Cool down with these creamy Strawberry Greek Yogurt Popsicles, a simple homemade frozen treat made with fresh strawberries, Greek yogurt, and a little sugar. They are fruity, refreshing, and easy to prepare, making them a great summer dessert for kids and adults. Because Greek yogurt gives the popsicles a smooth texture and a boost of protein, they feel a little more satisfying than a basic fruit pop while still tasting bright and refreshing.
Homemade popsicles are one of the easiest warm-weather treats you can make. You only need a few ingredients, a blender or food processor, and popsicle molds or paper cups. Instead of buying boxed popsicles from the store, you can make a batch at home in just a few minutes of hands-on time and keep them ready in the freezer whenever you want something cold and sweet.
When summer temperatures rise, a cold strawberry popsicle is hard to beat. These Strawberry Greek Yogurt Popsicles use just three main ingredients, but the flavor is fresh, creamy, and full of real strawberry taste. Letting the strawberries sit with sugar before blending helps draw out their juices and makes the fruit taste even sweeter and more intense. Once blended with yogurt, the mixture turns into a creamy pink base that freezes beautifully.
This recipe is also easy to customize. Vanilla Greek yogurt adds sweetness and a mellow flavor, but plain Greek yogurt, strawberry yogurt, or another favorite flavor can be used instead. You can blend the mixture until completely smooth or leave a little texture if you like small pieces of berry in your popsicles. Either way, the result is a refreshing homemade dessert that feels special without being complicated.
What You’ll Need
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- Strawberries – Use hulled and diced strawberries. Fresh berries work especially well when they are ripe and sweet.
- Greek Yogurt – Vanilla Greek yogurt gives the popsicles a creamy texture and lightly sweet flavor. Plain, strawberry, or another yogurt flavor can also be used.
- Sugar – Sugar helps macerate the strawberries, bringing out their natural juices and deepening the berry flavor. If your strawberries are very sweet, you can reduce or skip this step.
How To Make Strawberry Greek Yogurt Popsicles
- Macerate the berries. Add the diced strawberries and sugar to a bowl. Stir well, then let the mixture stand for about 20 minutes, or until the strawberries are juicy.
- Blend the mixture. Add the juicy strawberries and Greek yogurt to a blender or food processor. Process until smooth. If you prefer popsicles with more texture, stop blending before the mixture is completely smooth.
- Fill the molds. Pour the strawberry yogurt mixture evenly into 10 popsicle molds or paper cups. Insert wooden sticks to create handles.
- Freeze until firm. Place the popsicles in the freezer for at least 4 hours, or until completely frozen.
Recipe Tips & Tricks
- Popsicle molds are helpful but not required. If you do not have molds, small paper cups work well. Fill the cups, add sticks, and freeze until solid.
- Macerating improves the flavor. Letting strawberries sit with sugar helps release their juices and makes the berry flavor stronger. This step is simple, but it makes a noticeable difference.
- Adjust the sweetness. Very ripe strawberries may need less sugar. If your berries are naturally sweet, you can use less sugar or skip the macerating sugar altogether.
- Try a different yogurt flavor. Vanilla Greek yogurt is creamy and lightly sweet, but plain, strawberry, or another favorite flavor can change the taste of the popsicles.
- Use the same method with other fruit. This recipe works as a basic method for homemade yogurt popsicles. Blueberries, raspberries, mixed berries, or peaches can be used when they are in season.
- Freeze long enough. The popsicles need time to set fully. Four hours is a good guideline, but thicker molds may need a little longer.
More Easy Frozen Treats
- Brownie Milkshakes
- Chocolate Ice Cream
- Rainbow Popsicles
- Mint Chip Ice Cream, no ice cream machine needed
- Strawberry Milkshakes
These Strawberry Greek Yogurt Popsicles are a great recipe to keep in your summer rotation because they are fast, flexible, and family-friendly. The ingredient list is short, the steps are simple, and the freezer does most of the work. Make a batch when strawberries are at their best, and you will have a cold, creamy fruit dessert ready whenever the craving hits.
Strawberry Greek Yogurt Popsicles
Ingredients
- 1 pound strawberries, hulled and diced
- ¼ cup granulated sugar
- 1 ½ cups vanilla Greek yogurt
Instructions
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In a bowl, stir together the diced strawberries and sugar. Let the mixture stand for 20 minutes, or until the strawberries release their juices.
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Add the strawberries and vanilla Greek yogurt to a blender or food processor. Blend until smooth, or leave a little texture if desired. Pour the mixture evenly into 10 popsicle molds or paper cups, then insert wooden sticks.
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Freeze for 4 hours, or until the popsicles are completely firm.
Nutrition
| Carbohydrates: 13g
| Protein: 3g
| Fat: 0.2g
| Sugar: 11g
Nutrition information is automatically calculated and should be used only as an approximation.