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15 DIY Popsicle Recipes That'll Keep You Cool For The Summer

by Ni'Kesia Pannell

When I was a kid, there was no better feeling than an ice cold popsicle fresh out of the freezer on a hot summer day. Though they were my absolute favorite treat to soothe my sweat back in the day, I don't have as many of them now. Perhaps it's because I try to limit my sugar intake, but there are plenty of exceptions that can be made for a delicious and tasty treat. Though it's super easy to just stock up on your favorite frozen treat, there are plenty of DIY popsicle recipes that are just as easy to create.

Now that I'm older, my taste has definitely changed. No longer do basic grape or orange popsicles make my summer days complete. Since my palate has definitely upgraded over the years, trying new recipes with multiple flavors for my popsicles is an absolute genius idea. And, since it's DIY, finding a few popsicle recipes that aren't too laced with sugar are a choice of mine too.

Whether your favorite recipe includes fruit, ice cream, or tomato juice, summer just isn't really summer without a batch of fresh popsicles to choose from. Check out these 15 DIY recipes to help you cool out for summer.

1Kiwi Coconut Popsicles

Lover of kiwi? These deliciously looking kiwi coconut popsicles from A Cozy Kitchen will have you feeling like you're living the island life once you try them.

2Pink Lemonade Pops

When I was a kid, pink lemonade always reminded me of summer. These pink lemonade pops from A Pretty Life in the Suburbs are a great reminder of what it means to be a kid.

3Strawberry Piña Colada Popsicles

A Spicy Perspective's recipe for strawberry piña colada popsicles will help get you in the mood for all the possibilities summer is set to bring.

4Tillamook Raspberry Yum Pops

Ice cream popsicles? Yes, please! This recipe for Tillamook raspberry yum pops is enough to make anyone thank God for summer.

5Banana Popsicles

If simple, single-flavored popsicles are what you desire, Brown Eyed Baker's banana popsicles recipe are what you should go for this summer.

6Striped Berry Buttermilk Popsicles

Though buttermilk popsicles are very new to me, Brooklyn Supper's recipe for these striped berry buttermilk popsicles are both attractive to the eye and to the palate.

7Red, White and Blue Firecracker Popsicles

Perfect for the 4th of July, these red, white and blue firecracker popsicles from Brown Eyed Baker are guaranteed to make you jump for joy

8PB&J-Sicles

Though I'm no longer a kid, PB&J sandwiches are still some of my favorites to chomp down on any given day. This recipe for PB&J-sicles from Cara's Cravings is sure to evoke a very similar feeling.

9Strawberry Lemonade Popsicles

Nothing beats the taste of strawberry lemonade, and these strawberry lemonade popsicles from Confessions of a Cookbook Queen will prove it.

10Dark And Stormy Popsicles

If the love for ginger is something you're not ashamed of, these dark and stormy popsicles created by Brooklyn Supper will make your summer complete.

11Skinny Chocolate Peanut Butter Graham Fudge Pops

Since having just one popsicle is usually not an option, the skinny chocolate peanut butter graham fudge pops recipe from Averie Cooks will give you a bit of relief about having that extra pop.

12Watermelon And Tomato Water Popsicles

Watermelon screams summertime and A Cozy Kitchen's recipe for watermelon and tomato water popsicles will help prove that point.

13Limoncello Pops With Mint

Perfect for a summer night dessert, these Limoncello pops with mint from A Spicy Perspective will have your guests craving for another round.

14Jell-O Kool-Aid Popsicles

What better way to relive your childhood than to taste these Jell-O Kool-Aid popsicles from A Pretty Life in the Suburbs?

15Honeydew Limey Minty Popsicle

A Cozy Kitchen's recipe for these honeydew limey minty popsicles are great for a summer afternoon near the pool.