Creamsicle Popsicles 3 Ways: Lemon, Lime, and Orange

Showing you how to make not one, not two, but THREE creamsicle popsicles today, from lemon and lime to classic orange creamsicles (with a tropical mango twist).

Living in northern Europe, where air conditioning is a rare commodity, I’ve had to create practical ways of staying cool for the few weeks of heat we get each year. A fan is enough on most days, but others (like the 100 degree heat wave we’ve had in the past few weeks) require more ingenuity.

So I sit and work, one ice pack in my shirt, another on my chair, and with a popsicle in hand at all times. It ain’t pretty folks, but it works. But chomping down on the sugar and fat filled store bought popsicles all day isn’t an option (given my tendency to power through 3 or 4 in an effort to stay cool), so I’ve worked out some recipes that make for ultra-delicious ice pops that are healthy too.

Plain Greek yogurt creates the base of these creamsicles. Greek yogurt is different from regular yogurt in that a lot of the extra water has been drawn out, making for a thicker, creamier kind of yogurt. This is perfect in popsicles, where more water leads to more crystallization (i.e. inedible ice blocks).

The banana adds natural sweetness and also contributes to the perfect texture. Finally, the citrus juice give these pops their classic lemon, lime, and orange creamsicles taste. And don’t forget the citrus zest! Flavors tend to become less intense when you freeze them, and the zest is going to pack a punch of flavor to give these pops there addictive taste.

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Creamsicle Popsicles 3 Ways: Lemon, Lime, and Orange

Showing you how to make not one, not two, but THREE creamsicle popsicles today, from lemon and lime to classic orange creamsicle (with a tropical mango twist).

Course Desserts, Snacks

Keyword creamsicles, popsicles

Diet Gluten-Free, Raw, Vegetarian

Occasion 4th of July, Birthdays

Time 60 minutes or more

Prep Time 5 minutes

Freeze Time 4 hours

Total Time 5 minutes

Servings 8 popsicles

Author Live Eat Learn

Ingredients

Mango Orange Creamsicles

• 1/2 cup orange juice 120 mL
• 1 tsp orange zest
• 1/2 cup chopped mango
• 1 banana
• 1/2 cup plain Greek yogurt 120 g
• 2 Tbsp honey 30 mL
• 1 tsp vanilla extract 5 mL

Limesicles

• 1/4 cup lime juice 60 mL
• 1 tsp lime zest
• 1 banana
• 1 cup plain Greek yogurt 240 g
• 2 Tbsp honey 30 mL
• 1/2 tsp vanilla extract 2 mL

Lemonsicles

• 1/4 cup lemon juice 60 mL
• 1 tsp lemon zest
• 1 banana
• 1 cup plain Greek yogurt 240 g
• 2 Tbsp honey 30 mL
• 1/2 tsp vanilla extract 2 mL

Instructions

1. Blend: Choose the creamsicle recipe you want to make. Combine all ingredients for that popsicle in a blender until smooth.

2. 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).

3. Eat: Run the mold under warm water for a few seconds to loosen them up, then remove from the mold.

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This recipe was first published over on Amanda’s Cookin‘, where I’m a contributor. Thanks so much for dropping by and making easy recipes like these Lemon, Lime, and Orange Creamsicle pops possible.