Welcome to play Frozen Popsicle Factory: Rainbow Ice Cream Game 2020!
Even if you’re staying at home, there’s no reason you can’t celebrate summer with a little DIY fun by running through the sprinklers, camping out in the backyard or — yes! — whipping up your own ice pops.

The frozen treat is the perfect way to cool down, according to Eden Passante, founder of the home and entertaining blog Sugar and Charm. “And since they’re on a stick, they’re easy and convenient,” she adds. “They’re also super versatile and the flavor options are endless.”

For many, they’re also synonymous with the carefree, long summer days of childhood, according to Megan Neveu, founder of the food blog Olives+Thyme. “Even into adulthood, they invite us to pause and enjoy a simple summertime treat,” she says.

We asked Passante, Neveu and Abbey Sharp, a registered dietician, founder of Abbey’s Kitchen and author of “The Mindful Glow Cookbook,” for their tips and tricks for making DIY ice pops. Because, sure, a bowl of ice cream or sorbet is nice, but, as Sharp says, “anything on a stick is more fun!”

How to make ice pops
“If you want to do it on the cheap, Dixie cups and popsicle sticks are always easy,” Sharp says. “I also love a classic popsicle mold with the nice ridges for authenticity sake. I prefer to go simple rather than invest in the fancy single pop molds because this way, you don’t need to worry about losing a specific popsicle stick. Just throw in a disposable wooden one with every batch!”

Norpro Frozen Ice Pop Maker
Sharp and Passante both like this reusable, durable, BPA-free mold that includes 24 disposable wooden treat sticks. “I use this one most of the time,” Passante says. “It’s affordable and always works well.”

When it comes to choosing a mold, Neveu says to first decide which kind of treat you want to make. “Reusable sticks or wooden ones? Metal or silicone? Classic shape or more creative and playful?” she says. “I prefer to use silicone molds with wooden sticks. I love the look and nostalgic feel of the classic shape.”