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    Home » Simple Vegan Recipes » Desserts

    Cherry Lemonade Smoothie Popsicles (3 Ingredients & Refined Sugar Free!)

    Last Modified: Aug 31, 2022 by Becky Striepe

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    cherry lemonade popsicles on a white plate with ice cubes

    Sweet-tart cherry lemonade popsicles are a summer favorite in my house. You only need 3 simple ingredients and zero added sugar to make them!

    cherry lemonade popsicles on a white plate with ice cubes

    Packed with fresh fruit, these smoothie pops have a lovely tart cherry flavor and are a snap to make in your blender.

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    • Recipe notes
    • Substitutions
    • Storage directions
    • Cherry Lemonade Popsicles Recipe
    • Frequently asked questions

    Recipe notes

    These smoothie pops are refined sugar free, not sugar free. That means they're not sweetened with white sugar or other refined sugars, but they do contain sugar from the fruit.

    If you're avoiding all sugar, this recipe is not for you. But if you are like me and are looking for whole fruit-sweetened treats, you're going to love this recipe!

    The sweetness in this recipe comes from whole fruits: bananas and frozen cherries. See the section on substitutions below, if banana isn't your thing.

    image collage showing lemons, cherries, and bananas with text labels

    To make these, you just combine the lemon juice and fruit in your blender, and puree until smooth. Divide the mixture between your popsicle molds, and freeze.

    One last note: You will probably have about a half cup of leftover mix after you fill your popsicle molds. You can either save this and freeze in a second round or drink it right now! I trust you to do the right thing.

    Substitutions

    The lemon mostly masks the banana flavor, but there is a little bit of banana that sneaks through. If that's not for you, then you can use frozen dates to sweeten this, to taste. Just add them one or two at a time, blending in between, until you reach your desired sweetness level.

    You can also do other fun flavors! If you don't have frozen cherries, use the same amount of frozen strawberries, blueberries, mango, etc. The only limit is your imagination.

    Storage directions

    You cab store these right in the popsicle molds for up to six months.

    If you need to free up the popsicle molds, though, remove the popsicles and transfer them to a freezer bag, pressing out any excess air. They will keep for up to three months.

    cherry lemonade popsicles on a white plate with ice cubes

    Cherry Lemonade Popsicles Recipe

    Sweet-tart cherry lemonade popsicles are a summer favorite in my house. You only need 3 simple ingredients and zero added sugar to make them!
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    Course: Dessert, Snack
    Cuisine: Vegan
    Keyword: cherry lemonade popsicles, smoothie popsicles
    Prep Time: 10 minutes
    Total Time: 10 minutes
    Servings: 6
    Calories: 50kcal
    Author: Becky Striepe

    Ingredients

    • ½ cup lemon juice
    • 1 ½ cups frozen cherries
    • 1 banana
    • 1 cup ice

    Instructions

    • In your blender, puree the lemon juice, bananas, and cherries until you have as smooth a puree as you can get. You can add up to ¼ cup water, as needed.
    • Divide the mixture between six popsicle molds, and freeze for at least 4 hours before serving.

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    Notes

    If banana isn't your thing, you can use dates to sweeten these popsicles instead. Just add pitted dates, one or two at a time, blending and tasting in between, until you reach your desired level of sweetness.

    Nutrition

    Nutrition Facts
    Cherry Lemonade Popsicles Recipe
    Amount per Serving
    Calories
    50
    % Daily Value*
    * Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
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    Frequently asked questions

    Should you add sugar to fruit popsicles?

    You certainly can, if your fruit isn't sweet enough. This recipe, though, is designed to take advantage of fruit's natural sweetness, so you don't have to use a single granule of refined sugar.

    How do you fill a popsicle mold?

    Depending on how thick your filling is, you can either pour the mixture into the molds or use a spoon. To pour, I like to transfer my liquid mixture to a measuring cup with a lip, which makes pouring less messy. As you can see in the video, though, I sometimes roll the dice and pour it straight out of the blender into the mold.

    Filling popsicle molds can get messy, and that's okay! Just use a damp rag to wipe away any sticky cherry lemonade mixture that spills before you pop these into the freezer.

    Why won't my popsicles come out of the mold?

    This can happen with any popsicle recipe, and it's an easy fix! Just hold the popsicle mold under running water for a few seconds. Afterwards, the pop should slide out easily.

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    About Becky Striepe

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    Hi there! I'm Becky Striepe (rhymes with sleepy), and I love using gadgets and shortcuts to create easy vegan comfort food recipes for busy people. Whether you love your Instant Pot, your air fryer, or just love delicious plant-based meals, stick around. You'll like it here.

