This post may include affiliate links. Thank you for your support.

If you who loves the idea of dessert for breakfast, but you’re trying to be healthy, you are going to flip for these tasty, nutritious breakfast popsicles with yogurt, cereal, and fruit. My simple, kid-friendly recipe for Banana Popsicles is made with just 6 wholesome ingredients and just 10 minutes of active kitchen time, making it perfect for your meal prep day. 

Close-up photo of a frozen popsicle made with slices of fresh bananas and Greek yogurt.

Update: This post was originally published in August 2016. I made edits to include more information about making these creamy banana yogurt pops at home.

Table of Contents

About these popsicles with fruit 

They say that breakfast is the most important meal of the day, but before my first cup of coffee, I’m practically dead to the world. How’s a girl supposed to feed herself or her loved ones when she’s out of go-juice? 

Luckily, my simple recipe for popsicles with fruit is perfect for making in advance so breakfast is ready to go by the time your bleary eyes open. With this easy recipe, there will be no more scrambling to make a plate of something nutritious for yourself, your hubby, or your hungry kiddo while you’re still knocking the sleep off your brain. You can night-owl meal prep these banana cream popsicles for the morning win!

If you love frosty desserts, be sure to try this recipe for strawberry ice cream sundae.

Why you’ll love these homemade popsicles

Aside from being make-ahead friendly and absolutely delicious, these greek yogurt popsicles with fruit are also:

  • Made With Only 6 Simple Ingredients, so your shopping list will be short and your tastebuds will be happy.
  • Wholesome Goodness. With a good balance of probiotics, protein, fat, and carbs and no refined sugar, these frozen breakfast treats might taste like dessert but are secretly wholesome. Shhhhhhhh! Don’t tell!
  • Versatile. This homemade banana popsicle recipe is a cinch to customize! Swap out the yogurt, the fruit, and the cereal whenever you’re in need of some variety. 
  • Quick and Easy. All you need is 10 minutes of prep to blend these ice cream pops and get them ready for the freezer. In fact, they’re easy enough for your kiddos to help.
Overhead photo of the ingredients in recipe for popsicles with fruit.

Ingredients for banana popsicles

As promised, you only need 6 ingredients to make this easy popsicle recipe with yogurt. Here’s what to grab:

  • Plain Greek Yogurt. Make sure to reach for full-fat yogurt for the best, creamiest experience. Substitution: You can substitute flavored Greek yogurt for plain, just make sure you are using full-fat yogurt. Skyrr and labneh can also be used in place of Greek yogurt. Plant-based yogurt is also totally copacetic.
  • Milk. I’m a full-fat dairy kinda person, so I also use whole milk. Feel free to swap in lower fat options like 2%, 1%, or skim.  Substitution: Try plant-based milk if you prefer. I suggest reaching for unflavored and unsweetened options so you have greater control over how much sugar goes into them, but you do you.
  • Honey. I recommend adjusting the honey in this recipe for banana popsicles to suit your specific taste. Substitutions: You can also use agave nectar, maple syrup, date syrup, or brown rice syrup if you prefer.
  • Cinnamon. I love the warmth that ground cinnamon adds, and I think it’s a perfect pairing for my banana flavor popsicle.  Substitutions: Feel free to omit it if you prefer, or experiment using different flavor additives like ground ginger, pumpkin pie spice, nutmeg, peanut butter powder, or cocoa powder instead.
  • Granola OR Honey Bunches of Oats Cereal. So long as you’re reaching for a crunchy cereal, you should be good. Bonus points if there are clusters of yummy goodies!
  • Bananas. These potassium-packed banana pops are always in stock at my house because they’re delicious, versatile, and inexpensive. Brown-flecked ripe bananas are sweeter, making them extra delicious in this popsicle recipe. Substitution: Feel free to swap in sliced strawberries, mango, papaya, or persimmon. You can also use any type of fresh or frozen berries (frozen fruit is just as good for you as fresh!). 

If bananas are on sale at the store, grab some extra and put them to good use here: banana jello pudding, banana breakfast muffins, andbanana breakfast cookies.

Variations 

While I love eating a frozen yogurt popsicle with fruit for breakfast, there are plenty of ways for you to make these your own. Here are a few variations to consider:

  • Bump up the protein. Use a scoop or two of your favorite flavored protein powder to add flavor and nutrition to the mix.
  • Different fruit (e.g. berries). Swap out the bananas and opt for your favorite fruit.
  • Add chocolate! If you love chocolate covered bananas, layer some chocolate chips in your popsicle.
  • Add a swirl of jam or nut butter by layering in some of the cereal/milk/yogurt mix, then topping with a bit of jam or nut butter, then adding more of the mix, then more of the swirl, and finally topping it off with more of the mix to hold everything together.
  • Dip them in homemade Magic Shell. Mix melted chocolate or seed or nut butter with some coconut oil, which helps the tastiness of your choice harden on your treats.
  • Try different flavored yogurt. Greek yogurt comes in all kinds of flavors these days, so go buck wild! Or try whipping yogurt for a lighter texture.
  • Use other crunchy cereals. Any variety that has clusters is a winner here.
  • Make them vegan. Opt for plant-based milk and Greek yogurt, swap in any other liquid sweetener for the honey, and use a vegan-friendly cereal.
Straight on photo of a popsicle with fruit leaning against a glass of milk.

Chef expert tips for perfect results every time!

