🍊 Homemade Orange Popsicles
🍦 Option 1: Creamy Orange Popsicles (like a Creamsicle)
Tastes like an orange creamsicle—smooth, tangy, and sweet.
Ingredients:
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1 cup orange juice (fresh-squeezed or store-bought, no pulp works best)
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1/2 cup plain Greek yogurt or heavy cream
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2–3 tbsp honey or sugar (adjust to taste)
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1/2 tsp vanilla extract
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Optional: zest of 1 orange for extra flavor
Instructions:
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Whisk together orange juice, yogurt/cream, sweetener, vanilla, and zest in a bowl or blender.
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Pour into popsicle molds.
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Freeze for at least 4–6 hours (overnight for best results).
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To release, run warm water over the mold for a few seconds and gently pull out.
🍧 Option 2: Classic Icy Orange Popsicles
Just like the ones from childhood—light and fruity.
Ingredients:
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2 cups orange juice
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2 tbsp lemon juice (brightens the flavor)
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2–4 tbsp simple syrup, honey, or agave (optional, adjust to sweetness)
Instructions:
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Mix all ingredients well in a pitcher or blender.
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Pour into molds and freeze 4–6 hours.
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Unmold and enjoy!
Tips:
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Want them extra smooth? Strain the juice before mixing.
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Add chopped fruit like strawberries or mango for texture.
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No mold? Use paper cups and popsicle sticks!
Would you like a variation with coconut milk, or a sugar-free version?