4 Ingredient Blueberry Yogurt Popsicles

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Cool down this summer with these simple and refreshing 4 Ingredient Blueberry Yogurt Popsicles! They’re a little sweet and a little tart, creamy, and absolutely delicious. Both kids and adults will love them!

4 Ingredient Blueberry Yogurt Popsicles | @foodiephysician

Thank you to the U.S. Highbush Blueberry Council for sponsoring this post! As always, all blueberry-loving opinions are 100% my own.

In the middle of summer, it gets pretty hot and humid in South Florida. I’m not a huge fan of extreme heat and on most days, I tend to go from my air conditioned home to my air conditioned car to my air conditioned job!

But then there are the days when it’s unavoidable spending long hours outdoors in the sun. On hot days like that, there are few things more tempting than a refreshing, ice-cold drink or frozen treat. Some of my favorites are my Healthy Peach Frozen Yogurt, Watermelon Agua Fresca and Blueberry Granita with Coconut Whipped Cream.

And now I'm so excited to share my 4 Ingredient Blueberry Yogurt Popsicles with you. They’re a little sweet and a little tart, creamy, and absolutely delicious. They're the perfect tasty treats to cool down with!

Why You'll Love These Popsicles

You only need 4 ingredients to make them- so easy!
They're made with nutritious, wholesome ingredients
They're perfect to cool down with in the summer
They're great for kids and adults

Doctor's Tips

The stars of these blueberry yogurt popsicles are the beautiful blueberries. Their anthocyanin content gives them a lovely blue color that infuses the popsicles with a beautiful pattern.

You can use either fresh or frozen blueberries in these popsicles. Frozen blueberries actually contain the same vitamins and minerals as fresh blueberries because they’re quick-frozen at the peak of ripeness.

At only 80 calories per cup, blueberries are an excellent source of vitamin C and a good source of fiber too, which helps keep you feeling full and satisfied.

How Long Do Blueberries Last?

Blueberries can be left out at room temperature if you're going to eat them that day. Otherwise, store them in the refrigerator.

Fresh blueberries typically last about 10-14 days in the fridge. To help preserve them as long as possible, don't wash the berries until you're ready to eat them. Moisture promotes bacterial growth so try to keep them as dry as possible.

Blueberries can also be frozen for longer storage. Frozen blueberries will last about 6 months.

Ingredients

Blueberries- you can use fresh or frozen blueberries
Vanilla yogurt- I like to use vanilla Greek yogurt. Choose whole milk yogurt or 2% yogurt rather than 0% fat. The fat content makes the popsicles creamy and helps prevent them from getting too icy.
Milk- I add just a few tablespoons of milk to thin the mixture out so that it's easy to pour into the popsicle molds. Any type of milk will work.
Honey- you can substitute agave nectar or maple syrup depending on your preference.

How to Make Blueberry Yogurt Popsicles

Step 1- Simmer the blueberries in a saucepan with the honey for a few minutes until they start to burst and release their juices. Mash them with a fork to break them up. Cool completely.

Step 2- Mix the yogurt and milk together in a bowl.

Step 3- Gently stir the blueberry mixture into the yogurt. If you want the popsicles to have a lovely swirly pattern, don't over-stir the mixture. If you get too enthusiastic, the popsicles will turn purple (but if that happens, don’t worry- they’ll still taste great).

Step 4- Pour the mixture into popsicle molds. I find that the easiest way to do this is by pouring it in from a measuring cup. Freeze the popsicles at least 3-4 hours or overnight.

To unmold the popsicles, run the mold under warm water for 20-30 seconds. Alternatively, you can fill a pan or large container with warm water and dip the popsicle mold in for 20-30 seconds. Then, hold the popsicle stick and gently pull upwards to remove the popsicle.

So sit back, relax, put your feet up, and enjoy one of these refreshing popsicles. Creamy and sweet with a delightful tanginess- summer never tasted better!

Recipe FAQs

How long does it take for these popsicles to freeze?

It takes at least 3-4 hours for these popsicles to freeze so I generally freeze them overnight.

How do you get popsicles out of the molds?

First, loosen the popsicles. You can do this by running the mold under warm water for 20-30 seconds. Alternatively, you can fill a pan or large container with warm water and dip the popsicle mold in for 20-30 seconds. Then, hold the popsicle stick and gently pull upwards to remove the popsicle.

How long are yogurt popsicles good for?

These homemade popsicles are best when eaten within 1-2 weeks. The best way to store them is in a resealable freezer bag or an airtight plastic container (separated by wax paper, parchment paper or plastic wrap).

How do you make a popsicle without a mold?

I use this popsicle mold to make these popsicles. However, if you don't have a mold, you can use ice cube trays, small paper cups or a muffin tin lined with foil cupcake wrappers. Pour the popsicle mixture into the mold, cover with aluminum foil and stick a popsicle stick through the foil into the center of each mold. The foil will help hold the sticks in place.

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