Description
These Frozen Yogurt Pops are a refreshing and healthy homemade treat made with creamy Greek yogurt, fresh or frozen fruit, and natural sweeteners. Perfect for a cool snack on a hot day, they combine the tanginess of yogurt with the sweetness of fruit and optional crunchy toppings. Easy to customize and simple to prepare, these popsicles are a fun way to enjoy wholesome ingredients all year round.
Ingredients
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Yogurt Mixture
- 4 cups plain Greek yogurt (full-fat or non-fat)
- ½ cup honey or maple syrup (adjust to taste)
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract (optional)
- ¼ cup milk or yogurt (if needed, to thin the mixture)
- Pinch of salt
Fruit
- 1 cup fresh or frozen fruit (berries, mango, peaches, etc.)
Optional Toppings
- Granola
- Chocolate chips
- Shredded coconut
- Chopped nuts
Instructions
- Prepare the Fruit: Wash and chop fresh fruit into small pieces. If using frozen fruit, use it directly from frozen. Puree half of the fruit for a smoother texture if you prefer. Combine all prepared fruit in a bowl.
- Make the Yogurt Mixture: In a large bowl, mix together the Greek yogurt, honey or maple syrup, and vanilla extract (if using) until smooth and well combined.
- Adjust Sweetness: Taste the mixture and add additional honey or maple syrup to your preferred sweetness level.
- Thin the Mixture if Needed: If the mixture is too thick to pour, add milk or extra yogurt a tablespoon at a time until it reaches a pourable consistency.
- Add Salt: Stir in a pinch of salt to enhance the sweetness and flavor balance of the pops.
- Combine Fruit and Yogurt: Gently fold the prepared fruit into the yogurt mixture until evenly distributed throughout.
- Fill Popsicle Molds: Pour the combined yogurt and fruit mixture into your popsicle molds, leaving a small amount of space at the top for expansion.
- Add Toppings (Optional): Sprinkle your chosen toppings such as granola, chocolate chips, shredded coconut, or chopped nuts over the filled molds.
- Insert Popsicle Sticks: Place the popsicle sticks firmly into the center of each mold.
- Freeze: Put the molds into the freezer and freeze for at least 4 to 6 hours, or preferably overnight, until solidly frozen.
- Remove from Molds: To remove the popsicles, briefly run warm water over the outside of the molds to loosen, then gently pull the sticks to release the pops.
- Enjoy: Serve immediately or store extra popsicles in the freezer for later enjoyment.
Notes
- Using full-fat Greek yogurt gives a creamier texture, but non-fat works fine for a lighter option.
- Pureeing half the fruit provides a smoother texture while still keeping chunks for interest.
- Adjust the sweetness according to your taste and the sweetness of the fruit used.
- Adding a pinch of salt helps balance and enhance the overall flavors.
- Be sure not to overfill molds to prevent spills during freezing.
- To easily remove popsicles, let molds sit at room temperature for a couple of minutes or run warm water over them briefly.
- Customize toppings based on your preference or dietary needs.
