This recipe for Low Calorie Popsicles is a refreshing and nutritious treat perfect for hot summer days. They are low in added sugars and free of artificial flavors.
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This recipe for low calorie popsicles is a delicious and refreshing frozen treat that is both easy to make and good for you. Each popsicle is only 30 calories!
The use of natural ingredients and low added sugars make this recipe a healthier alternative to store bought popsicles. The popsicles can be stored in the freezer for several weeks, making them a convenient treat to have on hand!
Why You'll Love This Recipe
- With just three ingredients and a blender or food processor, you can whip up a batch of these popsicles in no time.
- This recipe uses fresh or frozen sliced peaches, which are a great source of vitamins and minerals, including vitamin C and potassium. The Greek yogurt adds protein and calcium, while the orange juice provides additional vitamin C.
- It's a healthier alternative to store bought popsicles that are often loaded with sugar.
Ingredients You'll Need
- Sliced Peaches (fresh or frozen): Naturally sweet and provide a great flavor to these popsicles.
- Vanilla Greek Yogurt: A creamy and tangy ingredient that adds protein, calcium, and probiotics to these popsicles.
- Orange Juice: Provides a natural sweetness to the popsicles, and helps balance the tanginess of the Greek yogurt.
Step-By-Step Instructions
Step 1: Place the peaches, Greek yogurt and orange juice in a blender or food processor. Blend until smooth.
Step 2: Pour the mixture into popsicle molds, leaving a little bit of space at the top for expansion.
Step 3: Insert popsicle sticks into the molds.
Step 4: Freeze the popsicles for at least 4 hours or until completely frozen.
Step 5: To remove the popsicles from the molds, run them under warm water for a few seconds to loosen the popsicles.
NOTE: You can print the FULL recipe with all ingredients & detailed instructions below!
Expert Tips
- Ripe peaches are sweeter and have a better texture, which will help ensure that your healthy peach popsicles are delicious and flavorful.
- Make sure to blend the peaches, Greek yogurt, and orange juice until they are completely smooth and well combined.
- The amount of time it takes for the popsicles to freeze completely will depend on the size of the molds and the temperature of your freezer. As a general rule, it takes about 4-6 hours for popsicles to freeze completely.
Variations
- Mixed Berry: Substitute the sliced peaches with mixed berries, such as strawberries, blueberries, and raspberries, for a tasty and colorful twist. You can also use a berry-flavored Greek yogurt to enhance the berry flavor.
- Mango & Pineapple: Substitute the sliced peaches with frozen mango and pineapple chunks, and use a plain or vanilla Greek yogurt.
- Coconut Peach: Add coconut milk to the mixture of sliced peaches, Greek yogurt, and orange juice to create a creamy and tropical flavor. The coconut milk will also make the popsicles even creamier.
- Chocolate Peach: Melt some dark chocolate and drizzle it on top of the frozen popsicles before serving. You can also add unsweetened cocoa powder to the mixture for a chocolatey flavor throughout.
Storing
To prevent freezer burn and to keep the peach popsicles fresh, make sure to store them in airtight containers or resealable plastic bags. While frozen popsicles can last for a few months in the freezer, it's best to consume them within a few weeks for the best flavor.
Recipe FAQ's
While fresh or frozen peaches are recommended for the best flavor and texture, you can use canned peaches as a substitute. Just make sure to drain the canned peaches before using them in the recipe.
Yes, you can use any type of juice that you prefer, such as apple juice, pineapple juice, or even coconut water. Just make sure to adjust the sweetness and flavors accordingly.
Greek yogurt is recommended because it has a thicker texture and a tangier flavor, which works well in this recipe. However, you can use regular yogurt as a substitute if that's what you have on hand.
While a blender is recommended to ensure that the ingredients are well blended and smooth, you can also mash the sliced peaches with a fork or potato masher and mix all the ingredients together with a whisk or a fork. However, the texture of the popsicles may be slightly different.
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Special Equipment
Ingredients
- 2 cups frozen sliced peaches
- 1 cup vanilla Greek yogurt
- ½ cup orange juice
Instructions
- Place the peaches, Greek yogurt and orange juice in a blender or food processor. Blend until smooth.
- Pour the mixture into popsicle molds, leaving a little bit of space at the top for expansion.
- Insert popsicle sticks into the molds.
- Freeze the popsicles for at least 4 hours or until completely frozen.
- To remove the popsicles from the molds, run them under warm water for a few seconds to loosen the popsicles.
Notes
- Ripe peaches are sweeter and have a better texture, which will help ensure that your healthy peach popsicles are delicious and flavorful. If using frozen peaches, look for ones that were picked and frozen at peak ripeness.
- Make sure to blend the peaches, Greek yogurt, and orange juice until they are completely smooth and well combined. This will ensure that the popsicles are creamy and not icy.
- The amount of time it takes for the popsicles to freeze completely will depend on the size of the molds and the temperature of your freezer. As a general rule, it takes about 4-6 hours for popsicles to freeze completely.
- Storing: To prevent freezer burn and to keep the peach popsicles fresh, make sure to store them in airtight containers or resealable plastic bags. While frozen popsicles can last for a few months in the freezer, it's best to consume them within a few weeks for the best flavor.
Nutrition
All nutritional information is based on third-party calculations and should be considered estimates. Actual nutritional content will vary with brands used, measuring methods, portion sizes and more.
Janie
Is there a good substitute for orange juice?
Erika
Hi Janie, you could always try coconut milk if you're trying to avoid juice.
Tara
My kids totally downed these. Need to make another batch!
Sharon
I love the short ingredient list! It's also great how long they will last in the freezer (even thought they don't last around here!)
Cate
This is just what I need on these hot Summer days, and love that it's only 3 ingredients! Saving!
Kushigalu
Perfect treat for summer. Can't wait to make this for my lil one.
Ramona
There are so many things I LOVE about this recipe, the colour, the flavour (peaches are my favourite fruit) and the fact that it is a three-ingredient recipe. I love it on this heat and will make this immediately - peaches are in season so, absolutely brilliant recipe.
Romina
These are perfect for kids. No nasties and full of flavour.
Kathryn Donangelo
I love peaches and cream flavor and these sound delicious- this is a genius idea! Can't wait to try!