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One of my fondest memories of summertime involves popsicles. That first day of summer, when school was FINALLY out, I would walk down to the corner store near our house (with my mom, of course) and dig through their ice cream freezer. I would always get a popsicle or a Flinstone’s push pop. Do you remember those? That was one of my favorite afternoon treats.
At home, my mom would stock up all kinds of popsicles too. They are truly the perfect summer treat! It gets hot in Texas every summer. The kind of heat where you only want to drink ice cold drinks, eat cold foods, and wear as little clothing as possible because it is HOT! Even with the ac on.
So, I am constantly coming up with frozen treats that we can enjoy all summer long.
This popsicle recipe was inspired because of a really neat tea I bought last summer. This strawberry black tea had such a unique flavor, I thought it would make a great frozen treat for this time of year. I was thinking of a unique way to use up the rest of the tea bags and I thought, why not a popsicle?
The thing is, I buy way too many different teas each season. I guess you could call it an addiction! Every summer, I like to go through any teas I didn’t use up and create something fun with them
This creamy strawberry popsicle recipe is infused with strawberry tea complete with a little creamy frozen yogurt. The result is delicious!!
Tea Infused Creamy Strawberry Popsicles
- 2 cup water
- 4 tea bags strawberry
- 1 cup strawberries, diced
- 2 tbsp coconut sugar
- 2 tbsp honey
- 1 tsp coconut oil
- 1/2 cup frozen vanilla coconut yogurt
- 1/4 tsp vanilla extract
- 1-2 tbsp extra coconut sugar if needed for sweetness
- On the stove (or microwave), heat the water to boiling. Add in the tea bags, then steep for 3 minutes.
- Promptly remove tea bags, then add in the coconut sugar and honey. Stir until dissolved.
- Allow to cool to room temperature.
- In a blender, add this tea mixture along with the oil, strawberries, and vanilla extract. Blend until smooth and frothy.
- Add in the vanilla frozen coconut yogurt and plus for a few seconds.
- Depending on the sweetness of your strawberries, you may need to add a little more sweetener at this point. My strawberries were really ripe and sweet, so I didn't need any additional. If making this for kids, they may want it more sweet!
- Add to your popsicle mold, or to an ice cube tray. You can really add it to any type of cup that freezes well.
- Freeze 6 hours or overnight.
- To remove popsicles, sit out on the counter for a few minutes or run under water for a few seconds. Enjoy!
If you don’t have a dairy allergy, feel free to replace the coconut yogurt with your favorite frozen yogurt! And if you don’t like tea, you can use an herbal tea or even juice. Just make sure to equally replace the liquid and it will work great!
The popsicle molds I used are the small ones, BPA free (always get this). I bought these years ago, you can find them here. The thing I like most about this mold is the lids fit securely in the freezer! I have used many that just pop right off, so I love using this one!
Chemist Tips for Creamy Strawberry Popsicles
Let’s talk about tea for a second. I am definitely a coffee addict through and through, which is why I made these cold brew popsicles last year, but I also really love tea. There are numerous chemicals in tea that are so good for you. Aside from herbal teas, any tea that comes from the leaf of a tea plant is going to contain these chemicals.
The chemical compounds in tea are actually incredibly complex, but you can read about it in this post! The main chemicals in black tea, green tea, and even white tea are polyphenols, amino acids, and a variety of minerals. You definitely can’t go wrong with the benefits of tea from a chemical standpoint.
You probably see me on instagram, whipping up my afternoon green tea full of anti-inflammatory benefits, but it really makes you feel great! I will share more details on my tea concoction soon!
In the meantime, try my favorite vintage summer green tea!
Enjoy!!
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That’s a great idea! I bet those are super refreshing, especially because of the tea in them!
They are so refreshing! With a nice little energy boost 🙂
I never thought of using tea in a popsicle, but it sounds amazing. That’s the perfect southern treat right there! 🙂 I can’t wait to try this!
It was such a nice flavor addition with tea! They turned out so delicious, I hope you get to make them soon 🙂
these sound delicious! What’s the benefit of using coconut sugar?
Thanks Jessica! Coconut sugar is just a more natural form of sugar from a coconut, so I always use it when I can instead of processed white sugar. It is a little sweeter than regular white to, so it makes everything have a really good flavor 🙂
These sound delicious and I love all the healthy ingredients. Never heard of frozen strawberry coconut yogurt. I remember push pops and making similar frozen popsicles as a kid. Perfect for summer in Florida too!
My husband loves frozen coconut yogurt! They have so many good flavors like vanilla, chocolate and cookies and cream. Since he can’t eat ice cream, he is obsessed with this! These are so great for summer 🙂
These sound amazing! I love that they also include frozen yogurt. Can’t wait to try this recipe. Thanks!
Thanks Trish! They are so delicious!
