Homemade Creamsicle Popsicles

Remember biting into a creamsicle on a hot summer day? That perfect combo of bright orange and cool cream is basically childhood in popsicle form — and now you can make your very own homemade creamsicle popsicles right at home at home in five minutes flat.

These yogurt popsicles are made with simple, real ingredients, and I promise your kids will be asking for them on repeat all summer long.

Why You’ll Love This Recipe

• 5-minute prep — blend, pour, freeze, done
• Only 5 ingredients — all simple pantry staples
• Tastes like a creamsicle — kids go absolutely wild for the orange + cream combo
• Has a protein boost — yogurt keeps them full longer (sneaky mom win!)
• Naturally sweetened — just a touch of honey, no refined sugar
• Gluten-free — great for kids with dietary needs

Ingredients

Here’s all you need to make these creamsicle popsicles:

• Plain yogurt — Greek yogurt works beautifully here and bumps up the protein even more
• Orange juice — fresh-squeezed is amazing if you have it, but store-bought works great
• Vanilla extract — just a small amount, but it really rounds out that creamsicle flavor
• Lemon juice — brightens everything up and balances the sweetness
• Honey — add more or less to taste depending on how sweet your OJ is
• ½ tsp. vanilla

Plus, you’ll also need popsicle molds too!

Don’t have popsicle sticks on hand? No worries. Give this delicious coconut mango creamsicle smoothie a try instead!

Instructions

These are as easy as it gets — you basically just blend and freeze!

Add the yogurt, orange juice, vanilla, lemon juice, and honey to a blender or mixing bowl.

Blend (or whisk) until everything is smooth and well combined. Give it a quick taste — if you want it a little sweeter, add another drizzle of honey and blend again.

Pour the mixture evenly into your popsicle molds.

Cover the tops with the lids or a piece of foil, and slide your popsicle sticks in about ¾ of the way down. Freeze for at least 4–6 hours, or overnight for best results.

When you’re ready to serve, run the molds briefly under warm water for 20–30 seconds and the popsicles will slide right out.

Storage

• In the molds: Keep them covered and frozen until you’re ready to serve — they’ll keep well for up to 2 weeks.
• Out of the molds: Pop them into individual zip-lock bags and store in the freezer for up to 2 weeks.
• Make ahead: These are perfect for prepping the night before a party, playdate, or hot afternoon — just pull them out, run under warm water for a few seconds, and serve.

Tips + Tricks for the Best Creamsicle Popsicles

• Use Greek yogurt for extra creaminess — it gives a thicker, richer texture that really nails that creamsicle feel
• Fresh-squeezed OJ makes a difference — if you have oranges on hand, it takes the flavor up a notch
• Don’t skip the lemon juice — it might seem small but it really brightens the orange flavor
• Freeze overnight if you can — they release cleaner and hold their shape better
• Warm water is your friend — a quick 20–30 second run under warm water releases them perfectly; don’t yank or they’ll break

Variations

Want to mix it up a little? Here are 5 different swaps to try!

1. Strawberry creamsicle — swap the OJ for strawberry puree for a fun pink version
2. Mango creamsicle — use mango juice or blended fresh mango instead of OJ
3. Coconut creamsicle — replace the yogurt with full-fat coconut milk for a dairy-free version
4. Extra orange flavor — add a little fresh orange zest to really amp up the citrus
5. Layered popsicles — pour in a plain yogurt layer, freeze for an hour, then add the orange layer for a gorgeous two-tone look

So, there you have it! The very best homemade creamsicle popsicles—I know your family will love them just as much as mine does!

More Cold + Creamy Treats to Make

• Creamy Berry Popsicles
• Coconut Mango Creamsicle Smoothie
• 3-Minute Strawberry Banana Ice Cream

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Dana Bowman is a wife, a mother, a teacher, a writer, and a runner, all simultaneously. This is only possible because her family donates loads of material. She is the grateful recipient of two awards for her writing, and has been published in Today’s Christian Woman, Covenant Home Companion, Home Altar, Blast Furnace Literary Magazine, and Paper Tape, and is the proud author of Momsieblog.com. She writes because the toddlered life is too hilarious and challenging not to be recorded. One day, she hopes to master the skill of making sure all dessert apportionment is completely equal.