Few things are more refreshing than an ice cold sweet treat on a hot summer day, especially one that’s on a stick. Enter the popsicle, a staple from childhood that only gets better with age. Popsicles quench, they’re super easy to make and they’ll bring out your creative culinary side to boot. Need proof? These 17 popsicle recipes are packed with fruits, veggies, booze and even candy! So take a look, then have a lick… you just might find yourself looking forward to the next heat wave.

1. Green Juice Pops: Have you jumped on the green juice bandwagon yet? There’s no better time than now, and no better way than with this veggie-packed, antioxidant-rich frozen alternative. (via Just a Taste)

2. Gummy Bear Pops: These are guaranteed to be a hit with the kids (even if those “misleading Pinterest pics” the Internet loves so much above will look more like these IRL ;). Pro tip: To also please the parents, make a separate batch with gummy bears that have been soaked in vodka. (via DIY Queen)

3. Coffee Popsicles: Forget your cup o’ joe. Start your day with a caffeine jolt on a stick, or opt for these energizing pops when your afternoon needs a little pick me up. (via Coffee Cups and Crayons)

4. Lemonade Cucumber Spa Pop: What’s more refreshing than lemonade and cucumber? Oh right, lemonade and cucumber as a spa pop. Now all we need is the spa… (via Family Fresh Cooking)

5. Tequila Sunrise: While it may not be the wisest choice to enjoy these pops at sunrise, we see no problem with indulging at sunset. Cheers! (via Real Food By Dad)

6. Red, White + Blue Popsicles: Don’t limit these fruity and colorful pops to a holiday that only happens once a year. Show your true patriotism all summer long! (via Brit + Co)

7. Brownies and Milk Popsicles: There’s nothing quite like a rich bite of brownie and a refreshing swig of milk — unless said bite and swig are frozen together in what we can only declare as the most decadent popsicle ever. (via Lady and Pups)

8. Vegan Chocolate Popsicles With Roasted Almonds: Avocado goes well with everything, right? Case in point: these vegan pops that get their rich and creamy flavor from our favorite green superfood. (via Zizi Adventures)

9. Tropical Fruit Punch Popsicles: Fruit punch, another staple of our childhood diets, gives extra nostalgic flavor to these tropical pops. (via Simple Bites)

10. Chocolate Mint Fudge Pops: Calling all gluten-free, low-carb foodies. This pop’s for you! (via All Day I Dream About Food)

11. Chocolate Dipped Peanut Butter Pops: This treat does double duty by satisfying your sweet tooth and making sure you get your daily fix of protein. (via The Baking Beauties)

12. Roasted Sweet Corn Popsicles: We’re all about savory twists on classic treats, and think this one takes the cake — err, popsicle. (via Kiran Tarun)

13. Root Beer Float Pops: Make these genius frozen beverages-on-a-stick for your next outdoor BBQ. (via Erin Cooks)

14. Skinny Vanilla Bean Cheesecake Popsicles: They had us at “cheesecake.” (via Kitchen Treaty)

15. Pink Lemonade Popsicles: Don’t you wish you’d thought of these for your childhood lemonade stands? We seriously could have made a killing! (via Somewhere Splendid)

16. Smoothie Popsicles: Are your mornings too busy for breakfast? Spend 10 minutes over the weekend making a smoothie and freezing them — you’ll have breakfast on-the-go all week long. (via My Life and Kids)

17. Freeze Pops: Thanks to Zipzicles, we can now make our own freeze pops. And there’s more… upgrade the bar scene at your next summer cocktail party with frozen mixed drink popsicles. (via Brit + Co)

Are you ready to jump on the popsicle bandwagon? Pick up a Zoku Quick Pop Maker, pick your favorite recipe from the 17 above, and then tell us about your homemade frozen pops below!

Miranda Eifler
Miranda is a Brooklyn, NY-based runner, maker, adventure-seeker and risk-taker in the kitchen. She has a thing against Tuesdays, loves a good glass of wine, and wishes time would just slow down. Find her at miralanz.com.