Hear me out. I get it. I have already teased you with fall pumpkin recipes and here I am bringing you cool popsicles. Here is the deal. In Southern California the days start off grey, foggy and a little chilly. By the afternoon the sun is scorching hot and we crave cold sips and icy pops. I made these for the kids when we were in Telluride.
I surprised them with Tutti-Frutti Coconut Chocolate Pops after camp. Now we enjoy them after school…..
That was a perfect bluebird day in the Rockies. See those puffy clouds. They were beautiful to gaze upon while licking frozen treats….
Making popsicles is super easy and stress free. Use whatever frozen or fresh fruit you have around the house.
It is a great way to munch on a few servings of fruit and if you add some yogurt, milk, or cream….you get a little bit of healthy fat and some protein too. You can keep things vegan with coconut, almond or soy milk.
Besides, give your kids or anyone you know a frozen treat like this and you are guaranteed a *smile*
Or some peace and quiet for a few minutes.
Speaking of healthy treats and such, have you had the opportunity to take the Lunch Box Pledge over at Project Lunch Box? I am hosting a 30 day challenge to get us on board packing healthy meals for ourselves and our kids. You will be surprised at how much money you save and how quick meals are to craft at home.
If you don’t have pop molds simple use dixie cups instead. Easy peasy. Even though you can’t put these pops in the lunch box (you could pack a smoothie version…hmmmm) You could toss a batch in the freezer for after school snacks. Stop on by Project Lunch Box and join us in the fun! Besides then you can sport this cute badge too…..
What is your favorite kind of popsicle?
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Popsicle Recipe Links
- Cocktail Popsicle: Dirty Pirate Baker’s Royale
- Coconut Milk Honey Pops Honest Cooking
- Fresh Grape Popsicles i heart baking!
- Hibiscus Lime Popsicles Family Style Food
- Watermelon Frozen Yogurt Popsicles MarlaMeridith.com
This is such a great snack – I’m happy eating popsicles and ice cream all year round and it feels like such a treat to have something like this. I’m definitely going to make a batch this weekend!
Love!! The popsicles are gorgeous and love the beautiful photos of your sweet kids. Can’t wait to see you tonight girl!!
Delicious popsicles! What a great flavor combo.
Cheers,
Rosa
These look so beautiful and delicious! You had me at chocolate & coconut…
These look almost as beautiful as your adorable children! It’s true- popsicles always keep the kids busy and quiet for a few moments- and these look like nothing to feel guilty about with their healthy ingredients!
The perfect popsicles!
Love all the flavors!
I think I need to PIN your whole blog! 😉
xo
***Kiddos are adorable!
It might be getting colder but I’m all craving ice cream and Popsicles! These look delicious!
Send some over please.. It’s scorching hot here in Florida!
Your kids are adorable 🙂
You always encourage me! I want so badly for my kids to have a fantastic diets… and you make it seem so easy! 🙂
I too, have been making pops using yogurt and fresh fruit. Sometimes after school snack is a smoothie but mostly the kids can easily grab one of these out of the freezer. Great combo, Marla!
Yummy! Chocolate and coconut, 2 of my favorites!
Great idea to grab a couple as an after school snack!
Love the photos of the kids in telluride. xo
Lick, lick, lick.
OH HI!
Those look so perfect. I love the flavors and colors. And I totally know what you mean about this weather. It’s dreary right now but I bet by this afternoon it will be sunny and warm again. I do wish we got a bit more fall-like weather in SoCal.
these are beautiful! i love the pops of color from the raspberries and chocolate in them.
Your kids get the best treats! These are so pretty and healthy!
That’s it… you’ve convinced me that I really need to bite the bullet and buy some popsicle molds! It’s still plenty hot out here in Honolulu and these look amazing 🙂
Hi Cate! I bet all year round icy pops would be great in Honolulu. If you can’t get your hands on pop molds use some little Dixie cups instead. You just let them sit out for a few minutes after freezing & then peel off the little cups 🙂
I need this in my life. Perfect for end of summer 🙂
Love the popsicles..they look so creamy and delish. Coconut milk + bananas is a winning combo and then add fruit (and chocolate!) and you’re in business.
Gorgeous photos…working with items that melt and the pressure of TIME on a photo shoot is not easy!
I could definitely work these babies into my routine!
I love how pretty these pops are! What a wonderful late summer treat.
What refreshing flavors and the colors are pretty, too!
I cannot wait to make these for the littles! I think that it would work great as a smoothie – freeze in a small container, put it in the lunchbox, and let them have a little semi-frozen smoothie treat. Yummy!
