These Strawberry and Blueberry Yogurt Smoothie Popsicles are fun, easy, and absolutely delicious!
Heeeeey, I have something a little nerdy and a lot delicious to start off your Monday!
It’s been a little while since I’ve posted a nerdy recipe. After my Creepy Recipes From Fiction series (Sanguinaccio Dolce and Game of Thrones Frey Pie, anyone?) back in October, it’s been quiet on the nerdy front, but not any longer, because I’m sharing an X-men-inspired recipe today!!
My friend Heather is hosting Fandom Foodies this month over at Food ‘n Flix Club (you can read more about Fandom Foodies in my Apple Pie Cupcakes Post), and in honor of Logan coming out a few weeks ago, she chose X-men for March’s theme. That means there is an entire round up of X-men-themed food happening over on her site right now. Go and check out all the other recipes!
I wasn’t a kid who watched the animated X-men series growing up, but I am a fan of the X-men movies, especially First Class. When the theme was announced, I knew immediately what I was going to make: a chess pie, because the scenes where Erik and Charles sit around and chat over a game of chess are basically the best parts of the movies in any timeline (or with either set of Erik and Charles).
Buuuuut I made a test chess pie, and it was an eggy, too-sweet failure, which was a bummer because you know I do love my word play.
So instead of a punny pie, I decided to make something sweet in the red and purple colors of Magneto’s costume and figured it would be a perfect chance to make smoothie popsicles for the blog. So I made Strawberry and Blueberry Yogurt Smoothie Popsicles, and unlike my mess of a pie, these are so good!!
Smoothie popsicles are super fun and easy to make. They only require a few ingredients, and just in case you don’t feel like making them in Magneto’s colors, you can use your favorite smoothie fruit instead.
How to Make Smoothie Popsicles
You just blend together fruit, yogurt, lemon juice, and a little bit of sugar (more on the sugar later) in two batches, and pour the smoothie into your popsicle mold (this one’s my favorite). And since the yogurt gives you a fairly dense smoothie, you don’t even have to freeze the layers separately the way you do with most two-toned popsicles.
A Note on Sugar
The sugar here is optional. You don’t *have* to add it, especially if you are working with really sweet fruit, but freezing mutes sweetness a lot, so I always like to start with a little extra sweet to make up for that. You can also try the same amount of honey if a natural sweetener is more your style!
Looking for more Popsicle Recipes? Try these (FABULOUS) Homemade Pudding Pops, Cookies and Cream Popsicles, and Red Wine Popsicles.
Strawberry and Blueberry Yogurt Smoothie Popsicles
Ingredients
Special Equipment
Strawberry Layer
- 1 1/2 cup strawberries fresh or frozen
- 1 (5 to 6-ounce) container sweetened yogurt (any complementary flavor*)
- 1 tablespoon sugar
- 1 teaspoon lemon juice
Blueberry Layer
- 1 cup blueberries fresh or frozen
- 1/2 cup strawberries fresh or frozen
- 1 (5 to 6-ounce) container sweetened yogurt (any complementary flavor)
- 1 tablespoon sugar
- 1 teaspoon lemon juice
Instructions
- Combine strawberry layer ingredients in the blender and blend until smooth. Divide among popsicle molds.
- Repeat with the blueberry layer, making sure to leave a little space at the top for the popsicles to expand. Add sticks and freeze for at least 4 hours.
- Run mold under warm water and gently remove popsicles. Wrap individually in freezer or parchment paper and store in an air-tight container or freezer bag. Enjoy!
Notes
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Marie says
Used your basic recipe and the fruit and yogurt I had: coconut yogurt and pineapple! cherry and watermelon! Thanks for sharing. it was in the 100’s today here in California. You saved our lives! lol
Tracy says
Oooo, I love those flavor combos! So glad you enjoyed them! And I’m in Cali too, so totally melting right along with you. 😉
Vivian says
These look so tasty. I love the color, and it will be a great idea for this summer.