These sound soooo refreshing! Can’t wait to try this recipe!
Thanks Casey! It really is soooo refreshing 🙂
Such a lovely idea, I can;t wait to try it out once it gets a little warmer!
XoXo,
Tamara – LoveofMode.com
Thanks Tamara! You will love it 🙂
Wouldn’t have thought to add tea!
It adds such a nice little twist!
These look so delicious!!! I definitely need to make them this weekend for Memorial Day festivities 🙂
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Thanks Amanda!! These would be perfect for memorial day!
I LOVE making homemade popsicles and these sound amazing! I love the tea infusion with them, so yummy! Definitely making these for our hot summer days! <3, Pamela Sequins & Sea Breezes
The tea infusion really makes this the perfect treat, plus a little spark of energy too 🙂 I hope you get to make them soon 🙂
MMM… I haven’t had a popsicle in so long. The first image I get of popsicles are Otter Pops – sugar, sugar, water, sugar, and food coloring in plastic tubes. I remember the pushups with big color dots on the cardboard cover – we’d stop at the little store on the way home from school ; I think the cost was less than 50 cents “way back then”. These look sooo good… strawberry tea and yogurt… What a great way to use up teas! You’re such a great creator of great snacks! Happy Monday, friend…!
I remember otter pops! My mom always kept the cheap version of those in the freezer, they were so good!! Good times! It is so fun to find a good way to use up teas since I have so much that I don’t want to waste. Plus, this is such a good treat 🙂 Happy Monday Laurie! Hope your day has been good so far!
You always share the best recipes!
Thanks girl!
I can’t wait to make these when we move back to Texas-they look so tasty!
They are so good! Perfect for a hot Texas summer day!
YUM! Such an awesome idea for summer 😀
They are definitely delicious 🙂
Wow, this looks like a great recipe. The addition of tea is unique. For a tea lover, it’s a must try!
Thanks so much!! This is definitely a great treat for a tea lover 🙂 It has such a nice flavor!
These are so cute and sound delicious! Yay for popsicles!
Popsicles are the best! So fun to eat 🙂
Sound so refreshing. I have never heard of Frozen Coconut Yogurt & will look for that.
Thanks Linda! Coconut Frozen Yogurt is such a great dairy-free treat! 🙂
These are so fantastic!!! I have a friend w/ 3 little girls coming up at the end of June. I’m bookmarking these to make when they come visit.
These would be perfect for little ones! They are so fun to eat 🙂
These look awesome! Perfect summer treat! Saving!
Thanks Angie! They are so great for summer!
They sound so refreshing. I like the ingredients you put in them.
They are so refreshing! A nice little pick me up on a hot day 🙂
I’ve been craving popsicles lately, thanks to being in my third trimester during the HOT Florida summer. This would be a great way to cool off without indulging in the sugary versions. I’m pinning to make soon!
Oh, I bet popsicles are perfect for you right now! These are so refreshing and light! I think you will really like them 🙂
These look delicious! As temperatures warm up around here popsicles are sounding better and better! I’ve never thought about the benefits of tea. I may have to begin drinking a cup in the afternoon. Thanks so much for sharing at Waiting on…Wednesday!
Thanks Jennifer! Popsicles are so great for summer and I love how easy they are to make! 🙂
What a great idea! Hardly any calories and a wonderful taste. Pinning.
Happy Thoughts of Home. 🙂
Thanks Stacey! I love how healthy they are for you, so there is no guilt…plus they are so refreshing 🙂
You have done it again Alexis!
It has been so hot here- these look wonderful.
Thanks so much Laura! I appreciate that 🙂 These are definitely amazing on a hot day!
Yum! These look absolutely perfect for warm days!
Thanks courtney! They are amazing on a hot day 🙂
Ooohhh! These look so refreshing! My family enjoys popsicles almost all year round and look to try different flavors and recipes. I’ve never had a tea infused one before, but it looks delicious. Thanks for sharing! Stopping by from Fantastic Friday Link Party 🙂
This one is definitely unique, but so refreshing! Great for adults too 😉 Thanks so much! Have a great weekend!
Oh these look so cool and refreshing. Thank you so very much for joining us at Thoughts of Home on Thursday. Have a wonderful holiday weekend.
Thanks Laura! These are very refreshing! Have a great holiday!
These look really good too! I’m a coffee person but tea is my 2nd favorite. 🙂 Saving this for later and followed you on Instagram 🙂 Hope to see you back at #HomeMattersParty again!
Coffee is definitely my first favorite too! But I love how refreshing iced tea is in the summer, then it a popsicle it is even better 🙂 Thanks Crystal!
These look so yummy and refreshing! I feel you on the Texas summer heat, as a kid I’m pretty sure we always had a Popsicle in hand. Pinning!
Us too Mistie! It was the only way to survive those 100 degree days lol