Blackberry Strawberry Yogurt Popsicles

Beat the heat with these tart and slightly sweet Blackberry and Strawberry Yogurt Popsicles. Naturally sweetened popsicles are the perfect summertime treat!

2023 Update: This recipe was originally shared in July 2013. I have simplified this recipe, as well as included measurements by weight for more accuracy. The post has been updated to include new photos, as well as more tips and tricks. I hope you love them!

Homemade Yogurt Popsicles Recipe with Fruit

It’s hot outside, y’all, and since Texas heat is always slowly dragging on, I’ve been getting creative about not using the oven as much as possible to keep our home cool.

These Blackberry and Strawberry Yogurt Popsicles are an attempt at that, and a pretty awesome one at that. The taste of the sweet summer fruits and the tart, creamy yogurt together make for a perfect pairing.

Serve these ombre popsicles at any spring or summer gathering — when berries are fresh and at their most flavorful — for the most perfect dessert or snack.

Added bonus? These pops are sugar-free, sweetened only with honey.

I’ve been really into naturally sweetening everything I possibly can these days, and these were SUCH a pleasant surprise.

(My husband, who thought my Strawberry Cheesecake Popsicles were too tart, gave this new recipe his seal of approval!)

My girls and I are all about homemade popsicles in the summertime.

We have made freezer pops like these together many times and it’s a fun activity for all. It can be a little messy… but cooking with kids IS messy, so that’s OK by me.

Why I love this recipe:

These strawberry popsicles with yogurt are probably going to be your new favorite thing!

They combine fresh fruit with creamy yogurt and the combination is such a delicious treat! Together, the simple ingredients sing and have a lovely creamy texture.

Here’s why I adore these easy yogurt popsicles:

• These are really easy to make! They’re great to make with kids, too.
• Full of sweet and tart flavors, they are naturally sweetened, thanks to honey and the berries. In fact, they’re a great way to use up berries that are just about to go bad, when they’re at their prime!
• They’re easy to customize. Use your favorite fresh berries or even make them dairy-free, if so desired.

Whether you’re serving them as an afternoon snack or are looking for a way to cool off on hot summer days, these pops are the perfect way to enjoy fruit in a different form.

More popsicle recipes to try: Red, White & Blue Popsicles | Peach Julep Popsicles | Pimm’s Popsicles | Blueberry Cheesecake Popsicles | Creamy Peach Popsicles

What you need to make this recipe:

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• Popsicle mold
• Wooden popsicle sticks
• Mixing bowl
• Food processor or blender
• Cookie scoop
• Spatula
• Measuring cups and spoons

Here’s what you’ll need:

• Fresh blackberries — fresh blackberries are best in the summertime.
• Fresh strawberries — you’ll want to chop these up into smaller pieces before blending up.
• Honey — use your favorite or support a small business at your local farmers market. Feel free to substitute agave nectar or maple syrup instead if you like.
• Lemon juice — fresh-squeezed is best, but the concentrate is fine in a pinch.
• Plain Greek yogurt — plain is the perfect blank canvas for popsicles, but you can use flavored, like vanilla yogurt, if you like. Nonfat and full-fat Greek yogurt are both OK.

Customizations and substitutions

Switch up the flavors with different berries. Try a mixture of blueberries, raspberries and cherries.

Try a flavored yogurt. Some flavored Greek yogurt would add some extra punch. I think vanilla or strawberry yogurt would be scrumptious.

Make them sweeter. You can add more sweetness, depending on your tastebuds. Give the mixture a taste before measuring into the popsicle molds and add more honey, if necessary.

Use frozen berries. In the summer, fresh berries are wonderfully sweet. You may use frozen berries if the fresh berries aren’t super awesome, but they need to be defrosted in the fridge before blending. I actually recommend using frozen berries if it’s the wintertime because they will better flavor!

Make them dairy-free. This recipe is not dairy free. In fact, these popsicles call for Greek yogurt, but if lactose intolerance is a concern for you, try them with vegan yogurt, such as coconut yogurt, almond yogurt or soy yogurt. (I haven’t tested this, but I’m sure it would work — let me know if you try it!)

How to make Berry Yogurt Popsicles

First get out a food processor or blender. Then puree the blackberries and strawberries together in a food processor or a blender.

If you don’t have one of those, you can use a fork to mash them together.

Then pour the pureed berries into a fine-mesh strainer over a large mixing bowl. We want to remove all those pesky little seeds! Use a spatula to push any lingering juice through.

Stir the honey and lemon juice into the berry puree. Give it a taste and see if it is too tart for you. If it is, add a little more honey.

Place a tablespoon of the puree into the bottom of each popsicle mold to create a cool ombre effect in the popsicles. You can use a cookie scoop* (affiliate link) or spoon for this.

Then measure the Greek yogurt into the rest of the puree, and stir until just combined.

Fill the molds up the rest of the way, then put in the popsicle sticks. If you want a little more of the ombre effect, you can use the end of a long spoon or a chopstick to swirl the popsicles together a little more.

Pop the mold into the freezer and freeze for 8+ hours or overnight. Then remove them from the molds, which is honestly the hardest part of this process, and enjoy!

Having trouble removing the popsicles from the molds? The best way to do this is fill a large bowl with hot water and submerge the bottom of the mold for 10-20 seconds. This should lightly melt the edges of the pops enough to remove them from the molds.

Enjoy right away, or place them on a baking sheet lined with wax paper and put them back in the freezer to re-freeze for about an hour, before storing together in a freezer bag or large airtight container.

How to store

You can keep the popsicles in the mold in the freezer if you like. But if you need the storage back, you can remove the popsicles from the molds, refreeze on a wax paper-lined sheet pan and then store in a ziptop bag.

You can place them in individual baggies* (affiliate link) to keep them from sticking together, too. 

Erin’s Easy Entertaining Tips

Making freezer pops for hot days is a great idea, and sharing them with friends is, too!

Here are some tips and tricks to making this as easy as possible:

• Make multiple batches with different mixtures of berries to give guests options.
• Put a cute cup or tiny trash can* (affiliate link) out on a table for used popsicle sticks. They can be composted!
• For less mess for kids, make the yogurt pops in popsicle bags* (affiliate link) or in small paper cups.

Frequently Asked Questions

Quick tips and tricks to making the best yogurt pops

• Taste the berry mixture before adding to the molds and adjust the sweetness to your liking.
• Use a chopstick, skewer or the end of a long spoon to “swirl” the berry and yogurt mixtures together for a graduated, ombre look.
• If you make popsicles a lot, use popsicle molds with reusable sticks* (affiliate link).

More berry recipes:

Got lots of fresh berries on your hands? Try one of these winning frozen dessert recipes that call for berries:

• Pineapple Blackberry Ice Cream Parfaits
• Raspberry Stracciatella Gelato
• Strawberry Pretzel Ice Cream
• No-Churn Ice Cream with Berry Sauce

Here’s how you make them: