Transform three kinds of fruit, yogurt, and a little natural sweetness into a festive treat to share with the kids. These homemade Rocket Pops are a fun and patriotic dessert or snack for summer!
Rocket Pops
My girls love the bright red, white, and blue popsicles that make a frequent appearance at holiday parties each summer, so I thought I’d put our rocket popsicle molds to good use and make a produce-packed version at home. Sure, these don’t look exactly the same, but they are fun nonetheless—and they are a healthy treat to share with the kids when it’s super hot outside!
TIP: These have yogurt and fruit, so they’re a nicely balanced snack. We’ve been eating them (along with our other favorite Strawberry Popsicles) as afternoon snack a lot lately!
Ingredients in Homemade Rocket Pops
To make these popsicles you’ll need:
Yogurt (I like full fat plain)
- Strawberries
- Blueberries
- Banana
- Honey or maple syrup
TIP: To make these dairy-free, use your favorite nondairy yogurt.
How to Make Rocket Popsicles at Home Step-by-Step
Here’s a look at the simple process involved in this recipe. Scroll down to the bottom of this post for the full info.
- Working with one layer at a time, blend the mixture.
- Add to the popsicle mold and freeze briefly just to set.
- Add the next layer and freeze briefly.
- Add the final layer and the popsicle stick and freeze until firm.
TIP: You can make these in a popsicle mold or in small disposable bathroom cups with a popsicle stick inserted into the center.
Best Molds for Making Rocket Pops
We have these popsicle molds that are in the shape of rockets and they are so fun for all sorts of popsicle flavors, but especially these!
Tips for Making the Best Homemade Rocket Pops
- You can make these in a popsicle mold or in small disposable bathroom cups with a popsicle stick inserted into the center.
- To make these dairy-free, use your favorite nondairy yogurt.
- If the bottom layer is too firm to push the stick into after you add the third layer, simply let them sit at room temperature for 15-20 minutes to soften slightly. Push the stick in, then freeze.
- You can use fresh or frozen fruit for these.
- Sweeten to taste (sweetness will vary based on the flavor of your fruit).
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Easy Rocket Pops
Ingredients
- 1½ cup strawberries (stems discarded; if using frozen, thaw first)
- 1½ cup very ripe banana (about 1 large banana)
- 1½ cup wild blueberries (look in the freezer aisle or use regular ones; if using frozen thaw first)
Instructions
- Starting with the Strawberry Layer, blend the berries until smooth. Poor into the mold, filling about ⅓ of the way. Freeze for about 10 minutes or until just starting to freeze.
- Make the Banana Layer, blending the banana until smooth. Add to the mold, filling to about 2/3 full to make the white layer. Freeze for about 10 minutes or until just starting to freeze.
- Make the Blueberry Layer, blending the berries until smooth. Add to the mold, filling to the top. Add the sticks and freeze until firm, about 4-6 hours or overnight.
- (If you have leftover puree, stir into plain yogurt to make flavored yogurt or freeze in an ice cube tray to add to future smoothies.)
- Serve. (If using a popsicle mold with a cover, run it under hot water for about 10 seconds or let sit at room temperature for a few minutes to loosen easily.)
Equipment
Notes
- You can make these in a popsicle mold or in small disposable bathroom cups with a popsicle stick inserted into the center.
- If the bottom layer is too firm to push the stick into after you add the third layer, simply let them sit at room temperature for 15-20 minutes to soften slightly. Push the stick in, then freeze.
- You can use fresh or frozen fruit for these. If using frozen fruit, thaw first so it's easy to blend.
- Sweeten to taste (sweetness will vary based on the flavor of your fruit).
- Store popsicles in molds in a zip top storage bag for up to 1 month.
- To make without a blender, use three flavors of yogurt—strawberry, vanilla or plain, and blueberry. The color will be softer, but the flavor and texture is very yummy.
Nutrition
Does this work well with Greek yogurt too, or is it too thick?