Good Golly! 25+ Healthy Ice Lolly Recipes

By Lora O’Brien

Whether you’re 8 or 80, you’re always the perfect age to enjoy a lovely ice lolly – just keep them healthy by making your own. There are lots of possibilities: pack them full of your favourite fruits, or make them creamier with the addition of coconut milk. Or if you’re feeling a little bit devilish, why not pop some alcohol into them for an adults-only treat at the end of a hot summer’s day?

All you’ll need is a popsicle mold, some sticks, and a big fruit bowl. These recipes are all vegan, or can easily be made vegan (by subbing agave syrup for honey, for example), and are super simple and quick to make. The hardest part will be having to choose from these 25+ deliciously healthy ice lolly recipes!

1. Jamie Oliver’s Breakfast Lollies

This recipe from Jamie Oliver is pretty enough for parties but healthy enough for breakfast on the hottest of days.

All you need is 1 large banana, or 2 small bananas, 300 g frozen mixed berries, 50 g porridge oats, 400 ml pure organic apple juice, and if you like them a bit sweet, some honey (or agave syrup). Blend all until smooth, pour in the moulds and let freeze for at least 2 hours. Want to add a decadent touch? Melt 200g of quality white chocolate in a microwavable bowl. Swirl the frozen lollies around in the melted chocolate and wait a few minutes to let each lolly set. Serve immediately. Makes 12.

2. Creamy Summer Ice Lollies by Deliciously Ella

Sometimes, the best kind of lolly is a creamy one, in more than one flavour! This recipe by Deliciously Ella is a favourite for those who love chocolate-dipped strawberries. Far from a childish treat, this is a very sophisticated recipe and would be a welcome end to any summer dinner party.

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3. Mango & Lime Popsicles

These will quite literally take you seconds to throw together, and yet they look (and taste!) as if they’ve taken hours. The creamy coconut milk mingled with the mango and zesty lime is a refreshing explosion of flavour against this heat.

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4. Super Orange & Mango Ice Lollies

Madeleine Shaw is never far from our radar, and we knew we could count on her for an easy peasy lolly recipe. These are refreshingly tasty and easy to throw together. Who doesn’t love the thirst quenching flavours of orange and mango?

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5. Pomegranate and Limeade Popsicle

Unsure how to integrate super antioxidizing pomegranate seeds into your diet? Simple. Chuck them into a lollipop! The addition of pomegranate seeds here adds a nice little crunch to this refreshing treat. And the tangy addition of the lime works well with the ripe pomegranate tones. Tip: add a few drops of Stevia if you like your lollies super sweet!

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6. Strawberries & Cream Popsicle

Strawberries and cream are possibly ‘the’ classic British summer combo. The layering takes a bit more time to make, but the result is well worth it.

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7. Avocado Key Lime Popsicles

Avocado is certainly having a moment! Full of healthy fats and offering a naturally creamy texture, these are far more tangy and delicious than you would probably suspect.

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8. Orange Creamsicle

Remember this one from your childhood? Bring back days gone by with these citrusy delights. Extra bonus: the addition of protein powder in this recipe makes this even better to enjoy after a tough workout.

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9. Chia Seed Nectarine Popsicles

These are so easy to make with just four ingredients, and yet they look shop bought. And who’d have thought about sneaking chia seeds into an ice lolly?!

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10. Mango, Strawberry & Lime Popsicle

These popsicles are a true sweet & sour combo. With the sweetness from the strawberry and agave nectar mixed with the tart lime and dominant mango, they’ll tickle your tastebuds with a torrent of flavour. We predict kids will absolutely love these this summer!

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11. Coconut Orange Creamsicles

Who needs real cream for a rich summer treat? These ones are super easy to make and taste like a holiday somewhere exotic and beachy.

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12. Rainbow Fruit Popsicles

It doesn’t get easier than simply blending a bunch of fruit into a layered popsicle now, does it? That really is all that’s needed in this very simple yet incredibly tasty recipe, and it’s much healthier than the store-bought ones that are usually full of artificial colourings and flavourings.

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13. Watermelon Fruit Popsicles

Who doesn’t LOVE watermelon, especially in summer? It’s the perfect natural refreshment on a hot day, and the ‘watermelon colours’ of these popsicles makes them simply adorable, too.

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14. Avocado Fudge Popsicles

Think ‘ice cream truck fudgsicle,’ but way, way healthier! Yep, that’s right: these may look extremely indulgent but believe it or not, everything in this recipe is good for you.

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15. Fruit Popsicles with Coconut Water

Aren’t these popsicles super pretty? It really doesn’t get simpler than this; coconut water and fruit. Healthy, tasty and really refreshing, too.

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16. Almond Butter & Banana Popsicles

How could we not feature a banana based ice lolly? Ripe bananas are so smooth and creamy themselves, when added with a nut butter they are perfection!

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17. Mango Chia Popsicles

Treat yourself to a burst of sweet mango, held together with creamy coconut and a bit of crunchy chia seeds. Since the fruit itself is so delectable, there’s no need for added sugar, yay!

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18. Simple Kiwi Popsicles

These seriously don’t look like they contain banana in them, but they do. And with the tartness of the kiwi, the banana is the perfect addition of sweetness to balance these pops out.

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19. Raspberry Coconut Pops

How gorgeous are these? Almost too good to eat, but we’ll somehow find a way! Creamy and a bit sweet but with a tarter edge from the raspberries.

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20. Apple Pie Popsicle

Some like it hot, but we like our apple pie treats cold for summer! If you’re a fan of the old school flavours of apple pie (minus the crust) then this will be a real winner of a recipe for you this season.

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21. Strawberry, Rhubarb & Lime Popsicle

There’s something about this sweet-sour combo that makes our mouths water. Chewing on one of these may make you pull a funny face but we can almost guarantee you’ll go back for more.

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22. Vegan Orange Julius Popsicle

There’s nothing quite like a refreshing glass of sweet, pure orange juice on a hot day – except maybe these pops! They’ve got all the flavour and vitamin C of the juice, but these are way cooler….

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23. Pina Colada Popsicles

If you like pina coladas, but aren’t a fan of refined sugar, these vegan popsicles are for you! And if you’re back from a tropical summer holiday, these can easily transport you back to those carefree days on the beach.

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24. Peach Smoothie Popsicles

Too hot to cook breakfast? Hate cleaning up after making smoothies? These popsicles are the perfect solution! Packed with fruit and oatmeal, they’re filling as any smoothie, and you can make several of these at once and freeze, meaning you don’t need to tidy up after your daily drink!

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25. Green Juice Ice Lollies

Why drink your green juice when you can suck on it for awhile and really enjoy that healthy goodness? This recipe is about as healthy as it gets, but don’t worry – it tastes more of fruit than spinach. To make it vegan, replace yogurt with coconut yogurt, and honey with agave syrup. Simples!

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26. Spring Bouquet Champagne Popsicles

Planning a bridal or baby shower? These are the perfect dessert! But before you go tearing up the flowers from your garden, please note that these are entirely edible flowers, which you can buy here.

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