Coconut Strawberry Popsicles

Summer days means blue skies, long days and copious amounts of cold summer desserts.

We are all about it over here!

Just like I am all about these homemade coconut and strawberry popsicles.

Popsicles bring back so many memories of me and my sisters running around the yard with our brightly colored store bought ice pops. I can just picture us with our jelly shoes, bathing suits and purple-stained lips.

Oh the memories.

So in honor of summer (my personal favorite), I needed to share another popsicle recipe for you – a homemade popsicle made with good-for-you ingredients.

If you thought you didn’t need an ice pop mold for homemade popsicles, think again.

Not only can you save some money by making popsicles at home, but you can also save on unnecessary fillers. You’re in control of the ingredients and the added sugar. Which can be big deal if making these for the kiddos.

Plus homemade popsicles are just too fun and so simple to make.

How to Make Homemade Strawberry Popsicles

Making popsicles at home is really easy. All you need is a blender or food processor for these coconut strawberry popsicles, and a 10-mold popsicle tray. <–linked for less than $10!

Alternatively, I’ve seen dixie cups used as well. But if you’re looking for less waste, invest in a popsicle mold.

First you’ll break down the frozen strawberries (and add the maple syrup) into little bits. Then add the coconut milk and continue blending until smooth and creamy.

TIP: The longer you blend, the more the strawberries will break down.

Next evenly distribute the popsicle mixture into the molds and place the popsicle sticks in the center. You should get 10.

Freeze for at least 4 hours before enjoying.

To remove the molds, allow the popsicles to sit out at room temperature then gently apply pressure to mold to remove.

TIP: Running the mold under hot water will help them release as well.