Ingredients
- 2 cups pineapple, chopped into bite-sized pieces
- 16 ounces fresh strawberries, hulled
- 8 ounces fresh raspberries
- 1/2 cup honey
- 1/4 cup plain Greek yogurt
Instructions
1. Prepare the fruit
Wash all the fruit thoroughly. Hull the strawberries by removing the green tops. Peel and chop the pineapple into small pieces, roughly the size of the strawberries. If your raspberries have any stems or leaves attached, remove those as well.
2. Blend the fruit
Add the strawberries, raspberries, and pineapple into a blender or food processor. Blend until the mixture is mostly smooth. Depending on your equipment, you may need to stop and scrape down the sides once or twice to make sure everything gets incorporated evenly.
3. Add the sweetener and yogurt
Pour in the honey and Greek yogurt. Blend again until the mixture is fully combined and smooth. Taste the mixture. If you want it a bit sweeter, you can add a little more honey.
4. Pour into molds
Carefully pour the blended mixture into popsicle molds. Leave a small amount of space at the top of each mold to allow for expansion during freezing. If you don’t have traditional molds, small paper cups with popsicle sticks work well. You can also use silicone muffin cups or ice cube trays for smaller pops.
5. Insert sticks and freeze
Place the sticks in the center of each mold. Transfer the molds to the freezer and let them sit undisturbed for at least 6 hours, preferably overnight, to ensure they freeze completely.
6. Remove from molds
To release the popsicles, run the bottom of the mold under warm water for about 10 to 15 seconds. Gently twist and pull on the stick to remove the popsicle. If it resists, give it another rinse with warm water and try again.
Notes
Chop pineapple into small pieces
Pineapple can be fibrous, so cutting it into small chunks ensures it blends evenly with the other fruits. If the pieces are too large, they might jam the blender or lead to uneven texture.
Check the fat content of the yogurt
Greek yogurt comes in various fat levels. If you’re aiming for a lower-calorie treat, use nonfat or low-fat yogurt. For a creamier, richer popsicle, full-fat yogurt is the better choice.
Adjust sweetness to taste
Fruit sweetness can vary. If your berries are extra ripe, you may not need the full amount of honey. Taste the mixture after blending and adjust accordingly.
Don’t rush the freezing process
Letting the popsicles freeze completely is essential. If they’re even slightly soft in the middle, they won’t release from the mold cleanly and may break apart.
Loosen with warm water
If the popsicles are stuck, resist the urge to pull harder. Running the mold under warm water is the safest and easiest way to release them without damage.
Clean your tools right away
Blenders can be tough to clean once fruit residue dries. Rinse it immediately after use and consider blending warm water with a drop of dish soap for quick and thorough cleaning.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes