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Green Smoothie Popsicles

Published on 6.14.2021 by Jen Hansard

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If frozen piña coladas are your jam, then this green smoothie popsicle recipe will keep you refreshed all summer long. The best part about these is they're virgin, so your kids can munch on them too! Yet if you add a little something extra and make them 'adult only,' I won't judge :-).

How to turn a green smoothie into a popsicle

While I've got some great popsicle recipes, did you know you can turn any green smoothie into a popsicle? If I've got some leftover smoothie in my blender, I'll toss it into a popsicle mold and freeze. I just made a great snack for later, and didn't waste any ingredients!

You can also make any green smoothie recipe, then freeze it in popsicle molds immediately for a whole batch of smoothie pops. If you're doing this and you didn't add any healthy fats to your smoothie then add 2 tablespoons of coconut oil while blending. This why that popsicle isn't an ice brick when you're ready to eat it.

Smoothie popsicles for kids

Summertime means ad after commercial for bright fruity popsicles. Yet those are often filled with refined sugar, food dyes, and chemicals... just not the summer fun I'm lookin' for. So here are my go-to recipes for some fun summer smoothie pops:

  • Watermelon popsicles
  • Elderberry popsicles
  • Spa citrus popsicles
  • Ultimate fruit popsicles

Making your own green smoothie popsicles is super easy, and you don't even need fancy molds to make them (though fun popsicle molds make for a good summer splurge!).

Easy homemade popsicle molds

All you need to make your own molds is a set of paper cups and popsicle sticks. Fill each cup ¾ full of smoothie, then stick a wooden stick in the middle. Place the filled cups on a cookie sheet and put them in the freezer... make sure they stay flat!

Freeze for at least 2 hours before taking out. Then pull them out of the freezer, and tear off the paper cup 'wrappers.' Now enjoy that green smoothie popsicle and share... or don't... with your hungry crew.

Refreshing summer recipes

Summers were made for smoothies, and I've got the recipes to prove it:

  • Summer peach smoothie
  • Watermelon smoothie
  • Citrus cilantro smoothie
  • Margarita smoothie
  • Vegan strawberry milkshake
  • Coconut smoothie

Staying hydrated never tasted so good. Check out local produce stands, farms, CSAs, and your neighbor's kitchen garden for the best ingredients to use this summer in green smoothies and green smoothie popsicles.

Protein boost for smoothies

These smoothie recipes make great snacks as is, yet if you're looking to turn them into a delicious + nutritious meal, then boosting them with protein and healthy fat is a must. Protein Smoothie Boost does this with 100% organic hemp, chia, and flax. Easily add 10 grams of protein as well as 4 grams of healthy fat to turn any smoothie into a filling meal.

Add Smoothie Boost to your next green smoothie popsicle for a snack that will refuel you like no other.

Green Smoothie Popsicle

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Thanks to the nutrients found in pineapple and coconut, this pina colada popsicle recipe can hardly be categorized as a treat! Coconut is packed with vitamins, minerals, antioxidants, and fiber. And pineapple is chock full of Vitamin C.
Total Time3 hours 5 minutes
Servings6 popsicles

Ingredients

  • 1 ½ cups spinach
  • ¼ cup coconut milk
  • 2 ½ cups pineapple
  • 2 tablespoon coconut flakes

Instructions

  • Blend all ingredients until smooth.
  • Pour into a popsicle mold.
  • Freeze until firm, at least 3 hours or overnight.

Notes

  • Dip the popsicle molds in warm water for easier removal when ready to eat.

Nutrition (estimated)

Calories: 54kcal (3%) Carbohydrates: 10g (3%) Protein: 1g (2%) Fat: 2g (3%) Saturated Fat: 2g (13%) Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g Monounsaturated Fat: 1g Sodium: 14mg (1%) Potassium: 126mg (4%) Fiber: 1g (4%) Sugar: 7g (8%) Vitamin A: 743IU (15%) Vitamin C: 35mg (42%) Calcium: 17mg (2%) Iron: 1mg (6%)
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Comments

  1. Kim

    July 30, 2021 at 11:35 am

    5 stars
    My kids love it because it's a popsicle. I love it because it's good for them. Win/ win for everyone!

    Reply
    • Simple Green Smoothies

      August 03, 2021 at 7:06 am

      Win-win for sure!

  2. Dani Mitchell

    April 17, 2020 at 10:55 am

    5 stars
    I made these for a Cinco de Mayo pool party and they were a hit! I even added a little splash of booze— hahah!

    Reply
    • Simple Green Smoothies

      April 21, 2020 at 12:02 pm

      These are REALLY good!

