When those hot summer afternoons roll around, there is only one thing on my mind (and my kids’ minds, let’s be honest): finding a way to cool down. Summer days are beautiful, but when the heat peaks, keeping little ones hydrated and happy can feel like a full-time job.

We all know the struggle of store-bought popsicles. They are often packed with sugar and artificial ingredients, and they’re gone before you know it. That’s exactly why our Owego Yummy Tray and Yummy Ice Pops have become absolute staples in our summer survival kit. Simply fill the Yummy Tray with your favourite ingredients, insert the reusable Yummy Ice Pops handles and freeze. It’s an easy way to create healthy homemade ice pops using ingredients you already have at home, while giving you complete control over what goes into every frozen treat.

Creating a healthy relationship with food starts early, and involving your children in preparing their own snacks is a wonderful way to encourage that. Plus, making homemade ice pops couldn’t be easier.

To give you some inspiration, here are four of our favourite recipes that you can prepare in just a few minutes.

1. Creamy yogurt delight

Ingredients

Your favourite yogurt

If your toddler is anything like mine and loves a slightly creamier treat, this one is always a winner. Simply use your favourite yogurt. We often choose Greek yogurt and add a few chocolate sprinkles for a fun twist, but plain Greek yogurt, fruit yogurt or yogurt mixed with fresh fruit all work beautifully too.

2. Sunny citrus burst

Ingredients

Orange juice
Sweet berry purée (such as blended strawberries or raspberries)

This is the ultimate refreshing treat after a busy morning of playing outside. Add the berry purée to the Yummy Tray first, then top it with orange juice to create beautiful colourful layers. Prefer a marble effect? Simply swirl the two together before freezing. The fresh citrus combined with sweet berries creates a delicious summer flavour that children absolutely love.

3. Classic fruity pops

Ingredients

Applesauce or your child’s favourite fruit purée

Sometimes the simplest recipes are the best. Blend your little one’s favourite fruit into a smooth purée or keep things extra easy by using applesauce. Freeze, and you’re done!

It’s also a fantastic way to use up leftover fruit or fruit purée while creating a healthy snack your child will actually enjoy.

4. Soothing milk pops

Ingredients

Breast milk or prepared formula

Of course, we couldn’t forget the tiniest members of the family. If your baby is teething, especially during warm summer days, a frozen breast milk or formula pop can offer soothing relief for sore gums while helping them cool down at the same time.

The Owego Yummy Ice Pop handles are specially designed for little hands, making them easy to hold while they enjoy a comforting frozen treat.

How to make your ice pops

Making homemade ice pops couldn’t be easier. Simply fill the Owego Yummy Tray with your favourite ingredients, insert the Yummy Ice Pops handles and place everything in the freezer. Once frozen, gently pop them out and they’re ready to enjoy.

Whether you’re using yogurt, fresh fruit, smoothies, juice, breast milk or formula, you’ll always have perfectly portioned homemade treats ready whenever the temperature rises.

Make it a fun family activity

One of the best things about homemade ice pops is that making them is just as enjoyable as eating them. On those extra hot afternoons when it’s nicer to stay indoors, let your little ones help pour the yogurt, spoon the fruit purée into the Yummy Tray or choose their favourite flavour combinations.

It’s a fun activity to do together, encourages children to get involved with food from an early age, and shows them that healthy snacks can be every bit as delicious as store-bought treats.

The Owego Yummy Tray and Yummy Ice Pops are designed to work perfectly together. From breast milk and formula during the very first months to fruit purées, yogurt, smoothies and juice as your child grows, they make it easy to create healthy frozen treats for every stage.

And the best part? The Yummy Tray continues to be useful long after ice pop season. Use it to freeze perfectly portioned breast milk, baby food, herbs, sauces, smoothie cubes or even colourful mocktail ice cubes for the whole family.

Stay cool, have fun experimenting with flavours, and enjoy making beautiful summer memories together!

Lots of love,

Sarah