Quick & Healthy Yogurt Berry Popsicles

Quick & Healthy Yogurt Berry Popsicles

Who else is ready for popsicle weather?  As the temperatures rise, nothing cools us off like a refreshing chilled treat. You only need a handful of ingredients for these homemade strawberry-raspberry popsicles that are made healthier with Greek yogurt and reduced sugar.

 

Ingredients for 6 popsicles:

• 1 cup plain Greek yogurt
• Zest of 1 organic lemon
• 1 tsp vanilla extract
• 1/2 cup fresh strawberries
• 1/2 cup fresh raspberries
• 3-4 tablespoons reduced sugar strawberry jam
• 3 -4 tablespoons reduced sugar raspberry jam
  
• 6 popsicle molds
• 6 popsicle sticks

Instructions

1. In a bowl, add the Greek yogurt with the lemon zest and vanilla extract. Mix well to combine. Set aside.
2. Thinly slice the strawberries and halve the raspberries. Divide the fresh fruit among the popsicle molds and gently press them into the sides.
3. Evenly distribute the yogurt mixture among the 6 molds. Add 1-2 tbsp strawberry jam to 3 of the molds and 1-2 tbsp raspberry jam to the other 3. Stir the yogurt and jam together to create a marbling effect.
4. Insert the ice cream sticks into the molds and place in the freezer for at least 4 hours.
5. When ready to serve, remove the molds from the freezer and let thaw for 10 min. or pass them briefly under hot water.
6. Remove the popsicles from the molds, and serve!
7. Enjoy!

 

Hungry for more? Try these scrumptious homemade popsicles for a chilled out summer.