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Homemade Plastic-Free Sugar-Free Popsicles

July 20, 2012

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 A year ago I demonstrated how we got rid of our plastic popsicle molds in favor of small glass canning jars. We’ve been making ice pops again this summer but I occasionally I dress them up with decorative cupcake liners instead of a square of parchment paper. Below are some easy-peasy instructions.

sugar free popsicles made without plastic with cupcake linesrs to catch drips

We love Popsicles in the summer, but since we are reducing our plastic use, I didn’t want to purchase a plastic mold or store-bought plastic-wrapped pops. I love this stainless steel Popsicle mold, but it’s a bit pricey! I also prefer to make sugar-free pops.

Instructions:

  1. The small size canning jars work best, and the mouth of the jar must not be smaller that the widest part of the jar.
  2. Remove and discard the BPA-lined metal disc portion of the two part lid.
  3. Fill jars with desired liquid. I like to make smoothie pops by blending plain yogurt and berries. My kids also love watermelon-lime pops: just blend watermelon chunks with a bit of lime juice to taste (no sugar needed!).
  4. Place cupcake liner over  top of jar. You could also use parchment paper squares or waxed paper.
  5. Secure liner by screwing on the metal ring.
  6. Poke a stick through the top, freeze and you are good to go.

I love how the cupcake liner catches drips.

You can see the original post here: Homemade Plastic-free Watermelon Lime Popsicles.

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  1. Belinda Brock says

    July 2, 2013 at 1:44 am

    Hey Erica, thanks—I missed your post from a few years ago, and I love this idea! I am always trying to eliminate plastic and incorporate glass containers.

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