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Find out how to make not one, not two, but THREE creamsicle popsicles, from lemon and lime to classic orange. I wrote a best-selling book on this frozen dessert (with 75 unique flavors), so you can guarantee I’ve got all the tips and tricks up my sleeve for crafting the best homemade creamsicles.

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Your Summer Sidekick

With air conditioning becoming increasingly expensive these days, finding practical ways to stay cool in the summer is essential! While a fan can suffice most of the time, sweltering 100-degree heatwaves call for more ingenuity.

Enter homemade creamsicle popsicles—your new best friend for surviving the summer heat. Unlike store-bought creamsicles loaded with sugar and fat, these frozen treats are ultra-delicious and healthy for a guilt-free indulgence.

They offer a refreshing burst of flavor that makes getting through even the hottest days a total breeze (see what I did there?). Featuring natural ingredients, like Greek yogurt, fresh citrus, and bananas, these ice pops prove that frozen treats really can satisfy your sweet tooth in a nourishing way.

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Lime, lemon, and orange creamsicle popsicles on a white background with citrus fruit

Here’s What You’ll Need

  • Plain Greek Yogurt: Makes up the base of these creamsicle popsicles. It differs from regular yogurt in that a lot of the extra water has been drawn out, making for a thicker, creamier texture. This is perfect in popsicles, where more water leads to crystallization (i.e. inedible ice blocks). Find out how to make Greek yogurt here for an even healthier treat!
  • Banana: Adds natural sweetness and provides more creaminess. If you’re not a banana fan, substitute 1/4 cup of full-fat coconut milk per banana.
  • Citrus: Fresh citrus juice gives these pops their classic lemon, lime, and orange creamsicle flavor. And don’t forget the citrus zest! Flavors tend to become less intense when you freeze them, and the zest will pack a punch of flavor to give these pops their addictive taste.
  • Vanilla: For that classic creamsicle taste, we need vanilla extract! It adds a warm, sweet note that complements the citrus flavors perfectly.
  • Honey: Not only does honey add the perfect amount of natural sweetness, but it also helps to enhance the overall flavor profile.

Making Creamsicles Has Never Been Easier

  1. Blend all ingredients for the popsicle flavor you want to make.
  2. Freeze the creamsicles until hard (at least 4 hours).
  3. Eat them after running the mold under warm water for a few seconds!
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Insert sticks, leaving a little space at the top of the popsicle molds for the mixture to expand.
Lemon creamsicles with lemon fruit on a white background
Lemon cream is one of my favorite flavor combos! Something about the creamy acidity just works.
Lime creamsicles with lime fruit on a white background
These little flavor bombs taste like key lime pie (and for a more decadent pop, you could substitute some of the yogurt for cream cheese)!
Orange creamsicles with orange fruit on a white background
And finally, the classic orange flavor. Is there any popsicle more nostalgic?

Make It Vegan

For a dairy-free treat, all you have to do is replace regular Greek yogurt with your favorite vegan Greek yogurt alternative!

We’ve got a ton of popsicle recipes on the site, but to get them all in one place (plus way more), check out my cookbook, For the Love of Popsicles!

Lime, lemon, and orange creamsicle popsicles on a white background with citrus fruit
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Healthy Homemade Creamsicle Popsicles Recipe

4.76 from 29 ratings
By: Sarah Bond
Prep: 5 minutes
Freeze Time: 4 hours
Total: 4 hours 5 minutes
Servings: 8 2-oz popsicles
Find out how to make not one, not two, but THREE creamsicle popsicles, from lemon and lime to classic orange. I wrote a best-selling book on this frozen dessert (with 75 unique flavors), so you can guarantee I've got all the tips and tricks up my sleeve for crafting the best homemade creamsicles.

Ingredients 

Orange Creamsicles

  • ½ cup orange juice, 120 mL
  • 1 tsp orange zest
  • 1 medium banana
  • 1 cup plain Greek yogurt, 240 g
  • 2 Tbsp honey, 30 g
  • ½ tsp vanilla extract, 2 mL

Limesicles

  • ¼ cup lime juice, 60 mL
  • 1 tsp lime zest
  • 1 medium banana
  • 1 cup plain Greek yogurt, 240 g
  • 2 Tbsp honey, 30 g
  • ½ tsp vanilla extract, 2 mL

Lemonsicles

  • ¼ cup lemon juice, 60 mL
  • 1 tsp lemon zest
  • 1 medium banana
  • 1 cup plain Greek yogurt, 240 g
  • 2 Tbsp honey, 30 g
  • ½ tsp vanilla extract, 2 mL
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Instructions 

  • Blend: Choose the creamsicle recipe you want to make. Blend all ingredients for that popsicle in a blender until smooth.
  • Freeze: Pour into molds, leaving a little space at the top for them to expand. Insert sticks and freeze until hard (at least 4 hours).
  • Eat: Run the mold under warm water for a few seconds to loosen them up, then remove from the mold.

Notes

Store finished popsicles in a freezer-safe container in the fridge for up to 1 month (they may begin to taste frost-bitten after a month).

Nutrition

Serving: 1orange creamsicle | Calories: 65kcal | Carbohydrates: 11.3g | Protein: 1.4g | Fat: 1.8g | Saturated Fat: 1.2g | Cholesterol: 6mg | Sodium: 19mg | Potassium: 145mg | Fiber: 0.5g | Sugar: 9.3g | Calcium: 45mg | Iron: 0mg

Nutrition information calculated by Sarah Bond, degreed nutritionist.

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31 Comments

  1. Deborah says:

    5 stars
    Where can I buy the popsicle molds?

    Reply
    1. Sarah Bond says:

      These are my recent favorite molds!

  2. Barb says:

    Can I substitute Greek style soy yogurt for the dairy greek?
    Thank you!

    Reply
    1. Sarah Bond says:

      While I haven’t tried that with this recipe, I think it should work! Be sure to use a full-fat version.

  3. Tyler says:

    Why does the orange flavor use more juice than the other flavors? Will that change the result of the popsicle?

    Reply
    1. Sarah Bond says:

      The lemon and lime would just be too sour if we used that amount!

  4. Pat says:

    Highly allergic to Honey…..does it really need to be in the recipes?

    Reply
    1. The Live Eat Learn Team says:

      You could substitute it for another sweetener such as agave. I’ve not tested it yet, though!

  5. Deborah says:

    Can you use a frozen banana?

    Reply
    1. Sarah Bond says:

      It’s best to thaw it first then blend and freeze! This makes for a less icy and more bitable popsicle 🙂