Are real fruit popsicles healthy?

Yes, real fruit popsicles are a fantastic choice for a healthy snack. Because they are made from fresh or frozen fruit with no added sugar or artificial ingredients, they’re rich in vitamins, antioxidants, and natural fiber.

How to make rainbow fruit lollies?

To make rainbow fruit lollies, blend different fruits separately to create colorful layers. Spoon each layer into the mold one at a time, freezing briefly between layers to keep the colors separate. Use natural fruits like mango, kiwi, berries, and dragon fruit for the best color and taste.

What are the fruit rainbow popsicles?

Fruit rainbow popsicles are layered frozen treats made from blended whole fruits. Each layer uses a different fruit to create a colorful rainbow effect. They're fun, refreshing, and packed with real ingredients like dragon fruit, pineapple, and blueberries.

What's the healthiest popsicle?

The healthiest popsicle is one made from whole fruits without added sugars or dyes, just like this recipe. Using ingredients like ripe bananas for sweetness, yogurt for protein, and antioxidant-rich fruits like berries and dragon fruit offers nutrition and taste in every bite.

Healthy Rainbow Popsicle Dragon Fruit

Name: Rainbow Popsicle Dragon Fruit
Prep time: 45 min
Cook time: 6 h
Total time: 6 h 45 min
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 3 ripe bananas, sliced (the browner the spots, the sweeter the popsicle); 1 ½ cups plain Greek yogurt (or full-fat coconut yogurt for a vegan option); Red Layer: 1 cup strawberries (fresh or frozen); Orange Layer: 1 cup mango chunks (fresh or frozen); Yellow Layer: 1 cup pineapple chunks (fresh or frozen); Green Layer: 1 cup kiwi or honeydew melon, plus ½ tsp moringa or spinach powder (optional, for vibrant color); Blue Layer: 1 tsp blue spirulina powder; Magenta Layer: 1 cup chopped red dragon fruit (pitaya) (fresh or frozen)

Description

These creamy rainbow popsicles are layered with banana-yogurt goodness and vibrant real fruits like dragon fruit, strawberries, mango, pineapple, kiwi, and spirulina. A healthy, colorful treat for hot days or anytime you want to eat the rainbow!

Ingredients

Scale

The Creamy Base (For Every Layer)

3 ripe bananas, sliced (the browner the spots, the sweeter the popsicle)
1 ½ cups plain Greek yogurt (or full-fat coconut yogurt for a vegan option)

The Fruit & Color for Each Layer

Red Layer: 1 cup strawberries (fresh or frozen)
Orange Layer: 1 cup mango chunks (fresh or frozen)
Yellow Layer: 1 cup pineapple chunks (fresh or frozen)
Green Layer: 1 cup kiwi or honeydew melon, plus ½ tsp moringa or spinach powder (optional, for vibrant color)
Blue Layer: 1 tsp blue spirulina powder
Magenta Layer: 1 cup chopped red dragon fruit (pitaya) (fresh or frozen)

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Instructions

1. Blend each fruit layer separately with ½ banana and ¼ cup yogurt. Rinse blender between colors.

2. Magenta Layer: Blend dragon fruit, banana, yogurt. Set aside.

3. Red Layer: Blend strawberries, banana, yogurt. Set aside.

4. Orange Layer: Blend mango, banana, yogurt. Set aside.

5. Yellow Layer: Blend pineapple, banana, yogurt. Set aside.

6. Green Layer: Blend kiwi or honeydew, banana, yogurt, and moringa/spinach if using. Set aside.

7. Blue Layer: Blend remaining banana, yogurt, and spirulina powder. Set aside.

8. Spoon 1–2 tablespoons of magenta layer into each popsicle mold. Tap to level. Freeze for 30–45 minutes.

9. Repeat for each color layer in order: red, orange, yellow, green, blue. Freeze between each.

10. Insert sticks after last layer. Freeze at least 6 hours or overnight.

11. To unmold, run warm water over the molds for 10–15 seconds and gently release.

Notes

You can swap out any fruit for similar colored alternatives—think blueberries instead of spirulina for blue, or papaya instead of mango for orange.

Use silicone molds for easier unmolding.

For extra sweetness, add 1–2 teaspoons of honey or agave to any fruit layer.

Prep Time: 45 minutes (active layering)
Cook Time: 6 hours (freezing)
Category: Frozen Treats
Method: Freezing
Cuisine: American

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 popsicle
Calories: 90
Sugar: 10g
Sodium: 15mg
Fat: 1g
Saturated Fat: 0.5g
Unsaturated Fat: 0.3g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 18g
Fiber: 2g
Protein: 3g
Cholesterol: 2mg