Tuskaroo Walrus Recipes

3 Easy Popsicle Recipes for Kids

With summer in full swing, you can bet that the Li’l Woodzeez are keeping cool with frosty treats. From velvety ice creams to juicy ice pops, there are so many sweets to enjoy! The Tuskaroo Walruses are real pros at making them. They run the Scoops Ice Cream Truck, and they want to share their top 3 popsicle recipes with you! All you’ll need are a few ingredients and a set of popsicle molds to make these yourself.

Fruity Pops

Yield: 8 popsicles Prep Time: 10 minutes Total Time: 8 hours

Does your kiddo like fruits? This easy recipe purees your choice of fruits into a sweet mixture of yogurt and honey. The result is a flavorful, healthy, and refreshing treat that is simply irresistible!

Ingredients

1 cup yogurt or juice

3 cups fruit*

4 tbsp honey or maple syrup

½ tsp lemon juice

*The Tuskaroos recommend using strawberries, mango, watermelon, pineapple, or peaches for the best results. For layered pops, fill the molds by 1/3 and freeze for 2 hours between each layer.

Directions

  1. Add all the ingredients into a blender and blend until smooth, about 1 minute.
  2. Pour the blended mixture into 8 popsicle molds and place in the freezer. Freeze for a minimum of 8 hours.

Fudge Pops

Yield: 8 popsicles Prep Time: 15 minutes Total Time: 10 hours, 15 minutes

These popsicles are like frozen hot chocolate… Simply decadent! Rich, creamy, and chock-full of cocoa flavor, these treats are sure to please the chocolate lovers in your life. For dairy-free pops, substitute with a combination of coconut milk and coconut cream.

Ingredients

2 cups milk or coconut milk

1 cup heavy cream or coconut cream

¼ cup granulated sugar

2 tbsp unsweetened cocoa powder

¾ cup semi-sweet chocolate chips

1 ½ tsp vanilla extract

¼ tsp salt

Directions

This recipe uses heat, so use caution and have a grown-up manage the cooking process. Children may stir, but only under adult supervision!
  1. Combine the milk, cream, sugar, cocoa powder, and salt in a medium saucepan. Bring to a light simmer, over medium heat, stirring constantly. Simmer for about a minute.
  2. Remove from heat. Stir in the chocolate chips and vanilla extract. Stir constantly until the chocolate melts and the mixture is smooth.
  3. Pour the chocolatey mixture into 8 popsicle molds and place in the freezer. Freeze for a minimum of 10 hours.

Peanut Butter Banana Pops

Yield: 8 popsicles Prep Time: 5 minutes Total Time: 8 hours

Here’s a recipe for peanut butter fans of all ages. It’s also a great solution for bananas that are past their prime! Simply toss the 4 ingredients below into a blender, pour them into your popsicle molds, then pop them into the freezer for 8 hours. You’ll have a healthy and delicious snack in no time!

Ingredients

3 overripe bananas, peeled

½ cup natural peanut butter

1 cup milk or coconut milk

3 tbsp honey or maple syrup

Directions

Add all the ingredients into a blender and blend until smooth, about 1 minute.

Pour the blended mixture into 8 popsicle molds and place in the freezer. Freeze for a minimum of 8 hours.

The Tuskaroos hope you like their popsicles! With every recipe, always give your popsicles 5-10 minutes’ time to sit at room temperature before removing them from their molds. For easier removal, run warm water over the exterior of the molds for a few seconds. Leftover pops can be kept in a freezer-safe bag for up to one month. Share them with your kiddos and enjoy!