Don't forget about the dogs! We tested Cooper's Treats Pupsicle Starter Kit and recommend it to pet parents who want to make healthy, frozen treats for their pups. Included in the DIY kit are two 4.3-ounce jars of dry mix flavors, as well as a reusable, dishwasher-safe silicone ice mold with paw and dog bone shapes. The grain-free mixes are made from four simple ingredients, and each jar contains enough mix to make about 25 pupsicles. Just add equal parts of water to the mix, stir, and freeze for two hours. Popsicle molds vary in size and shape greatly, and we love that you can buy them in fun shapes. Who doesn’t want to eat a dinosaur? In terms of standard shapes, some unmold more easily than others. This can be attributed to the material as well. Stiffer and less flexible molds can more easily damage or break a treat during unmolding. Add 1/4 of the passion fruit flesh to each ice pop bag and then top up with orange juice. No blending required so just seal & freeze. Open the prosecco and allow to go less bubbly (or use the dregs from a bottle). Add 4 or 5 raspberries to an ice pop bag. hold the bag closed and hit the bag until they break apart. Pour in prosecco up to the text on the bag. Squeeze out any excess air and seal.

Mix everything together and pour into your ice pop bags! Simply Seal & freeze. Simple Raspberry Prosecco Pops To put these popsicle molds through the ultimate sub-zero endurance test, we made fruit- and cream-based popsicles. We carefully recorded the process, rating each mold based on everything from its design to how easy it was to fill each mold without making a mess. The silicone mold is a bit thin and unwieldy and should be placed on a tray before freezing to prevent spills. Most popsicle molds, like sphere ice molds, for example, come in a variety of materials. These include plastic, silicone, or stainless steel. Plastic and silicone are typically easier to unmold than stainless steel, but both can retain the flavor of previously made popsicles. This isn’t something to worry about every time you think about putting ice pops in the freezer, but if using permeating flavors like alcohol, spice, or intense herbs, it’s something to consider. While stainless steel is highly durable, unmolding popsicles is sometimes a more prolonged process (like running the molds under water). They can also be bulkier and a pricier investment.

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Testing the icy waters of homemade popsicles with your kids for the first time? Does the idea of spending money on a seasonal frivolity give you pause? We got you. This highly-recommended set of six produces a standard popsicle big enough to make a satisfying dessert for an adult while still being manageable for small hands. It’s exceptionally versatile, allows you to make several types of popsicles in a batch, and can be extracted without awkward manipulation of the whole tray. Mix everything together (apart from the water, soda or lemonade) in a jug and divide between the 4 ice pop bags and then top up with the liquid of your choice. Seal & freeze flat to distribute the mint more evenly. Icy Pimms Pops

This is a reliable and kid-friendly mold by our standards. The pops it produces are tiny, so its results only suit little hands. You can make simple and sweet fruity pops for the kids or high-octane boozy refreshers for the grown-ups. Level up with a Thai coconut milksicle or model your next batch after a gorgeous strawberry and mango Mexican paleta. After you settle on a flavor, all you have to do is make the base and pour. The mold does most of the work, which is why it’s so important to have a popsicle mold that is functional, reliable, and easy to clean. Add 1/4 of the seeds to each ice pop bag and then top up with elderflower cordial. No blending required so just seal & freeze. Super simple Ice pops

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Generally, hand-washing popsicle molds makes them last longer. Some molds come with cleaning brushes, making it easier to get in the nooks and crannies when cleaning up. For most, a little soap and hot water are all it takes.