Summer is not complete without a popsicle in hand and these strawberry pineapple popsicles are the ones we have been reaching for on repeat this season. Bright, fruity, naturally sweet, and made with real ingredients you can actually feel good about. No artificial dyes, no added sugar you don’t need, just fresh strawberries, pineapple, coconut water, and a drizzle of honey swirled together into the prettiest popsicle you’ve ever pulled out of a mold. Willa sees me grab the popsicle molds out of the cabinet and loses her mind every single time, which is honestly the best recipe review I could ever ask for.
What I love most about these is that they look like they came from a fancy popsicle shop but cost a fraction of the price and take about ten minutes of actual work. The strawberry and pineapple get blended separately so when you layer and swirl them into the mold you get those gorgeous ribbons of pink and yellow that look stunning and taste even better. Coconut water is the base for both which means every single popsicle is quietly doing hydration work while your kids think they’re just having dessert. That is a win I will take every single time.
These are the kind of snack that work for everyone at every point in the day. After time outside, after a nap, at the pool, as an after dinner treat when it’s too hot to think about anything warm. I keep a batch in the freezer from the beginning of June straight through August and make a new batch the second we run out. They last up to three months in the freezer which means you can make a big batch now and have them ready all summer long without thinking about it again.
If you don’t have popsicle molds yet, grab a set. This recipe alone is worth it. You can swap the honey for maple syrup, add a little lime juice if you want a citrus kick, or throw in some fresh mint for a fun variation. But honestly the base recipe is so good as is that I’d start there and experiment later. Simple, beautiful, and exactly what summer should taste like.
Strawberry Pineapple Popsicles
Ingredients
For the Pineapple part
- 2 cups fresh pineapple
- ¾ cup coconut water
For the Strawberry part
- 2 cups strawberries, chopped
- ¾ cup coconut water
- 1 Tbs honey
Instructions
- Blend all ingredients for the pineapple part in a high speed blender until smooth. Transfer to a cup with a spout or measuring cup.
- Blend all ingredients for the strawberry part in a high speed blender until smooth. Transfer to a cup with a spout or a measuring cup.
- Fill popsicles molds alternating between pineapple and strawberry mixture to create a swirl.
- Freeze for about 2-4 hours or until solid. Enjoy!
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