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    15 Tasty Ice Pops and Smoothies You Can Make with the Kids This Summer

    Published: May 24, 2025 by Dana Wolk

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    Hot summer days are on the way, and it will be the perfect time to cool off with a fun frozen treat. Making ice pops and smoothies with your kids is an easy way to spend time together and get creative in the kitchen. 

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    You don’t need a lot of ingredients, just some fruit, juice, yogurt, or milk. The best part is that kids can help with every step. They’ll love blending, pouring, and picking flavors. Plus, you’ll all enjoy the sweet, chilly reward at the end.

    Strawberry Banana Swirl

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    This is a sweet and creamy mix kids always enjoy. Blend ripe bananas with fresh or frozen strawberries. Add a little orange juice to help it mix smoothly.

    Pour it into ice-pop molds and freeze overnight. For extra fun, leave some fruit chunks. These pops taste like a smoothie on a stick.

    Blueberry Lemonade Burst

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    This flavor is tart, sweet, and super refreshing. Blend blueberries with lemonade and a little honey or maple syrup. The color is bright purple and looks amazing when frozen.

    Kids love the fruity taste and fun color. It’s a perfect mix for a sunny afternoon. You can even add a few whole berries before freezing.

    Creamy Coconut Pineapple

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    This one feels like a tropical vacation. Blend canned coconut milk with pineapple chunks. Add a splash of vanilla to make it taste like a dessert.

    These pops are creamy, smooth, and full of flavor. If the fruit is ripe, they don’t need extra sugar, making them perfect for kids who love tropical fruit.

    Orange Cream Dream

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    These taste like those old-school creamsicle bars. Mix orange juice with vanilla yogurt and stir until smooth. The yogurt gives it a soft and creamy texture.

    Kids will love the sweet and tangy flavor combo. These are fun to make and even better to eat. Freeze until firm and enjoy on a hot day.

    Watermelon Lime Splash

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    Watermelon is super juicy and refreshing. Blend it with fresh lime juice for a pop of flavor. This mix doesn’t need added sugar since watermelon is naturally sweet.

    The pops come out light and cool, perfect for a summer snack. Kids love the bright red color. It’s a great way to use up extra watermelon too.

    Chocolate Banana Delight

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    This tastes like a frozen milkshake. Blend bananas with cocoa powder and a little milk or almond milk. Add a spoonful of peanut butter for extra creaminess.

    Freeze in molds and enjoy a rich, fudgy treat. These pops are perfect for chocolate lovers. They’re also healthy and don’t need extra sugar.

    Peach Mango Magic

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    Peaches and mangos go great together. Blend the fruit with a splash of orange juice. The mix is smooth, sweet, and full of tropical flavor. These pops come out bright yellow and orange. Kids will love the color and the taste. It’s like sunshine on a stick.

    Raspberry Vanilla Yogurt

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    These pops are fruity and creamy with a little tang. Blend raspberries with vanilla yogurt until smooth. You can swirl them together or make layers.

    Add a little honey if your raspberries are too tart. Freeze them in clear molds to show off the pretty colors. They’re a fun treat with a mix of textures.

    Green Smoothie

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    This is a sneaky way to get some greens into your kids’ snacks. Blend spinach, banana, and apple juice or pineapple juice.

    The banana helps cover the spinach's taste. These pops are bright green in color. They taste fruity and sweet, not veggie-like. Kids are always surprised by how good they are.

    Apple Cinnamon Freeze

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    This one tastes like frozen apple pie. Mix applesauce with a dash of cinnamon and a drizzle of honey. Pour it into molds and freeze until solid. These pops are soft and perfect for little kids too. They smell amazing as they freeze. It’s a simple, cozy flavor in summer form.

    Grape Juice Ice

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    This one is super easy and always a hit. Just pour 100% grape juice into your molds. No need to blend or mix anything else. The result is sweet, bold, and super purple. Kids love the flavor and the look. It’s a great last-minute treat to throw in the freezer.

    Kiwi Strawberry Layers

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    These pops are colorful and fun to make. Blend strawberries and kiwis separately with a bit of juice. Pour one layer at a time and freeze each before adding the next. The final result is a striped green and red pop. It tastes sweet, tart, and super fresh. They look fancy but are really easy to make.

    Chocolate Almond Milk

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    These are perfect for kids who love chocolate but can’t have dairy. Just pour chocolate almond milk into molds and freeze. You can also blend in a banana to make them thicker. These pops are light and creamy. They taste like a chocolate drink turned into a cool dessert. No extra sugar is needed.

    Frozen Yogurt Berry Bites

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    These are sweet, creamy, and full of fruit. Mix any kind of berry with vanilla yogurt. You can blend them or leave them whole for texture.

    Freeze in small molds or cups. Add granola for a crunch. They make a great breakfast or afternoon snack.

    Tropical Sunrise

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    This pop is beautiful and fruity. Layer orange juice, pineapple puree, and a bit of blended strawberries. Freeze each layer before adding the next.

    The result looks like a summer sunrise. It tastes sweet and juicy in every bite. A fun way to make snack time extra special.

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    Managing grocery expenses can be challenging for many households, especially with rising food costs and fluctuating budgets.

    However, with some creativity and resourcefulness, you can implement numerous clever hacks to reduce your never-ending grocery bill without sacrificing the quality or variety of your meals.

    15 Clever Hacks To Reduce That Never-Ending Grocery

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