Breastfeeding Friendly Classic Popsicles
Fresh strawberries, bright lemon juice, and a simple homemade syrup come together in a frozen treat that feels genuinely refreshing — especially when you're running warm and need something cold and satisfying. Staying hydrated and nourished while nursing can feel like a full-time job on top of, well, the actual full-time job, so having something this easy and wholesome in the freezer is a quiet win. These are made with real fruit and nothing artificial, so you know exactly what you're putting in your body. The blender does most of the heavy lifting, and once the mixture is poured into molds, the freezer takes it from there — no hovering required. A batch made overnight means you can grab one whenever you need a moment to yourself and a little something sweet. The lemon juice keeps the strawberry flavor vivid and bright rather than flat, and that tiny pinch of salt rounds everything out in a way that's surprisingly satisfying.
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8 servings
For the simple syrup
- ½ cup granulated sugar
- ½ cup water
For the popsicles
- 2 lbs fresh strawberries, hulled and halved
- 2 tbsp fresh lemon juice
- 1 pinch salt
Instructions
- 1
Combine the sugar and water in a small saucepan over medium heat, stirring until the sugar is fully dissolved, about 2–3 minutes. Remove from heat and let cool to room temperature, about 15 minutes.
- 2
Add the strawberries, lemon juice, salt, and cooled simple syrup to a blender. Blend on high until completely smooth, about 30–45 seconds.
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