The summer here is lazily taking its time to set in, and I love it.

The days will heat up, and just when I think it’s going to be too warm, a breeze kicks up and nags me to grab a sweater.  I’m a winter clothes kind of gal, so any extra day to wear socks is like a gift from heaven.  (Socks keep my hardwood floors shiny — so that’s a bonus, too.)

What about all of you, are you ecstatic when the fall clothes collection comes out at Banana Republic?  Or do you prefer shorts and sunscreen and flip flops?

Here’s a little recipe for yogurt pops, which came out amazingly delicious.  We ate them on one of the few warm days we’ve had so far this season.

I bought these molds from Williams Sonoma a few years ago.  They’re from Donvier, but I think they might be discontinued.  Amazon.com says they are unsure when they will start carrying them again, but if you click here, I found a selection of other molds on amazon that look cute.

fruity swirly yogurt pops

1 quart of vanilla whole milk yogurt (I use Stonyfield Farms)
1/2 cup fresh or frozen fruit, such as peaches, mangoes, blueberries, or raspberries
1/2 cup frozen 100% juice concentrate, such as pineapple, orange, raspberry, or grape

1.  Mix up the yogurt with a spoon until smooth.  Pour into a strainer lined with a white paper towel or cheese cloth, and set over a small bowl.  Keep in the refrigerator until most of the liquid from the yogurt drains out.  (About 3 hours, or overnight.)

2.  In a blender, puree 1/2 cup of fruit (don’t know which kind you’re using, so I can’t give it to you in grams.  Just toss in a handful), with a 1/2 cup of fruit juice concentrate.

3.  Using a spoon, fill ice pop molds, alternating with the fruit and yogurt.  Tap mold on the counter to release any air bubbles.  Insert popsicle sticks, and freeze for a good 6 hours or overnight.

4.  Run molds under warm water for about ten seconds, and carefully, ever so slowly, pull them out.  Serve immediately or wrap in plastic wrap and refreeze.

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14 Responses to “fruity creamy swirly yogurt pops”

1. Andrea says:

   9 June 2009 at 10:14 am

   I love the popsicle mold! Where is it from?
2. Connie (the write one) says:

   9 June 2009 at 11:06 am

   They look incredible!
3. VeggieGirl says:

   9 June 2009 at 11:58 am

   Oh my, they’re positively mesmerizing!! Gorgeous summer treat.
4. Brooke says:

   9 June 2009 at 1:36 pm

   ADORABLE!

   HOW do I love you and your creations?!
5. Jen T says:

   9 June 2009 at 4:37 pm

   Yummy! Going to have to get me some popcicle molds! I love your other popcicle recipe from a while ago. Those are good. We just use paper cups and sticks. Not fancy, but works
6. emily says:

   11 June 2009 at 3:18 pm

   great idea! I’ll have to get me some of those molds…
7. latifa says:

   14 June 2009 at 2:12 am

   just the right time for kids!
   lovely…………..
8. Stuart says:

   15 June 2009 at 5:58 pm

   Yum!
9. Alana @ the simple me says:

   17 June 2009 at 10:30 am

   Ooh these look so delicious. I think I might try them with lowfat yogurt though, hopefully they’ll turn out almost as yummy haha
10. Julie says:

    17 July 2009 at 7:01 am

    Visiting from SITS…
    These look delicious and I can’t wait to give them a try. I just bought some popscicle molds and they’re waiting for something yummy. Oh and, yes, fall is absolutely my favorite time of year!
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    21 May 2010 at 8:59 am

    Yum, yum!!!!
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