30 Cooling Ice Pop Recipes to Beat the Summer Heat

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3-Ingredient Creamy Coconut-Lime Ice Pops
These refreshing pops blend two kinds of coconut for an extra rich, creamy flavor, and lime zest lends a lovely floral note.
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Frosé (Frozen Rosé) Ice Pops
There's no better way to celebrate warm, sunny days than by sharing these fruity rosé wine ice pops with friends.
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Breakfast Yogurt Pops with Fruit and Granola
Adults and kids alike will love waking up to these fruit-studded, high-protein, low-sugar yogurt pops.
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3-Ingredient Fudge Pops
When you're ready to serve, dip each pop mold in cold (not hot) water to help loosen the pops.
- Photo by Chelsea Kyle, Prop Styling by Alex Brannian, Food Styling by Michelle Gatton5/30
Strawberry Shortcake Ice Cream Bars
These brightly hued pops pack a double dose of berry flavor from their creamy centers and buttery crumb coatings.
- Photo by David A. Land, food styling by Carrie Purcell, prop styling by Alyssa Pagano6/30
Peaches and Crema Paleta Pops
The classic combination of peaches and cream takes a trip south of the border in these cinnamon-spiked ice pops.
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Avocado-Lime Ice Pops
Avocado makes these citrusy, dairy-free ice pops wonderfully creamy and rich.
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Cinnamon Swirl Vanilla Ice Cream Bars
Press a popsicle stick into these bars before coating them in the almond butter–coconut oil shell to turn them into a ice cream pop.
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Balsamic-Strawberry Pops
A splash or balsamic vinegar and a bit of black pepper actually accentuate the sweetness of the strawberries.
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Strawberry Yogurt Ice Pops
There's no shame in having one of these honey-sweetened strawberry-yogurt pops for a quick weekday breakfast.
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Lime and Grapefruit Daiquiri Ice Pops
Refreshing and a little bit inebriating; if you've got kids running around, pick up a box of Rocket Pops so there's no confusion!
- Chris Gentile12/30
Frozen Lemon Pie Pops
A blend of just four ingredients, these frozen pops are irresistibly creamy, with a sweet and tangy taste.
- Christian Weber13/30
Blackberry, Honey and Yogurt Pops
These deep, dark pops, sweetened with honey, are sure to be a crowd favorite.
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Strawberry-Vanilla Swirled Frozen Pops
These ice cream pops rely on store-bought pints, so they're easy to make when the craving hits.
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Honeydew Lime Popsicles
The yield for these pops depends on the size of your molds — you could use anything from paper cups to store-bought specialty molds.
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Summer Berry-Coconut Milk Ice Pops
A pinch of ground cardamom adds a surprising twist to these coconut milk ice pops.
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Watermelon Margarita Ice Pops
Round out these tequila pops with sweet watermelon and tart lime juice.
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Tropical Rainbow
These layered pops are just for the adults—each fruity layer is spiked with a different alcohol.
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Gingery Watermelon Paletas
Adding Greek yogurt to the base keeps these pops from being too icy.
- Ditte Isager20/30
Apricot Rice Pudding Pops
Dried apricots add color and chew to these creamy Thai-flavored pops.
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Cucumber-Lime Paletas
Freshly grated ginger adds a bit of heat to these cooling ice pops.
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Strawberry and Cranberry Popsicles
Slices of strawberries dot these pretty pink treats.
- Lis Parsons23/30
Irish Coffee Pops
Can't find coffee essence to mix into these popsicles? Cold-brew concentrate or coffee liqueur make fine substitutes.
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Mint Caipirinha Ice Pops
Inspired by Brazil's national drink, these boozy popsicles are made with cachaça, lime juice, and mint.
- Leigh Beisch25/30
Raspberry-Vanilla Parfait Pops
Layers of raspberry puree and vanilla yogurt make for one nice looking pop.
- Christopher Testani26/30
Raspberry-Melon Paletas
Pureed cantaloupe lends its delicate hue to these coral-colored pops.
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Boozy Concord-Grape Ice Pops
If you want boozier pops, increase the gin to 1/3 cup. They will still freeze but not quite as hard, and they will get slushy quickly once unmolded.
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Yellow Watermelon & Mint Pops
Feel free to swap in another fresh herb, like basil or tarragon, for the mint in these bright pops.
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Fruity Lemonade Ice Pops
Studded with fresh fruit, these lemony ice pops are the perfect kid-friendly treat.

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