DIY Fruit Smoothie Popsicles

Create three different flavors of healthy, refreshing frozen treats using blended fruits and yogurt. Kids will learn how to combine flavors and use a blender to make a nutritious summer snack.

Materials

• frozen pineapple (1 cup)
• frozen mango (1 cup)
• banana (1 medium)
• coconut beverage (1 cup)
• frozen mixed berries (strawberries, raspberries, blueberries, blackberries) (2 cups)
• vanilla-flavored yogurt (1 cup)
• vanilla-flavored almond milk (1 cup)
• frozen peaches (2 cups)
• orange juice (1 cup)

Tools

• blender (1)
• silicone popsicle molds with lids (3 cavities per flavor, 9 total)
• popsicle sticks (9)
• popsicle funnel (1, optional)

Safety

• Adult supervision required for sharp objects.
• Adult supervision required for children under 8.

Steps

1. To make Hawaiian Cream Pops: Add 1 cup frozen pineapple, 1 cup frozen mango, 1 banana, and 1 cup coconut beverage to the blender.
2. Blend the Hawaiian Cream mixture until smooth.
3. Using the popsicle funnel, pour the mixture into the silicone molds.
4. To make Very Berry Pops: Add 2 cups frozen mixed berries, 1 cup vanilla yogurt, and 1 cup vanilla almond milk to the blender.
5. Blend the berry mixture until smooth and pour into the silicone molds using the funnel.
6. To make Peachy Pops: Add 2 cups frozen peaches, 1 cup vanilla yogurt, and 1 cup orange juice to the blender.
7. Blend the peach mixture until smooth and pour into the silicone molds using the funnel.
8. Place the lids on the molds and insert a popsicle stick into each slot.
9. Place the molds in the freezer for 4 to 6 hours, or until the popsicles are completely solid.
10. To serve, gently push the popsicles out of the flexible silicone molds and enjoy!