Loaded with strawberry flavor and covered in chocolate, these super-easy popsicles are guaranteed to become your favorite cold summer treat!
Hotness, hotness everywheeeeeeere.
It’s popsicle season, do not despair.
Instead, make popsicles like ya’ just don’t caaaaaare.
My secret’s out: I’m the worst poet ever. I seriously sat there for like 10 minutes trying to think of something witty that rhymed with “care” and came up with NADA.
And that, my friends is why I failed the poetry section in English class.
Sooo, let’s just talk about popsicles instead. I’m a little better at talking about food than trying to make stupid words rhyme.
Let’s be honest here: Are there ANY adults out there who are as nuts about popsicles as I am? I mean sure, they’re kind of a kid-food, but they are SO. DANG. GOOD I could literally eat about 5000 of them in one afternoon.
No shame.
I always feel so childish sitting in the middle of my kitchen smacking on a popsicle, but I don’t care. It’s SO worth it, and I have never been one to skip out on something sweet just cause it’s not very adult.
News flash: Popsicles are NOT just for kids.
My kid-side always comes out in full swing whenever I have popsicles in my freezer. Must be ‘somethin in those popsicle molds.
Speaking of which, I finally got my hands on some REAL popsicle molds. Goodbye, Dixie cups!
Hellooooo, gorgeous….
These popsicles? Summer city, peeps. We’ve got strawberries in ’em, so that covers all the summer bases; and then we’ve got chocolate on top so that takes care of the sweet decadence that all popsicles should have.
It’s actually kind of embarrassing how easy these popsicles are to make.—-It’s not even really a recipe, it’s so simple. You’re only going to need 5 ingredients. Yes, FIVE.
3 ingredients are for the popsicles themselves, and the other 2 are for the chocolate drizzle.—Fresh strawberries, sweetener, and lemon juice for the pops. Semisweet chocolate chips and a minuscule amount of oil for the drizzle.
Simplicity-CITY, guys!
And really, who could resist the glorious combination of strawberries and chocolate?! If you’ve seen these muffins, you would know that I personally believe it’s the best combo on the planet.
Surprise, surprise. It works well in popsicles too.
C’mon, was that really a surprise? I think we all know that even turnips could taste amazing in popsicle form.
Okaaaay, yeah. That does sound kinda gross. I would never go so far as to sneak turnips into popsicles. That’s just wrong on so many different, disturbing levels.
HOW-EVER. The strawberries and choc? It just works in these popsicles.
They taste like chocolate-covered strawberries. ‘Ya know, the fancy ones that you spend $45 bucks on around Valentines Day to give to your honey and then you end up eating half the box yourself.
Good stuff, guys. Good stuff.
These strawberry pops are sweet, tangy, LOADED to the max with strawberry flavors and then drizzled to PERFECTO with chocolate.
Glorious, glorious chocolate. 😀
*Lick, lick, lick*
I never claimed that I was completely grown-up. 😉
- POPS:
- 4 cups sliced strawberries
- 1/2 cup xylitol (or sugar)
- Juice from 1/2 lemon
- CHOCOLATE:
- 1/2 cup semisweet chocolate chips
- 1 teaspoon vegetable oil
- Prepare the pops: Place all pop ingredients in a food processor and pulse several times until mixture is smooth. (scrape down sides if necessary) Fill 8 popsicle molds 3/4 full of strawberry mixture and insert popsicle stick (or mold top) in the middle. Freeze popsicles until completely firm, about 2 hours. Remove popsicles from mold and store in freezer.
- Prepare the chocolate drizzle: Place chocolate chips and oil in a double-boiler and melt over medium heat, stirring constantly until smooth.
- Remove from heat and quickly drizzle chocolate over strawberry popsicles. (work fast, because the chocolate will harden quickly. Place popsicles back in freezer to set for about 10 more minutes before serving.
You’ll adore my other popsicle recipes!
Your writing has me cracking up! These popsicles look so refreshing and fruity with just the right kick of chocolate. Thanks for sharing 🙂
Medha @ Whisk & Shout recently posted…Tofu Scramble with Spring Greens
Haha! Thanks so much, Medha. 🙂
I love that you have added chocolate on to these. Chocolate and strawberries go so well together.
Dannii @ Hungry Healthy Happy recently posted…Race Recap: The Color Run
They go SO good together don’t they?! Thanks Dannii!
These look so delicious, especially right now when it’s so hot outside! Chocolate covered strawberries are delicious, I’m sure these are as well!
