A few months ago I stumbled upon Zipzicle Ice Pop Molds and I’ve been waiting to use them for the summer. When summer rolls around, I usually like to end my day with an ice cold popsicle or Italian ice (Jersey girl issues). I think I’ve actually programmed it into my brain because when it gets hot I immediately start craving frozen treats.

Growing up, my mom would get us otter pops from the dollar store and at the end of the summer I’d end up having 2 permanent cuts on the edges of my mouth from eating so many of them. #thestrugglewasreal This summer now that I’m a grown up I don’t plan on changing that. Except this time I’m going to make my own otter pops that are sugar-free and healthy! My hubby and I will be climbing Half Dome in 2 months and we’re trying to get fit. After a long sweaty workout sessions, these are the perfect guilt-free treats.

You want the consistency of the fruit mixture to be more smoothie-like than water-y. This will ensure that you have a nice firm but not rock hard otter pop. Also, definitely use a funnel to fill the plastic bags so you don’t make a mess!

My favorite flavor ended up being the black cherry limeade and cardamom plum froyo otter pops. I love tart frozen treats. My husband was a fan of the strawberry guava otter pop. Try them out for yourself and let me know what your favorite is!

Print Homemade Otter Pops Prep Time: 15 minutes Cook Time: 5 minutes Total Time: 20 minutes Yield: each recipe makes 1 cup of smoothie or ~3 otter pops 4 Refreshing Summer Recipes for Otter Pops or Ice Pops Ingredients Strawberry Guava 1 guava

6-8 strawberries

1/2 tbsp lemon juice

5 tbsp water



Black Cherry Limeade juice of 1/2 lime

3/4 cup of cherries

1/4 cup water



Cardamom Plum Froyo 1/4 tsp ground cardamom

2 plums

1/4 + 2 tbsp cup vanilla greek yogurt

1/4 cup maple syrup



Nectarine Green Tea 2 nectarines

1/3 cup of strong brewed green tea

1 tbsp lemon juice

1 tbsp maple syrup Instructions For each flavor : Blend the ingredients until nice and smooth. Add additional 1 tbsp water if the mixture is too thick and not easily pourable Use a funnel to pour the smoothie mixture into the plastic tube until it reaches the fill line. Freeze overnight and enjoy! Notes Feel free to use frozen fruits to make these treats as well! 3.1 https://milkandcardamom.com/2015/06/25/homemade-otter-pops/