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  5. 16 Popsicle Recipes to Try This Summer

16 Popsicle Recipes to Try This Summer

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By Real Simple Editors Updated July 13, 2021
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Freeze! Now back away from that box of same-old pops. These surprisingly easy homemade popsicle recipes prove that it's delicious—and cool—to be different.

RELATED: The Best Popsicle Molds for Every Summer Occasion

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Cantaloupe Coconut Ice Pops

Cantaloupe Coconut Ice Pops
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Hints of basil and lime freshen up this sweet treat—and a sprinkle of shredded coconut adds a little something extra to the final bites of this tasty popsicle. 

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Spicy Maple Lemonade Pops

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Lemonade is a summer staple, but fresh red chiles take this classic icy treat to the next level.

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Papaya-Raspberry-Lime Pops

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Make this fruit-filled sweet treat for kids, or spike it with crème de cassis for the grown-ups.

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Vanilla Tapioca Pudding Pops

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If you love pudding, these homemade popsicles are for you. Their creamy texture is best achieved with an electric mixer.

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Cantaloupe Cashew Pops

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You can swap in whatever nut (or rice) milk you have on hand for these sweet-yet-savory ice pops.

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Buttermilk, Banana, and Honey Ice Pops

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If a hard candy shell is your thing, you'll love these rich buttermilk popsicles dipped in chocolate. 

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Strawberry Buttermilk Ice Pop

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Take advantage of one of summer's juiciest treats—fresh strawberries—with pops that combine buttermilk, Greek yogurt, honey, and fruit in a creamy dessert.

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Horchata Ice Pop

Horchata Ice Pop
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Bring Latin American flavor to your picnic or poolside party with milky, spicy horchata pops. Substitute almond milk if you don't have rice milk on hand.

RELATED: These Homemade Boozy Ice Pops Are the Ultimate Summer Treat

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Cucumber, Agave, Mint Ice Pop

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Choose this recipe for a refreshingly green take on the popsicle, packed with chopped cucumbers, lime juice, and mint leaves.

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Peaches and Cream Ice Pop

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For this frozen twist on the classic pairing, you can easily swap ground ginger for fresh.

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Dairy-Free Cherry Almond Ice Pop

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If you've got a lactose-intolerant little one (or you're allergic yourself), try a pop that features almond milk, cherries, and lemon juice.

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Grape, Green Apple, Kale Ice Pop

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Frustrated by kids who won't touch leafy greens? Pack super-food kale into popsicles along with grapes and apples. They'll never know these treats are healthy.

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Mango Lime Ice Pop

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Nothing says summer like the bright taste of mango and lime. Sprinkle these pops with sea salt and lime zest for an extra kick.

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Watermelon, Lime, Ginger Ice Pop

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Chill out with pops that mix watermelon with a hint of ginger. Freeze the pops for 45 minutes before adding sticks to avoid ingredient separation.

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Virgin Piña Colada Ice Pop

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Turn the timeless cocktail into a tasty treat that the kids can enjoy too. If you don't want to double the recipe, store the rest of the pineapple in the refrigerator for up to three days.

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Vanilla, Apricot, Bourbon Ice Pop

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For a grown-up version of the conventional pop, whisk bourbon together with vanilla bean seeds, apricot nectar, and salt.

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