16 Popsicle Recipes to Try This Summer

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. 

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

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

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

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

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

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.

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.

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

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

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.

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.

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

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.

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.

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

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