Creamy Strawberry Popsicle Recipe – Just 4 Ingredients!

My homemade strawberry popsicle recipe has just 4 ingredients. Coconut milk makes them irresistibly creamy while pure maple syrup makes them perfectly sweet.

We're big fans of homemade popsicles in my house and my new creamy strawberry popsicle recipe just may be my favorite yet!

Why? Well, first of all, these little beauties require just 4 ingredients, meaning I can make them on a whim, much to my sons' delight. Second of all, summer strawberries just can't be beat here. I've listed frozen strawberries in the ingredients so you can make these tasty treats all year BUT if you have some perfectly ripe summer strawberries on hand, you should totally use those instead. Or, if you find yourself out strawberry picking this year, stash some of the extra in the freezer to make your future popsicle dreams come true.

To make this creamy strawberry popsicle recipe, you'll need full fat coconut milk, frozen (or fresh) strawberries, vanilla extract and pure maple syrup. That's it! You simply run some cold water over the strawberries to thaw, dump everything in the blender, blend until smooth, and pour into popsicle molds. (These are the ones I love but you can also find silicone molds.)

I love making healthier homemade popsicles like these because I never feel bad about offering them as an afternoon snack or a healthy summer dessert. So good! Make sure to scroll to the end of this post for some of my other favorite homemade popsicle recipes.

 

Tips & Variations for Homemade Strawberry Popsicles

Homemade strawberry popsicles are so simple, you really can't mess them up! Still, here are a few tips for maximizing the deliciousness of these summer treats.

• Use full fat coconut milk. While you could try this recipe with fat free coconut milk, the full fat variety gives this strawberry popsicle recipe such amazing creaminess, I really wouldn't stray from it. The fat also makes these treats more filling.
• Use the best strawberries you can find. As I mentioned above, if you're growing strawberries or it you live somewhere where you can go strawberry picking, take advantage of those peak summer strawberries and use them here! With such a minimal ingredient list, the flavor really shines through.
• Try different fruits! This homemade popsicle recipe is so versatile. Try it with frozen cherries, frozen mango, frozen blueberries…you get the idea. You really can't go wrong!
• Include sliced strawberries. While you certainly don't have to do this, including a few slices or chunks of strawberries in these pops makes them so pretty. To do this, simply leave a few strawberries out of the blender, chop, and stir them in after you've blended the other ingredients.

Is this a healthy strawberry popsicle recipe?

Yes! This is indeed a healthy strawberry popsicle recipe. You can serve these as an afternoon snack or a healthy dessert and feel good about it. They're mostly sweetened with fruit, with just a bit of maple syrup to round it out. They also include plenty of healthy fats from the coconut. Here are some of the nutritional highlights from this strawberry popsicle recipe:

Strawberries (Vitamin C, Manganese, Antioxidants)

A good source of vitamin C, manganese and antioxidants, strawberries may help prevent heart disease, aid in blood sugar regulation and reduce inflammation. Strawberries are #1 on the EWG's 2024 Dirty Dozen list so if you can buy organic, it's a good choice. Fortunately, frozen fruit, which these popsicles call for, is often more budget friendly making organic more feasible for many.

Coconut Milk (Manganese, Copper, Iron, Magnesium, Selenium, Potassium, Vitamin C, Folate)

Made of the white flesh of coconuts mixed with water, coconut milk is high in manganese, copper, iron, magnesium and selenium. It's also a good source of potassium, vitamin C and folate. Some studies have shown that coconut helps to reduce inflammation, fight bacteria and viruses and fight stomach ulcers.

Pure Maple Syrup (Manganese, Zinc)

1/3 cup of pure maple syrup contains 165% of the recommended dietary intake for manganese and 28% for zinc. It also has a lower glycemic index than table sugar, reducing blood sugar spikes.

FAQ – Everything You Want to Know about this Strawberry Popsicle Recipe

Have a question about this strawberry popsicle recipe I didn't answer below? Leave a comment below or message me on Instagram @prepdish. I'd love to hear from you!

How do you make creamy popsicles not icy?

Including creamy fat, like the full fat coconut milk in your popsicles helps prevent them from becoming icy. That's why I recommend using full fat, not fat free, coconut milk in my strawberry popsicle recipe.

How to make healthy strawberry popsicles?

Using fruit and a natural sweetener like honey or pure maple syrup to sweeten your popsicles results in healthy popsicles. For healthy strawberry popsicles, blend 10oz strawberries, 1 tsp vanilla extract, 3T pure maple syrup and 14oz full fat coconut milk in a blender until smooth. Pour into popsicle molds, freeze and enjoy!

How do you make homemade popsicles softer?

Including full fat coconut milk in your popsicles makes them creamy and not too icy or hard. You can also simply leave your popsicle out of the freezer for a couple of minutes before enjoying.

Are popsicles good or bad for you?

Whether popsicles are good or bad for you completely depends on the ingredients! My strawberry popsicle recipe includes only simple ingredients you can feel good about – strawberries, coconut milk, pure maple syrup and vanilla extract. With these ingredients, these strawberry popsicles are good for you!

I want more homemade popsicle recipes!

I'm a huge fan of homemade popsicles and have accrued several go-to recipes over the years. You can also simply freeze your leftover smoothies for easy, healthy homemade popsicles!