Strawberry Banana Popsicles

These dairy-free strawberry banana popsicles are the perfect treat for warm days. They’re creamy, fruity, and naturally sweet without any added sugar. You only need a few simple ingredients and a blender to make them. Kids and adults both love how fresh and fun they taste.

The best part? You don’t even need popsicle molds—just use small paper cups or an ice cube tray. They’re great for snacks, parties, or cooling off after being outside. Plus, they’re totally dairy-free and made with real fruit, so they’re a treat you can feel good about. Let’s get blending and freezing!

To satisfy your banana popsicle cravings, how about trying this chocolate-dipped banana pops recipe? Strawberry lovers, don’t forget this classic strawberry shortcake with dairy-free whipped cream!

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Why You Must Make These Fruity Popsicles

This dairy-free strawberry banana popsicle recipe is super easy, refreshing, and made with just a few simple ingredients. It’s the perfect way to enjoy real fruit without any dairy or added sugar. Once you try it, you’ll want to keep a batch in the freezer all summer long!

Made with Real Fruit. These popsicles are packed with fresh strawberries and bananas. That means no fake flavors—just sweet, fruity goodness in every bite!
Totally Dairy-Free. No milk, no problem! They’re creamy and delicious without using any dairy, which makes them a great treat for anyone avoiding it.
Super Easy to Make. You only need a few ingredients and a blender. Just blend, pour, and freeze. That’s it!
Fun for All Ages. Kids love them, and adults do too! They’re a playful and refreshing snack everyone can enjoy.
Perfect for Hot Days. These popsicles are a cool, fruity way to beat the heat. Keep a batch in the freezer the entire summer!

Dairy-Free Popsicle Ingredients and Substitutions

One of the joys of making homemade popsicles is the ability to customize the recipe to suit your preferences. Here are a few of our favorite variations and tips:

Best Berry Mix – Replace some of the strawberries with other fresh or frozen berries such as blueberries, raspberries, or blackberries for a mixed berry delight.
Choose Your Milk – Any plant based milk will work in this recipe—but the creamier the better! For an extra decadent and creamy texture, use coconut milk from a can. This will make your banana strawberry popsicles even richer and more indulgent—and the bright white of coconut milk looks beautiful with the strawberries as well.
Simple Sweeteners – If you prefer a less sugary treat, you can substitute the cane sugar with natural sweeteners like maple syrup or agave nectar. Adjust the amount to taste.
Rich Chocolate Drizzle – For an extra touch of decadence, consider drizzling melted dairy-free chocolate (vegan dark chocolate or vegan white chocolate) over the popsicles once they are frozen solid. This adds a delicious contrast of flavors and textures.
Create a Sprinkle Sensation – Make these even more fun by adding sprinkles! You can shake on colorful vegan sprinkles after filling the molds with the blender mixture and before freezing—or shake some on over a chocolate drizzle after they’re frozen.

How to Make Strawberry Banana Pops

Making these dairy-free fruit popsicles is super easy and fun. Just blend fresh strawberries, banana, and your favorite dairy-free milk until smooth. Pour the mix into molds (or cups!), freeze, and enjoy a cool, fruity treat anytime!

Step 1: Preparing the Strawberry Mash – Add two cups of the frozen strawberries and sugar in a saucepan over medium heat. Use a potato masher to smash them and break up into very large chunks, creating a slightly chunky strawberry sauce. This step amplifies the delicious strawberry flavor and adds a lovely texture to the popsicles.

Pouring sugar and strawberries into the pot.

Mashing strawberries in a pot with a potato masher.

Step 2: Blending the Fruit Base – Next, take the remaining 1 cup of frozen strawberries, 1 ripe peeled banana (it should be brown and spotty), ¼ cup of plant-based milk (or coconut milk from a can), and ½ teaspoon of vanilla extract and place them into a blender. Blend these ingredients until you get a smooth, creamy consistency. This mixture will form the base of your popsicles.

A blender with a pink strawberry banana mixture to use for the strawberry popsicles.

Step 3: Combining the Mixtures – To create a harmonious blend of flavors and textures, mix half of the cooked strawberry mash into the blender mixture. This step ensures that each bite of the popsicle will have both smooth and chunky elements, mimicking the classic strawberries and cream experience.

Step 4: Filling the Popsicle Molds – Now, it’s time to assemble your popsicles. Begin by spooning the remaining cooked strawberry mash into each popsicle mold slot. This will create a delightful surprise at the top of each popsicle. Then, pour the blender mixture into the molds, leaving about ½ inch of space at the top to allow for expansion as the popsicles freeze.

Spooning the strawberry mixture into the bottom of the popsicle molds.

Pouring banana strawberry popsicle mixture into blue 10-slot silicone popsicle molds.

Step 5: Freezing the Popsicles – Once the molds are filled, cover them and insert popsicle sticks into each mold slot. Place the molds in the freezer and allow them to freeze for at least 6 hours, or until completely solid. This patience will be rewarded with perfectly set banana strawberry popsicles that are easy to remove from the molds.

Pushing wooden popsicle sticks into the popsicle mold lid.

Serving Tips and Suggestions for Strawberry Banana Popsicles

These strawberry banana popsicles are fruity, creamy, and perfect for a hot day. They make a fun and refreshing treat for kids, parties, or after-school snacks. Keep them in the freezer for an easy grab-and-go dessert that everyone will love!

Dip Them in Chocolate – Melt some dairy-free dark chocolate and dip the tips of your popsicles in it. Let the chocolate harden for a sweet, crunchy shell. You can even sprinkle on crushed candied nuts or coconut flakes before it sets!
Roll in Crushed Cereal – Add a playful crunch by rolling freshly frozen pops in crushed cereal. Try crispy rice, cornflakes, or crunchy granola. It’s fun, tasty, and adds texture.
Serve with Fresh Fruit Slices – Add extra color by serving your popsicles with a small plate of fresh strawberries, banana slices, or even a few blueberries. It makes them look extra special and adds more fruit to snack on.
Make a Popsicle Float – Drop a popsicle into a glass of sparkling fruit water, fresh lemonade, or dairy-free vanilla soda. It turns into a fun, fruity float as it melts. Kids and adults will both love it!
Break Into Smoothie Bowls – If a popsicle breaks or melts, no worries—chop it up and toss it into a smoothie bowl! It adds frozen fruit, flavor, and a little creaminess to your bowl.

FAQs

How do I store leftover strawberry banana popsicles?

Once your popsicles are fully frozen, take them out of the molds. To keep them from sticking together and save space, stack them in a container with parchment paper between each layer. Pop them back in the freezer and they’ll stay fresh for up to three months—giving you plenty of cool treats whenever you want them!

What can I use instead of bananas in this recipe?

If you want to skip the bananas in your strawberry banana popsicles, here are some great swaps: Try half an avocado or 1/2 cup of mango. Consider using coconut cream (about 1/4 cup), silken tofu (add 1/4 to 1/3 cup), or dairy-free yogurt like plain or vanilla. Any of these will help keep your popsicles creamy and tasty!

Oh, no! I don’t have popsicle molds!

No molds? No problem! You can still make popsicles with a few things you probably have at home. Use small paper cups, plastic cups, or even an ice cube tray. Just pour in the mixture and stick in a spoon, toothpick, or wooden skewer as the handle. Cover the cups with foil and poke the stick through to help it stand up straight. Freeze until solid, then peel off the cup or pop them out!