We’re having a bit of a relapse of gorgeous, warm weather here, and it’s reminded me of a recipe I want to share: homemade popsicles. For most people, this will be strictly a warm-weather treat, so hopefully you still have a few of those days left before the chill of fall sets in, or maybe you live somewhere that’s sunny and warm all the time. In that case, you can make these in February and think cheery thoughts for us northerners enduring the winter’s blizzards.
These popsicles are super easy to make. All you need are a few basic ingredients and some kind of popsicle mold. I bought one about two years ago for a few dollars, but you could also use small paper or plastic cups and wooden popsicle sticks.
Homemade Fruit & Yogurt Popsicles
Makes: 4 popsicles
- 8 oz. vanilla yogurt (any flavor will work)
- 1/3 cup diced kiwifruit (or other fruit)
- 1/4 cup fruit juice, or enough to reach desired consistency/quantity (I used a combination of orange and freshly-squeezed mango)
- Mix all ingredients together in a bowl.
Pour mixture into popsicle molds, add extra juice to fill line, if necessary.
Freeze until solid.
Enjoy!
There are about a million other variations you could do of this popsicle by simply changing the fruit or the flavor of juice or yogurt. I’m thinking strawberry-kiwi for next time, although it will probably have to wait until next summer. If the cold has already set in where you live, but you don’t want to wait to make these, I say go for it. Who says you can’t eat a popsicle with mittens on?
By the way, we enjoyed these refreshing popsicles after eating this scrumptious, summery meal:
Yep, that’s a BLT…with an egg. You have to try it; it’s amazing! Oh, and that sandwich just happens to be on homemade bread. I did it! And I found out it’s not as scary as I thought. I’ll be back soon to share the details. Until then, let’s all go eat something summery, just for kicks.
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