What better treat for a hot summer day than a Popsicle by the poolside. Typically packed with artificial flavors and sugars, we searched for recipes that packed all the sweetness in while using only natural ingredients, here’s a few of our favorites!

STRAWBERRY AND PEACH ICE POPS

Courtesy of Chew Town

Ingredients: 

• 150g fresh Strawberries, tops removed
• 2 ripe peaches
• 10 large mint leaves
• 3 tablespoons sugar syrup
• 1 1/2 cups Cold water

Directions:

1. combine strawberries, 1/2 cup water, and sugar syrup in blender and blend until completely smooth
2. Pour into Popsicle mold until about 1/3 full
3. Cut peaches in half, removing stones, and combine with 1 cup water. Blend until smooth and pour on top of the strawberry mixture.
4. Freeze until solid

 CHIA SEED, STRAWBERRY & RASPBERRY MINT POPSICLES

Courtesy of EatGood4Life

Ingredients:

• 1 lb fresh organic strawberries
• 6 oz fresh organic raspberries
• 2 Tbsp chia seeds
• 0.5 oz fresh mint
• 2 Tbsp maple syrup

Directions:

1. Combine all ingredients in blender, blend until smooth.
2. Pour into Popsicle molds, freeze until solid.