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 popsicles made with berries

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.

The flavor of these Red White and Blue Popsicles is strawberry, coconut, and blueberry for a treat that's as healthy as it is delicious. If you're looking for red, white, and blue foods for Memorial Day or the 4th of July, this is the perfect dessert!

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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.

Healthy Red White and Blue Popsicles Recipe

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! These nutritious ice pops are essentially a smoothie frozen into popsicles.

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.

Ingredients in Red White and Blue Ice Pops

In this section I explain the ingredients and give substitution ideas. For the full recipe (including ingredient amounts), please see the recipe card below.

Fresh strawberries - this becomes the red layer of our popsicles
Stevia - for sweetness; if you prefer, you can use any sweetener you like to taste, such as honey or maple syrup
Canned light coconut milk - or use canned full-fat coconut milk for richer flavor
Fresh blueberries - for the blue layer of our ice pops

How to Make Layered Fourth of July Popsicles

Step 1: Strawberry Layer:

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 ⅓ 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.

Step 2: Coconut Layer:

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 ⅓ 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.

Step 3: Blueberry Layer:

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 ⅓ of the way; if you have extra, pour it into the 10th mold).

Step 4: Freeze:

Freeze the pops until solid before unmolding.

Storage

Once unmolded, wrap each pop in plastic wrap and store them in a zip-top bag (or airtight container) in the freezer for up to 1 month.

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

By: Faith Gorsky

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.

5 from 2 votes

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Prep Time 15

Cook Time 0

Course Dessert

Cuisine American

Servings popsicles

Calories 41 kcal

Equipment

Popsicle mold

Ingredients

▢ 7 ounces fresh strawberries hulled and coarsely chopped (about 1 ½ cups lightly packed)
▢ 3 1g stevia packets divided (more or less depending how sweet your berries are)
▢ 1 cup canned light coconut milk
▢ 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
▢ 1 ½ cups blueberries fresh or frozen (thawed if frozen)

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 ⅓ 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 ⅓ 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 ⅓ of the way; if you have extra, pour it into the 10th mold).
Freeze the pops until solid before unmolding.

Faith's Tips

Net Carbs: 5g per serving (1 popsicle)
Don't Overfill: When filling the molds, make sure not to fill them over the “fill” line, since liquid expands as it freezes.
Unmolding: To easily unmold the popsicles, dip the bottoms in warm water and they should slide right out.
Storage: Once unmolded, wrap each pop in plastic wrap and store them in a zip-top bag (or airtight container) in the freezer for up to 1 month.
Stevia Substitutions: 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

Nutrition Facts

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

Amount Per Serving (1 popsicle)

Calories 41 Calories from Fat 18

% Daily Value*

Fat 2g3%

Saturated Fat 1g6%

Sodium 19mg1%

Potassium 53mg2%

Carbohydrates 6g2%

Fiber 1g4%

Sugar 4g4%

Protein 1g2%

Vitamin A 13IU0%

Vitamin C 15mg18%

Calcium 5mg1%

Iron 1mg6%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

Keyword 4th of July Popsicles, Bomb Pops, Firecracker Popsicles, Fourth of July Popsicles, Red White and Blue Ice Pops, Red White and Blue Popsicles

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This post was first published on An Edible Mosaic on July 2, 2012. I updated it with more information on June 25, 2023.

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Ingredients in Red White and Blue Ice Pops