Recipes and Cooking Desserts & Baking 15 Ice Pops That Will Change the Way You Think About Dessert By Karla Walsh Karla Walsh Instagram Website Karla Walsh is a Des Moines, Iowa-based freelance writer, editor, and former fitness instructor who balances her love of food and drink with her passion for fitness. (Or tries to, at least!) She holds a double major in magazine journalism and kinesiology from Iowa State University. She also passed her level one sommelier exam with the Court of Master Sommeliers, received her personal trainer certification through the National Academy of Sports Medicine (NASM) and group fitness instructor certification through the Athletics and Fitness Association of America (AFAA). She's covered health, food, fitness, psychology, beauty, and beyond for more than 12 years. In addition to BHG.com, her writing has been published in AllRecipes, Runner's World, Shape and Fitness Magazines, as well as on EatingWell.com, Shape.com, ReadersDigest.com, TheHealthy.com, Prevention.com, WomensHealthMag.com, and more. Learn about BHG's Editorial Process and Katlyn Moncada Katlyn Moncada Instagram Katlyn Moncada is the associate food editor at BHG.com, sharing food news and tutorials on becoming better home cooks. She is a writer and editor with nearly a decade of experience in digital media, photography, and video production. Learn about BHG's Editorial Process Updated on April 28, 2022 Share Tweet Pin Email Photo: Jason Donnelly Step aside, ice cream, cake, and cookies. These homemade ice pops are THE dessert of summer, thanks to their showy appearance and versatility. With delicious fruit pops, frozen yogurt pops, and even boozy takes, all of our ice pop recipes are sure to disappear before they have a chance to melt. 01 of 15 Roasted Cherry-Almond Milk Pops View Recipe Blaine Moats At less than 50 calories per pop, this frozen yogurt pop is much lighter than the kind you'd find in the freezer aisle at the supermarket. The secret: roasting the cherries brings out their natural sweetness so you can cut down on the level of honey needed. 02 of 15 Rainbow Pops View Recipe Carson Downing Cool down with a bite of this refreshing sugar-free ice pop. The only sugar involved here comes naturally from the blended fruits: kiwi, raspberry, blackberry, and peach or mango. The healthy ice pops come in at just 35 calories for a truly delicious, healthy frozen treat. Buy It: Ninja Foodi Power Blender ($200, Target) 03 of 15 Pineapple, Mint, and Coconut Water Pops View Recipe Jason Donnelly Rehydrate on a scorching-hot summer day with this coconut ice pop recipe. The coconut water base helps provide a boost of potassium while also incorporating antioxidants. Fresh mint makes each bite even more refreshing. Infused Water Ideas to Make it Easier to Hit Your Water Quota for the Day 04 of 15 Kiwi-Strawberry Rooibos Ice Pops View Recipe Jason Donnelly These kiwi-strawberry frozen fruit pops are essentially lightly sweetened ice tea (well, frozen tea) with a splash of apple juice. Kids will eat up these colorful low-colorful pops! Don't worry, rooibos (a red tea) is naturally caffeine-free. Buy It: Norpro Popsicle Maker ($20, Target) 05 of 15 Smoothie Pops View Recipe Carson Downing This ice pop recipe is a great excuse to have an ice cream-like treat for breakfast. The naturally-sweetened fruit pops combine berries, banana, Greek yogurt, and juice for an easy make-and-take energy booster. We also include an orange variation that includes carrots. 06 of 15 Watermelon-Kiwi Pops View Recipe Karla Conrad For a dessert that looks as sweet as it tastes, try these layered ice pops. Try the same strategy with pineapple and blueberry or mango and raspberry, depending on the season. Using paper cups and wooden craft sticks makes an easy DIY ice pop mold. 07 of 15 Strawberry Sangria Ice Pops View Recipe Hannah Bigot Don't let that vino go to waste. Put the final glass of white wine to good use in these boozy ice pops that taste just like a fruity summer sangria. If you've got kids in the house, white grape juice works wonderfully in place of wine. Healthy Ice Cream and Frozen Dessert Recipes to Help Survive Summer Heat 08 of 15 Bahama Mama Ice Pops View Recipe These pretty pink pops are made with equal parts orange juice, pineapple juice, and rum, plus a splash of grenadine and lime juice. After just one taste, you'll realize why they're one of the most popular recipes with our Facebook fans. Buy It: Ice Popsicle Mold Bags ($16, Walmart) 09 of 15 Mango-Chili Ice Pops View Recipe Andy Lyons Spice up your dessert routine with this recipe that's inspired by the chili powder-dusted mango snack served by street vendors in Mexico. The mango ice pops get a bit of zesty flavor from lime juice while the chili powder gives every lick an unexpected bit of heat. Fresh Mango Recipes That Give a Taste of the Tropics 10 of 15 Berry-Yogurt Rocket Pops View Recipe Carson Downing You're just 4 ingredients away from making these delish ice pops. Making your own homemade berry swirl means the healthy frozen treats will only have 2 tablespoons of added sugar total. 11 of 15 Sherbet Fruit Pops View Recipe Andy Lyons Repurpose purchased sherbet with our easy fruit pop recipe. Make note of the ratios, then go wild by customizing with your favorite fruit, juice, and sherbet combos. Layering the fruit creates a lovely layer of color in the homemade ice pops. 12 of 15 Classic Fudge Pops View Recipe Karla Conrad Cure your cocoa craving with these frozen fudge pops. A triple dose of chocolate flavor (melted semisweet chocolate, cocoa powder, and mini chips) makes these chocolate ice pops really stand out from the store-bought kinds. Dip in melted white chocolate and nuts, extra chocolate chips, or crushed cookies for a showstopping finish. 13 of 15 Watermelon Margarita Pops View Recipe Andy Lyons "Made with 100% real fruit!" is what the label would read if you purchased these watermelon pops at the store. Each watermelon round is dressed simply with orange juice and zest, a splash of tequila, and a pinch of sugar and salt. 19 Margarita Recipes Ready to Toast 14 of 15 Boozy Mocha Pops View Recipe Hannah Bigot Get your coffee and after-dinner drink fix with this creative ice pop recipe. Cold brew coffee (try making your own) combines with vodka, coffee-flavor liqueur, and chocolate to make a mouthwatering adults-only frozen treat that's going to quickly disappear from the freezer. 15 of 15 Rocket Pops View Recipe Con Poulos You might be able to guess that watermelon is the base of the red rocket ice pops, but do you have any predictions about what fruit kicks off the blue version? Hint: Think tropical! Pineapple juice with a hint of blue food coloring does the trick for these nostalgic treats. Was this page helpful? Thanks for your feedback! Tell us why! Other Submit