When I was little, I remember my mom making popsicles very similiar to these, but she used orange juice concentrate and cane sugar instead of pure unsweetened orange juice and honey/stevia. In any case, I loved the popsicles she made for my brother and I, and wanted to recreate them for my girls, just with healthier ingredients.
POPSICLE KISSES ARE RECOMMENDED & ENCOURAGED =)
Orange Creamsicle Popsicles Recipe
Yields 8 – 10 popsicles
2 cup unsweetened orange juice (I use the Naked brand of orange juice, it has no added sugar, no preservatives, non-GMO, and it’s vegan)
3/4 cup plain yogurt (you can use dairy yogurt, or coconut milk yogurt for dairy free/vegan)
2 – 3 tablespoons raw runny honey, or organic agave nectar, or coconut nectar, etc.
1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract
10 drops liquid vanilla stevia (I use the NuNatural’s stevia brand. If you don’t like to use stevia, simply increase the amount of honey/liquid sweetener used)
- Combine all ingredients in a blender and blend until smooth.
- Taste mixture and add more sweetener if desired.
- Pour into popsicle molds and freeze overnight.
This recipe is linked to Allergy Free Wednesdays, Fat Tuesday, Slightly Indulgent Tuesday, Gluten Free Wednesdays, Simply Lives Thursday, Frugal Days Sustainable Ways, Wellness Weekend, and the Gluten Free Homemaker.
Enjoy!
Megan
those look lovely for a day like today!
Thanks, Cheryl!
What does GAPS friendly mean? Sorry I am new to this.
GAPS is the name of a diet some people with food allergies/health issues follow. You can read all about it here: http://www.gapsdiet.com/INTRODUCTION_DIET.html
Megan
Oh wow. Can’t wait to try these! I love love love creamsicles and these are much healthier than the commerical kind–and the pic of the girls is so adorable. Thanks for sharing both! xoLinda
Hi Megan,
These are AMAZING! Love, love. I can imagine these taste fantastic. I’ve never thought about making an orange cream pop. This is great. And yes, cold lips popsicle kisses are the best. Your girls are just darling.
Have a great rest of your day. How are you feeling Megan?
Hugs,
–Amber
I made these this morning…except it never made it to the freezer, we ended up drinking them for breakfast and they were just like an Orange Julius. Thank you for this recipe it’s so delicious and easy!
Hi Paula,
I had such a big goofy smile on my face when I ready your comment. What a compliment – thank you so much!
Hugs,
Megan
How wonderful, Megan! Love the photos of your sweet girls with them!
I’ve been making creamsicle smoothies lately … completely different ingredients, but so good. Love that creamsicle taste!
xo,
Shirley
Hi Shirley,
That picture of the girls is one of my favorites. I didn’t even ask Abbi to kiss Kylie, she just did it on her own. I love when they are sweet like that to each other! Your smoothie sounds wonderful… I need to go look up your recipe!
xo
Megan
Those look really good! Especially in this heat.
Rogene,
Please send some of your heat to Alaska!! It’s been chilly!
Hugs,
Megan
Hello Sweet Megan,
I would love to feature these awesome popsicles tomorrow on AFW…could you add in a back link for me? I would appreciate it.
Hugs,
–Amber
Back link: http://www.thetastyalternative.com/2012/07/allergy-free-wednesdays-week-24-july-4.html
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I made these today and they were DELISH – perfect creamsicle flavor!!!! Thanks!
-Cassidy
So glad you enjoyed them, Cassidy!
Hugs,
Megan