My kids love popsicles and would eat them every day. And I usually let them, because I make my own popsicles and they are almost always just fruit. It’s easy to add veggies, or other healthy add-ins when you make your own! I know my kids will be eating more fruits and veggies when I have homemade popsicles in my freezer. The key to making a really great homemade popsicle is not only the recipe, but the type of popsicle mold you use. Keep reading for our Top 10 Popsicle Molds and how they compare.
Easy Way to Make Homemade Popsicles
We make smoothies almost everyday, but a lot of times won’t finish the entire batch. If you have your own popsicle molds, you won’t ever have to waste leftover smoothie! We just pour what we don’t eat into the mold, and eat the popsicles later. Sometimes kids don’t like the texture of a smoothie, or won’t drink it right now. When it is frozen in a popsicle shape I have found my kids will eat almost any smoothie I have made. Green, red, purple, even brown!
What are the Best Popsicle Molds to Buy?
We put together our Top 10 Popsicle Molds for you. I use them in different situations for different recipes depending on what I’m making and of course depending on which kids will be eating the popsicles. There are some popsicle molds that are better for smaller kids because of the size or how well your child can grip the handle.
Features we like:
- built -in drip guard
- base keeps pops upright while freezing – small base – doesn’t take a lot of space
- can remove from base, then lay pops flat once frozen
- dishwasher safe – easy to clean
- makes a great medium size pop
Price: $11.99 on Amazon
Blueberry Breakfast Pops
- 1 cup blueberries
- 1/2 cup plain Greek yogurt
- 1/2 cup rolled oats
- 1/2 frozen banana
Blend ingredients together, then pour into popsicle molds. Freeze and then enjoy! Makes 6 regular pops.
Features we like:
- you can lay it down in the freezer to freeze and it won’t leak
- less messy for kids to eat
- makes a BIG popsicle
- can fill with yogurt and make a homemade ‘gogurt’
Price: $19.99 (for 10) on Amazon
Beet Berry Pops
- 4 cups strawberries
- 1 medium beet, roasted
- 1/2 orange, peeled
- 1/2 cup 100% juice
Blend together then pour into popsicle molds. Freeze and then enjoy! Makes 6 large pops.
Features we like:
- makes 10 pops at once
- uses wood popsicle sticks – disposable and so it doesn’t matter if your kids lose them
- makes a classic shaped medium size popsicle
- mold won’t tip in your freezer
Price: $13.49 on Amazon
Creamy Avocado Fudgesicles
- 10 ounces chocolate almond milk
- 1/2 ripe avocado
- 1 tablespoon cocoa powder
Blend together and pour into popsicles molds, then freeze and enjoy! Makes 6 regular pops.
Features we like:
- individual molds lift from the base and can store in the freeze in the mold
- makes a very smooth great size Popsicle
- has very sturdy base. So it won’t tip in your freezer
Price: $15.99 on Amazon
Creamy Coconut Pops
- 16 oz coconut milk
- 1/2 cup shredded coconut
- 3-4 tablespoons sweetener of your choice
Blend ingredients together, then pour into popsicle molds. Freeze and then enjoy. Makes 6 regular pops.
Features we like:
- Wide holder base catches any drips as it melts
- Small size perfect for babies and toddlers
- has easy to grip handle
Price: $8.99 on Amazon
Refreshing Cucumber Apple Teething Pops
- 3/4 apple
- 1/2 cucumber
- 1/2 cup mango
Blend together, then pour into popsicle molds. Freeze and then enjoy! Makes 7 small pops.
Features we like:
- Drip-free, slurping straw in handle
- Also Dishwasher safe
- Less messy than other pop molds
Price: $9.90 on Amazon
Cherry Pops
- 1 1/2 cups frozen cherries
- 6 oz 100% orange juice
Blend together, then pour into popsicle molds. Freeze and then enjoy -Makes 4 regular pops.
Features we like:
- small popsicle – great from smaller children
- super cute ring pop shape, so the kids feel like they are eating a special treat
- base is sturdy and also holds the molds in well
Price: $9.20 on Amazon
Tropical Kiwi Pops
Blend ingredients together, then pour into popsicle molds. Makes 12 small pops, or 6 regular size pops.
Features we like:
- freezes popsicles in 7 minutes
- makes layered popsicles and creamsicles easy to make
Price: $42 on Amazon
Chocolate Dipped Straw-Banana Pops Recipe
Features we like:
- Cone handle catches drips
- makes kids feel like they are eating an ice cream cone
Price: $9.94 on Amazon
Features we like:
- small size and rounded shape make it perfect for babies and toddlers
- easy to pop out of the mold
Price: $17.99 on Amazon
Mini Fruity Dream Pops
Of course, you can let your kids join in on the fun of making these! They’ll be even more excited to eat a popsicle they’ve made themselves! Soon enough you’ll have them begging for a dessert pop after every meal! And strangely enough, you’ll be more than happy to let them have one! This is also an amazing way to use the produce you’re not sure if you’ll get to before it goes bad. So go ahead and try one of these amazing recipes today! Meanwhile your kids and fridge will thank you!
Source: https://www.superhealthykids.com/top-10-ice-pop-molds-for-fruit-and-veggie-pops/
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