Hot summer days are so much better when you can take a cold treat out to the back porch and relax. Strawberry Banana Popsicles are a favorite memory from childhood and now the trend is coming back so you can make them for your own children and grandchildren.
Ripe fruit is mixed with yogurt and honey to make these delicious summery popsicles
Why You'll Love This Recipe
Easy. Our strawberry banana popsicle recipe could not be any easier. You literally just use a blender to puree everything and then make sure it is sweet enough for your family's taste. That's it!
Wholesome. This recipe is also made with whole foods: fresh fruit, yogurt, and a little natural sweetener. It's got vitamins, minerals, probiotics, and protein. For even more protein you can use Greek yogurt.
Customizable. Change up the fruit or yogurt to change up the recipe! It's so easy to create many different combinations that taste great.
Equipment Needed for Strawberry Banana Popsicles
- Silicone Popsicle Molds. This material makes it so easy to unmold your popsicles when the time comes.
- High-Powered Blender. For really smooth, fully-pureed ingredients you need extra power.
How to Make Strawberry Banana Popsicles
Making tasty popsicles is super easy because you just throw it all in the blender. Then taste and adjust for sweetness. Finally, freeze it in the molds and your popsicles will be ready in no time.
Ingredients for Strawberry Banana Popsicles
Strawberries. The good news is, that strawberries are available in the market all year long! You can get great deals when strawberries are in season where you live, so that's a great time to stock up on strawberry banana popsicles.
Banana. This is optional, depending on your preference.
Non-Fat Vanilla Yogurt. Non-dairy also works.
Honey. Maple syrup or agave syrup will also work.
Cornstarch. For thickening.
Step-By-Step Instructions
- Add all of the ingredients to a blender (preferably a high-powered or smoothie blender).
- Once all ingredients are smooth, taste it.
- Add more sweetener at this time if necessary.
- Pour into molds. Leave room at the top for expansion.
- Place on the mold cover and slide sticks in about ¾ of the way.
- Freeze for 7-8 hours.
- To unmold, run under warm water for 2-3 mins just to loosen the pops and push up from the bottom.
Storing Popsicles
Once the strawberry banana yogurt popsicles are frozen, you can unmold them and save them for later so that you can use your mold for a different popsicle recipe such as our Mango Popsicles. Remove them from the mold, wrap each popsicle individually in wax paper, and then place them into plastic freezer bags. You can keep them frozen like this for several months.
Tips for Best Results
For cream-based pops, your base options are heavy cream, yogurt, almond milk, or coconut milk.
Adding a tablespoon of cornstarch to the mix will ensure they are creamy and not icy.
Taste as you go, to make sure flavors are balanced.
Pour the mixture into the molds using a cup with a spout such as a glass liquid measuring cup.
FAQ
Can I make strawberry banana popsicles dairy-free?
Yes. Simply substitute your favorite non-dairy yogurt product or any creamy substitute in place of the regular yogurt.
How long does it take to freeze popsicles?
You will need to freeze the popsicles for 7-8 hours for best results.
What else can I use besides popsicle molds?
You can freeze popsicles in small paper cups like the ones sold for wall dispensers. It's not ideal, but it will work in a pinch. You may also be able to use small plastic containers.
More Frozen Recipes
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Strawberry Banana Popsicles
Ingredients
- 10-12 strawberries
- 1 banana depending on your preference
- ½ cup Non fat vanilla yogurt non dairy also works
- ½ cup honey maple syrup or agave syrup
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
Instructions
- Add of the ingredients to a blender (preferably a high powered or smoothie blender)
- Once all ingredients are smooth, taste it.
- Add more sweetener at this time if necessary.
- Pour into molds
- Place on the mold cover and slide sticks in about ¾ of the way.
- Freeze for 7-8 hours.
- To unmold, run under warm water for 2-3 mins just to loosen the pops and push up from the bottom.
Notes
Nutrition
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Tamara
These are such perfect ingredients for homemade popsicles. We have all of them and we would love these!
Raquel
Homemade popsicles are the best!
Lynne Zemaitis
Raquel, these Strawberry Banana Popsicles look amazing! I am excited to feature your post at Tuesday Turn About this week! Thank you so much for sharing!
Richella J Parham
These look delicious! I've always loved the strawberry-banana combination, especially in something cold.
Thanks so much for joining the Grace at Home party at Imparting Grace. I'm featuring you this week!
Sue at Blu
Oh my! What a great treat for a hot day! pinned.
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I can hardly wait to make these Raquel! They look so creamy and delicious. Thank you for sharing them on Farmhouse Friday. I'm featuring it tomorrow. Hope you link up again soon. pinned