredients.

Ingredients: 2 ripe bananas. 1/4 cup almond butter. 1/2 cup coconut milk.

Instructions: Peel and slice the bananas. In a blender, combine sliced bananas, almond butter, and coconut milk. Blend until smooth and creamy. Pour the mixture into popsicle molds. Insert popsicle sticks into each mold. Freeze for at least 4 hours or until solid. To release the popsicles, run warm water over the molds for a few seconds.

Prep Time: 10 minutes

Cook Time: 240 minutes

These fruity popsicles will help you cool off! Mango, kiwi, and lemonade all mixed together taste great and make for a great summer treat.

Ingredients: 1 cup mango puree. 1 cup kiwi puree. 1 cup lemonade. 1/4 cup sugar optional, adjust to taste.

Instructions: In a bowl, mix mango puree and half of the lemonade. In another bowl, mix kiwi puree and the remaining lemonade. Taste each mixture and add sugar if desired, adjusting to taste. Pour mango mixture into popsicle molds, filling them halfway. Top with kiwi mixture, leaving a little space at the top for expansion. Insert popsicle sticks and freeze for at least 4 hours or until solid. Once frozen, remove from molds and enjoy!

Prep Time: 10 minutes

Cook Time: 0 minutes