Easy to Make Strawberry Popsicles Recipe (made with honey)

One of the best parts of summer is enjoying an easy to make strawberry popsicles recipe (made with honey).

The sweetness of the strawberries plus the smoothness of the honey is one of my favorite summer combinations. This recipe brings me right back to summers as a kid.

The best part is this recipe is not only good for your summer soul but is on the healthier side as well. Using honey instead of refined sugar means it’s healthier, right?! Come join me as I take you through one of my favorite summertime treats; strawberry popsicles!

What are the benefits of strawberries and honey?

According to healthline.com, strawberries are, “rich in antioxidants and an excellent source of vitamin C, manganese, folate (vitamin B9), and potassium.” So you will feel good giving your children these delicious popsicles.

Honey is rich in antioxidants and it is a better alternative to refined sugar. Plus honey has a delicious floral flavor to it that you can’t beat. The trick here though is to get high-quality honey, preferably from a local beekeeper or honey supplier. Check around your area, see if there are any local places that sell their honey.

What are some tips and important information for this strawberry popsicles recipe?

• Kids younger than one years old should not be given honey. Honey contains bacteria that are toxic to babies. If planning on giving these popsicles to a baby, use a different types of sweeteners like sugar, agave syrup, or maple syrup.
• You can use a blender, any type, I use my immersion blender for this recipe or a food processor.
• Thoroughly blend the strawberry slurry to have smooth, evenly textured popsicles.
• If this is your first time making popsicles, and you don’t have a popsicle mold, never fear. You could use a regular ice cube tray for mini popsicles. So fun!
• When filling your popsicle tray up, leave some room on top to allow for expansion while the mixture freezes.

What will I need for this strawberry popsicles recipe?

This makes around 6 standard-sized popsicles, but it all depending on how much juice is in the strawberries, there might be a bit more or a bit less.

• 3 cups strawberries
• 1/3 cup water
• 1/4 cup honey
• Blender or food processor
• Popsicles mold
• 6 Popsicle sticks

What are the steps for this strawberry popsicles recipe?

You will not believe how simple and easy the steps are for this recipe. It takes five minutes or less to make these delicious treats.

Step 1: Rinse

Wash 3 cups of strawberries thoroughly to remove any dirt.

Step 2: Taste

Taste a strawberry to check the sweetness level. You can adjust the honey level to suit your personal preference.

Step 3: Chop

Chop off the green tops of the strawberries

Step 4: Combine

Add 3 cups worth of strawberries to your blender or food processor, plus the 1/3 cup water, and 1/4 cup of honey (if you have an infant, you can use sugar, agave syrup, or maple syrup in place of the honey).

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Step 5: Blend

Blend up the popsicle strawberry slushy until smooth. Then give it a taste to see if you want to add more honey.

Step 6: Add to popsicle molds and wait

Finally, add the strawberry popsicle slushy mixture to the popsicle tray followed by the popsicle sticks. Make sure to leave some room at the top for expansion. And place in the freezer.

Step 7: Enjoy!

Kick back, relax, and enjoy these delicious frozen treats.

What are some variations for this strawberry popsicle recipe?

Variations for the strawberry: Let’s say you only have a few cups of strawberries and have some other fruit laying around. Why not throw those into the mix to see what other delicious combinations you could make. You could add: banana, blueberries, blackberries, citrus (lemon or lime), raspberries, mint, peach, or pineapple.

Variations for the water: If you have juice from other fruits, try adding that in place of the water.

Variations for the honey: Maybe you are out of honey or you want to give these popsicles to an infant (children under the age of one should not eat honey). Instead of honey, you can try agave syrup, maple syrup, or granulated sugar. Adjust the amount of sweetener as needed.

How to store strawberry popsicles?

If planning on eating these popsicles right away, you can leave them in the mold that you used. However, if you plan on storing these in the freezer more long term, place them in an airtight freezer safe bag. If you do that, they should last from 6-8 months.

What is your favorite summertime treat?