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Frozen pea popsicles are one of those recipes that makes kids (and some adults) do a double take, in the best way. Whole sweet peas freeze right into a bright green, polka-dotted ice pop, and there’s no blending or cooking involved. Kids think they’re getting a treat, and I love that they’re snacking on vegetables without giving it a second thought.
I came up with these years ago when I had a bag of frozen peas and a hot afternoon, and they’ve been a fun one to pull out ever since. With just two ingredients, they take about two minutes to put together, and the freezer does the rest. If you’re on a popsicle kick this summer, I have a whole roundup of healthy popsicle recipes worth trying too.
Why I Love This Recipe
- It turns peas into a treat. Kids who push peas around their plate will happily eat them frozen on a stick. Something about the popsicle format changes everything!
- It’s just two ingredients. Peas and water. That’s the entire shopping list.
- No blending, no cooking. You fill the molds, add water, and freeze. It doesn’t get easier than that.
How to Make Frozen Pea Popsicles
These could not be simpler.
Fill your popsicle molds to the top with frozen peas. Pour in cold water to cover the peas and fill the molds, then slide in the popsicle sticks.
Freeze for about 3 hours, or until completely solid. To release them, run the molds under warm water for a few seconds and they’ll slide right out.
Tips and Tricks
- Use fresh or frozen peas. Frozen peas work straight from the bag. If you’d rather use fresh, a quick 60 to 90 second blanch followed by an ice bath helps keep them bright green and sweet, though it’s optional.
- Run molds under warm water to release. A few seconds of warm water on the outside of the mold loosens the popsicles without snapping the sticks.
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Peas on a stick might be the easiest way I know to get my kids excited about eating a serving of vegetables. If you make these, leave a comment and rating below and let me know what your kids thought!
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Frozen Pea Popsicles
Ingredients
- 1 pound bag frozen peas
- water
Instructions
- Fill popsicle molds to the top with frozen peas.
- Cover with cold water and place a stick in each mold.
- Freeze for 3 hours, or until completely solid.
- To serve, run the molds under warm water for a few seconds to release.
Have you ever used fresh peas in this? Too starchy? Maybe a quick parboil first?
Fresh peas work great here! If you’re using fresh, yes, a quick blanch (60 to 90 seconds in boiling water, then straight into an ice bath) is a good idea as it helps lock in that bright green color and sweetness. If you skip it they’ll still taste good, they may just look a little more muted. Let me know how they turn out!
Trying this early morning for my 2 lil cousins n my 1 yr. Old daughter. since last night none of then would eat there peas. Wish me luck. April fools ?