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Home » Recipes » Desserts » Ice Cream Popsicles and Frozen Treats » Red White and Blue Popsicles (Aka Firecracker Popsicles or Bomb Pops)

Red White and Blue Popsicles (Aka Firecracker Popsicles or Bomb Pops)

June 9, 2020 by Faith 37 Comments

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These Red White and Blue Popsicles are made with strawberries, blueberries, and coconut milk for the healthy version of Firecracker Popsicles or Bomb Pops! They’re patriotic, festive, and fun for Independence Day, Memorial Day, or all summer long.

Red, White, and Blue Double Berry Coconut Pops

Mid-June when strawberries are in peak season here, I found the most perfect looking local strawberries. I bought a quart that day and went back the next day for a flat!

Strawberry season is so short that we need to get our fix while we can. But not even Mike and I (despite eating them by the fistful every time we go into the kitchen) could go through that many berries by ourselves.

I wanted to do something with the berries that would keep them as fresh and close to their natural flavor as possible. Popsicles came to mind because there’s nothing more refreshing on a hot day!

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Firecracker Popsicles

The Popsicle® brand, a subsidiary of Unilever, makes Firecracker® popsicles. They are a frozen confection with layers of cherry, white lemon, and blue raspberry.

Find more information about Popsicle® Firecracker® on the Popsicle website.

Bomb Pops

Wells Enterprises makes the frozen treat known as “Bomb Pops”. The original flavor contains layers of cherry, lime, and blue raspberry flavors.

You can read more about the Bomb Pop on Wikipedia and the Bomb Pop website.

Red White and Blue Popsicles aka Firecracker Popsicle or Bomb Pop with Description

Healthy Red White and Blue Popsicles

Unlike a lot of store-bought popsicles, this recipe for healthy Red White and Blue Popsicles contains real fruit. And it has no sugar added!

Here I use stevia as the sweetener. However, you can use any sweetener you like to taste, such as agave nectar, maple syrup, honey, or sugar.

Fresh Berries

More Fruity Popsicle Recipes to Try:

  • Roasted Plum Rosé Popsicles with Cardamom
  • Apple Pie Popsicles
  • 3-Ingredient Vanilla Peach Popsicles
  • Vanilla Pineapple Popsicles
  • Banana Chai Popsicles
  • Strawberries and Cream Popsicles
  • Cherry Chocolate Chip Coffee Popsicles

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Red, White, and Blue Double Berry Coconut Pops

Red White and Blue Popsicles (Aka Firecracker Popsicles or Bomb Pops)

These Red White and Blue Popsicles are made with strawberries, blueberries, and coconut milk for the healthy version of Firecracker Popsicles or Bomb Pops! They're patriotic, festive, and fun for an Independence Day or Memorial Day dessert.
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Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Servings: 9 popsicles
Calories: 41kcal
Author: Faith Gorsky

Ingredients

  • 7 ounces fresh strawberries hulled and coarsely chopped (about 1 1/2 cups lightly packed)
  • 3 1g packet stevia divided (more or less depending how sweet your berries are)
  • 1 cup canned light coconut milk
  • 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
  • 1 1/2 cups blueberries fresh or frozen (thawed if frozen)
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Instructions

  • Puree the strawberries in a blender or food processor with 1 packet stevia (you will get about 1 cup of strawberry liquid). Pour about 2 tablespoons into each of 9 popsicle molds (it should fill each mold about 1/3 of the way; if you have extra, pour it into the 10th mold). Freeze this layer until solid, or nearly solid for a more “tie-dyed” look.
  • Mix the coconut milk, 1 packet stevia, and vanilla. Pour about 2 tablespoons into each of 9 popsicle molds (it should fill each mold about 1/3 of the way; if you have extra, pour it into the 10th mold). Freeze this layer until slushy (about 10 minutes), then insert the wooden sticks and freeze until solid, or nearly solid for a more “tie-dyed” look.
  • Puree the blueberries in a blender or food processor with 1 packet stevia (you will get about 1 scant cup of blueberry liquid). Pour about 2 tablespoons into each of 9 popsicle molds (it should fill each mold about 1/3 of the way; if you have extra, pour it into the 10th mold).
  • Freeze the pops until solid before unmolding.

