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These strawberry ice pops are so refreshing and fun to make. The yogurt adds a nice tangy flavour and the chia seeds gives a funny chewy texture.
Of all things summer, ice popsicles are one of my favourites. As a mexican, paletas are something that we just find everywhere, specially in places like the ones I grew up where is hot all year around. Here in Italy sure they’re good at making gelato, but for me, nothing beats a good fruit-based mexican paleta.
So I’ve been making ice popsicles at home from years, because they’re easy to make and also you can have more control of what are you eating. Making paletas at home is not really complicated, all do you need are simple ingredients. Besides, you don’t really need to buy ice pops molds because you can also use paper or plastic small cups and just put a popsicle stick in the middle.
Ingredients for strawberry ice pops
STRAWBERRIES – If not in season, use frozen.
YOGURT – I used greek yogurt but you can also add any kind of yogurt.
CHIA SEEDS – These adds a very nice chewy and soft texture to the popsicles.
MILK – Use any kind of milk you prefer, even no-dairy milk such as almond, coconut, soy.
SUGAR – I used two types of refined sugar. But you can also use stevia or any other sweetener for a healthier recipe.
VANILLA EXTRACT – For a slightly smell and flavour.
How to make strawberry ice pops
Combine milk and yogurt in a plastic container. Add confectioners sugar and vanilla extract. Slowly add chia seeds while whisking vigorously to avoid clumping.
Place the container in the freeze between one to two hours, just the time to allow the liquid to start freezing.
Chop the strawberries into bites. Place them into a bowl and add white sugar. Place in the refrigerator for an hour or so.
Take the yogurt and chia mixture from the freeze and whisk to break the ice crystals that started to form. Place again the container in the freeze and repeat the process one more time (make sure it won’t freeze completely).
Prepare the ice pops: Fill 1/3 of your molds with the yogurt mixture, then add a teaspoon or two of the strawberries. Repeat till the mold is full. Do same with all molds until all mixture and strawberries are gone.
Close the molds and inserts the sticks. Place in the freeze until the popsicles are firm (about 6 hrs). Remove popsicles from the their molds and enjoy!
Strawberries ice pops
Ingredients
- 200 gr strawberries
- 150 gr greek yogurt
- 350 ml whole milk
- 1 tbsp chia seeds
- 80 gr confectioners sugar
- 20 gr white sugar
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
Instructions
- Combine milk and yogurt in a plastic container. Add confectioners sugar and vanilla extract. Slowly add chia seeds while whisking vigorously to avoid clumping.
- Place the container in the freeze between one to two hours, just the time to allow the liquid to start freezing.
- Chop the strawberries into bites. Place them into a bowl, add white sugar and mix to combine. Place the bowl in the refrigerator.
- Take the yogurt and chia mixture from the freeze and whisk to break the ice crystals that started to form. Place again the container in the freeze and repeat the process one more time (make sure it won’t freeze completely).
- Prepare the ice pops: Fill 1/3 of your molds with the yogurt mixture, then add a teaspoon or two of the strawberries. Repeat till the mold is full. Do same with all molds until all mixture and strawberries are gone.
- Close the molds and inserts the sticks. Place in the freeze until the popsicles are firm (about 6 hrs). Remove popsicles from the their molds and enjoy!
Hi Maricruz! Loved your recipe, simple and delicious! Didn’t know chia had uses like this one and it’s great to have a healthy snack, so far it’s been great to cool down in the afternoons!