Cool off with a refreshing strawberry and peach flavored pop
First visual sign of summer – glowing lightning bugs.
First auditory sign of summer – the sweet hum of cicadas.
But this year, I thought maybe it wasn’t a magic year since I haven’t heard them. (you know how cicadas live underground for 13 or 17 years and then emerge?)
Like most bugs – ants and bees – I have a special relationship with these unique insects.
One summer, on a hot and humid marathon training run with my dad, I had quite the surprise encounter with one.
We were trying to get that last half mile in – without having to go up any hills – so, we were running around a softball field. As you can imagine, I was already feeling pretty bad.
Then, just suddenly, out of nowhere, I heard this horrible, shrill cry and my foot was vibrating! & this huge insect started flying towards me! Of course, my first thought was, bee! (revisit my horrific encounter with these dudes) But, I realized what it was and I calmed down. My dad enjoyed my freakout π
After a long run and a scary encounter with a bug, it’s always nice to cool off with a delicious pop. These strawberry peach pops are the perfect solution.
PS: Don’t worry – the cicadas have arrived!
What are your favorite things about summer?
Ingredients
- 1 banana, frozen in quarters
- 140 grams frozen peach slices
- 1.25 cup orange juice
- 1 banana, frozen in quarters
- 140 grams frozen strawberries
- 1.25 cup orange juice
Instructions
- Place ingredients in blender in order listed. Blend until smooth and creamy, scraping the sides and stirring throughout. Transfer to another bowl.
- Place ingredients in blender in order listed. Blend until smooth and creamy, scraping the sides and stirring throughout.
- Pour small amounts of each blended fruit mix in popsicle molds, alternating between layers. Follow mold instructions, freezing overnight or until firm and frozen.
Disclosure: I received free Popsicle molds from koji in exchange for developing a recipe. As always, all opinions and recipes are my own. Thanks for supporting the brands that support The Emotional Baker!
Cooling off, safe INSIDE, with these pops so bugs don’t attack you for the sweetness π Hahaha <3
Ha ha, Rebeca! Thanks π
What a pretty pop, Megan! Strawberry and peach sounds like such a refreshing combo. And since it’s going to be even hotter here this week, I need ALL of the frozen treats I can get my hands on! π
Frozen treats are the perfect solution to hot weather! Thanks Gayle π
How summertime perfect are these?? (PERFECT!). I gotta get me some popsicle molds – it’s scorching out this week!
I just got some molds and I can’t believe all the fun I’ve been missing out on. Thanks Kate π
These are so pretty and I know my kiddos would love them. My son was catching fireflies last night. Summer forever please!
I wish it could always be summer, too, Karen – minus the super hot weather π Thanks so much for visiting!
I’ve never heard of cicadas before… you can bet I’ll be googling that as soon as I’m done commenting here! I am NOT a fan of bugs.. of any type. They are pesky little creatures! π But I AM a HUGE fan of popsicles! These are gorgeous, Megan! Those colors make me swoon! Plus the strawberry and peach combo is a stellar one! LOVE these! Cheers, girlie!
Thanks Cheyanne!
I adore the sunset colors of this! So pretty and healthy and refreshing. What marathon are you training for?
I didn’t see the sunset until you said it! I’m not currently running due to injury, but at the time I was training for the Marine Corps Marathon. Thanks Annie π
I don’t mind bees so much, but wasps?! They freak me out and I’m sure they chase me, sure of it! Love the colour of these pops…they sound and look like Summer to me. I’ve been really enjoying making my own pops these days and the possibilities are endless. Would love to have one of these right now!
I don’t like wasps either! & I agree making pops is so fun! Thanks Dawn π
Gorgeous color! These look delicious Megan!
Thanks Manali π
Cicadas are cool. They continue their life cycles as they always have and always will
Not as cool as you. Thanks John π
OMG the first time I saw one of those bugs was at a baseball game and it terrified me! Unlike these popsicles which are totally my jam!
Ha ha! Thanks Rachelle π
Perfect flavors for summer Megan! So refreshing and so pretty too!
Thanks Mary Ann!
What a beautiful Popsicle – almost gives me inspiration for my nails, haha! I love the flavors of strawberry and peaches together – 2 things I can’t get enough of during the Summer!
ha ha! I agree, Pamela! Thanks π
These sound and look absolutely mouth-watering!!!
Thank you!
I actually love the cicadas. They reach full volume in August and that just makes me so happy! But my favorite part of summer are the long days of sunlight. So much brightness!
These are GORGEOUS. I want them all now, please!
I love cicadas, too (just not when they’re flying towards me π ) & you are so right – all the sunlight is amazing. Thanks Mir!
Surprisingly, we don’t get any lightning bugs around me. I did when I was growing up (in a different state). I miss those little guys. Your popsicles sound so refreshing and perfect for the 100+ degree days we’re experiencing this week!
No lightning bugs ?!? How sad. I really should take the time to appreciate them like I did when I was little π Thanks Eva!
A perfect summer treat! It’s a perfect way to cool off!
I agree! Thanks Kathy!
Funny story. I love the sounds of summer too & I think that lighting bugs are the coolest! I love these, the swirled colors look amazing! I finally got myself a set of popsicles molds so I will have to give these a try!
I agree, Katie! Can’t wait to see your pop creations π
Love the layering in these popsicles!! So fun for summer!
Thanks Ami! They were fun to make, too!
I love these two toned popsicles! And the flavors are perfect for summer—so yummy! The sound of cicadas in the evening bring back memories of my childhood summers—but they are scary looking creatures!
ha ha! I agree, Liz! Thanks π
Oh my gosh, Megan! These sound SO refreshing!
Thanks Allie!
My favorite thing about summer is lightning bugs and frozen treats…and the latter category now includes these babies! So pretty.
Aww – you are too sweet! Thank you π
I did not know that cicadas lived underground for 13 or 17 years and then emerged – wow – fascinating fact there.
My favorite part about summer has gotta be the fireflies and long days and ice cream and popsicles! These are so pretty, Megan – and I’m loving the banana added into each layer.
Yes – ice cream, absolutely one of the best things π Thanks Shashi!
Perfection! We can’t get enough popsicles this summer, and this flavor combo sounds amazing. Love the beautiful layers, too!
Thanks Blair! I’m a little late to the pop train this year, so I’m trying to make as many flavors as I can π
These popsicles look so fresh and summer-y! Loving the beautiful colors here!
Thanks Anu!
Haha! We were totally just talking about the cicadas last weekend. Good to know they are back in full force! So one of my favorite things about summer? Peaches! Lots and lots of peaches. I love the idea of using them in popsicle form. These look awesome, Megan!! Hope you guys have a great popsicle-filled weekend!
I agree, David! Thanks π
Blegh, bugs!!! But YUMMMM, popsicles!!! Strawberry and peach are perfect pals in this popsicle, I absolutely love the flavor combo. One of these days I’ll invest in a popsicle mold π
You should, Jessica! I’ve been having so much fun coming up with new flavors!
Oh yeah! These are gorgeous! And I love that you combined two beautiful flavours into one impressive treat. Perfect for summer!
Thanks Jess π
Who would ever want to buy Popsicles again after having these? The combination of flavors is perfect. So nice and fresh. And the alternating colors look so pretty!
You are too sweet! Thanks Amanda π