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    1. The Vegan 8

      July 19, 2017 at 2:49 pm

      I absolutely love lemon and when combined with cherries, even better! They look so delicious!

      Reply
      • Becky Striepe

        July 19, 2017 at 2:55 pm

        Thank you!

        Reply
    2. Alisa Fleming

      July 15, 2017 at 1:06 pm

      I LOVE the sweet-tart sound of these Becky. I've been craving lemonade lately (something about it is so thirst-quenching, you know?), and this looks like a way healthier way to get my fix.

      Reply
      • Becky Striepe

        July 15, 2017 at 1:07 pm

        I feel the same about lemonade. I crave it when I'm really overheated.

        Reply
    3. Mel |avirtualvegan.com

      July 15, 2017 at 3:30 am

      I love that they only have 3 ingredients! And cherry anything is a winner for me. They look so refreshing!

      Reply
      • Becky Striepe

        July 15, 2017 at 7:05 am

        Thank you, Mel!

        Reply
    4. Cristina MacDonald

      July 14, 2017 at 9:24 pm

      5 stars
      Becky, I imagine these pops can be made with whole (pitted) cherries in order to enjoy these delicious seasonal fruits. Should I stick to the 1-1/2 cups or increase/descrease the amount used?

      Reply
      • Becky Striepe

        July 14, 2017 at 9:32 pm

        That's a good question. I'd start with 1 1/2 cups and taste the mix. You can always add more lemon or more cherries, as needed.

        Reply
    5. Linda from Veganosity

      July 14, 2017 at 8:42 pm

      YUM! My two favorite summer fruits!! I can't wait to try these, Becky!

      Reply
      • Becky Striepe

        July 14, 2017 at 9:31 pm

        Thank you, Linda!

        Reply
    6. Vanessa @ VeganFamilyRecipes

      July 14, 2017 at 12:11 pm

      5 stars
      Even just the name of these popsicles sounds addicting! Love the video! it's mesmerizing to watch ;)

      Reply
      • Becky Striepe

        July 14, 2017 at 12:16 pm

        Thank you, Vanessa! It was fun to make!

        Reply
    7. Jenn

      July 13, 2017 at 11:45 pm

      I love anything cherry. And I love the combo with lemon - sounds amazing! Perfectly refreshing for summer!

      Reply
      • Becky Striepe

        July 14, 2017 at 7:25 am

        Thank you, Jenn!

        Reply
    8. Sarah

      July 13, 2017 at 9:44 am

      These look so simple and delicious! I'm going to make these with my kids today!

      Reply
      • Becky Striepe

        July 13, 2017 at 10:08 am

        Yay! Enjoy them, Sarah!

        Reply
    9. Mary Ellen @ VNutrition

      July 13, 2017 at 8:54 am

      5 stars
      Oooh, this look so fun and tasty! I'm going to make these for my nephews so they're not eating up all those refined sugar pops this summer.

      Reply
      • Becky Striepe

        July 13, 2017 at 8:55 am

        Woo woo!

        Reply
    10. Amy Katz from Veggies Save The Day

      July 11, 2017 at 12:36 pm

      You would not believe this, but I just got a popsicle set for my birthday! So now I can make these delicious healthy treats!

      Reply
      • Becky Striepe

        July 11, 2017 at 12:36 pm

        Oh yay! Perfect timing.

        Reply
      • Becky Striepe

        July 11, 2017 at 12:36 pm

        And happy birthday!

        Reply
    11. Dianne

      July 10, 2017 at 3:59 pm

      I'd think they'd be a favorite here, too! I've been wanting to get popsicle molds for while, so this might be my push to get them. Hopefully Amazon will have a good deal on them tomorrow!

      Reply
      • Becky Striepe

        July 10, 2017 at 5:26 pm

        Crossing fingers! I'm on the hunt for some prime day kitchen deals, too!

        Reply
    12. Sophia | Veggies Don't Bite

      July 10, 2017 at 2:24 pm

      Nothing like a cold popsicle on these to days! Cherry and lemon sound like a great combo!

      Reply
      • Becky Striepe

        July 10, 2017 at 2:41 pm

        Thank you, Sophia!

        Reply
    13. Trinity Bourne

      July 10, 2017 at 11:32 am

      5 stars
      Oh wow - how easy are they!!! Love your ingredients and that awesome simplicity.
      Yummy :)

      Reply
      • Becky Striepe

        July 10, 2017 at 12:11 pm

        Thank you, Trinity!

        Reply

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