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Creamy Strawberry Milk Popsicles (Easy and Healthy Recipe)

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These Creamy Strawberry Milk Popsicles are made with just 4 ingredients! They are naturally-sweetened and bursting with fresh berry flavor. Perhaps best of all, they are an absolute cinch to make at home. Learn how to make homemade creamy strawberry ice pops with this simple, low-calorie, and healthy recipe.

Overhead view of Creamy Strawberry Milk Popsicles resting on top of a large silver bowl filled with ice and fresh strawberries.

Creamy Strawberry Popsicles: A Healthy Treat

You are going to love this Creamy Strawberry Popsicles recipe, because it requires only 4 ingredients and 5 minutes of prep time to make. It is one that both you and your kids will be able to enjoy (guilt-free) all summer long! โ™ก

There is seriously nothing better than an ice-cold popsicle on a hot summer day. I used to always keep my freezer loaded with store-bought popsicles during the summertime. However, those usually contain a lot of sugar and additives. So I developed a nourishing, low-calorie, and refined sugar-free recipe for ice pops featuring one of my favorite fruits โ€“ strawberries!

I like to add milk to the popsicles, because it gives them a light creaminess without adding a ton of calories. Instead of granulated white sugar, I like to use honey, since it is a natural, unrefined sweetener. Finally, a splash of lemon juice enhances and pulls together all of the flavors in the recipe.

Keep reading to learn how to make your very own creamy strawberry popsicles. I can promise you that they are way better for you than anything you can find at the grocery store!

Strawberry Milk Popsicles Ingredients

To make strawberry milk popsicles at home, you will need:

  • Strawberries: These are the star of the show. If you can, use fresh, locally-grown fruit whenever possible. Doing so will boost that all-important natural strawberry flavor.
  • Milk: This gives a light creaminess to the popsicles. I usually use organic whole dairy milk, but you can use any kind of milk you like. Unsweetened coconut, almond, soy, hemp, or any other type of plant-based milk are all fabulous options.
  • Honey: This adds unrefined, natural sweetness to the ice pops. I always like to use honey, but you can substitute it with maple syrup or agave nectar.
  • Lemon juice: This brightens the flavor of the strawberries in this recipe. You can either use freshly-squeezed or bottled lemon juice. Alternatively, you can use lime juice if that’s what you have on hand.

Once your ingredients are lined up, you can start creating homemade strawberry ice pops.

How To Make Creamy Strawberry Popsicles

To make your own healthy strawberry popsicles, simply:

  1. Blend the ingredients: Add the strawberries, milk, honey, and lemon juice to a blender. Blend until smooth.
  2. Fill up the molds: Pour the mixture into your popsicle molds. (Most blenders have a pour spout, so you fill them up straight from your blender.)
  3. Freeze until solid: Pop the filled molds into your freezer and freeze for a few hours, until completely solid.

That’s it! ๐Ÿ™‚

Overhead view of ingredients used to make Creamy Strawberry Milk Popsicles.

Strawberry Milk Popsicles FAQs

Here are some common questions (with answers!) that you might have about making homemade creamy strawberry milk popsicles:

Can I use frozen strawberries instead of fresh?

Yes, when strawberries arenโ€™t in season, frozen berries are the way to go! You can use either frozen whole or sliced strawberries. I prefer sliced strawberries because they thaw a bit quicker and are easier to blend, but either one will work. I recommend letting the frozen berries thaw a bit before blending, just to make blending a bit easier.

How long does it take for homemade popsicles to freeze?

I have found that homemade fruit popsicles need at least 4 hours to freeze completely. Donโ€™t be tempted to dig in earlier than that, because even though the outside may look frozen, the inside might still be a bit juicy.

Can I substitute another fruit for the strawberries?

Yes! I make this popsicle recipe a lot using other fresh fruit. Mangoes, blueberries, raspberries, and peaches are all great substitutes for fresh strawberries and will taste delicious in this recipe.

What can I use to make popsicles?

I like to use plastic popsicle molds, because they give your ice pops that iconic popsicle shape. However, you can easily use paper Dixie cups instead, which are usually sold near the paper plates in grocery stores. Wrap the tops in foil and make a small hole to hold the sticks in place. You can buy popsicle sticks online or at the store in the arts and crafts section.

How do I unmold popsicles?

If you use plastic popsicle molds (which I do), be sure to hold the popsicle molds under warm running water for about 30 seconds before removing the popsicles. This loosens the frozen popsicles, so that they release easily when pulled out of the molds. If you use paper cups, simply cut the cups to unmold the ice pops.

Overhead view of Creamy Strawberry Milk Popsicles on top of a large silver bowl filled with ice and fresh strawberries.

More Healthy Strawberry Recipes

Craving more wholesome strawberry recipes? Here are some of my favorite ones:

If you make these Creamy Strawberry Milk Popsicles, let me know! Leave a comment with a star rating โ˜… below, because I love hearing from you! โ™ก

Creamy Strawberry Milk Popsicles (Easy and Healthy Recipe)

Close-up overhead view of Creamy Strawberry Milk Popsicles on top of a large silver bowl filled with ice and fresh strawberries.
This Creamy Strawberry Milk Popsicles recipe is made with just 4 ingredients! Learn how to make creamy strawberry ice pops with this simple recipe.
Alia Kay
4.84 from 6 votes
Prep Time 5 minutes
Total Time 5 minutes
Course Dessert
Cuisine American
Servings 8 popsicles
Calories 63 calories

Ingredients

  • 3 cups fresh strawberries, hulled
  • 1 cup milk, of choice
  • 1/4 cup honey
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice

Instructions

  • Add all ingredients to a blender. Blend until smooth.
  • Pour into 8 popsicle molds.
  • Freeze for at least 4 hours until completely frozen.

Nutrition

Nutrition Facts
Creamy Strawberry Milk Popsicles (Easy and Healthy Recipe)
Amount per Serving
Calories
63
% Daily Value*
Fat
 
0.4
g
1
%
Saturated Fat
 
0.2
g
1
%
Polyunsaturated Fat
 
0.1
g
Monounsaturated Fat
 
0.1
g
Cholesterol
 
1
mg
0
%
Sodium
 
12
mg
1
%
Potassium
 
137
mg
4
%
Carbohydrates
 
15
g
5
%
Fiber
 
1
g
4
%
Sugar
 
13
g
14
%
Protein
 
1
g
2
%
Vitamin A
 
64
IU
1
%
Vitamin C
 
33
mg
40
%
Calcium
 
47
mg
5
%
Iron
 
0.3
mg
2
%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

Notes

  1. Leftover popsicles can be stored in the freezer for up to 6 months.
  2. To make this recipe vegan, use any non-dairy milk (such as almond, coconut, oat, or cashew milk) and substitute the honey with maple syrup.
Keyword Creamy Strawberry Popsicles, Strawberry Milk Popsicles

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6 Comments

  1. These look so delicious, and I totally love that they are so easy! Thanks for the recipe – pinning!

  2. 5 stars
    Hello Alia ๐Ÿ™‚ It’s a bit too late for strawberries over here, but I guess I can use any other fruit, as long as I stick to the base you suggest! Thank you so much!

    1. Hi Davorka! Yes, you can use pretty much any other fruit to make these popsicles. You’re very welcome and thanks so much for commenting! ๐Ÿ™‚