Banana, Berry, and Buttermilk Popsicles

These homemade fruit popsicles are like a smoothie on a stick.

Servings:
10

These homemade berry and banana popsicles are a refreshingly healthy way to satisfy your snack cravings. They call for just a few simple ingredients and take minutes to prepare. The hard part is waiting for them to freeze solid! Start with a base of buttermilk and add banana (fresh or frozen), frozen berries, and some honey or agave syrup—that’s it, there's no refined sugar in these pops. Blend everything together and freeze in a popsicle mold for a deliciously fruity treat you can enjoy any time.

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Be sure to use ripe banana for these pops as it adds sweetness and gives the popsicles a creamier texture than a less ripe banana would.

Popsicle Variations

While this recipe calls for bananas with frozen berries, you can substitute any kind of frozen fruit for the berries. Try these variations:

  • Mango
  • Pineapple
  • Peaches or Nectarines

Ingredients

  • 1 ½ cups low-fat buttermilk

  • 1 banana

  • 1 ½ cups fresh or frozen berries

  • ¼ cup honey or agave syrup

Directions

  1. Puree and freeze:

    Puree low-fat buttermilk, banana, fresh or frozen berries, and honey or agave syrup in a blender until smooth.

    If you don't have a fresh banana, frozen works just as well.

  2. Transfer to popsicle molds:

    Pour mixture into popsicle molds and freeze.

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Originally appeared: Body+Soul, March 2010
Updated by
Victoria Spencer
Victoria Spencer, senior food editor, MarthaStewart.com
Victoria Spencer is an experienced food editor, writer, and recipe developer. She manages the Martha Stewart recipe archive and is always curious about new ingredients and the best techniques. She has been working in food media for over 20 years.

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