No matter your age, it’s hard to go past an icy pole on a hot day. Make your own with these refreshing ice block ideas – with some recipes for the kids, and some just for the adults.
We’ve selected our best homemade popsicle recipes for you to enjoy this summer including mango and berry, pineapple and coconut and berry yoghurt.
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Coconut berry ice blocks
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Lemon & mint ice-blocks
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Lemonade ice-blocks
Delight the kids with this classic childhood favourite, home made lemonade ice-blocks.
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Christmas ice-cream pops
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Frozen watermelon margarita wedges
Frozen watermelon margarita wedges
The irresistible combination of refreshing watermelon, zesty lime, dark chocolate chips and tequila makes it all too easy to eat a half quantity of these delicious morsels in one go. You’ll find this recipe, and others like it, in The Australian Women’s Weekly’s ‘SWEET’ cookbook.
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Lemonade, lemon and mint ice-block
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Mango vanilla frozen yoghurt swirls
Mango vanilla frozen yoghurt swirls
Cool down in less than 30 minutes with these fruity ice-blocks. With less than five ingredients these popsicles are a great choice for a kids party and frozen yoghurt makes them a healthy alternative to ice cream.
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Roasted rhubarb and balsamic popsicles
Cool off with these super healthy, super tasty roasted rhubarb and balsamic popsicles– a delicious and good-for-you treat.
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Raspberry, lime & lychee popsicles
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Strawberry & peach tequila popsicles
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Beetroot, blackberry yoghurt popsicles
Beetroot, blackberry yoghurt popsicles
Beetroot and blackberries gives these frozen popsicles their vibrant colour and a touch of sweetness, with creamy yoghurt they’re perfect for summer.
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Coconut and mango ice-blocks with biscuit sand
Coconut and mango ice-blocks with biscuit sand
Mango and coconut are the quintessential flavours of summer. These ice-blocks will be a summer hit for all ages to cool down in the sun.
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Raspberry & yoghurt popsicles
A cool and full-flavoured dessert or snack with only three ingredients. These popsicles are a great alternative to ice-cream or frozen yoghourt for lactose intolerant people.
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Paper cup popsicles
These super simple paper cup popsicles are a great way to cool down this summer.
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Creamy mango popsicles
With only two ingredients these lactose-free popsicles take only minutes to whip up!
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Lemonade ice-blocks
Delight the kids with this classic childhood favourite, home made lemonade ice-blocks.
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Lemon & mint ice-blocks
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Healthy and delicious banana ice-blocks
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Raspberry and vanilla yoghurt ice-blocks
Make your own ice-blocks at home with these delicious raspberry and vanilla yoghurt popsicles. They’re fun to make with the kids and perfect for a hot summer day.
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Fruity yoghurt ice-blocks
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Raspberry, lemon and mint ice-blocks
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Peppermint choc-chip ice-cream blocks
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Vanilla-caramel swirl ice-cream blocks
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Elderflower, cranberry and vodka ice-pops
Elderflower, cranberry and vodka ice-pops
These delicious homemade ice blocks are made with elderflower cordial, cranberry, mint and vodka for a refreshing adults-only frozen treat.
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Passionfruit yoghurt pops
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Mango, berry and passionfruit frozen yoghurt pops
Mango, berry and passionfruit frozen yoghurt pops
These traffic light yoghurt pops are a deliciously fruity alternative to regular ice-blocks. They make a brilliant after school treat for the kids on a hot day.
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Mango & passionfruit ice-cream pops
These delicious and refreshing mango and passionfruit ice-cream pops are full of natural colours and flavours and a delightful treat for the kids.
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Coconut berry ice blocks
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Raspberry ripple yoghurt pops
This raspberry ripple frozen yoghurt treat is a warm-weather favourite for kids of all ages. These should be prepared at least a day ahead.