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Red, White and Blue Popsicles – Healthy, 5 Ingredients!

Jun 23, 2022 · 7 Comments

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Red, White and Blue Popsicles on a white rectangular platter and one popsicle being held above the others.
Red, White and Blue Popsicles on a white rectangular platter and one popsicle being held above the others.

Red, White and Blue Popsicles are a fun and festive treat!

These healthy popsicles are made with just 5 ingredients: blueberries, strawberries and yogurt sweetened only with honey and vanilla.

Plus they can be dairy-free, vegan and Paleo!

Strawberry, blueberry and yogurt popsicles on a long white platter surrounded by blueberries and strawberries.

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Why this recipe works.

When celebrating Independence Day in the U.S., it’s fun to have red, white and blue-themed foods.

While you could go in a more savory direction with my Red, White and Blue Salad, you can also make a 4th of July dessert!

And these real fruit popsicles are made with just a few, whole ingredients like fresh fruit, plain yogurt and honey.

And yes, I know blueberries aren’t really blue, especially once you puree them, but they’re close enough!

The fruit layers taste like fresh sorbet while the yogurt layer, especially once it starts to soften a little bit, is like sweet, creamy soft serve.

You can use any yogurt of your choice. I like to use a dairy-free yogurt like Harmless Harvest (which is also nut-free).

If you need a nut-free yogurt, please check your labels, as some dairy-free yogurts are made with almond milk, cashew milk, etc.

Because flavored yogurts often have a lot of added sugar, I use plain/unsweetened yogurt and add honey so I can control how sweet it is.

So these homemade fruit popsicles are healthy and refreshing.

They’re perfect 4th of July popsicles but are great at any summer party.

What you need

Ingredients:

  • 3/4 cup plain yogurt
  • 4 tablespoons light-colored honey, divided
  • 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 cup blueberries
  • 1 cup hulled, chopped strawberries

Equipment:

  • a popsicle mold (I use this set and love it)
  • measuring cups
  • measuring spoons
  • something for blending the fruits: a blender, stick blender or food processor
  • a tall, narrow container if using a stick blender
  • a small funnel (optional)
  • a cutting board
  • a paring knife
  • a medium mixing bowl

Fresh fruit popsicles on a white platter next to blueberries and a strawberry.

Instructions

Step 1: In a medium mixing bowl, stir together the yogurt, 3 tablespoons of honey and the vanilla.

Step 2: Using a blender, food processor or stick blender with a tall, narrow container, blend the blueberries with one tablespoon of honey. It doesn’t have to be perfectly smooth.

Step 3: Fill your popsicle molds with about 1.5 tablespoons of the blueberry mixture, then about 2 tablespoons of the yogurt mixture.

I like to pour each layer through a small funnel (rinsing out the funnel between layers) – this helps get cleaner layers without getting the sides of the molds messy.

Step 4: Rinse out whatever you used to blend the blueberries, then add the hulled, chopped strawberries. I find most strawberries are sweet enough that I don’t need to add honey but you can add a tablespoon, if you want.

Blend the strawberries until they’re as smooth as you like.

Step 5: Pour about 2 tablespoons of the strawberry mixture into the molds (no need to use the funnel), but leave just a bit of room at the top.

Note: Each popsicle mold is different. My molds fit about 6 tablespoons total, so 1.5-2 tablespoons of each layer works for me. You might have to adjust depending on the size of your molds.

Also: The directions here assume your molds get filled when upside down, so when you hold them right-side up in your hand, the blueberry layer will be on top and the strawberry layer on the bottom.

Step 6: Add popsicle sticks or the bottoms of your molds and freeze until frozen, at least 4 hours.

When unmolding, if the popsicles aren’t releasing easily from their molds, run the molds under hot water for 5-10 seconds.

A red, blue and white popsicle being held up over a white platter of more popsicles.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Can I make substitutions?

You can use pitted cherries instead of strawberries. You’ll probably want to add 1-2 tablespoons honey.

You can use raspberries instead of strawberries, but this will give you more of a pink layer than red. Also, you might want to add 1-2 tablespoons honey.

You can make these vegan by using agave nectar or maple syrup, but the yogurt layer might not be as white.

You can add 1/2 teaspoon lemon zest to the blueberry layer and/or to the strawberry layer.

You can omit the vanilla from the yogurt layer.

How long will these Red, White and Blue Popsicles last in the freezer?

These healthy homemade popsicles can be frozen for up to 6 months.

Other recipes you might like:

  1. Red, White and Blue Salad (gluten-free)
  2. Banana Popsicles (Paleo, dairy-free)
  3. Mango Popsicles (Paleo, dairy-free)
  4. Raspberry No-Bake Paleo Cheesecake Bites (gluten-free, dairy-free)
  5. Blueberry Snack Cake (Paleo, gluten-free, dairy-free)
  6. Strawberry Shortcake (Paleo, gluten-free, dairy-free)
Strawberry, blueberry and yogurt popsicles on a long white platter surrounded by blueberries and strawberries.

