Basil Lemon Popsicles

Cool down on a hot summer day with these zesty Greek yogurt lemon and basil popsicles. The flavor combination of lemon and basil in these healthy ice pop leaves you dancing for more!

These basil popsicles are healthy, sweet yet slightly tart, and bursting with so much flavor! A refreshing and healthy cool down treat that has only has 57 calories each! It is made with Greek yogurt for a slight creamy texture, just like our Cheesecake Popsicles!

Why make these lemon popsicles

• 5 minutes to make – if you have 5 minutes to spare then you have time to make this recipe using a blender, popsicle mold, and common ingredients that you can easily find at the grocery store
• guilt-less dessert – these healthy popsicles are made with protein and produce and a dash of non-processed sugar, plus they have less than 60 calories per serving and are fat-free!
• supports healthy digestion, boosts the immune system, promotes a healthy gut and more! –yogurt contains probiotics, making this a great source to promoting a healthy gut. Citrus fruit contains immunity boosting vitamin C, and basil is good for digestion, immunity, improving the skin, fighting depression and more, which you learn about here.

Key Ingredients

• yogurt – preferably non-fat Greek yogurt which contains good bacteria for a healthy gut and digestion. But if dairy is an issue, you can use any non-dairy yogurt in it’s place.
• lemon and zest – using both the juice from this citrus fruit and the zest provides extra flaaava!
• NATURAL sweetener – natural sugar is used for these basil popsicles and a little goes a long way. I recommend honey, but if you have a food allergy or are making this vegan you can also use maple syrup or agave syrup instead.
• basil – this green herb gives these basil and lemon popsicles so much flavor and truly compliments the lemon
• plant-based milk – or use any favorite milk you prefer. The milk helps cream the ingredients together. Make sure it is plain or original with no added sugars.

How to make this recipe

STEP 1. Put the ingredients in a blender. For the basil, either squish it down to measure in a tablespoon or chop it lightly.  

STEP 2. Blend until smooth and creamy.

STEP 3. Pour into a popsicle mold. I highly recommend this one.

STEP 4. Add the lid (if your mold uses a lid – some just have a stick and top combined) and popsicle sticks into the center of each ice pop.

Faqs and Expert tips

What kind of basil leaves should I use?

Sweet basil is best to use as well as lemon basil.

How much mixture do I put in the popsicle mold?

Fill the popsicle mold just slightly lower than the fill line. If it fills up too high, the liquid will expand during freezing and it will hard separate the tops from the stick.

Can I use lime juice in place of lemon juice?

Yes, you can turn these into basil lime popsicles using equal amounts of lime juice and zest in place of the lemon. Either one is equally as tasty!

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