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Red White and Blue Popsicles

Author Erin Dooner
Course Dessert
Cuisine American
Servings 8 popsicles
Prep Time 20 minutes
Total Time 9 hours 40 minutes
These red, white, and blue popsicles use just a few ingredients and are naturally sweetened. They’re easy to make dairy-free, vegan, and paleo.

Ingredients

  • popsicle sticks

Strawberry layer:

  • 1 cup (170 grams) strawberries see notes
  • 1 tablespoon (14 grams) plain Greek yogurt or coconut milk yogurt for paleo/vegan, see notes
  • 2 tablespoons (40 grams) maple syrup
  • 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract

White layer:

  • 2/3 cup (160 grams) plain Greek yogurt or coconut milk yogurt
  • 3 tablespoons (60 grams) maple syrup
  • 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract

Blueberry layer:

  • 1 cup (146 grams) blueberries
  • 3 tablespoons (42 grams) plain Greek yogurt or coconut milk yogurt
  • 1 tablespoon (20 grams) maple syrup
  • 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract

Instructions

For the popsicles:

  • Use a blender to blend everything for strawberry layer. Pour 22 grams (4 tsp), straight from the blender, into 1 popsicle mold cavity. Does it look about 1/3 of a popsicle? If so, use 22 grams for all the other layers. Does it look quite a bit less than 1/3? Then add more than 22 grams. I used 25 grams (a bit more than 1.5 tbsp) per popsicle, but my photographer couldn't fit in the same amount.
    1 cup (170 grams) strawberries, 1 tablespoon (14 grams) plain Greek yogurt, 2 tablespoons (40 grams) maple syrup, 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • Freeze for 40-60 minutes. Not so much longer because it shouldn’t freeze solid. The strawberry layer and the white layer shouldn’t be frozen solid before putting in the popsicle sticks, or else you won’t be able to get the sticks in after pouring in the blueberry layer. The strawberry layer should be hard enough that the top of the layer can withstand pouring the white layer over it. If you need more time, freeze longer.
  • Do the same with the white layer. You can just mix the white layer ingredients together in a bowl or rinse out the blender jar and blend the white layer in there. If 40 minutes isn’t long enough for it to freeze (it was for me), then freeze longer. My photographer needed 2 1/2 hours (we're not sure why - see post for more info).
    2/3 cup (160 grams) plain Greek yogurt, 3 tablespoons (60 grams) maple syrup, 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • Blend the blueberry layer JUST before pouring into the molds. It gets weird and gelatinous if it sits while you wait for the white layer to freeze. Blend the blueberry layer and pour over the white layer.
    1 cup (146 grams) blueberries, 3 tablespoons (42 grams) plain Greek yogurt, 1 tablespoon (20 grams) maple syrup, 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • Put the top of the popsicle mold on, and stick the popsicle sticks through the slots.
  • Freeze for 8 hours or until totally solid.
  • If they don’t come out easily, you can pour warm water around the sides and bottom of the popsicle mold to help loosen them.

How to store:

  • You can individually wrap the popsicles in plastic wrap to keep them from freezing together, and then place them in a freezer bag or airtight container. They'll stay good for quite a while, but the longer they're in the freezer, the higher the chance of freezer burn. If that happens, I just run cold water over the popsicle. Then it looks like a fresh popsicle.

Notes

  • I used defrosted frozen strawberries and blueberries. They should be properly defrosted. If you use partially defrosted berries, then it'll be hard to pour the mixture into the popsicle cavities. It just comes out in a big clump, making it messy. You can also use fresh berries.
  • If you're paleo or vegan, make sure you use a compliant coconut milk yogurt. I tested these with coconut milk yogurt with great results, but think cashew milk yogurt would also be great.
  • The nutrition information provided is calculated as a courtesy and is only an estimate. I am not a licensed nutritionist or dietitian. For the most accurate nutritional data, consult a professional or use your preferred calculator.

Nutrition

Calories: 74kcalCarbohydrates: 15gProtein: 3gFat: 0.2gSaturated Fat: 0.03gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.1gMonounsaturated Fat: 0.03gTrans Fat: 0.001gCholesterol: 1mgSodium: 10mgPotassium: 111mgFiber: 1gSugar: 13gVitamin A: 13IUVitamin C: 12mgCalcium: 47mgIron: 0.2mgNet Carbs: 14
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