Easy Applesauce Fruit Popsicles
Healthy homemade popsicles made with unsweetened applesauce and fresh fruit. No added sugar, no blender needed for the base, and ready to freeze in just 10 minutes. A kid-approved frozen treat that's actually just fruit.
Servings 6 popsicles
Ingredients
- 1 ½ cups unsweetened applesauce
- 1 cup fresh or frozen strawberries chopped, or fruit of choice
- 1 tablespoon honey or maple syrup optional
- ¼ cup plain yogurt optional, for creamier texture
Instructions
Make the Popsicles
- In a bowl, combine the applesauce and chopped fruit. For smooth popsicles, blend until completely pureed. For chunky popsicles, stir gently by hand.
- If using, stir in the yogurt and honey or maple syrup until combined. Taste and adjust sweetness.
- Pour the mixture into popsicle molds, leaving about ¼ inch of space at the top. Insert sticks according to mold instructions.
- Freeze for at least 4 hours or until completely solid. Overnight is best.
- To unmold, run warm water over the outside of the mold for about 10 seconds. The popsicle should slide right out.
Notes
- Applesauce: Use unsweetened. Sweetened applesauce makes the popsicles too sugary once frozen.
- No mold? Use small paper cups and wooden popsicle sticks. Cover each cup with foil and push the stick through the center.
- For babies under 1 year: Skip the honey, which is not safe for infants.
- Storage: Keep in molds or wrap individually in plastic wrap. Lasts up to 3 months in the freezer.
- Fruit options: Strawberries, blueberries, mango, peaches, banana, or any combination.