A couple of weeks ago, I posted my recipe for Creamy Raspberry Chia Popsicles. Well surprise, surprise, I've still been making popsicles left and right with my boys.
Our latest obsession are these Raspberry Blueberry Popsicles. Try saying "raspberry blueberry popsicles" ten times fast. Yeah, it's a mouthful and pretty unexciting.
Instead, my boys and I have started calling these Very Berry Pops. So much more fun to say!
They consistent of a creamy raspberry part and a water based blueberry part. I find them to be just the right balance between creamy and very refreshing. I like to alternate adding them, a couple tablespoons at a time, to each popsicle mold. This gives these Very Berry Pops an almost tie dye look.
The fact that these are so easy to make, makes them taste even better ;)
My boys also love helping me make these. They get to wash all the berries, put them in the food processor and turn the food processor on. Well only my 5 year old likes to push the pulse button on my food processor. My 2 year old (He's turning 3 tomorrow. Where has the time gone?!?) runs out of the kitchen, covering his ears. I'm not quite sure why he still hasn't gotten used to the sound of it. I've been using food processors on a nearly daily basis since before he was born.
He'll get used to soon enough and learn to be dependent on food processor like his mom, I'm sure :D
I made these popsicles with almond milk but you can make it with nearly any other plant based milk (oat, hazelnut, coconut milk, etc.) or even regular milk of you happen to not be vegan.
Using different milk isn't the only way you change these popsicles. You really use any berry you like for the different layers. A cherry-blueberry combo is also sooo sooo good. I can only recommend it. For now though, you can enjoy these Very Berry Pops ;)
Very Berry Pops
Ingredients
Blueberry Layer
- ⅔ of a heaping cup 110g Fresh Blueberries
- ¼ of a cup 60ml Water
Raspberry Layer
- ⅔ of a cup 100g or roughly 24 raspberries Fresh Raspberries
- 1 Medjool Date
- ½ of a cup 120ml unsweetened plant-based Milk (I used almond but rice, soy, oat, and coconut work well too!)
Instructions
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Puree the ingredients needed for the blueberry layer (blueberries and water) in a food processor or blender. Strain the puree to remove the blueberry skins, if desired. Set aside.
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Puree all the raspberry layer ingredients (raspberries, date, and milk) in a food processor or blender. Strain to remove seeds (optional).
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Fill popsicles molds by alternating adding 1 tablespoons of the blueberry puree, 2 tablespoons of the raspberry and 1 tablespoon of the blueberry puree. 4 tablespoons filled up my popsicle molds. If your popsicle molds are larger, add another layer.
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Freeze popsicles for at least 3 hours or until completely frozen.
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Run the popsicles molds under room temperature water for a few seconds before trying to remove them from the molds.
Recipe Notes
1.) These Very Berry Pops only use dates as a sweetener. If you like you popsicles sweeter, feel free to add some maple syrup, more dates, or other liquid sweeteners of your choice. If you berries are very sweet, you may not even need to add anything to make them sweeter. 2.) the raspberry layer is the creamier layer since it is the one pureed with milk but you can feel free to switch the blueberries with the raspberries or make both with just water or milk. The options are endless ;)
Looking for some other yummy, frozen treats to try this summer?
Here are some of my favorites: Raspberry Chia Popsicles Popsicles, Strawberry Ice Cream Cake and Instant Raspberry Coconut Ice Cream ;)
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine says
Very berry? You mean very BEAUtiful :D Such a perfect summery pop!
Jenn says
These are so gorgeous! I have yet to make popsicles this year (gasp!), but these might have to be our first ones. My kids would love these!
Anjali Lalani says
Love these simple popsicles! And those colors!! Looks awesome!
Kelly says
Is there anything better than berries in the summer? Yes - berry pops! Love it!
Mel @ avirtualvegan.com says
Those layers! They loo so pretty and I just know from the ingredients that they taste amazing. Perfect for summer!
Gin says
These have to be the summeriest pops ever! I love the date in the raspberry layer, lovely and creamy!
Linda @ Veganosity says
The great thing about these homemade pops is that you can eat them for breakfast without feeling a twinge of guilt. Then you could have one for a morning snack, and one for the afternoon. Love this healthy recipe!
Vanessa Croessmann says
Thanks, Linda! That definitely is me sometimes. It so hard to sometimes say "NO" to my three year old when he asks for popsicles for breakfast when I actually want the exact same thing ;)
Hauke Fox says
I eat all three pops in a row, no problem! These would be even more awesome after a workout!! So cool :D
Vanessa Croessmann says
Thanks, Hauke. I do have to admit that I sometimes sneak a post-run popsicle. They're really refreshing ;)
Donna says
Oh these look perfect!! My kids have had me making popsicles every day this summer :) I am sure they would love to throw these into the mix
Vanessa Croessmann says
Thanks, Donna. My kids are the exact same way. My three year old asks for a popsicle the minute he wakes up. Let me know how your kids like them, if they get a chance to try them ;)
Anne Fysioterapeut says
That looks so delicious:-)
I must try that over the summer!
Thanks for sharing:-)
Vanessa Croessmann says
Thanks, Anne! Let me know when you get a chance to try these Very Berry Pops ;)
Heather McClees says
Oh, these are delightful! Yum! :) Thanks for sharing, I can't wait to try them out!
Vanessa Croessmann says
Thanks Heather! Hope you get a chance to try these Very Berry Pops ;)