Besides ice cream, popsicles are my favorite go-to treat on a sweltering summer day. Lately the heat has been relentless where I am — are you coping with intense summer temperatures where you live?
To help beat the heat, I gathered a variety of standout popsicle recipes from around the web. This collection includes bright fruit-forward options, creamy dessert-style pops, and a few spirited, adult-friendly frozen treats. Whether you want something light and refreshing or rich and indulgent, there’s a recipe here to suit the mood.
Here are 19 refreshing popsicle recipes to keep you cool this summer:
1. Coconut Amaretto Popsicle — recipe featured by The Artful Desperado. A tropical, creamy option with a hint of nutty amaretto for grown-up flavor.
2. Blood Orange Popsicles — bright, slightly tart, and beautifully hued for summer.
3. Chocolate Peanut Butter Banana Pops — a decadent, vegan-friendly blend of chocolate, peanut butter, and banana for a dessert-like frozen treat.
4. Striped Ombre Popsicle — visually striking layered pops with gradual color transitions for an elegant frozen snack.
5. Ombre Grapefruit Tangerine Popsicles — citrus-forward, colorful, and light — perfect for citrus lovers.
6. Creamy Coconut and Blood Orange Popsicles — a silky combination of coconut richness and bright blood orange notes.
7. Strawberry Cream Pops — simple, creamy, and bursting with fresh strawberry flavor; a classic crowd-pleaser.
8. Strawberry Lime Popsicles — sweet strawberries balanced with zesty lime for a refreshing contrast.
9. Cantaloupe Popsicles — delicate, sweet melon flavor that’s light and hydrating on hot days.
10. Fruit Juice Pops — a versatile option made from pure fruit juices for naturally bright colors and flavor.
11. Sangria Popsicles — a boozy, fruity treat inspired by classic sangria; ideal for backyard gatherings (for adults only).
12. Key Lime Pie Pops — creamy, tart, and reminiscent of the classic pie in a frozen pop form.
13. Pink Grapefruit Popsicles — tart and refreshing with a lovely pink hue and citrus bite.
14. Breakfast Cereal Pops — playful and nostalgic, these pops incorporate milk and cereal flavors for a fun morning or afternoon snack.
15. Mango Chia Popsicles — tropical mango combined with chia seeds for texture, fiber, and a healthy twist.
16. Spiked Watermelon Popsicles — boozy and thirst-quenching, watermelon-based pops with a spirited kick for adult enjoyment.
17. The Best Blueberry Popsicle — concentrated blueberry flavor in a refreshing frozen form, great for berry fans.
18. Spicy Margarita Popsicles — a bold, citrusy pop with a touch of heat for those who like their treats with a little kick.
19. Peach Sweet Tea Popsicles — southern-inspired sweetness meets juicy peach in a perfect summer combination.
Whether you prefer fruity, creamy, spicy, or spiked, this list includes a wide range of popsicle styles to try. Did your favorite recipe make the list? Which flavors are your go-to for beating summer heat?