Easy Rocket Pops With Real Fruit

My girls love the bright red, white, and blue popsicles that make a frequent appearance at holiday parties each summer, so I thought I’d put our rocket popsicle molds to good use and make a produce-packed version at home. These don’t look exactly the same, but they are fun nonetheless—and they are a nutritious snack to share with the kids when it’s super hot outside! You can make these with fresh or frozen fruit, and there are a few options for added flavors, too. Which means they are super versatile and can work with any allergies or budgets. We’ve been eating them (along with our other favorite Strawberry Popsicles) as afternoon snack a lot lately…and sometimes even with breakfast. And they are of course perfect for holidays when you need Memorial Day recipes and the 4th of July. (And here’s my full guide to How to Make Popsicles. You may also like Strawberry Frozen Yogurt, easy Carrot Smoothie, and Blueberry Popsicles.)

Ingredients You Need

To make these popsicles you’ll need to have the following ingredients on hand and ready to go. Sign up for our email updates to get tips and ideas sent to your inbox.

Strawberries: This is the red layer and you can use fresh or thawed frozen strawberries. Both work similarly. Blueberries: I prefer using frozen wild blueberries as the blue layer as they are very bright and more flavorful than regular ones, but if you only have regular ones that’s fine too. Banana: I use ripe banana as the middle white layer. You could also use vanilla yogurt if you wanted to. Honey or maple syrup: If you taste your fruit purees and they aren’t super sweet, feel free to sweeten to taste.. Just avoid honey for babies under 1 year of age.

Step-by-Step Instructions

Here’s a look at the simple process involved in this rocket popsicle recipe. Scroll down to the bottom of this post for the full info, including the amounts and the timing.

Best Molds for Rocket Pops

We have these popsicle molds that are in the shape of rockets and they are so fun for all sorts of popsicle flavors, but especially these!

Best Tips for Success

You can make these in a popsicle mold or in small disposable bathroom cups with a popsicle stick inserted into the center. To make these dairy-free, use your favorite nondairy yogurt. You can use fresh or frozen fruit for these rocket popsicles. If using frozen fruit, thaw it first so it’s easy to blend. Sweeten the rocket popsicles to taste (sweetness will vary based on the flavor of your fruit). If you have extra mixtures, serve as smoothies. Store popsicles in molds in a zip top storage bag for up to 1 month. Try my Graham Cracker Icebox Cake for another easy dessert for kids.

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