Helpful Tips

  • Net Carbs: 5g per serving (1 popsicle)
  • When filling the molds, make sure not to fill them over the “fill” line, since liquid expands as it freezes.
  • To easily unmold the popsicles, dip the bottoms in warm water and they should slide right out.
  • Once unmolded, I wrap each pop in plastic wrap and store them in a zip-top bag in the freezer.
  • If you don’t want to use stevia, you can use any sweetener you like to taste, such as agave nectar, maple syrup, honey, or sugar.

Nutrition

Serving: 1popsicle | Calories: 41kcal | Carbohydrates: 6g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 2g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Sodium: 19mg | Potassium: 53mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 4g | Vitamin A: 13IU | Vitamin C: 15mg | Calcium: 5mg | Iron: 1mg
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Red White and Blue Popsicles aka Firecracker Popsicle or Bomb Pop Pin

This post was first published on An Edible Mosaic on July 2, 2012. I updated it with more information on June 9, 2020.

Disclosure: This post contains Amazon affiliate links to products I believe in, which means that even though it doesn’t cost you anything extra, I will receive a small amount of money from the sale of these items. Thank you for helping to support An Edible Mosaic!

Filed Under: Gluten Free, Ice Cream Popsicles and Frozen Treats, Paleo Tagged: 4th of July Desserts, Blueberries, Coconut Milk, Frozen Pops, Frozen Treats, Healthy Desserts, Independence Day Desserts, Memorial Day Desserts, Popsicles, Recipes, Red White and Blue Foods, Snacks, Strawberries, Summer Foods

Comments

  1. Ruhanika says

    November 10, 2020 at 6:40 am

    Oh my, this looks so dynamic, fresh, and tasty! I like every of these ingredients.

    Reply
  2. Lyz says

    July 2, 2015 at 2:41 am

    Is it possible to use something besides stevia? It has a weird taste to me. Would agave syrup or honey be an acceptable substitution or is that too much liquid?

    Reply
    • Faith says

      July 2, 2015 at 8:56 am

      Lyz, Yes, you can definitely sub agave syrup or honey here. You shouldn’t need to use so much that the additional liquid will cause a problem in this recipe, just be aware that you may get a different number of popsicles than the original recipe yielded. I hope you enjoy these if you give them a try!

      Reply
  3. Judy says

    May 16, 2013 at 10:44 pm

    Where did you get your Popsicle molds? I have only found really small molds.

    Reply
    • Faith says

      May 17, 2013 at 7:48 am

      Judy, I got them on Amazon because I could only find really small molds in the stores near me too. If you have a large kitchen supply store near you (especially one that carries seasonal items), they might have larger molds; otherwise, I guess it’s the Walmart of the internet (aka Amazon) to the rescue. :)

      Reply
  4. Lucy says

    July 8, 2012 at 11:54 am

    These are so pretty! Must be so refreshing on a summery day and a lovely way to use up gluts of berries.

    Reply
  5. Asiya @ Chocolate and Chillies says

    July 6, 2012 at 4:47 pm

    Perfect for summer & love the clicks!

    Reply
  6. Katerina says

    July 6, 2012 at 4:20 am

    My father who has diabetes would love to try these since they contain no sugar! They are perfectly made Faith!

    Reply
  7. Jenn and Seth (@HomeSkilletCook) says

    July 5, 2012 at 2:24 pm

    i love the coconut milk in the pops, sounds so refreshing!

    Reply
  8. Sanjeeta kk says

    July 5, 2012 at 11:31 am

    My..my what stunning pictures, Faith..love those colorful pops!

    Reply
  9. Magic of Spice says

    July 4, 2012 at 4:33 pm

    These look fantastic…perfect for summer!

    Reply
  10. cheapethniceatz says

    July 4, 2012 at 12:49 pm

    Making pops is a great idea and the colors are perfect. The coconut milk part really gets me. Its very hot and muggy here today, can I have one?

    Reply
  11. Jessie says

    July 4, 2012 at 8:44 am

    beautiful! popsicles look great!

    Reply
  12. grace says

    July 4, 2012 at 6:44 am

    spectacular, and super patriotic! the presence of coconut milk is a happy bonus. :)

    Reply
  13. Nutmeg Nanny says

    July 3, 2012 at 7:36 pm

    These are so pretty! It’s really funny because I was just thinking about doing something like this. I have tons of blueberry in my house!

