02 Aug Heavenly Strawberry Kiwi Pops
By early August the freezer aisle is a minefield of popsicles that are basically frozen sugar water with cartoon mascots. These heavenly strawberry kiwi pops give you the same nostalgic, drippy-on-the-porch experience with a protein-forward twist that actually fits a lower-carb lifestyle.
Why It Works
Most store-bought ice pops get all of their flavor from added sugar. These get theirs from a strawberry kiwi protein drink mix plus real sliced strawberries, so the sweetness comes with something to show for it. Stirring in vanilla Triple Zero yogurt adds creaminess and extra protein while keeping added sugar out of the picture, which makes each pop far lighter than the classic version and satisfying enough to actually end the craving instead of feeding it. Protein and creaminess together slow you down in the best way — this is a treat you finish feeling done, not rummaging for a second box. And because each pop is its own built-in portion, there’s no guesswork: one cup, one straw, one serving.
Ingredients
- 1 package BW Strawberry Kiwi Drink Mix
- 1 cup water
- 5 sliced strawberries
- 1/2 cup vanilla Triple Zero yogurt
- 2 small plastic cups
- 2 paper straws
How to Make It
- Whisk the strawberry kiwi drink mix into the water until fully dissolved.
- Stir in the vanilla yogurt until the mixture is smooth and creamy.
- Fold in the sliced strawberries.
- Divide the mixture evenly between the two small cups.
- Stand a paper straw upright in the center of each cup — once the mixture starts to firm up, the straw becomes your handle.
- Freeze for at least 30 minutes, or until frozen through, then squeeze the sides of the cup to release your pop.
Storage, Serving, and Flavor Twists
Storage: Make a double or triple batch and keep the finished pops in their cups, covered, in the freezer for up to a week. Having them ready is half the battle when the afternoon craving hits.
Serving: If a pop is frozen rock-solid, run the outside of the cup under warm water for a few seconds and it will slide right out. Letting it sit for a minute or two also brings back that soft, creamy bite.
Three easy variations:
- Layered pops: freeze a plain yogurt layer first, then add the strawberry kiwi layer for a striped, fancy-looking treat.
- Extra-fruit pops: add a few thin slices of real kiwi along with the strawberries for more texture and a prettier pop.
- Flavor swap: the same method works with any high-protein drink mix flavor you love — the possibilities really are endless.
Prep-day shortcut: Slice a whole pint of strawberries at once and keep them in the fridge; assembling the next batch of pops takes about two minutes when the fruit is already prepped. That tiny bit of planning is usually the difference between reaching for these and reaching for the ice cream.
These are also a sneaky-smart option for households with kids: everyone gets the same fun summer treat, and nobody has to know yours is working overtime for your goals.
Simple swaps like this are easier to stick with when you have support — a medical weight-loss program can help make your results last, and individual results vary.