Strawberry Pistachio Yogurt Popsicles — 4-Ingredient Recipe

The next time that after-dinner sweet craving strikes, try these 4-ingredient fruit popsicles. They contain only strawberries, Greek yogurt, pistachios and honey — a delicious treat without the guilt.

We have a long-standing routine of settling on the sofa for dinner and an episode of a Netflix series. Inevitably, after dinner a sweet craving hits — and lately instead of chocolate or cake we’ve been reaching for ice lollies (popsicles).

My favourites have been fruity combinations — strawberry, lime and pineapple twists that merge icy fruit with a creamy element — while my partner has enjoyed fruit lollies filled with marshmallow-flavoured ice cream. We’d been inspired by the nostalgic, kid-in-the-80s vibe of a show we were watching, and ice lollies felt perfectly on-theme.

The store-bought versions, though, often come loaded with sugar and can be expensive. So I ordered a popsicle mould and started making healthier, more affordable versions at home.

As a fan of Greek yogurt, my first idea was to pair it with fresh fruit. I blended strawberries into a smooth puree and layered it with yogurt in the moulds. On a whim I stirred chopped pistachios into the yogurt to add a pleasant crunch and a hint of nuttiness.

The result was exactly what I hoped for: fresh-flavoured, creamy popsicles with a lovely pistachio crunch. At first they needed a touch more sweetness, so I added honey to both mixtures to balance the fruit’s tartness.

Strawberries work brilliantly, but you can easily swap the fruit for blueberries, peaches, pineapple or raspberries — any soft fruit that purees well will do. The combination of fruit, yogurt and a nut like pistachio is versatile and simple.

Fill your moulds, freeze them, then settle in with a good series. You’ll have a guilt-free treat ready to enjoy straight from the freezer.

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Strawberry pistachio yogurt popsicles (4-ingredient)

By:
Helen Schofield

Fresh fruit and yogurt popsicles made with just four ingredients — blended strawberries, Greek yogurt, pistachios and honey. Simple, refreshing and satisfying.

Prep:
15 mins

Cook:
6 hrs

Total:
6 hrs 15 mins

Servings:
10 popsicles

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Ingredients

• 14 ounces strawberries, washed
• 4 tablespoons honey, plus extra to taste
• 2 1/4 ounces Greek yogurt
• 5 ounces pistachios, shelled weight

Instructions

• Whizz the strawberries in a food processor until smooth. Add 2 tablespoons of honey and blend again; taste and add more honey if needed.
• In a medium bowl, stir the pistachios into the Greek yogurt with the remaining 2 tablespoons of honey. Pour in about a third of the strawberry puree and stir a few times to create a swirled effect.
• Spoon alternating layers of strawberry puree and the yogurt mixture into popsicle moulds, leaving a little space at the top for expansion during freezing.
• Insert sticks and lids (if your mould has them) and freeze for at least 6 hours or overnight.

Notes

Popsicles can sometimes be tricky to remove from moulds. Take them out of the freezer about 10 minutes before eating and run the mould under warm water to help release them.

These are best eaten soon after freezing; leaving them in the moulds for a long time can cause ice crystals to form. To store for longer, remove popsicles from the moulds, wrap individually in greaseproof paper and seal in a freezer bag before returning to the freezer.

Nutrition

Calories: 121kcal,
Carbohydrates: 14g,
Protein: 3g,
Fat: 6g,
Sodium: 3mg,
Potassium: 219mg,
Fiber: 2g,
Sugar: 10g

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