Between the endless energy of two toddler boys and the need for quick, refreshing snacks, my freezer is rarely without a stash of popsicles. I absolutely love feeding my children homemade treats that are good for them, and these vibrant, juice-based popsicles have quickly become a staple in our house. We absolutely love these as our afternoon treats when we need a cool-down.

If you’ve been hanging around Delight Fuel for a while, you know I am passionate about creating treats that skip the dairy, gluten, and refined sugars. Usually, that involves blending up dates, cashews, and cacao for rich, decadent desserts, but sometimes you just crave something light, fruity, and incredibly refreshing.

Refreshing red fruit popsicles served on a black dish with ice cubes for a cool treat.

These Homemade Veggie & Fruit Popsicles are naturally sweetened entirely by apples and oranges, while the raw beets and carrots sneak in a fantastic dose of veggies and give them the most stunning, vibrant color. They are entirely dairy-free, gluten-free, and contain absolutely zero added sugar.

Below you’ll find the standard juicer method, as well as a simple alternative guide if you only have a blender on hand.

Delight Fuel’s vibrant pink fruit popsicles served with ice cubes for a cool treat.

Method 1: The Juicer Method

1. Prep the produce: Ensure all your ingredients are washed, peeled, and chopped into pieces small enough to fit through your juicer’s chute.

2. Juice: Run the beet, oranges, apples, and carrots through your juicer. Stir the collected juice to ensure the flavors and colors are evenly mixed.

3. Pour: Carefully pour the fresh juice into your popsicle molds. Leave about ¼ inch of space at the top of each mold, as the liquid will expand slightly as it freezes.

4. Insert sticks: Secure the lids and insert the popsicle sticks.

5. Freeze: Place the molds in the freezer for 4 to 5 hours, or until completely solid. Run the outside of the molds under warm water for a few seconds to release.

Delight Fuel’s delicious red fruit popsicles served on a black dish with ice cubes for a cool treat.

Method 2: Alternative Blender Guide (No Juicer Required)

If you don’t have a juicer, you can easily make these using a standard or high-speed blender and a strainer.

1. Chop everything smaller: Chop your beets, carrots, and apples into smaller, bite-sized pieces so the blender blades can catch them easily.

2. Blend with a liquid base: Add all the prepped ingredients to your blender along with ½ cup to 1 cup of water or coconut water to help the blades get moving. Blend on high until completely smooth.

3. Strain the mixture: Place a nut milk bag, cheesecloth, or a fine-mesh sieve over a large bowl. Pour the blended puree into the strainer and squeeze or press firmly to extract all the liquid. Discard the pulp.

4. Freeze: Pour the extracted juice into your popsicle molds, insert the sticks, and freeze for 4-5 hours as directed above.

Pro-tip: If you want a creamier, more filling “smoothie pop,” you can skip the straining step entirely! Just blend everything until it is perfectly smooth and pour the puree directly into the molds.

Delight Fuel’s vibrant fruit popsicles served on ice, perfect for a refreshing and healthy snack.