National Blueberry Popsicle Day Date in the current year: September 2, 2024

A popsicle is a frozen snack made by freezing fruit juice or other flavored liquid around a stick. The common term for this dessert is “ice pop”. The word “popsicle” is a genericized trademark used mainly in the U.S. and Canada due too the early popularity of the Popsicle brand. Other names include freeze pop, ice lolly, ice block, ice lollipop. Popsicle has been around since 1923.

Popsicles can be made at home with any freezable beverage, such as fruit juice, drink mix and even yogurt. The best way to celebrate the National Blueberry Popsicle Day is to make delicious blueberry-flavored popsicles and treat your family, friends and neighbors. Here is an easy blueberry popsicle recipe for you.

Whisk together 1 cup plain or vanilla Greek yogurt, 1/2 cup milk, half and half or heavy cream, and white sugar or honey to taste until smooth. Gently stir in 1 cup frozen blueberries. Pour mixture into molds and put in the freezer for at least 4 hours. When the popsicles are frozen through, remove them from the freezer and thaw for a few minutes. Remove from the molds and serve.