  3. Nancy Kirkland

    May 11, 2018 at 9:45 am

    When you call for Coconut milk is it canned, or liquid, like Silk...Almond Breeze?

    Reply
    • Simple Green Smoothies

      May 11, 2018 at 8:01 pm

      Hi Nancy,

      When we call for coconut milk, you can actually reach for any you prefer. To make these extra creamy, I love reaching for full-fat canned coconut milk. It has less processing + makes these popsicles so creamy!

  4. Kathy M Brosch

    June 21, 2017 at 4:31 pm

    Where did you get your Popsicle forms? 🙂 I've got to make some of these!

    Reply
    • Simple Green Smoothies

      June 26, 2017 at 8:29 am

      Hi Kathy,

      We love Boku popsicle molds. Check out their classic molds here...

      https://www.amazon.com/Zoku-ZK114-Classic-Pop-Molds/dp/B00CDL33Q2/ref=sr_1_24?ie=UTF8&qid=1498480094&sr=8-24&keywords=popsicle+molds

  5. Sandra M Levine

    August 20, 2016 at 3:38 pm

    What is the calorie count for 1 popsicle?

    Reply
    • SGS Rawkstar

      August 22, 2016 at 7:33 am

      Hi Sandra,

      We personally don't count calories, so we don't include them in our recipes at this time. You'll find that when you consume more nourishing whole fruits and veggies, you will not only feel full longer, but you'll also have lessened cravings for high-calorie, nutritionally empty foods. So in the end it balances out. But we know many people would like to have calorie info. Three great resources for tracking calories are Self Nutrition Data, and the phone apps: My Fitness Pal and Lose It.

  6. Cathy

    July 23, 2016 at 5:28 pm

    Hi there! I'm loving your recipes (bought the book too!). As soon as I saw this recipe, I bought the Amazon molds. So excited!!

    I'm curious, why does the pineapple have to be fresh/thawed? Mine is frozen, and don't feel like taking the extra step if I don't have to!

    Thanks!!

    Reply
    • SGS Rawkstar

      July 25, 2016 at 7:27 am

      Hi Cathy,

      We're so excited to have you blendin' with us + great question! We suggest using fresh or thawed pineapple, as it creates a thinner smoothie, making it easier to pour into your molds!

      Cheers!

  7. Toni | 2 Aussie Travellers

    October 04, 2015 at 3:46 am

    You've got me hooked on my breakfast smoothies, now with the heat of summer on the way I've got to try these, they sounds so good

    Reply
    • SGS Rawkstar

      October 05, 2015 at 3:01 pm

      Hi Toni,

      Ohhh...this is the perfect summer recipe! Especially, for enjoying poolside during the summer heat!

      🙂

  8. Alex

    July 26, 2015 at 7:39 pm

    This looks really amazing i will sure try it out. Thank you for this 😀

    Reply
    • SGS Rawkstar

      July 27, 2015 at 8:40 am

      Hi Alex,

      It's pretty amazing if you ask us! Thanks for blendin' with us!

      Cheers!

  9. HonestTexan

    July 21, 2015 at 4:25 pm

    How many pops does this recipe make? Thank you.

    Reply
    • SGS Rawkstar

      July 22, 2015 at 9:33 am

      Hi HonestTexan,

      Thanks for reaching out! It depends on your mold, but each recipe makes two servings, that will fill approximately 2-4 popsicles!

  10. Carla and Emma: The Merrymaker Sisters

    July 14, 2015 at 9:21 pm

    Yum! They sound and looks so delish!

    Reply
    • SGS Rawkstar

      July 15, 2015 at 11:00 am

      Thanks Carla and Emma! We hope you try them!

  11. Jackie

    June 22, 2015 at 8:33 am

    My family and friends got together at a lake house this weekend, and I made these for all of the kiddos (ages ranged from 2-5). They devoured them! My fellow mommy friends were so surprised that they were filled with Spinach and yet tasted so yummy. These will definitely be a regular summer time treat.

    Reply
    • SGS Rawkstar

      June 22, 2015 at 8:05 pm

      Hi Jackie,

      We love hearing that! Thank you so much for taking the time to let us know. We hope you had a wonderful weekend!

      Cheers 🙂

  12. Alyson

    June 15, 2015 at 1:26 pm

    I LOVE this idea so much! Spanish and pineapple green smoothies is one of my favorites so to kick it up a notch and make it a popsicle with coconut, oh my! I can't to enjoy this is summer. Thanks!

    Reply
    • Simple Green Smoothies

      June 16, 2015 at 3:34 pm

      Hi Alyson,

      Thank for reaching out! If you love this recipe, then give this one a try too! https://simplegreensmoothies.com/watermelon-popsicles

      Hope you enjoy!! 🙂

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