Healthy Greek Yogurt Popsicles for Kids
Jul 08, 2020, Updated Dec 10, 2024
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Popsicles are 100% an outdoor food at my house because there is just no way for a toddler to eat a popsicle without dripping sticky liquid all over the place. This makes them perfect for outdoor, summertime snacking. And since “Here’s a popsicle, go outside,” is basically the extent of my parenting at this point in 2020, I keep a freezer stash of homemade, healthy greek yogurt popsicles at the ready.
Greek Yogurt Keeps ‘Em Full
Sometimes I’ll go ahead and make a whole batch of popsicles. When I do, I love to use Greek yogurt. It’s the perfect protein-rich base for popsicles (and smoothies, too!), and fruit is a great natural sweetener and flavor-adder. Whole milk Greek yogurt makes the popsicles a lot more filling than the ones that are just juice.
If I’m not making a batched recipe, I just pour our leftover smoothies into popsicle molds. This way, we aren’t wasting food, and the flavor my kids get is always a surprise. (Surprises are fun, right?)
Fruit Adds Sweetness (Not Sugar)
Using fruit instead of sugar or other sweeteners is a perfect way to add flavor and natural sweetness for kids, who shouldn’t be having much added sugar at all (especially if they’re under 2). If your family prefers a sweeter taste or is still adjusting to lower sugar treats, it’s okay to add in 2-3 tsp of honey or maple syrup to either of these recipes.
For the record, store-bought popsicles and popsicles made from juice are totally okay once in a while, too! They’re such a fun treat for kids, and there’s no need to stress about them. And, if you’re like, “This is all good and fine, but I don’t want to make any popsicles ever, I’d rather just grab some at the store!” then you’ll love this list of healthier store-bought popsicles I made last summer.
Strawberry Greek Yogurt Popsicles
Ingredients
- 1 cup Plain Greek yogurt, full fat
- ½ cup Freeze dried strawberries
- 2 tbsp Fresh lemon juice
- 2 tbsp Applesauce
Instructions
- Break the freeze dried strawberries into small pieces.
- Stir all ingredients together in a bowl.
- Pour into popsicle molds.
- Freeze at least 4 hours.
Notes
Nutrition
Nutrition information is calculated by a Registered Dietitian Nutritionist. All nutrient values are approximations, as there are natural variations in ingredients and measurements.
Blueberry Greek Yogurt Popsicles
Ingredients
- ½ cup plain Greek yogurt, full fat
- ½ cup frozen blueberries
- 1 tbsp fresh lemon juice
- 1 tbsp applesauce
Instructions
- Stir all ingredients together in a bowl.
- Pour into popsicle molds.
- Freeze at least 4 hours.
Nutrition
Nutrition information is calculated by a Registered Dietitian Nutritionist. All nutrient values are approximations, as there are natural variations in ingredients and measurements.
Popsicle Molds
I have two different popsicle molds, and I like them both! These Ozera Ice Pop Molds are easier for younger kids because they can just hold it and lick it. These FoodWords Silicone Molds are easy to use but I have to use a chip clip or a binder clip at the bottom as the kids are eating them, to help push up the popsicle as they go.
Here are some other ways to serve yogurt to toddlers and babies and how to choose
6 Ways to Serve Yogurt to Babies
Healthiest dairy free yogurt (that actually taste good)
How to Choose Healthy Yogurt for Your Toddler
I am happy to see this blog again. I will go to make yogurt popsicles again for the kids! This is worth trying! It tastes good!
Wow! Thank you for posting this. Despite being a busy mom, I always want to serve healthy and yummy food for my kids. I will save it to try to make it and surprise my kids because they will love popsicles. Keep on posting!