    Reply
  14. Stephanie, The Recipe Renovator says

    July 3, 2012 at 8:28 am

    Gorgeous! Found you on Pinterest and am now following. Love to see other healthy food bloggers! :)

    Reply
  15. Barbara says

    July 3, 2012 at 5:56 am

    Fun to have the three colors for the 4th, Faith. The coconut layer was a super idea.
    Hope you have a wonderful holiday!

    Reply
  16. Michele | Napoli says

    July 3, 2012 at 5:16 am

    Beautiful. Perfect for July 4th!

    Reply
  17. Alyssa (Everyday Maven) says

    July 2, 2012 at 11:02 pm

    YUM! Those are my kind of summer pops – now I just need a day over 70F to make them lol.

    Reply
  18. Patty says

    July 2, 2012 at 10:22 pm

    Very pretty Faith, love your photos! Happy 4th of July;-)

    Reply
  19. Carolyn Jung says

    July 2, 2012 at 10:17 pm

    These are beauts! Perfect for the Fourth, especially if it’s a hot one. Happy holiday!

    Reply
  20. Barbara | Creative Culinary says

    July 2, 2012 at 9:43 pm

    These are gorgeous. I mentioned to someone today I wanted to make popsicles for the 4th for kids and they gave me a link to ones made with Koolaid. Um, no…I would just buy them from the grocery if I wanted that. I was thinking yogurt for the white part but coconut milk is so much better…thanks!

    Reply
  21. Catherine says

    July 2, 2012 at 9:01 pm

    What a refreshing and festive treat, Faith! Beautiful post. I hope you and your family have a beautiful holiday! Blessings my dear, your friend, Catherine xo

    Reply
  22. Blond Duck says

    July 2, 2012 at 7:35 pm

    5 stars
    YUM!

    Reply
  23. Alessandra says

    July 2, 2012 at 7:18 pm

    These are really lovely! I’ll pin the first pic!

    Ciao
    Alessandra

    Reply
  24. Lorraine @ Not Quite Nigella says

    July 2, 2012 at 7:16 pm

    Hehe Faith, you’re so right, popsicles do melt quickly don’t they, especially when you’re trying to photograph them! Having said that, you cannot tell that you had trouble at all! It’s cold here so perhaps I should shoot all my ice cream pics for summer. :P

    Reply
  25. Heidi @ Food Doodles says

    July 2, 2012 at 6:04 pm

    Mmm, these look so pretty! And delicious too :D

    Reply
  26. Juliana says

    July 2, 2012 at 3:01 pm

    Faith, these pops look great…like the colors and the flavors…perfect for the warm weather.
    Hope you have a great week ahead :)

    Reply
  27. BeadedTail says

    July 2, 2012 at 2:44 pm

    I love summer berries and this is the perfect way to enjoy them! You are just too clever!

    Reply
  28. Louisa says

    July 2, 2012 at 1:39 pm

    Yum, these look incredible!

    Reply
  29. Girlnapurpledress says

    July 2, 2012 at 12:37 pm

    These look amazing! Pity it’s raining & cold in London! Will definitely come back to this when summer finally hits. Clever way of incorporating antioxidant rich berries.

    Reply
  30. nancy at good food matters says

    July 2, 2012 at 9:11 am

    Perfect for Independence Day—love the colors, love the flavors!

    Reply
  31. Katrina @ Warm Vanilla Sugar says

    July 2, 2012 at 9:03 am

    These are beautiful! Awesome recipe!

    Reply
  32. Chaya says

    July 2, 2012 at 8:19 am

    These are attractive and I am making the decision, they are for grown-ups. I think, we deserve such a lovely treat.

    Reply
  33. Krista says

    July 2, 2012 at 7:13 am

    Those are such pretty pops, Faith – and I love the flavor combination. :-)

    Reply
  34. Rosa says

    July 2, 2012 at 6:36 am

    Pretty and delicious looking!

    Cheers,

    Rosa

    Reply
  35. Amy (Savory Moments) says

    July 2, 2012 at 5:34 am

    These look so refreshing and a yummy snack for the hot weather we’ve been having. I like the different colors and flavors, too.

    Reply

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