Prepped and ready for the freezer within minutes, these 4-ingredient strawberry popsicles are the ultimate summer treat. So refreshingly irresistible, these popsicles are going to be a hit! Naturally sweetened and full of sweet strawberry flavor, your kids will ask for them on repeat! PLUS.. they have a hidden veggie!

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The first time I made strawberry popsicles, I kept it simple — just strawberries and a little honey blended together and poured into molds. And… they were fine. But not great. What I really wanted was a super concentrated, bursting-with-strawberry flavor in frozen form. These were not that.

Then I had a lightbulb moment — what if I simmered the strawberries first? Add a squeeze of lemon to brighten the flavor, a drizzle of honey to enhance the sweetness, and even a handful of shredded carrots (because, let’s be honest, summer nutrition can be a little all over the place).

Call it a stroke of genius from the popsicle gods… because it worked. The result? A bold, ultra-strawberry popsicle that’s packed with all the fresh, summery flavor I was craving.

I love these healthy strawberry popsicles for so many reasons:

🍓 Refreshing and hydrating — perfect for hot summer days
🍓 Quick to make — just 10 minutes of prep with simple, wholesome ingredients
🍓 Kid-approved fun — a snack they can enjoy while playing outside

And honestly, they’re one of my favorite ways to sneak in a little extra fruit (and veggies!) without any pushback. Because at the end of the day, it’s a popsicle on a stick — and that’s always a win.

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Ingredients

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  1. Add all ingredients into a small saucepan and simmer until tender (roughly 10 minutes).
  2. Transfer the sauce to a blender, and blend for 1-2 minutes or until completely smooth.
  3. Pour the strawberry mixture into the popsicle tray, and add the popsicle sticks.
  4. Freeze for at least 5 hours. Pop out of the mold, serve, and enjoy!

Best Popsicle Molds

I absolutely love a fun and colorful popsicle mold! If you’re looking for the best style to fit your family’s needs, check out my guide to 6 of the best kid-friendly popsicle molds. There are options for every age – babies, toddlers, and big kids (including adults).

A pink kids plate with ice cubes and three strawberry popsicles, with strawberries on the side in a pink napkin against a white background.
A pink plate full of ice chips and 3 strawberry popsicles with my hand holding one over the plate. The plate is sitting on my white marble kitchen counter.

Get the recipe: Irresistible 4-Ingredient Strawberry Popsicles (with a hidden veggie!)

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Prepped and ready for the freezer within minutes, these 4-ingredient strawberry popsicles are the ultimate summer treat. So refreshingly irresistible, these popsicles are going to be a hit! Naturally sweetened and full of sweet strawberry flavor, your kids will ask for them on repeat! PLUS.. they have a hidden veggie!
Yield: 6 popsicles
Cook: 10 minutes
Freeze Time: 5 hours
Total: 5 hours 10 minutes
Author: Michele Olivier
Course: Dessert
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Ingredients 

  • 3 cups fresh or thawed from frozen strawberries (with juices), hulled
  • 3 tbsp honey, (see notes)
  • 2 tsp fresh lemon juice
  • 1/4 cup carrots, shredded or finely chopped
  • 1/2 cup water

Instructions 

  • In a small saucepan, place all ingredients.
  • Heat over medium-low heat for 10 minutes, or until strawberries are tender. Let cool slightly.
  • Transfer all ingredients into a blender.
  • Blend for 1-2 minutes or until strawberries are completely smooth.
  • Pour into a popsicle mold to the fill in. Add in the sticks.
  • Place in the freezer and freeze for at least 5 hours, but preferably overnight. Remove from popsicle mold, serve and enjoy

Notes

Age: 9+ months (omit the sweetener for 12 months and younger)
Storage: After removing the popsicle molds, store strawberry popsicles in a freezer-safe bag for up to 2 months in the freezer.
Yield: this recipe makes roughly 2 cups of popsicle mixture. You may need to increase/decrease that amount based on your popsicle mold size. If you have any leftovers, feel free to serve it as a smoothie or smoothie bowl to your kiddos (or yourself). 
Sweetness: Depending on the sweetness of your fruit and your sweetness preference, I recommend tasting the popsicle base before pouring it into the molds, as you may need a little more honey. You can also substitute the honey with maple syrup, agave nectar or a simple syrup. 
3-Minute Instructions: If you have very ripe strawberries that are bursting with flavor, then feel free to add all of the ingredients into a blender and puree until smooth – no simmering needed.
Frozen Strawberries: If using frozen strawberries, thaw first and then add them (and their juices) to a blender along with the other ingredients. There is no need to simmer the frozen strawberries. 
Add-Ins: You can make these easy popsicles as-is, or you can add in one or two extra ingredients. Here are a couple of our favorite additions:
  • chopped strawberries
  • swirl of yogurt
  • crushed graham crackers
  • slices or chopped pieces of banana
  • 1/2 medium cooked beet
  • mango slices
Cooking with Kids: This recipe is great for helping your kids build confidence in the kitchen. There are so many ways they can help out!

Toddlers

  • Toddlers can help measure and pour the ingredients into the blender.
  • They can help put the lid on the blender and push start. Note: make sure to talk about not touching the blender blade while making something in the blender, as it can be sharp.
  • Once blended, toddlers can help pour the popsicle mixture into the popsicle molds. You may want to pour the popsicle mixture into a smaller measuring cup with pour lip to make it easier on them.
  • With help, they can place the popsicle molds into the freezer. My kids always spill the tray at this point, so just give them an extra hand.

Kids

  • You can pretty much let older kids make this recipe by themselves.
  • They can pick out and measure all of the ingredients. Note: make sure to talk about not touching the blender blade while making something in the blender, as it can be sharp.
  • Kids can pour the popsicle mixture into the molds and place the popsicles into the freezer.

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Medically reviewed and cowritten by Jamie Johnson, Registered Dietitian Nutritionist (RDN), and Lauren Braaten, Pediatric Occupational Therapist (OT).