Red, White and Blue Popsicles

Don Baiocchi
These Red, White and Blue Popsicles are a fun and festive treat! They use real fruit and yogurt to recreate the colors of the American flag, so they're great for the 4th of July, Memorial Day or any time you want a healthy, refreshing treat. Plus they can be dairy-free, nut-free, vegan and Paleo!
5 from 4 votes
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Prep Time 20 minutes mins
Cook Time 0 minutes mins
freezing time 4 hours hrs
Total Time 4 hours hrs 20 minutes mins
Course Dessert
Cuisine American
Servings 6 popsicles
Calories 84 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • ¾ cup plain yogurt (dairy-free/vegan, if necessary)
  • 4 tablespoons light-colored honey, divided
  • ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 cup blueberries
  • 1 cup hulled, chopped strawberries

Instructions
 

  • In a medium mixing bowl, stir together the yogurt, 3 tablespoons of honey and the vanilla.
  • Using a blender, food processor or stick blender with a tall, narrow container, blend the blueberries with one tablespoon of honey. It doesn't have to be perfectly smooth.
  • Fill your popsicle molds with about 1½ tablespoons of the blueberry mixture, then about 2 tablespoons of the yogurt mixture. (See notes below.)
    I like to pour each layer through a small funnel (rinsing out the funnel between layers) – this helps get cleaner layers without getting the sides of the molds messy.
  • Rinse out whatever you used to blend the blueberries, then add the hulled, chopped strawberries. I find most strawberries are sweet enough that I don't need to add honey but you can add a tablespoon, if you want.
    Blend the strawberries until they're as smooth as you like.
  • Pour about 2 tablespoons of the strawberry mixture into the molds (no need to use the funnel), but leave just a bit of room at the top.
  • Add popsicle sticks or the bottoms of your molds and freeze until frozen, at least 4 hours. When unmolding, if the popsicles aren't releasing easily from their molds, run the molds under hot water for 5-10 seconds.

Notes

Note: Each popsicle mold is different. My molds fit about 6 tablespoons total, so 1½-2 tablespoons of each layer works for me. You might have to adjust depending on the size of your molds.
Also: The directions here assume your molds get filled when upside down, so when you hold them right-side up in your hand, the blueberry layer will be on top and the strawberry layer on the bottom.
Substitutions and variations
  1. You can use pitted cherries instead of strawberries. You’ll probably want to add 1-2 tablespoons honey.
  2. You can use raspberries instead of strawberries, but this will give you more of a pink layer than red. Also, you might want to add 1-2 tablespoons honey.
  3. You can make these vegan by using maple syrup, but the yogurt layer might not be as white.
  4. You can add 1/2 teaspoon lemon zest to the blueberry layer and to the strawberry layer.
  5. You can omit the vanilla from the yogurt layer.
Make ahead and storage
These popsicles can be frozen for up to 3 months.

Nutrition

Calories: 84kcalCarbohydrates: 18gProtein: 1gFat: 1gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.1gMonounsaturated Fat: 0.3gCholesterol: 4mgSodium: 15mgPotassium: 111mgFiber: 1gSugar: 17gVitamin A: 47IUVitamin C: 17mgCalcium: 43mgIron: 0.2mg
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Comments

  1. Stacey says

    July 3, 2022 at 11:44 am

    5 stars
    These will be perfect for the 4th! So sweet, cold, and delicious! Popsicles are all I want when it is so hot outside.

    Reply
    • Paleo Gluten Free Guy says

      July 5, 2022 at 4:25 pm

      Thanks! Me too – I love that you can make them in so many different flavors.

      Reply
  2. Megan says

    July 2, 2022 at 4:15 am

    5 stars
    Thanks, Don! We love the simple ingredients in these and how they turn out! We’ve been doing a lot more popsicles lately, love the yogurt in these and the fun of celebrating this holiday with kids in such a fun easy festive food way.

    Reply
  3. Janessa says

    June 28, 2022 at 11:05 am

    5 stars
    What a great healthy treat for summer! So refreshing and so festive.

    Reply
    • Paleo Gluten Free Guy says

      June 30, 2022 at 1:43 pm

      Thanks!

      Reply
  4. Shelby says

    June 27, 2022 at 10:01 am

    5 stars
    I love that these have real fruit in them for the color!

    Reply
    • Paleo Gluten Free Guy says

      June 30, 2022 at 1:44 pm

      Thanks! I like to trust nature to provide the colors we need. 😉

      Reply
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