These homemade Strawberry Popsicles are a staple in our house. They are sweet, a tiny bit tangy, nutritious (from berries and Greek yogurt), and are so fast to make.
Whenever the weather warms up, or if we just need a fun snack, we love to have homemade strawberry popsicles. These frozen yogurt pops taste so darn good, but they’re just made with super simple ingredients.
They’re creamy and bright in flavor and you can mix them up in about 5 minutes.
Making strawberry popsicles to share with the kids is an easy way to offer nutritious foods in a fun format. I love to make my fruit popsicles with Greek yogurt since it adds both protein and a super creamy texture. Paired with the fresh strawberries and lemon, the frozen yogurt is naturally sweet and indulgent tasting.
This strawberry frozen yogurt popsicle mixture blends up to be pale pink, which is a fun color, and is rich in Vitamin C, protein, fiber, and probiotics.
(You may also like Banana Popsicles, Blueberry Popsicles, Strawberry Popsicles, Banana Ice Cream, and my favorite popsicle molds.)
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Ingredients You Need
To make this strawberry popsicle recipe, you need the following ingredients on hand and ready to go.
- Fresh or frozen strawberries: You can use either type of fruit in this strawberry popsicle recipe.
- Honey (or maple syrup): You can add this to taste according to your preference and the sweetness of the berries.
- Vanilla extract: This adds another flavor note, so I like to add it in the mix. You can use pure or artificial.
- Fresh lemon: This perks up all of the flavors, so a little goes a long way.
- Plain whole milk Greek yogurt: This style of yogurt adds a lot of creaminess to yogurt popsicles.
TIP: You can use frozen strawberries if that’s all you have, though you may need to stop and start the blender a few times to get it blending.
Step-by-Step Instructions
Here’s a look at how to make these strawberry popsicles. Head right to the full recipe for the details, including the amounts and the timing.
Step 1. Add the ingredients to a blender or food processor.
Step 2. Blend to combine very well.
Step 3. Pour into small plastic cups or reusable freezer pop molds.
Step 4. Freeze for at least 4 hours. Remove from the molds or cups and enjoy.
TIP: I try to make strawberry popsicles the day before we plan to eat them so they’re firm and ready to eat, though the morning usually works too if you plan to eat them in the afternoon.
Frequently Asked Questions
If the pops are sticking in the molds, run them under warm water for about 10-15 seconds or let them sit at room temperature for a few minutes. They should then come right out.
If you don’t have freezer pop molds to make strawberry yogurt popsicles, you can use small plastic or paper cups and popsicle sticks.
Sure! Just use a nondairy Greek style yogurt and they’ll work just the same way.
We like to blend the mixture so it’s nice and smooth and creamy, but you can totally just stir everything together. There will be little chunks of strawberries, but they’ll still taste great!
You 100% don’t need an ice cream machine to make this yogurt popsicle recipe! You simply stir the ingredients together and spoon or pour it into molds. It sets up and is super creamy when you eat them. They taste best if you let them sit at room temperature for at least 5 minutes before storing so they soften up just softly.
Best Molds for Homemade Freezer Pops
When I make these yogurt popsicles for a crowd (which I often do for parties!), I use small plastic bathroom cups. When I make them for my girls, I use our favorite Zoku Classic Pop Molds. They release super easily and seem to be very durable. We also have these mini ones which are a great size for baby popsicles and for younger toddlers.
You can find my full Popsicle Mold guide for more recommendations.
How to Store
Once frozen, transfer strawberry popsicles to a freezer bag for up to 3 months.
Best Tips for Success
- When you’re done blending the ingredients together, taste it for sweetness and if it doesn’t taste sweet enough, add a touch more honey or maple syrup. They will taste the same when frozen, so this is your best bet to ensure that they taste great.
- Use strawberries that taste good when you try them fresh. This can impact how much sweetener (if any!) you need so taste them as you go.
- To make these as a baby popsicle, omit the honey and either skip added sweetener or use maple syrup.
- To make these strawberry yogurt popsicles without a blender, dice the berries, stir everything together and add to popsicle molds. Freeze as directed.
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Easy Strawberry Popsicles (with Greek Yogurt)
Ingredients
- 12 ounces plain Greek yogurt (2% or 4% milk fat; 2-6 ounce containers)
- 2 cups diced strawberries (stems removed)
- 1/4 cup honey or maple syrup
- 2 tablespoons freshly squeezed lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon vanilla
Instructions
- Combine all ingredients in the bowl of a food processor or blender and grind until well combined, about 10 seconds, stopping to scrape down the sides of the bowl as necessary. Taste and adjust sweetness if needed.
- Divide the yogurt mixture evenly among reusable popsicle molds.
- Freeze for at least 4 hours or overnight before serving. Run popsicle molds under warm water briefly to help loosen. Serve.
- Store any remaining pops in a freezer bag with as much air removed as possible for up to 3 months.
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Notes
- Use frozen strawberries if that’s what you have. You may need to stop and start the blender a few times to get it going.
- Stir together the ingredients instead of using the food processor for pops with bigger berry pieces.
- When you’re done blending the ingredients together, taste it for sweetness and if it doesn’t taste sweet enough, add a touch more honey or maple syrup. They will taste the same when frozen, so this is your best bet to ensure that they taste great.
- Use whole milk yogurt. This will enhance the creamy texture, offer the fats that your toddler’s brains need, and will just taste better.
- Run the molds or cups under warm water if needed to help them release easily.
- To make these for a baby, omit the honey and either skip added sweetener or use maple syrup.
- To make without a blender, dice the berries, stir everything together and add to popsicle molds. Freeze as directed.
- To make these 3-ounce plastic cups, place on a plate or a small baking dish. Add mixture, then place a popsicle stick into the center and surround with sliced strawberries, if desired. Freeze as directed. Snip the edge of the cup to peel it away.
Nutrition
This recipe was first posted May 2021.
Delicious! I used about 20oz of frozen strawberries and also added about 1/4 cup of ground freeze dried strawberries which really brought the strawberry flavor up.