26 Fun Frozen Treats Your Kids Will Love

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It’s summer and that means it’s time for frozen treats. We’ve got recipes for  homemade ice cream, easy popsicles, and fudgesicles.  Make some for your kids today.

There is something for everyone, including dairy free and vegan ice cream. The hardest part might just be waiting for them to freeze.

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Ice cream is one of my guilty pleasures. The cold creamy goodness carries all kinds of memories for me. It is the sound of the ice cream truck trundling around the neighborhood.

The feel of the long, endless days of summer. And the joy of being treated to a ice cream cone with a chocolate flake stuck in for good measure. YUM!

Let’s be honest I like all kinds of frozen treats. My mom made Popsicles from fruit juice and I still remember the sticky mess I got into. Later I carried on the tradition and made them for boys. Eating the things was definitely an outdoor activity.

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26 FUN FROZEN TREATS FOR KIDS 

ICE CREAM TREATS

Do you love ice cream too? Try some of these homemade recipes! These ice cream treats are so yummy and make. You don’t even need an ice cream maker for some of them! Your kids will be in heaven

1. 45 Minute Koolaid Ice Cream from Wanna Bite

2. Birthday Cake No Churn Ice Cream from Cooking With Carlee

3. Bubble Gum Ice Cream from Gluesticks

4. Cookie Monster Cotton Candy Ice Cream Cones from Hungry Happenings

5. Homemade Twix Ice Cream from Crayons & Cravings

6. No-Churn Cotton Candy Ice Cream from Spaceships & Laser Beams

7. No Churn Minion Ice Cream from Cutefetti

8. No Churn Oreo Ice Cream from Cincyshopper

9. S’mores Ice Cream from Ashlee Marie

2 boys eating popsicles

POPSICLES YOUR KIDS WILL LOVE

There’s nothing like cooling down on a hot summer’s day with a refreshing popsicle. they are super easy to make and you get to control the amount of sugar that goes into them. I’ve rounded up the best popsicle recipes from across the web, so choose one to make today.

10. Banana Split Pudding Pops from The Recipe Rebel

11. Berry Cheesecake Galaxy Popsicles from Hungry Happenings

12. Chocolate Chip Cookies & Cream Popsicle from Pop Shop America

13. Hot Chocolate Popsicles from Dancing Through The Rain

14. Fruit Cocktail Popsicles from Mommy Musings

15. Fruit Punch Airhead Popsicles from Masshole Mommy

16. Poop Emoji Popsicles from Two Kids And A Coupon

17. Whole Fruit Popsicles from The View From Great Island

18.  Watermelon Popsicles from Little Sunny Kitchen

19. Ocean Blue Lemonade Popsicles from Play. Party. Plan

a young child enjoying a strawberry lemonade popsicle
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Indulge in guilt-free frozen treats with our homemade Strawberry Lemonade Popsicles! Made with fresh and natural ingredients, this post provides an easy recipe and helpful tips to enjoy a delicious and healthy summer snack.

FROZEN TREATS THAT ARE DAIRY FREE

Are vegan? Or perhaps someone in your family can’t tolerate cows milk (like me). You do not have to miss out on frozen treats. Here are some yummy alternatives. My favorites are the ones made with coconut milk. They are so creamy and delicious.

20. Banana & Peanut Butter Fudgesicles from My Bowl

21. Chocolate Cashew Milk Ice Cream Cone Puppies from Hungry Happenings

22. Chocolate Peanut Butter Nice Cream from Wholesome Yum

Four chocolate-coated banana halves rest on a parchment-lined tray, each topped with a different crunchy or textured ingredient, such as nuts and coconut.

Frozen Chocolate Covered Bananas

Craving a refreshing treat? These frozen chocolate-covered bananas are the perfect mix of creamy fruit, rich chocolate, and fun toppings. Quick to make and delicious, they won’t last long.

24. Skittles Rainbow Ice Cream from Nerdy Mama

25. Snow Cones with Homemade Fruit Syrup from Kitchen Sanctuary

26. Vegan Peanut Butter Freezer Fudge from Everyday Maven

MAKE IT A SPECIAL EVENT

1. Set up an ice cream bar

Serve vanilla ice cream and let family members dress it up with multiple toppings. These could include

  • Hot fudge sauce
  • Caramel sauce
  • Chocolate-covered candy
  • Chocolate chips
  • Nuts
  • Toasted coconut
  • Crushed cookies
  • Sprinkles
  • Berries
  • Cherries

2. Make Ice Cream in a bag

This is a fun activity for a large group. I’ve done this on several occasions and it was a lot of fun. Here are the instructions to make ice cream in a bag.

This post is part of my Summer Recipe collection. You can find all my Holiday & Seasonal Recipes here, or head to the Kid-Friendly Recipes resource hub for everything in one place.

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As a mother of three adult children, I understand the demands and joys of parenthood. With a teaching degree focusing on children aged 6-13, I've dedicated over 40 years to designing educational programs for children and tweens. I know what activities work and what kids need from you. My passion lies in supporting busy parents in making the most of their valuable time with their kids.