Description

Homemade Frozen Yogurt Pops are a simple, delicious, and healthy treat perfect for hot days. Made with Greek yogurt, fresh or frozen fruit, and natural sweeteners like honey or maple syrup, these popsicles offer a creamy texture and customizable flavors. With optional toppings such as granola or chocolate chips, they are a fun snack for both kids and adults. This easy no-bake recipe requires minimal preparation and a few hours in the freezer to create refreshing frozen desserts.

Ingredients

Yogurt Mixture

4 cups plain Greek yogurt (full-fat or non-fat)
½ cup honey or maple syrup (adjust to taste)
1 teaspoon vanilla extract (optional)
¼ cup milk or yogurt (if needed, to thin the mixture)
Pinch of salt

Fruit

1 cup fresh or frozen fruit (berries, mango, peaches, etc.)

Optional Toppings

Granola
Chocolate chips
Shredded coconut
Chopped nuts

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Instructions

Prepare the Fruit: Wash and chop fresh fruit into small pieces. If using frozen fruit, use them directly from frozen. Puree half of the fruit for a smoother texture if desired, then combine all prepared fruit in a bowl.
Make the Yogurt Mixture: In a large bowl, combine Greek yogurt, honey or maple syrup, and vanilla extract if using. Mix thoroughly until the mixture is smooth and creamy.
Adjust Sweetness: Taste the mixture and add more honey or maple syrup as needed to reach your preferred level of sweetness.
Thin the Mixture (if needed): If the yogurt mixture is too thick to pour, add milk or additional yogurt one tablespoon at a time until it becomes pourable.
Add Salt: Stir in a pinch of salt to enhance the overall sweetness and flavor of the mixture.
Combine Fruit and Yogurt: Gently fold the prepared fruit into the yogurt mixture, ensuring that the fruit is evenly distributed without crushing it.
Fill Popsicle Molds: Carefully pour the yogurt and fruit mixture into popsicle molds, leaving a little space at the top to allow for expansion when freezing.
Add Toppings (optional): Sprinkle your choice of optional toppings such as granola, chocolate chips, shredded coconut, or chopped nuts over the filled molds for extra texture and flavor.
Insert Popsicle Sticks: Place popsicle sticks in the center of each mold, making sure they are secure and upright.
Freeze: Place the molds in the freezer and freeze for at least 4 to 6 hours, or preferably overnight, until the pops are completely frozen solid.
Remove from Molds: To remove the popsicles, run the molds under warm water for a few seconds to loosen them. Gently pull on the sticks to release the pops.
Enjoy: Serve immediately or store the frozen yogurt pops in the freezer until ready to enjoy.

Notes

You can customize the fruit based on seasonality and preference—berries, mango, peaches, or even kiwi work well.
For a smoother texture, puree half the fruit before mixing; for chunkier pops, use the fruit chopped.
Use full-fat Greek yogurt for creamier popsicles or non-fat for a lighter version.
If you want to avoid dairy, consider using coconut or almond milk yogurt alternatives and adjust the consistency accordingly.
Adding a pinch of salt enhances the natural sweetness, balancing the flavors perfectly.
Optional toppings add texture but can be omitted for a simpler treat.
Ensure molds are properly sealed and sticks are secure to avoid melting or breaking during freezing.