On those scorching summer afternoons, there’s nothing better than a cold, refreshing popsicle. These sugar-free strawberry banana smoothie popsicles are my healthy way to cool down. They also happen to be vegan and dairy-free, but trust me, there is no compromise on taste.
My favorite sweet treat when the weather warms up is blended frozen bananas and strawberries, and I made it as often as I could last year before it got too cold to be practical.
Now that spring is upon us and things are heating up, I’m happily breaking out the food processor again and getting into frozen treat mode!
I wanted something fresh, so I created this strawberry banana smoothie popsicle recipe.
This recipe has less added sugar thanks to using Splenda and since we’re using coconut milk, this recipe is vegan friendly!
The banana and coconut milk make these super creamy (which I guess is kind of a requirement in a smoothie popsicle). The fresh chunks of strawberry brightens the whole thing up, and the lime juice and Splenda creates a great tart to sweetness balance.
🍌 Ingredients
There are only 5 ingredients needed to make these popsicles. They are OH, SO GOOD! Let’s take a look at what you need.
Strawberries
Bananas
Coconut Milk – Not only does the full-fat coconut milk taste like you are on a tropical island, but it’s also very creamy. If you really want to have fun, make your own coconut milk!
Lime juice – A bit of extra acidity to balance the sweetness make the popsicles taste fresh and summery.
Splenda – I used this zero-calorie sweetener to skip all those extra carbs.
🍓 Instructions
Step 1: Thinly slice three to four large strawberries and set aside. Add all of the other ingredients to the food processor. Blend for about 30 seconds, until the mixture is creamy.
Step 2: Evenly distribute sliced strawberries between all popsicle molds.
Step 3: Pour mixture into each popsicle mold. Make sure to leave some space at the top (about ¼ inch is enough)for expansion as they freeze. Tap the mold down a few times to release any air bubbles, then top up with more mixture as necessary. Insert popsicle sticks.
Step 4: Freeze for 5-6 hours. Run the molds under warm water to help remove popsicles. Or, to get them all at once, fill a large casserole dish with warm water, and sit the mold in the casserole dish for a few seconds.
📌 Expert Tips
I only have one popsicle mold and had leftover mixture (this recipe makes 10 to 14 pops), so I poured myself a smoothie with the leftovers. You know, for the sake of recipe testing. 🤣 I’m happy to report that it’s just as good in liquid form!
My number one tip! Using really ripe strawberries and bananas gives you the most natural sweetness, meaning you might need less (or even no!) added sweetener.
Flavors dull a little when frozen. I always taste the smoothie mixture before pouring it into the molds. Add a bit more lime juice for tartness or a touch more sweetener if needed.
It’s vital to run the popsicle molds under warm water, or they won’t come out of the molds easily.
Try out other fruits like pineapple, mango, or peaches. Let us know what combinations work well so we can try it too.
Recipe FAQs
Peaches, mango, pineapple, kiwi, and the list goes on and on. There are so many fruit combinations that would work well. You could even add some blueberries for a fun purple color too.
Typically, as long as they are frozen, they will last 3-4 weeks. This is perfect for making a larger batch and having them on hand during the summer heat.
For long term storage, remove them from the molds once they’re fully frozen and wrap each one individually in plastic wrap or place them in a freezer bag.
Don’t worry at all if you don’t have a popsicle mold. You can use little paper cups, leftover yogurt containers, ice cube trays, or even muffin tins.
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Strawberry Banana Smoothie Popsicles Recipe
Equipment
- Popsicle Mold
Ingredients
- 1 lb Strawberries tops removed
- 3 Bananas cut into large chunks
- 13.5 oz Coconut Milk can, regular
- 14 packets Splenda ® Naturals Stevia Sweetener
- 2 tbsp Lime Juice freshly squeezed (about one lime)
Instructions
- Thinly slice three to four large strawberries and set aside. Add all other ingredients into food processor. Blend for about 30 seconds, until the mixture is creamy.
- Evenly distribute sliced strawberries between all of the popsicle molds.
- Pour mixture into each popsicle mold. Tap the mold down a few times to release any air bubbles, then top up with more mixture as necessary. Insert popsicle sticks.
- Freeze for five to six hours. Run the molds under warm water to help remove popsicles.
Notes
Nutrition
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Ginny Collins is a passionate foodie and recipe creator of Savor and Savvy and Kitchenlaughter. Indoors she focuses on easy, quick recipes for busy families and kitchen basics. Outdoors, she focuses on backyard grilling and smoking to bring family and friends together. She is a lifelong learner who is always taking cooking classes on her travels overseas and stateside. Her work has been featured on MSN, Parade, Fox News, Yahoo, Cosmopolitan, Elle, and many local news outlets. She lives in Florida where you will find her outside on the water in her kayak, riding her bike on trails, and planning her next overseas adventure.
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