Natalie, I agree. I really think the smoothie thing could work. Let me know if you try it for the littles 🙂
So beautiful! I love your photos!
These sound delicious! Healthy too!
Natalie…healthy and delicious is always the way to go around here!
Our days are really similar. I was going to go for a run this morning until I went outside and nearly froze. 10 hours later it was absolutely scorching! Mmm I bet pumpkin popsicles would be fantastic!
Hi Leanne, this weather is odd but normal for here. Girl, I just want fall to show up & stick around for reals. Heck, we would still eat the pops!
It’s always Popsicle season here in So Cal
it’s so funny, because I noticed it was 97 degrees today! So NOT fall weather! Gotta love so cal :-)! I just made a milkshake the other day, so I am all for these fruity coconut pops! My daughter would love these too! She is teething right now, and only likes to eat cold things 🙂
Ari, when little ones are teething they love frozen treats. Anything to ease the pain. When do you suppose fall will hit So Cal??
These look gorgeous and delicious!
These look delicious. And what gorgeous photos of your kids!
Your kids are too cute Marla! Our mornings here in Washington have been chilly in the morning then warm up in the afternoon (at least for the next day or two)… Even warm enough for me to want a Popsicle treat! What a wondering goodie you made 🙂
Thanks miss Heather! I am eagerly awaiting for the chill to stick around throughout the day. Think we will still eat the pops though!
Those popsicles look so lovely! I like the combination of flavours.
I love making frozen treats for my kids. They are always so excited! These are gorgeous popsicles, Marla.
This is the most lovely end of summer treat! You are so creative in the kitchen, Marla, and it looks like your kids really reap the benefits. Thanks for sharing! Keep up the awesome blogging and incredible photos!
Hey Georgia…so awesome to see you here. Thanks for your sweet comment. I must dash over to yours to see what you have been up to!! xo
This look wonderful. I made a smoothie this morning that was fruits and spinach and although it sounds crazy, I bet adding the pureed spinach would be a fun way to get kids to eat more veggies 🙂
Love the idea G. I know folks love spinach in fruit smoothies. Think I will make the popsicle version popular next. Wanna join me in this movement?
I love this…these popsicles look amazing! It’s not too cool here in Florida…it’s still hot so these would be perfect!
Ooo! These look so yummy. I love the combo of berry and chocolate.
Marla, I saw these popsicle molds the other day at Santa Monica, and I was so tempted to buy them because I remember your last popsicle posts. The way you tempt us with your gorgeous pictures!
Thanks Sophia! Did you get the molds? I think I want to start a pop mold collection over here to keep things interesting 😉 What shape were the ones you saw in Santa Monica?
My son thanks you in advance. Wow, these look incredible and the combination of chocolate and fruit is an all time favorite! I love it.
Chocolate & fruit are always a dreamy combo huh! Coconut adds some spunk too 😉
it’s freezing cold here–but i want one of those pops!
These look divine! No matter what season it is.
What a beautiful post, cheerful and refreshing with amazing photos
thanks so much for linking to my fresh grape popsicles! yours look delicious, and the photos are beautiful!!!
yep…definitely making these.
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I’d be smiling too, if I had one of these pops! It’s still plenty warm enough here for popsicles, and these look refreshing and delicious! 🙂
marla! these are fantastic! what a terrific flavor combination, not to mention its gorgeous appearance! well done. 🙂
gotta love frozen treats all year round – ice cream in the snow I say! With the choc and fruit do you really need sweetner?
I always pour any leftover green smoothie into popsicle molds. My 4 yr old won’t eat the greens as smoothies, but she will as popsicles. I LOVE IT!
Oooooooh, these look soooo good!!!
Hi! Just made them and they were so tasty!!! However mine turners out light brown/beige in color. Do you know why? Also can I add a little honey or agave nectar to this? Thanks!
Hi Samantha! Not sure why your pops were that color. I have noticed that some coconut cream can take on an off-white hue. That might be it. Perhaps you can experiment with a few brands.
Thanks for sharing this recipe! I’ll make an adaptation for my littles soon, I’m sure 🙂 Just a quick question… Where did you get those cute shoes for your daughter? My daughter would love a pair of practical and yet chic shoes like that, I’m sure! 🙂 Thanks!!
Hi Hawley! I so wish I could help you with those shoes. Shot that photo a few summers ago & I have no clue where we got them. Sadly, because I would love to share the source with you & buy my daughter and myself a pair!
Pinned – LOVE this recipe Marla!
Thanks so much Adrienne!