We all love Ice cream in the summers. These frozen treats are like heaven during the scorching heat in summers. You want an ice pop when you want something a little icier and fruitier. Aside from the numerous flavours available, the best thing about ice pops is how simple they are to prepare.

I have compiled a list of the best homemade popsicles or ice pops recipes to satisfy your sweet tooth and keep you cool in the summer.

Mango Popsicles Recipe

4 mangoes (peeled)

1/2 cup water (quantity may vary)

2 limes

1/2 cup sugar

A pinch of red chilli powder ( for that oomph factor)

Combine all of the ingredients in a blender and blend until smooth. Freeze ( 6 -8 hrs) the mixture in Popsicle moulds.

Strawberries and Cream Popsicles Recipe

1 cup strawberries

1/2 cup vanilla ice cream or yoghurt

1 cup of milk

1 Tbsp. sugar

Combine all of the ingredients in a blender and blend until smooth. Freeze ( 6 -8 hrs) the mixture in Popsicle moulds.

Strawberries and Lemonade Popsicles Recipe

2 1/3 cups plain yoghurt

1/4 cup and 1 tsp lemon juice

1/4 cup and 5 tbsp sugar

1-pint strawberries, cored and quartered

2 tbsp water

Take 1/4 cup lemon juice and dissolve 5 tbsp of sugar into it in a bowl. Heat the mixture in a microwave for 45 seconds. Pour 1 1/3 cup of yoghurt into a bowl and whisk until smooth. Refrigerate. For the strawberry portion, place strawberries, water and 1/4 cup sugar in a medium saucepan and bring to a boil. Simmer for five minutes until the strawberries are soft. Add the mixture with 1 teaspoon of lemon juice into a food processor and puree. Chill in the fridge until cool, and whisk in 1 cup yoghurt. Blend the two mixtures together and

Freeze ( 6 -8 hrs) the mixture in Popsicle moulds.

Kiwi Popsicles Recipe

4 kiwi

1 1/2 cups juice (grape or pineapple)

1-3 tsp. sugar (optional)

Combine all of the ingredients in a blender and blend until smooth.

Add sugar to taste. Freeze ( 6 -8 hrs) the mixture in Popsicle moulds.

Watermelon Popsicles Recipe

1 cup watermelon

1 cup orange juice

1 cup water

Combine all of the ingredients in a blender and blend until smooth. Freeze ( 6 -8 hrs) the mixture in Popsicle moulds.

Honeydew Popsicles Recipe

1/2 honeydew, diced

1/3 cup sugar

Juice of 1 lime

Combine all of the ingredients in a blender and blend until smooth. Freeze ( 6 -8 hrs) the mixture in Popsicle moulds.

Blueberries and Cream Popsicles

1 1/2 cups vanilla yoghurt

1/2 cup blueberries

Combine all of the ingredients in a blender and blend until smooth. Freeze ( 6 -8 hrs) the mixture in Popsicle moulds.

Raspberry Yogurt Popsicles Recipe

2 cups yoghurt

1 cup raspberries

1/2 cup blended oatmeal (optional)

Combine all of the ingredients in a blender and blend until smooth. Freeze ( 6 -8 hrs) the mixture in Popsicle moulds.

Orange Popsicles Recipe

3 freshly squeezed orange juice

Unsweetened orange soft drink mix

1 cup sugar (optional)

2 cups boiling water

2 cups cold water

In a bowl, mix ingredients until dissolved. Stir in cold water.

Pineapple Mint Popsicles Recipe

2 cups pineapple chunks

1/4 cup fresh mint

1/4 cup water

2 tbsp honey

Combine pineapple, water, honey and mint in a blender and blend until smooth. Freeze ( 6 -8 hrs) the mixture in Popsicle moulds.

Fruit Popsicles Recipe

2 cups white grape juice

fruit (grapes, oranges, strawberries, raspberries, blueberries)

Combine all of the fruits in a blender and blend until smooth.

Freeze ( 6 -8 hrs) the mixture in Popsicle moulds.

Chocolate-Dipped Popsicles Recipe

4 bananas (ripe, pureed)

1/4 cup raw honey

1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract

1 pinch sea salt

1 1/4 cups milk

2 cups dark chocolate chips (melted & cooled)

1/2 cup shredded coconut

1/2 cup Walnuts (crushed)

1/2 cup rainbow sprinkles

In the bowl add the pureed bananas, honey, vanilla extract, and sea salt. Beat until ingredients are well incorporated.

Pour in the milk and beat until smooth and pour the mixture

into popsicle moulds and freeze ( 6 -8 hrs) the mixture.

Dip the ends in melted chocolate and sprinkle with various toppings of nuts and sprinkles.

Place back in the freezer for a couple of minutes to allow the chocolate to harden. Serve immediately.

Chocolate Fudge Popsicles Recipe

1/2 Nutella (chocolate hazelnut spread )

1 1/2 cup chocolate almond milk

Combine all of the ingredients in a blender and blend until smooth. Freeze ( 6 -8 hrs) the mixture in Popsicle moulds.

Cookies and Cream Popsicles Recipe

14oz. Coconut Milk

15 Oreo Biscuits

1/2 tsp Vanilla essence

Pour coconut milk into a mixing bowl and add vanilla essence. Crush about 8 cookies and fold them into the coconut milk. Pour the mixture into popsicle moulds. Insert whole cookies into each of the moulds. Fill the moulds with the rest of the mixture.

Freeze ( 6 -8 hrs) the mixture in Popsicle moulds.

Rose Milk Popsicles Recipe

2 cups milk (Boiled)

1 tablespoon essence (Rose Milk)

3 tablespoons sugar

Combine all of the ingredients in a blender and blend until smooth. Freeze ( 6 -8 hrs) the mixture in Popsicle moulds.