Tracy says
Thanks, Vivian!!
The Hungry Mum says
I need to make these ASAP – Miss9 goes through ice-blocks like there is tomorrow so a healthy, home-made alternative is just what the dentist ordered.
Tracy says
Thanks! You totally should!!
Catherine | The Gluttonous Geek says
This looks lovely and delicious!
I totally get kitchen failures dashing best laid plans, though it looks like we suffered through a similar creative process in our #XMenu recipes. Funny how mistakes often lead to even more beautiful things on their own…almost a bit of a metaphor for how mutants are seen as genetic mistakes in the X-Men universe, no?
I still want to see that chess pie once you have a chance to rework the recipe. I think it’s also a fantastic idea. 🙂
Tracy says
Thanks, Catherine! When you put it that way, I guess I don’t feel so bad about my failed pie. 😉 I do want to try again someday, but that first attempt was just so bad I think it will be a while before I give it another go!
Agness of Run Agness Run says
I have never thought of making smoothie popsicles, Tracy! Anyway, great idea and amazing method for refreshing during the hot summer days!
Tracy says
Thanks, Agness!
Dawn - Girl Heart Food says
Too bad about your pie, but at least you ended up with these beauties, right?? I made sandwich cookies a little while back and they were waaaaaay to sweet so back to the drawing board on those. These have got to be the prettiest popsicles ever!!! I mean, seriously, look at that colour!! I bet they taste as delicious as they look 🙂 What a fun theme. I saw Logan when it first came out and what a freakin’ movie! So good! I would even love to watch again. Pinning these and can’t wait to make!
Tracy says
Thanks so much, Dawn! I still haven’t seen Logan yet because I know it’s sad and I haven’t felt like going to the theater to cry yet this month. 😉 But it’s on my list!!
Kristina @ Love & Zest says
So glad the Summer months are coming! I need to keep these stocked up in my freezer!
Tracy says
Yes! Stock up early, I say. 😉
Luci's Morsels says
What a fun and tasty treat, without the guilt! I love the colors and I can only imagine how much kids would love these. Luci’s Morsels | fashion. food. frivolity.
Tracy says
Thanks so much, Luci!
Diana says
I can’t believe that you’re already sharing popsicle recipes, YUM! I really miss the summer here in the UK and can’t wait until it’s time to make these frozen treats.
Tracy says
Hehe, it was so bright and sunny outside, I couldn’t help myself. 😉 It was in the 80’s last week here in California, so it feels like summer and popsicle weather is practically here already.
Savita @ChefDeHome says
So refreshing! thanks for delicious and colorful reminder that summers and time of chilled treat is about there! 🙂 Love the twin color of these pops!
Tracy says
Thanks! I know, summer is just around the bend, and I have a feeling I’ll be making these a ton in a couple of months! 😉
sara | belly rumbles says
They look so pretty, they really do. Magneto definitely isn’t as pretty as these!! 1 tablespoon of sugar divided between 10 popsicles really isn’t that much for the sake of aiding the sweetness of the fruit, they sound delicious.
Tracy says
Thanks, Sara!
Natasha @ Salt & Lavender says
These look really tasty! I love the colors. They caught my eye on FB since my feed hasn’t yet been flooded with popsicles haha.
Tracy says
Thanks, Natasha!! LOL. I did question if it was too early for popsicles, but decided, it’s officially spring, so I’m doing it. 😉
Heather | All Roads Lead to the Kitchen & Food 'nFlix says
Oh, I do love the idea of that chess pie (fun!), but these popsicles are amazing, too! Plus, I can never refuse a popsicles, especially when it has layers of color like this. So happy that you shared an X-Men inspired recipe this month, Tracy. 🙂
Tracy says
Thanks, Heather! It’s been so much fun participating this month and seeing all the other amazing recipes the Fandom Foodies have been coming up with!!