Homemade Popsicle Recipes and Popsicle Molds

There are lots of advantages in making your own refreshing ice treats.   We have met people who didn't like commercial Popsicle because of the added sugar and dyes that's somehow unhealthy to your health.  Based on a substantial perspective, Popsicle is one the easiest desserts to make because of the ingredients that are usually found in your kitchen such as ripe fruits, sugar, and milk.   Aside from that it has ecological benefits since Popsicle molds are reusable.  Try these homemade Popsicle recipes below and share with us your stories.

Dark Chocolate Frozen Kiwi Pops

·          6 large kiwis, peeled using this awesome method, cut into 1/3"-1/2" thick rounds

·         1 cup dark chocolate or semi-sweet chocolate chips

·          1/4 cup coconut oil Popsicle sticks or lollipop sticks Slice the peeled kiwis into rounds with a lollipop stick in each one.

Ø   Place on a tray lined with wax paper or parchment.

Ø   Freeze for at least 4 hours and up to 48 hours.

Ø  In a glass bowl, melt the chocolate and the coconut oil over a pan of simmering water. You can also melt this in the microwave at no more than 50% power for 15-30 seconds at a time.

Ø  Dip each frozen kiwi into the melted chocolate. The chocolate will harden within a few moments of being dipped.

Ø   Eat immediately or re-freeze.

Strawberry Banana Pop

Ø  3 Medium bananas, peeled and cut into chunks

Ø  1 ½ cups medium strawberries

Ø  ¾ cup orange juice

For adults: Honey dew Mint Pops

Makes Twelve

·         6 cups honeydew melon, cut into 1 inch chunks

·         2tsp minced fresh mint

Pickle Pops

·         7 large pickles

·         1/4 cup of pickling juice (from pickle jar)

·         1/4 water

Ø  Juice the pickles with a juicer or blend them in the blender.

Ø   If you use the blender you will have to strain the juice to remove seeds and pulp. Add the pickling juice and water to the juice from the actual pickles.

Ø   Fill Popsicle maker or Dixie cups with the juice. Freeze overnight

Disclaimer:

     Popsicles are easy to make (not to count the freezing time) it is a great  bonding activity especially if shared with your kids.   Aside from that, it can be educational activity since being artful is  a requirement. It is a form of constructive play where imagination is being used. And if your children will ask about Popsicle molds? here's something that you can share about Popsicle maker.  Popsicle maker or molds are commonly ice trays in cubes shape,  these now are available in different shapes and designs.  You can visit Amazon,com for a wide selection of Popsicle molds that you will surely like.