Summer is here, and so are ice pops!SnowCake，Ice creamIt's hot, but how many additives are actually in these foods?Eating too much isn't good for your health. For a healthier option, homemade ice pops are the way to go.

How to make homemade ice pops:WatermelonIce pop

The methods for making ice pops with fruit are similar. Once you learn one, you can make other flavors.

IngredientsPreparation

200g watermelonHoney2 tablespoonsLemon2 tablespoons lemon juice

Instructions

1. Scoop out the watermelon flesh and blend it into juice;

2. Add a littlelemon juiceand honey, then blend until smooth;

3. Pour the blended juice into ice pop molds and freeze in the refrigerator.

Tips

The simplest fruit ice pops can be made with other fruits.

How to make homemade ice pops:Mung beansIce pop

Besides mung beans, you can also useRed beans，Black beansetc.

Ingredients

120g mung beansMilk powder20gCondensed milk1 tablespoonWhite sugar40g

Instructions

1. Soak the mung beans for2 hours, then cook for half an hour;2. Blend the cooked mung beans into mung bean juice;

3. Add white sugar, milk powder, and condensed milk and mix well;4. Pour into molds, cool, and freeze for about 3 hours.；

Tips

The amount of milk powder and condensed milk can be adjusted to your preference.

How to make homemade ice pops:

Sesame

Sesame ice popsIngredients100g sesame paste

Milk

200ml, 30g red sugarLotus root15g lotus root powderInstructions1. Mix lotus root powder with a little warm water to form a paste;

2. Add sesame paste and milk and mix well;

3. Heat in a small pot over medium heat, add red sugar, and stir constantly;4. Add lotus root powder and stir until smooth, then remove from heat and cool. Pour into molds and freeze.Tips

Adding lotus root powder gives the ice pops a smooth texture, preventing them from being hard.

How to make homemade ice pops: Traditional ice pops

Traditional ice pops are the most authentic. They used to be sold for 2 or 5 cents each.

Ingredients

45g white sugar, 30g milk powder

Glutinous rice

10g glutinous rice flour

Instructions

1. Add 500ml of water to the pot and bring to a boil, then add milk powder;2. Add white sugar andglutinous riceflour, and mix well to form a juice;

3. Cool and pour into molds, and freeze for a few hours.

Tips

Traditional ice pops are made with just water and sugar.Sticky ricePowder, mix and stir into a paste;

3. Turn off the heat and let it cool, then pour into molds. Freeze for a few hours.

Tips

A more traditional version uses only water and sugar.