Food Kitchen Tools & Products The Best Popsicle Molds for Every Summer Occasion What's better than an icy pop during these sticky hot months? A homemade one. By Sarah Yang Updated on July 9, 2021 Share Tweet Pin Email Trending Videos Photo: Getty Images When it comes to summer treats, the colder the better. And the perks of homemade popsicles are pretty clear. They're easy to grab out of the freezer, whether you're on the way to the pool or serving up dessert in the backyard. You can also cater your icy creations to any crowd thanks these fun DIY popsicle molds. We rounded up the best of the best so you can find a mold that fits your summer style, including flexible silicone popsicle molds, classic zip-top ice pop sleeves, and even genius popsicle holders complete with a straw for sipping up the melted leftovers. Just pick your favorite shape and size, then choose your filling: Try one of these popsicle recipes for your next party. 21 Easy Ice Cream Desserts to Try This Summer 01 of 08 Trovolo Dino Pop Molds If your kids love everything T. rex-themed, they’ll happily gobble up healthy yogurt pops in fun dino shapes. As they chomp, the “fossils” hiding underneath will appear. Flexible silicone molds form the intricate dinosaur shapes, and they pull off easily once the pops are frozen. Try filling the molds with fruit juice or a combo of yogurt and granola for a fun spin on breakfast. To buy: $15, amazon.com. amazon.com $12; amazon.com If your kids love everything T. rex-themed, they'll happily gobble up healthy pops in fun dino shapes. As they chomp, the "fossils" hiding underneath will appear. Flexible silicone molds form the intricate dinosaur shapes, and they pull off easily once the pops are frozen. Try filling the molds with a combo of yogurt and granola for a fun spin on breakfast while school is out. 02 of 08 Zipzicle Zip-Top Ice Pop Molds amazon.com $9; amazon.com If your favorite summer memories include slurping frozen push-up pops in a rainbow of colors, you'll love making your own using these zip-top pouches. 03 of 08 Nuby Garden Fresh Fruitsicle Frozen Pop Tray amazon.com $8; amazon.com Little hands will have no trouble holding onto popsicles that come with a convenient handle. A built-in drip-catching lip stops melting fruit juice before it winds up on the carpet. Make a batch of icy treats to help soothe a teething toddler, or prep a batch of after-camp snacks for the preschool crew. 04 of 08 Umbrella Shaped Popsicle Molds amazon.com $9; amazon.com This might be the only time you'd want to use a rain umbrella in the summer. These brightly colored molds come with an easy-to-use stand so you can serve up some delicious treats at a summer pool party or picnic. RELATED: This One Trick Is the Secret to Making Delicious Ice Cream at Home 05 of 08 Tovolo Star Popsicle Molds target.com $19; amazon.com Treat your summer dinner guests to delicious, homemade star-shaped popsicles for desserts. You can get really creative and try freezing different layers of flavors for a cool color-block effect. 06 of 08 Ice Pop Maker Molds with Sipper Straw Bases bedbathandbeyond.com $11; amazon.com Too hot to keep you pop from melting? These genius molds have built-in straws at the base so you can savor every last drop—even the melted parts. RELATED: 23 Simple Ways to Beat the Heat 07 of 08 Ice Pop Molds with Attached Lid Amazon $12; amazon.com Here's your chance to make your own homemade push pops. These silicone molds come in bright colors and kids and adults alike can squeeze out all the chilled goodness you choose to put inside. 08 of 08 NorPro Ice Pop Maker sears.com $18; amazon.com If you've got a group coming over, this may be your best bet—it makes 10 popsicles instead of the usual four or six. Rather than a plastic base, the popsicles call for traditional wooden sticks. Was this page helpful? Thanks for your feedback! Tell us why! Other Submit