Zesty Frozen Lemon Yogurt Popsicles (Printable)

Tangy lemon and creamy yogurt blend into refreshing frozen treats perfect for hot summer days.

# What You'll Need:

→ Main Mixture

01 - 2 cups plain Greek yogurt
02 - 1/2 cup fresh lemon juice (about 2 to 3 lemons)
03 - 1 tablespoon lemon zest
04 - 1/2 cup honey (or maple syrup for vegan version)
05 - 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
06 - Pinch of sea salt

→ Optional Add-ins

07 - 2 tablespoons finely chopped fresh mint
08 - 1/4 cup mini white chocolate chips
09 - Thinly sliced lemon rounds for garnish

# Steps:

01 - In a large mixing bowl, add the Greek yogurt, fresh lemon juice, lemon zest, honey, vanilla extract, and a pinch of sea salt. Whisk vigorously until the mixture is completely smooth and well blended.
02 - Gently fold in any optional ingredients such as finely chopped fresh mint or mini white chocolate chips, distributing them evenly throughout the mixture.
03 - Pour the mixture evenly into popsicle molds, filling each cavity. Tap the molds lightly on the counter to release any trapped air bubbles, then insert popsicle sticks into the center of each mold.
04 - Place the filled molds in the freezer and freeze for at least 4 hours, or until the popsicles are completely firm and set throughout.
05 - To remove the popsicles from the molds, briefly run the outside of each mold under warm water for a few seconds, then gently pull the popsicle out by the stick. Serve immediately.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • They take about ten minutes of actual work, and the freezer does all the heavy lifting while you go live your life.
  • The creamy tang hits somewhere between frozen yogurt and a lemon meringue pie, and nobody at your barbecue will guess how easy they were.
  • You probably already have everything you need sitting in your fridge right now.
02 -
  • If your popsicles come out too icy instead of creamy, your yogurt was probably low fat, so switch to whole milk Greek yogurt next time.
  • Taste the mixture before you freeze it, because once it is frozen the flavor dulls slightly and you cannot go back and adjust.
03 -
  • Let the molds sit on the counter for two minutes before running them under water, because the ambient warmth starts the release process and you use less water overall.
  • Zest your lemons directly into the yogurt bowl so the essential oils spray into the mixture instead of landing on your cutting board.

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