Zesty Frozen Lemon Yogurt Popsicles (Printable)

Tangy lemon creamy yogurt frozen treats for summer

# 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 variation)
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

# Directions:

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 thoroughly until the mixture is smooth and evenly blended.
02 - Gently fold in chopped fresh mint or mini white chocolate chips if desired, distributing them evenly throughout the mixture.
03 - Pour the mixture evenly into popsicle molds, tapping the molds lightly on the counter to release any trapped air bubbles. Insert popsicle sticks into the center of each mold.
04 - Place the filled molds in the freezer for a minimum of 4 hours, or until the popsicles are completely firm and set.
05 - To release the popsicles, briefly run the outside of each mold under warm water for a few seconds, then gently pull the popsicle upward by the stick. Serve immediately.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • These come together in ten minutes with zero cooking, which means you can make them while the coffee brews and forget about them until afternoon.
  • The Greek yogurt base packs enough protein that you can honestly call them a snack instead of a dessert.
  • They taste like lemon meringue pie decided to take a summer vacation and come back as something you can eat with one hand.
02 -
  • Do not rush the warm water step because yanking too hard can separate the stick from the pop and leave you fishing frozen yogurt out of a mold with a butter knife.
  • Taste your lemon juice before mixing because some lemons are fiercely sour and others are surprisingly mild, and that determines how much honey you actually need.
03 -
  • Zest your lemons directly into the yogurt bowl so none of those precious oils escape onto your cutting board.
  • If your honey has crystallized, warm it for fifteen seconds in the microwave before adding it and it will blend in effortlessly.

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