Get the recipe: Kid-Loved Orange Creamsicle Popsicles
These orange creamsicle popsicles are basically summer on a stick. Sweet, creamy, and bursting with citrus flavor, they’re always on repeat at my house. And with just 4 ingredients and 5 minutes of prep, they’re as easy as they are delicious.
Ingredients
- 1 cup orange juice, freshly squeezed or store-bought
- 1 cup plain whole milk yogurt, (see notes below)
- 3-4 tbsp honey (for babies over 1), maple syrup or agave nectar
- 2 tsp orange zest
- 1/2 tsp vanilla extract (optional)
Instructions
- In a blender, add all of the ingredients along with 1 tsp of orange zest.
- Blend for 15-30 seconds or until everything is incorporated and smooth. Add in the rest of the orange zest and pulse for 2 seconds.
- Pour into your popsicle molds until you reach the fill line. Place in the popsicle sticks and carefully place the mold in the freezer for at least 5 hours but preferably overnight.
- Remove the popsicle from the mold and serve.
Notes
Age: 9+ months (omit the sweetener for 12 months and younger)
Yield: this recipe makes roughly 2 1/2 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).
Notes on Yogurt: you can use plain, vanilla, honey (for babies over 1), or whichever other flavor sounds good or you have on hand. I recommend using whole-milk yogurt to help boost flavor and thickness. You can also use any plant-based yogurt you prefer as well – oat, cashew, almond, soy, etc.
Sweetness: Depending on your fruit's sweetness and your preference, I recommend tasting the popsicle base before pouring it into the molds, as you may need a little more honey.
Recipe Tips
- If you're feeling fancy and really want to make your orange creamsicle flavor shine - stir in a little bit of finely grated orange zest to the mixture after blending.
- Use full-fat canned coconut milk for a dairy-free option that's super creamy.
- Popsicles can help soothe sore throats or provide relief from teething pain (just make sure your little one is over 1 year of age if you’re making them with honey).
- For the best texture, use a high-powered blender and puree until super smooth.
- If your popsicles seem to be sticking in the mold, running the base under warm water for about 30 seconds will help release a popsicle easily.
Toddlers
- Toddlers can help peel the oranges, measure the ingredients, and pour them 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. Pour the popsicle mixture into a smaller measuring cup with a pour lip to make it easier to manage.
- 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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