Pops! Frozen Summer Treats

recipes for chilling out

I get it that summer is supposed to be hot, but come on. This heat is getting ridiculous. At least we have frozen pops for a cool, fun, refreshing respite. These three recipes are true summer treats on a popsicle stick. Enjoy, and stay cool!

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Blackberry Sage Ice Pops

Photo by Goran Kosanovic for The Washington Post

These frozen fruit pops are an upgrade of fruit-juice ones my mom would make for me when I was young. They were a cool break on a hot summer day that seemed to make everyone happy — me, because they were a sweet treat, and her, because they were relatively good for us kids. This recipe builds on that approach but uses pureed fruit rather than juice, and is layered with an infusion of fresh sage. The result is a bold-flavored treat that will make a kid’s summer day but has enough flair to appeal to grown-ups as well.

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Chocolate Pudding Pops

Photo by Tom McCorkle for The Washington Post

I have the best childhood memories of eating chocolate pudding pops on hot summer days. These refreshing treats bring me right back there. They are so easy to make, and sure to bring smiles. 

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Chocolate Covered Banana Pops

Photo by Christopher Hirscheimer 

These frozen, chocolate covered banana pops are as fun to eat as they are satisfying. Once the frozen bananas are coated in chocolate you can roll them in all kinds of fun toppings, such as chopped nuts, shredded coconut, or even sprinkles.

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