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These smoothie popsicles are a refreshing and healthy treat for hot summer days. Packed with fruity flavors and creamy yogurt, they're perfect for both kids and adults.

Ingredients: 2 ripe bananas. 1 cup frozen mixed berries. 1 cup yogurt. 1 tablespoon honey or maple syrup. 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract. 1/2 cup milk or alternative milk such as almond or coconut milk.

Instructions: In a blender, combine bananas, frozen berries, yogurt, honey or maple syrup, vanilla extract, and milk. Blend until smooth and creamy. Pour the mixture into popsicle molds. Insert popsicle sticks into each mold. Place in the freezer 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

A refreshing and hydrating drink perfect for hot summer days, this watermelon lemonade combines the sweetness of watermelon with the tanginess of lemon juice.

Ingredients: 4 cups cubed watermelon. 1 cup fresh lemon juice. 4 cups cold water. 1/4 cup agave syrup or maple syrup. Ice cubes. Fresh mint leaves for garnish.

Instructions: In a blender, puree the watermelon until smooth. Strain the watermelon puree through a fine mesh sieve into a large pitcher to remove any seeds or pulp. Add lemon juice, cold water, and agave syrup to the pitcher. Stir until well combined. Taste and adjust sweetness if needed by adding more agave syrup. Refrigerate the lemonade until chilled, about 1 hour. Serve over ice cubes and garnish with fresh mint leaves. Enjoy!

Prep Time: 10 minutes

Cook Time: 0 minutes

Creamy Coconut Mojito Ice Pops offer a refreshing twist on the classic mojito cocktail, with creamy coconut milk, zesty lime, and fresh mint flavors. These frozen treats are perfect for cooling down on hot summer days or for a tropical-themed party.

Ingredients: 2 cups coconut milk. 1/2 cup cream of coconut. 1/4 cup fresh lime juice. Zest of 1 lime. 2 tablespoons finely chopped fresh mint leaves. 2 tablespoons rum optional. 1/4 cup powdered sugar. 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract.

Instructions: In a mixing bowl, combine coconut milk, cream of coconut, lime juice, lime zest, mint leaves, rum if using, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract. Stir until well combined. Pour the mixture into ice pop molds, leaving a little space at the top for expansion. Insert ice pop sticks into the molds. Freeze for at least 4 hours or until solid. To remove the ice pops from the molds, run warm water over the outside of the molds for a few seconds to loosen them.

Prep Time: 15 minutes

Cook Time: 0 minutes

This watermelon cooler without alcohol is a great way to cool off in the summer. It's low in calories, cool, and full of the natural sweetness of watermelon.

Ingredients: 4 cups watermelon, diced. 1/4 cup fresh lime juice. 2 tablespoons honey. 1 cup cold water. Ice cubes. Lime slices, for garnish. Mint leaves, for garnish.

Instructions: In a blender, combine watermelon, lime juice, honey, and cold water. Blend until smooth. Strain the mixture through a fine-mesh sieve into a pitcher. Chill in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes. Serve over ice cubes. Garnish with lime slices and mint leaves. Enjoy your refreshing watermelon cooler!

Prep Time: 10 minutes

Cook Time: 0 minutes