Parents, rejoice—these PJ Masks–inspired popsicles are a hit with kids and perfect for parties. Three fruity flavors make up the trio: Gekko grape (green), Catboy blue lemonade (blue), and Owlet raspberry-strawberry (red).
I made these for my eldest son’s birthday because he adores PJ Masks. I used whole fruit where possible and kept added sugar to a minimum, although these are still a treat. The red Owlet popsicles come from the berries themselves and need no added coloring. To achieve the vivid Gekko green and Catboy blue, I used food coloring for convenience. If you prefer natural options, juiced spinach can add green and blue spirulina or butterfly pea powder can provide blue tones, but results will vary.
These fruity popsicles are an easy, colorful addition to any PJ Masks celebration and are sure to be a hit with little superheroes.
To make the PJ Masks inspired popsicles
This recipe yields twelve popsicles (four of each color). If your molds hold fewer than 12, make them in batches and freeze as needed.
To make the Owlet (strawberry-raspberry) popsicles
Hull the strawberries and trim the tops, then halve them. Place strawberries in the chopping bowl of an immersion blender or in a food processor and blend until smooth. Add the raspberries and blend until combined. Taste the mixture—if your berries are tart, add a little granulated sugar to sweeten.
Pour the mixture into popsicle molds, insert sticks, and freeze for at least four hours or until solid.
To make the Gekko (grape) popsicles
Remove grapes from stems and add to the chopping bowl or food processor. Blend until smooth and taste—if they’re too tart, stir in a little sugar. For a brighter Gekko green, add green food coloring a few drops at a time until you reach the color you want. For a more natural green, try juicing spinach leaves and mixing the juice in, though this can change texture and appearance.
Fill popsicle molds with the grape puree, add sticks, and freeze for at least four hours or until firm.
To make the Catboy (blue lemonade) popsicles
Juice fresh lemons, strain the juice into a large measuring jug, then add granulated sugar and enough water to reach 1 3/4 cups (about 400 ml). Stir until the sugar dissolves. Add blue food coloring a few drops at a time until you reach a bright blue. If you prefer natural coloring, blue spirulina or butterfly pea powder can be used, keeping in mind these natural options may alter flavor slightly.
Pour the lemonade into molds, insert sticks, and freeze for a minimum of four hours or until fully frozen.
To serve the PJ Masks popsicles
Remove the popsicles from the molds. For easier serving at a party, unmold them ahead of time and store on a tray lined with baking paper in the freezer. Hand them out to your little superheroes and enjoy the smiles—they make a colorful, kid-friendly treat.
Recipe details
This recipe makes 12 popsicles (approximately 3.4 oz / 100 ml each). Prep time is about 15 minutes, plus at least four hours freezing time. Each popsicle is roughly 46 kcal.
Equipment
- Popsicle molds and sticks
- Immersion blender with chopping bowl attachment or a food processor
Ingredients
Owlet popsicles
- 2 cups (250 g) fresh strawberries
- 1 1/2 cups (175 g) fresh or frozen raspberries
- 2 tablespoons granulated sugar (optional, to taste)
Gekko popsicles
- 2 1/2 cups (400 g) green grapes
- 8 drops green food coloring (optional—spinach juice can be used instead)
Catboy popsicles
- 6 tablespoons freshly squeezed lemon juice
- 3 tablespoons granulated sugar
- 8–10 drops blue food coloring (optional—blue spirulina or butterfly pea powder are natural alternatives)
Instructions (summary)
- Owlet: Hull and halve strawberries, blend with raspberries (and sugar if needed). Pour into molds, insert sticks, freeze overnight or at least four hours.
- Gekko: Remove grapes from stems, blend until smooth, sweeten if needed, add green coloring or spinach juice if desired. Pour into molds, insert sticks, freeze.
- Catboy: Juice and strain lemons, add sugar and water to 400 ml total, stir until sugar dissolves, tint blue to your preference, pour into molds and freeze.
Notes
I used regular food coloring for the brightest, truest colors. The Owlet popsicles are naturally red from the berries. If you prefer natural colors, try spinach juice for green and blue spirulina or butterfly pea powder for blue, keeping in mind natural colors can affect flavor and texture.
Want more popsicle ideas?
Try other fruity popsicles like jello popsicles, pineapple-cherry, lemonade, orange, or coconut for more kid-friendly treats and party options.
