30 Cooling Ice Pop Recipes to Beat the Summer Heat

Photo by Chelsea Kyle, Food Styling by Katherine Sacks1/303-Ingredient Creamy Coconut-Lime Ice Pops
These refreshing pops blend two kinds of coconut for an extra rich, creamy flavor, and lime zest lends a lovely floral note.
Photo by Chelsea Kyle, Food Styling by Kat Boytsova2/30Frosé (Frozen Rosé) Ice Pops
There's no better way to celebrate warm, sunny days than by sharing these fruity rosé wine ice pops with friends.
Photo by Chelsea Kyle, Food Styling by Rhoda Boone3/30Breakfast Yogurt Pops with Fruit and Granola
Adults and kids alike will love waking up to these fruit-studded, high-protein, low-sugar yogurt pops.
Photo by Chelsea Kyle, Food Styling by Molly Baz4/303-Ingredient Fudge Pops
When you're ready to serve, dip each pop mold in cold (not hot) water to help loosen the pops.
Photo by Chelsea Kyle, Prop Styling by Alex Brannian, Food Styling by Michelle Gatton5/30Strawberry Shortcake Ice Cream Bars
These brightly hued pops pack a double dose of berry flavor from their creamy centers and buttery crumb coatings.
Photo by David A. Land, food styling by Carrie Purcell, prop styling by Alyssa Pagano6/30Peaches and Crema Paleta Pops
The classic combination of peaches and cream takes a trip south of the border in these cinnamon-spiked ice pops.
Photo by Jeff Luker7/30Avocado-Lime Ice Pops
Avocado makes these citrusy, dairy-free ice pops wonderfully creamy and rich.
Photo by Michael Graydon & Nikole Herriott8/30Cinnamon Swirl Vanilla Ice Cream Bars
Press a popsicle stick into these bars before coating them in the almond butter–coconut oil shell to turn them into a ice cream pop.
Leigh Beisch9/30Balsamic-Strawberry Pops
A splash or balsamic vinegar and a bit of black pepper actually accentuate the sweetness of the strawberries.
Photo by Catherine McCord10/30Strawberry Yogurt Ice Pops
There's no shame in having one of these honey-sweetened strawberry-yogurt pops for a quick weekday breakfast.
Photo by Juco11/30Lime and Grapefruit Daiquiri Ice Pops
Refreshing and a little bit inebriating; if you've got kids running around, pick up a box of Rocket Pops so there's no confusion!
Chris Gentile12/30Frozen Lemon Pie Pops
A blend of just four ingredients, these frozen pops are irresistibly creamy, with a sweet and tangy taste.
Christian Weber13/30Blackberry, Honey and Yogurt Pops
These deep, dark pops, sweetened with honey, are sure to be a crowd favorite.
Photo by Romulo Yanes14/30Strawberry-Vanilla Swirled Frozen Pops
These ice cream pops rely on store-bought pints, so they're easy to make when the craving hits.
Photo by Victoria Pearson15/30Honeydew Lime Popsicles
The yield for these pops depends on the size of your molds — you could use anything from paper cups to store-bought specialty molds.
Photo by Kimberley Hasselbrink16/30Summer Berry-Coconut Milk Ice Pops
A pinch of ground cardamom adds a surprising twist to these coconut milk ice pops.
Photo by Romulo Yanes17/30Watermelon Margarita Ice Pops
Round out these tequila pops with sweet watermelon and tart lime juice.
Lis Parsons18/30Tropical Rainbow
These layered pops are just for the adults—each fruity layer is spiked with a different alcohol.
Marcus Nilsson19/30Gingery Watermelon Paletas
Adding Greek yogurt to the base keeps these pops from being too icy.
Ditte Isager20/30Apricot Rice Pudding Pops
Dried apricots add color and chew to these creamy Thai-flavored pops.
Christopher Testani21/30Cucumber-Lime Paletas
Freshly grated ginger adds a bit of heat to these cooling ice pops.
Chris Court22/30Strawberry and Cranberry Popsicles
Slices of strawberries dot these pretty pink treats.
Lis Parsons23/30Irish Coffee Pops
Can't find coffee essence to mix into these popsicles? Cold-brew concentrate or coffee liqueur make fine substitutes.
Photo by Romulo Yanes24/30Mint Caipirinha Ice Pops
Inspired by Brazil's national drink, these boozy popsicles are made with cachaça, lime juice, and mint.
Leigh Beisch25/30Raspberry-Vanilla Parfait Pops
Layers of raspberry puree and vanilla yogurt make for one nice looking pop.
Christopher Testani26/30Raspberry-Melon Paletas
Pureed cantaloupe lends its delicate hue to these coral-colored pops.
Photo by Michael Graydon & Nikole Herriott27/30Boozy Concord-Grape Ice Pops
If you want boozier pops, increase the gin to 1/3 cup. They will still freeze but not quite as hard, and they will get slushy quickly once unmolded.

Jennifer May29/30Yellow Watermelon & Mint Pops
Feel free to swap in another fresh herb, like basil or tarragon, for the mint in these bright pops.
Catherine McCord30/30Fruity Lemonade Ice Pops
Studded with fresh fruit, these lemony ice pops are the perfect kid-friendly treat.

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