Rainbow Popsicles

The sun is shining, the days are long, and there’s nothing quite like a refreshing popsicle to beat the heat. But this summer, ditch the basic flavors and embrace the vibrant trend of rainbow popsicles! These beauties are not only a feast for the eyes, but also a delicious and fun treat for people of all ages. The beauty of rainbow popsicles lies in their versatility. You can create countless flavor combinations to suit your taste buds. Rainbow popsicles are incredibly easy to make at home! All you need are popsicle molds, some fresh or frozen fruit, and a little creativity. You can find kid-friendly popsicle molds in various shapes and sizes, making it a fun activity for the whole family.

Rainbow popsicles are more than just a treat; they’re a little taste of summer magic. So, grab your favorite fruits, unleash your creativity, and embrace the coolest trend of the season. With their vibrant colors, delightful flavors, and endless customization options, rainbow popsicles are guaranteed to bring smiles and cool refreshment to your summer days!

Rainbow Popsicles

Course: Ice Creams
Servings

4

servings
Prep time

50

minutes

Ingredients

  • 1 cup sliced strawberries frozen

  • 1 cup oranges or orange juice frozen

  • 1 cup pineapple chunks frozen

  • 1 cup sliced kiwi peeled and frozen

  • 1 cup blueberries frozen

  • 1/2 cup honey divided

Directions

  • In a blender, blend frozen fruit with 1 tablespoon of honey. Repeat with each fruit, cleaning out the blender between to prevent colors mixing.
  • Using a spoon, add a layer of each fruit to the popsicle molds in the order of the colors of the rainbow: strawberries for red, mandarin oranges for orange, pineapple for yellow, kiwi for green, blueberries for blue, and grapes for purple.
  • Insert popsicle sticks and freeze until solid, about 6-8 hours.

Notes

  • Yogurt smoothie popsicles:
  • This method incorporates yogurt into the base for a creamier popsicle.
  • You can use various fruits and flavorings to achieve your rainbow colors. Here’s an example:
  • Red: Blend frozen strawberries, raspberries, yogurt, water, and a bit of banana.
  • Orange: Blend frozen mango, orange, yogurt, water, and banana.
  • Yellow: Blend pineapple, yogurt, water, and banana.
  • Green: Blend spinach, banana, yogurt, and water.
  • Blue: Blend frozen pineapple, banana, yogurt, water, and blue spirulina powder (for color).
  • You can adjust the fruit combinations based on your preference.
  • If you don’t have popsicle molds, you can use small paper cups with popsicle sticks inserted.

 

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