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Thanks, Danielle! These pops are the PERFECT way to beat the heat, I’d say! 😉
I can assure you I am a sucker for popsicles.. 😉 these popsicles look sooo cute snd so refreshing
…. what a fab combi… strawberry and chocolate go hand in hand. Perfect for Summer!!
Arpita@ The Gastronomic Bong recently posted…Grilled Steak Sandwich with Gorgonzola and Mozzarella Cheese
Yay! Glad to know I’m not alone in the popsicle-obsessed department. 😉 Thanks, Arpita!
I’m pretty sure strawberries are always better when chocolate covered….even in popsicle form! I wish I had a batch of these in my fridge RIGHT NOW.
Joanne recently posted…Fried Green Tomatoes over Basil-Goat Cheese Grits
YES! The chocolate takes strawberries to an ENTIRELY new and amazing level, right?!
Hooray for new popsicle molds! Chocolate covered strawberries are my favorite, so I bet these are delicious!
Kelly @ The Pretty Bee: Cooking + Creating recently posted…Creamy Sweet Potato and Kale Soup and a Giveaway!
Thanks Kelly! I’m kinda in love with my new popsicle molds. LOL. 😉
I’m a sucker for strawberries and chocolate. These popsicles are to die for! You had me at chocolate covered…. 😉
Karen @ Lushious Eats recently posted…Peach Passion Cocktail
Thanks Karen! These popsicles sound RIGHT up your alley, girl! 😉
Don’t worry, I’m an awful poet too. The only thing I could think of that rhymes with “care” is “hair”. And hair is definitely not a word you want in a poem about popsicles! Ha!
These strawberry popsicles sound delicious, and refreshing for a hot summer night. Love that you added chocolate. Yum!
Natalie @ Tastes Lovely recently posted…Five Things for Friday
Haha! Poetry is just too darn hard and brain-bending for me. 😉 And you would love these pops, Natalie! You so need to try them this summer.
these look so fun!
Thank you!
You win! You win it all. These popsicles rule. Everything gets better with a little chocolate, right?
Pamela @ Brooklyn Farm Girl recently posted…Jalapeno Cheese Wonton Poppers
Haha! Thanks Pamela! You’re the best! 🙂
So pretty Sarah! I love how these turned out.
Yum. Chocolate and strawberries…a girl’s best friend.
Pinning.
Thanks Melanie! And a girl’s best friend, indeed! 😉
haha I liked your poem 🙂 I’m terrible at that sort of thing so I can relate! lol
And I am allll about the popsicles right now – I need everything I can get to cool me down! I love that you did chocolate covered strawberry! So fun!
Ashley recently posted…Grilled Balsamic Chicken with Peach Salsa and Chipotle Bread
Thanks Ashley! If it’s super-hot in your neck of the woods, you SO need these pops in your life. 😉
Yum! These look delicious- and perfect for summer too!
Thanks, Vedika!
Popsicle molds are so much fun! And how amazing to drizzle strawberry popsicles with chocolate. Super yum!
Christin@SpicySouthernKitchen recently posted…Hot Corn Dip with Jalapenos
I love buying new and different popsicle molds for that exact reason! It just completely transforms a popsicle. 😉 Thanks Christin!
I love your poetry and your popsicles so much!! I’m an adult who has been living off of popsicles all summer long! They are basically like fruit and icy sweet form and I don’t think I know anyone who doesn’t love them! That is so amazing that you covered these strawberry popsicles with chocolate, I don’t even know what to say except that I want one right now 🙂
Haha glad that you like my terrible poetry, Izzy! And omg could we be any more similar?! I’m pretty sure popsicles have been one of my main food groups since June. 🙂
Duh, no shame, because it is fruit! And chocolate, but it is with fruit, so this is totally “eat 5000 in one sitting” material. Don’t tell me otherwise.
And your poem made me laugh out loud, so I consider it a grand success! Just don’t ask me to rhyme with success … 🙂
Mary Frances @ The Sweet {Tooth} Life recently posted…{Vegan} German Chocolate Banana Bread
I love how you think, Mary Frances—your reasoning just makes perfect sense. LOL 😀
Haha I think your poem was pretty good 🙂 I’m not a very good poet either but I do love me some popsicles! I could seriously live off ice cream and popsicles all day – and you definitely can’t go wrong with strawberries and chocolate! These look adorable and perfect for summer 🙂
Thanks, Kelly! These popsicles sound RIGHT up your alley. 🙂
I’m totally with you on being obsessed with popsicles!! Especially strawberry ones (as you know haha) love that you added the chocolate to these, talk about delicious!
Louisa [Living Lou] recently posted…Easy Banana Cupcakes
I love how we both planned strawberry popsicle recipes so close together! Total foodie twins we are. 🙂