Healthy and Simple Patriotic Popsicles
With Memorial Day coming up, I have been busy testing out various patriotic treats. (Here are some other patriotic treats that I made recently.) I’m always on the lookout for recipes that are easy to put together, yet still taste delicious. These simple patriotic popsicles definitely fit that mold.
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We are just starting to get our first taste of summer here in the mid-South. Although the weather can’t seem to make up it’s mind as to what season it is, we have definitely had some days that are bordering on downright hot. These popsicles have been a big hit with my daughter, and they are so refreshing in the heat.
Plus, with only three ingredients, they are a breeze to throw together. All you need are strawberries, blueberries, and lemonade. As for popsicle molds, I would recommend something like the Fox Run 50302 Frozen Ice Pop Maker with Popsicle Sticks
Although these are incredibly easy to make, you will need to plan a little ahead, as they have to be frozen in three layers.
First, chop up some strawberries. Fill the bottom third of your popsicle molds with strawberries and lemonade. For this first layer, only pour in enough lemonade to cover the strawberries. They tend to float in liquid. So if you want nice, clean layers, you have to do this in three separate layers. No cheating. (Not that I tried or anything…) Then, pop them in the freezer for 2-3 hours.
Once the first layer is frozen, fill the second third of the mold with just lemonade. (This is also when I placed my popsicle sticks in the mold. If you don’t have a mold that will keep the sticks upright, simply place a layer of foil over the entirety of the mold and poke holes through for the popsicle sticks. This will create something similar to what you see in the Fox Run mold pictured above.) Again, pop it in the freezer for a couple of hours.
Once the middle layer is frozen, toss some blueberries in the final third of the mold and top it off with some more lemonade.
As soon as this final layer is frozen, they are ready to eat!
- Strawberries
- Blueberries
- Lemonade
- 1. Cut up strawberries.
- 2. Fill the bottom third of your popsicle molds with strawberries and lemonade, and freeze.
- 3. Once frozen, fill the second third of your mold with just lemonade, and freeze.
- 4. Once the second layer is frozen, fill the rest of the mold with blueberries and lemonade, and freeze.
- 5. Once the final layer is frozen, enjoy!
Have a wonderful, and safe, Memorial Day!
This would be cool for the World Cup, too, to use colors from the two nations in the final. (Hopefully, one is the USA anyway!)
I’m not sure I would have ever thought to use these for a sports event! You’re right, though. You could use them for all sorts of different holidays and events, and just switch up the colors/ingredients. Great idea!
That’s exactly what I was going to suggest! I bet peach, raspberry, or orange would be delicious!
Ooooh, those DO sound good. My daughter loves raspberries. I may have to do Round 2 of these later on in the summer using a different combination… Thanks for taking a look!
I love the idea of real fruit being part of the plan!
Yes! My daughter and I both eat a lot of fruit. It’s so good!
Looks easy enough for a lazy cook like me! Happy Mother’s day and thanks for sharing on the What’s for Dinner link up!!
Haha! Same here. I love recipes that are easy. 🙂
Great idea – pinned and shared
Thank you! And thanks so much for the share!
Love how simple and refreshing this summer treat is! I keep seeing so many popsicle recipes, I’m going to have to get a mold ASAP and start preparing some popsicles. Thanks for such a great recipe!
You should definitely get one! They are so easy, and you’re right, there are tons of fun recipes out there. It would be just in time for summer. 🙂 Thanks for taking a look!
These look so refreshing!
Thank you! They are pretty tasty!
Love these simple but stunning popsicles! Pinned!
xoxo Christina
Thank you! And thanks for the share!
Wow Amy, these look so amazingly refreshing. I can actually picture how good they must taste too just looking at the pictures. Pinned so we can try it out
Thank you! It’s always fun when your food looks as good as it tastes. 😀 Thanks for the share!
I want to be better about making homemade popsicles this summer. These look super easy and ones my kids would love! Visiting from Happy Now party.
They are super easy and so flexible! I’ll definitely be trying different fruit combinations and recipes over the course of the summer. Thanks for looking!
This is such a great recipe! I don’t remember if I still have my popsicle mold or not. But, I’ll need to get another one if I don’t! Hubby loves lemonade and fruit, this would be the perfect treat to surprise him with!
What a fun surprise! I hope you both enjoy them. They are nice to have on hand as the temperature continues to creep upwards. 🙂
I lie the look and color of these popsicles and you are right they are healthy as well.
Adding lemonade is a good idea.
Thank you, Sadhna! I love being able to have a treat without all the guilt, and these are just perfect for summer.
I was going to say I bet the kids would love this – but I think I would actually love these too! They look so fresh and perfect for a hot day 🙂 x
I know, right? They’re fun for both kids and adults. Who doesn’t like a cold popsicle on a hot summer day?! Thanks for stopping by!
These look so good I want one NOW! 🙂
Haha! They don’t take long to make! You could have one in just a few short hours. 🙂 Or less, if you decide to do fewer layers! Thanks for taking a look!
I love this idea. And these two fruits my boys really love. I am going to pin this now. If you’re interested, I think this would make a great addition to my weekly link up Be Clean Be Green With Kids each Wednesday. Would love to have you share if you’d like. Thanks for the great idea!
http://www.honestlymodern.com/category/blog-101/be-clean-be-green-with-kids-link-up/
Thanks so much, and thanks for the share! I will definitely check out the link-up. Thank you for letting me know about it. 🙂
These are so pretty and sound delicious. I love this idea. It’s festive too! I’m visiting from the “A Little Bird Told Me” Link Party!
Thank you! Popsicles are so fun and allow for so much creativity! Thanks for stopping by!
These look so pretty. I bet they taste so yummy.
Thank you! And they do! They are nice and refreshing without being overly sweet. Thanks for looking!
This is such a good idea! Love it! Your popsicles are being featured today at My Busy Beehives #BeeParty! Thanks for sharing!
Thank you so much! I’m so excited!
These look so cool! They’d be perfect for a summer party 😀 #FridayFrivolity
Thank you so much! They are pretty refreshing. 🙂 Thanks so much for taking a look!
Simple and great idea. Thanks for sharing at To Grandmas House We Go. Scheduled to Pinterest too.
Thank you. 🙂 And thanks for the share!
These look yummy! Thanks for linking up for Friday Favorites. I’m featuring you this week.
Thank you so much! And thanks for hosting a great party every week!
Thank you for linking up at “A Little Bird Told Me” Wednesday Link party! You have been featured on Mama’s Happy Hive blog. 🙂
Thank you so much! I’m sorry that I’m just now seeing this. I’m excited for the feature, though!