Yogurt Popsicle

Homemade Balanced Nutritious Snack / Treat

Yogurt Popsicle are flavored yogurt with sweetness and bright color of fruits, creamy textured  delicious and nutritious Dessert or Snack. 

Popsicle made from this combination are so Balanced : delicious , refreshing , fragrant and perfect treats during summers and above all "Nutritious" And most importantly these pops are also called " Lassi Pops " and require just 4 main ingredients. 

Its such a versatile recipe ... just play around with fruits and colors :)) You can make any color , with any fruit readily available in your kitchen - choices are endless. Remember to pick seasonal fruits - Cheery , Pine apples , Kiwi, Peaches, Watermelon, oranges, Mango, Strawberry , Blue Berry or any fruit easily available. You can also serve these popsicles in regular small disposable cups and insert stick in the center, if you don't have molds!

• Pink Rose Popsicle are made using fresh homemade yogurt / Greek yogurt , rose syrup , fresh strawberry and honey , hence are soothing and act as summer coolants. Today I have made a layered Pink Popsicle with Fresh Rose petal to make it more appealing.  
• Yellow Mango Popsicle are made using fresh mango pulp , Greek yogurt and some vanilla essence , honey. Add sugar according to your sweet tooth :)  

My kids loved making these pops today ... it was pure fun !

Preparation time: 15 - 20 minutes ( freezing time 6-8 hrs)

Cooking time: 0 minutes

Serves: 6 Popsicle

Category: Healthy Snack , Dessert

To make this recipe, all you need :

• Honey (or maple syrup) - 1/4 cup
• Vanilla extract / rose essence - 1 tsp
• Plain whole milk - 1/2 cup
• Greek yogurt or Vanilla flavor yogurt - 2 cups
• Coconut sugar / palm sugar - 3 tsp
• Heavy Cream  (optional ) 1/4 cup
• Rose Petals (optional) -3 or 4
• Fresh Fruits / Dry nuts - (Optional :Seasonal; Mango , Strawberry, Kiwi , Grapes, Cherry) - 1/2 cup chopped.

Instructions:

• Add all the ingredients to a blender or food processor.
• Blend  them smooth to combine well... don't add water.
• Pour into reusable freezer pop molds.
• Freeze for at least 6-8 hours before serving.
• Remove from the molds or cups and  add some dry nuts or fruits fruits to decorate ...
• Enjoy!

For Rose Lassi / Yogurt Popsicle -

In a bowl take 3/4 cup yogurt . Add the rose syrup and 3 tablespoon milk to it and whisk to get a creamy smooth rose mix.

Now ,in another bowl take the remaining yogurt , 1 1/2 tablespoon milk and honey . Whisk to get a smooth cream plain texture. Make sure to check for sweetness before you pour :)

Lastly, fill the Popsicle molds with some strawberry slices at the bottom and then pour the yogurt mixture till the top. Cover the pop molds tightly.

For Mango Lassi / Yogurt Popsicle-

In a bowl take 3/4 cup yogurt , vanilla essence, Mango puree and add 3 tablespoon milk to it and whisk to get a creamy smooth mix.

Fill the Popsicle molds with some Mango chunks.Then pour lassi upto full. Cover the top and close it tightly.

Freeze for good 6 - 8 hours or more .

To un-mold the pops, just run the Popsicle maker under warm water for few seconds.

Some Facts:

This Yogurt Popsicle is full of Nutrition - Vitamin C, Protein , Fiber, Probiotics , Fun Vibrant colors and 

Serve this flavorful and beautiful Rose & Mango Popsicle to your loved ones. This Healthy and Delicious Snack can be served anytime on a sunny afternoon or as a evening snack or as a refreshing and soothing treat !