Made with a blend of creamy, flavorful fruit and a little honey to help coat throats, these Sore Throat Popsicles are a perfect way to soothe and nourish. They even have a hefty dose of vitamin C to help immune systems.
Sore Throat Popsicles
When we need foods for sickness, especially for little kids, it can be so hard to find options. And it can be so hard to comfort them—especially before they can fully tell us what they’re feeling. To help, I love to have easy foods and drinks on hand to help soothe them, including popsicles.
This recipe for sore throat popsicles relies on fruit for the creamy, soothing texture, as well as vitamin C and are a hydrating food. That way, even if the kids aren’t eating much else, this will help nourish them and, I hope, help them feel a little better.
Liquids, comfort, and rest are great to focus on when the kids are under the weather and this recipe hits two out of the three to get us started.
(You may also like my Watermelon Popsicles, Pear Popsicles, Pineapple Popsicles and my Strawberry Yogurt Pops.)
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Ingredients You Need
Here’s a look at the ingredients you need to make these sore throat popsicles for kids (or for yourself!). You can keep all of these on hand in the freezer and pantry so you’re ready to go when you need them.
- Mango: I used thawed dice mango because it’s so much easier than having to peel and chop it from fresh, but that is an option if you find nice-looking fresh mango. I add mango to these popsicles since they are super creamy when blended, which makes the popsicles a really nice texture.
- Strawberries: I used thawed frozen strawberries for ease, but fresh ones will work here, too. These add flavor, hydration, and vitamin C.
- Honey: This is optional for kids over age 1 to sweeten the popsicles. Honey can also help coat throats when they are sore.
Step-by-Step Instructions
Here’s a look at the basic process involved in making this sore throat popsicle recipe so you know what to expect. Scroll down to the end of the post for the full information and timing.
Step 1. Add the ingredients to a blender.
Step 2. Blend until very smooth. Taste and adjust sweetness as desired.
Step 3. Pour into ice pop sleeves or popsicle molds. Freeze for at least 4 hours or overnight.
Step 4. Serve cold. (To make without a blender, add ingredients to a wide bowl and mash coarsely with a potato masher.)
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Frequently Asked Questions
Cold popsicles and drinks can help reduce soreness, similarly to how an ice pack works on injuries. We also like tea for kids as a warm drink soothing option.
Any fruit popsicle can be good for a sore throat, though this recipe is extra helpful due to the vitamin C content.
Cold drinks and cold popsicles can help soothe a sore throat, especially in kids who may not have many other options to help.
How to Store
Once fully frozen in molds or sleeves, keep sore throat popsicles in the freezer for up to 6 months. If you freeze them in popsicle sleeves, you don’t need to transfer to a freezer bag. If you freeze in popsicle molds without a plastic cover, you can transfer to a freezer bag once fully frozen to keep them fresher.
Best Tips for Success
- Use fresh or thawed frozen fruit. Try using other fruit such as pineapple, honeydew, oranges, or cantaloupe, all of which also have a lot of vitamin C and might help with some cold and flu symptoms.
- Taste the blended fruit and adjust sweetness with honey (or maple syrup) as needed. Avoid honey for kids under age 1.
- Use ice pop sleeves or popsicle molds.
- Let sit at room temperature for 5-10 minutes to soften slightly or run under hot water before serving, if desired.
- Fruit Slushies, Banana Ice Cream, Mango Sorbet, Watermelon Juice, and Fruit Ice Pops may help, too.
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Easy Sore Throat Popsicles
Ingredients
- 2 cups mango (diced; fresh, or frozen and thawed)
- 1 cup strawberries (diced; fresh, or frozen and thawed)
- 2 teaspoons honey (optional for kids over age 1)
Instructions
Notes
- Once fully frozen, keep in the freezer for up to 6 months. If you freeze them in popsicle sleeves, you don’t need to transfer to a freezer bag. If you freeze in popsicle molds without a plastic cover, you can transfer to a freezer bag once fully frozen to keep them fresher.
- Use fresh or thawed frozen fruit. Try using other fruit such as pineapple, honeydew, oranges, or cantaloupe, all of which also have a lot of vitamin C.
- Taste the blended fruit and adjust sweetness with honey (or maple syrup) as needed. Avoid honey for kids under age 1.
- Use ice pop sleeves or popsicle molds.
- Let sit at room temperature for 5-10 minutes to soften slightly or run under hot water before serving if desired.
Nutrition
This recipe was first published February 2013
Most delicious combo of fruits ever! You’re right, the mango does make it so creamy! I blended up frozen strawberries and mango and was a little worried at first about the consistency, but I just took the back of a spoon and mashed it together and it turned into a sorbet-like consistency. SO. DELICIOUS.