Food & Cooking Recipes Dessert & Treats Recipes Carrot-Ginger Ice Pops Our easy, four-ingredient ice pops are a refreshing, healthy treat. Prep Time: 15 mins Total Time: 4 hrs 15 mins Servings: 8 Jump to recipe These citrusy carrot popsicles are just the thing to make when you’re in need of a refreshing treat that’s good for you to boot. All you need are four simple ingredients: oranges, carrot juice, strawberries, and fresh ginger. They're dairy-free and have no added sugar, plus they're packed with beta-carotene, an antioxidant found in carrots that boasts numerous health benefits. Kids will gravitate to the vibrant orange color and bright, citrusy flavor of these bars, while you’ll like how simple they are to make: Just prep the oranges, toss everything in the blender, and pour into ice pop molds. After a few hours in the freezer, you'll be ready to cool down with a tasty homemade treat that you can feel great about serving. Everything You Need to Know About Making Ice Cream at Home Credit: Jacob Fox Four Simple Ingredients for Carrot Popsicles Carrot juice: Don't let the vegetable element of this recipe throw you off—bright orange and sweet, carrot juice gives these pops a vibrant color with a taste that blends right in with the other ingredients. Look for refrigerated carrot juice in the produce department, or find shelf-stable options with the other juices. Oranges: You'll need to trim the peels and pith from a couple of oranges before tossing the fruit into the blender. The easiest way to do this is to slice off the very top and bottom of each one, then set the orange cut side down and slice off the peel and pith in sections, following the shape of the sphere. Chop the fruit, then pick through to remove any seeds. Strawberries: You can use fresh or frozen strawberries for this recipe. To hull strawberries, either slice off the tops to remove the leaves and stem, or use a paring knife to cut around the stem and pop the hull out. Ginger: A few teaspoons of fresh ginger add a subtle, zingy kick to these pops, but you can certainly leave it out for a more neutral flavor. Use the edge of a spoon to scrape, rather than a vegetable peeler, the skin off the ginger before chopping. How to Make This Recipe Without an Ice Pop Mold If you don't have an ice pop mold, don't fret—you can still make these popsicles. Divide the mixture among small paper or plastic cups instead, then cover each with a piece of plastic wrap or foil and insert a popsicle stick. Place them on a baking sheet or tray and freeze; cut away the cup before serving. Directions Peel and chop oranges: Using a sharp knife, remove and discard peels and piths of oranges; chop fruit and discard seeds. Credit: Jacob Fox Blend ingredients: Place in a blender with carrot juice, hulled and halved strawberries, chopped fresh ginger, and a small pinch of kosher salt; process until smooth. Credit: Jacob Fox Credit: Jacob Fox For a less gingery popiscle, use 2 teaspoons of chopped fresh ginger. Credit: Jacob Fox Pour into molds and freeze: Pour into ice-pop molds; freeze at least 4 hours. Credit: Jacob Fox How to Store Carrot Popsicles Once pops are frozen solid, they can be transferred to a freezer bag and frozen for up to 3 months. For an extra layer of protection against freezer burn, wrap each one in a layer of plastic wrap before stashing in a bag and storing. Variation Rather than freezing the mixture in ice-pop molds, you can serve it over ice as carrot-orange-ginger juice. 5 More Homemade Popsicles to Try Frozen Yogurt and Fruit Pops Peach-Guava Ice Pops Easy Any-Juice Ice Pops Firecracker Ice Pops Melon Milk Pops Frequently Asked Questions Are carrot popsicles hydrating? Yes, carrot popsicles are hydrating. Homemade ice pops that are low in sugar and do not contain preservatives or food coloring are a great treat to turn to in warm weather or after exercising. They can help you stay cool and hydrated. Are there tricks to making popsicles softer? Yes, there are tricks to making popsicles softer. Try adding a squeeze of light corn syrup or a tablespoon of cornstarch to the mixture before blending. Both the starch and invert sugar (which is what corn syrup is) can prevent ice crystals from forming, which in turn will result in softer popsicles that are easier on teeth. Can carrot juice stain clothing? Yes, carrot juice can stain clothing. It's thanks to the powerful antioxidants in carrots, namely beta carotene. Treat stains with a mixture of either dish soap and water or white vinegar and water and let sit for 10 to 15 minutes before washing on cold. (As always, test a hidden part of fabric first before applying a stain-treating solution.) 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