People have been enjoying popsicles, a common frozen dessert, for decades. In essence, these are fruit liquids, flavored syrups, or blended fruit-based frozen ice cubes. Popsicles are a common dessert choice for hot summer days and after meals because of their cooling sweetness.
Frank Epperson, an 11-year-old child, is credited with creating popsicles when he unintentionally left a mixture of soda and water with a stirring stick outside on a chilly San Francisco night in 1905. After the liquid had frozen over night, Epperson got a frozen delight on a stick when he took out the stirring stick. He gave it the name “Epsicle,” and his friends and family took to it right once. Later, when Epperson began marketing them professionally, the name was altered to “popsicle”.
Popsicles today are available in a huge range of flavors and designs, including fruity, creamy, and even alcoholic versions. They can be bought at grocery stores, ice cream trucks, and convenience stores or prepared at home with basic ingredients and popsicle molds. Popsicles are a fun and practical way to stay cool on hot summer days or to sate a sweet tooth.
Strawberry Banana Popsicles:
Mix fresh strawberries and ripe bananas with honey and Greek yogurt, pour into popsicle molds and freeze.
Mango Coconut Popsicles:
Mix fresh mango, coconut milk and lime juice, pour into popsicle molds and freeze.
Watermelon Mint Popsicles:
Mix fresh watermelon, mint leaves and honey, pour into popsicle molds and freeze.
Blueberry Yogurt Popsicles:
Mix fresh blueberries and Greek yogurt with a little honey, pour into popsicle molds and freeze.
Peach Raspberry Popsicles:
Mix fresh peaches, raspberries and orange juice, pour into popsicle molds and freeze.
Lemonade Popsicles:
Mix fresh lemon juice, water and sugar, pour into popsicle molds and freeze.
Chocolate Banana Popsicles:
Mix ripe bananas, cocoa powder and almond milk, pour into popsicle molds and freeze.
Pineapple Coconut Popsicles:
Mix fresh pineapple, coconut milk and honey, pour into popsicle molds and freeze.
Strawberry Lemonade Popsicles:
Mix fresh strawberries, lemon juice, water and sugar, pour into popsicle molds and freeze.
Kiwi Lime Popsicles:
Mix fresh kiwi, lime juice and honey, pour into popsicle molds and freeze.
Raspberry Coconut Popsicles:
Mix fresh raspberries, coconut milk and honey, pour into popsicle molds and freeze.
Peach Tea Popsicles:
Take a generous amount of your favorite tea, mix it with fresh peach puree, pour into popsicle molds and freeze.
Orange Creamsicle Popsicles:
Mix fresh orange juice, Greek yogurt and honey, pour into popsicle molds and freeze.
Mojito Popsicles:
Mix fresh mint leaves, lime juice, water and sugar, add a little rum, pour into popsicle molds and freeze.
Cucumber Lime Popsicles:
Mix fresh cucumber, lime juice, water and honey, pour into popsicle molds and freeze.