  • Dip the popsicle mold in warm water to get them to easily release. 
  • If you’re trying to cut back on fat, use lower-fat milk and full-fat yogurt so you get the creamiest texture in your banana flavored popsicles.
  • Don’t have greek yogurt? Take regular yogurt and strain it through a paper towel-lined mesh strainer for about 6-12 hours. Save the whey to add to your smoothies!
  • Use more flavorful yogurt whipped cream instead of regular yogurt.
  • Add more fruit to your popsicles! Make it extra fruity by layering in your favorite fresh fruit purees – strawberry, blueberry, and passion fruit purees are my favorite here.
  • Experiment with granolas. Swap the cereal for granola and experiment with different flavors like homemade granola chocolate or homemade cinnamon granola (just omit the large apple chips here).

FAQs: frequently asked questions

Below you’ll find the most common questions and answers about making this recipe. If you have a question you’d like answered, please drop it in the comments section below!

Can I make banana popsicles without a mold? 

Sure! Simply use mini paper cups as your molds. Cover each with some plastic wrap then make a hole for the popsicle stick; the plastic will help keep it straight and centered. 

Alternatively, you can use a mini loaf pan to act as a multi-pop mold. Cover with plastic wrap, then 6 insert popsicle sticks at even distances. When the banana pop mix is frozen, remove the entire loaf, then use a heated knife (run it under hot water and dry it) to cut it into individual popsicles.

Do I have to store Greek yogurt popsicles in the mold? 

Nope! Once these creamy popsicles with banana and yogurt are frozen all the way through, feel free to remove them from the mold, then place them in a zip-top bag or freezer-safe container. I recommend using parchment or plastic wrap to keep them separate from one another.

Overhead photo of a popsicle with fruit, cereal and yogurt.

Serving breakfast popsicles

These tasty and healthy Greek yogurt popsicles with fresh fruit are perfect first thing in the morning in place of your normal (BORING) bowl of cereal. They’re also awesome as an after-school or post-workout snack, or even as dessert.

I’m generally not starving first thing, so one of these is more than enough to satisfy me alongside a cup of coffee. If you’re feeling extra peckish, consider adding an extra piece of fruit or some whole-grain toast with nut butter to your breakfast spread.

Storing Lefotvers

  • Leftover frozen banana popsicles will last for up to a month in the freezer.
  • For long-term storage outside of the popsicle mold, use parchment paper or plastic wrap to individually wrap the yogurt pops before placing them in a storage bag or container.
Overhead photo of four banana popsicles laying on a counter.

I hope you love these t-oat-ally delicious frozen yogurt treats! Cheers to easy mornings, because anything is popsicle when you’re prepared.

Until next time, I hope you know you’re cereal-ously the coolest readers around and I’m absolutely bananas about you!

Cheyanne

Craving MORE? Follow all the deliciousness on Facebook, Pinterest and Instagram!

More cold breakfast treats with fruit!

Do you love these Greek yogurt popsicles? Try these family favorite breakfast recipes:

Overhead photo of four banana popsicles laying on a counter.

Banana Popsicles with Yogurt

5 from 7 votes
Author: Cheyanne Holzworth
Total Time: 10 minutes
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Servings: 10 popsicles
Print Recipe Pin Recipe
Treat yourself to creamy, dreamy popsicles for breakfast! These banana popsicles feature fresh slices of fruit, creamy Greek yogurt, crisp cereal, and sweet honey. Nutritious and delicious, these banana pops are the what your morning has been missing!
Recipe can be scaled up or down by using the slider if you hover your mouse over the number of Servings.

Equipment

  • 1 Large Bowl, Food Processor or Blender
  • 1 Silicone Popsicle Mold

Ingredients 

  • 1 Cup Full-Fat Greek Yogurt (SEE NOTES)
  • 1 Cup Whole Milk (substitute almond milk or coconut milk)
  • 2 TBS Honey (SEE NOTES)
  • ½ tsp Ground Cinnamon
  • 1 Cup Granola OR Honey Bunches of Oats Cereal
  • 2 small Bananas – thinly sliced

Instructions

  • Make creamy popsicle base: To a large bowl, blender or food processor, add the yogurt, milk, honey, and cinnamon. Mix or blend until combined. Add the cereal to the bowl and stir until just combined.
  • Layer popsicles in molds: Fill each mold 1/3 of the way up with the cereal milk mixture. Then, drop a few slices of bananas into the molds. Repeat, layering the cereal milk and bananas into the molds until they are full. Gently tap the molds on the counter to help the popsicle mixture settle.
  • Freeze: Transfer the popsicle molds in the freezer. Freeze for 1 hour.
    Add sticks, then freeze again: Remove the popsicles from the freezer. Insert a wooden stick into the center of each popsicle. Place back in the freezer and freeze overnight.
  • Remove from mold and enjoy! Carefully remove the banana popsicles from their mold by pulling on the wooden stick. If you have a hard time releasing the popsicles from their mold, lightly run the mold under warm water for 10 seconds or so. Enjoy!

Notes

  • Yogurt: You can use any flavor of Greek yogurt you love in these popsicles – just make sure you are using full-fat. Plain, vanilla and honey are my personal favorites if you’re looking for inspiration. 
  • Honey: I recommend using the honey to taste. However, be careful adding TOO much honey or your popsicles will be sticky!
  • Cereal: I recommend using a very crunchy cereal with clusters or your favorite granola in these pops. Honey bunches of oats is typically what I use. Avoid delicate cereals or they will turn to mush in your Greek yogurt popsicles. 
Nutrition information is an estimate based upon 10 servings. Exact information will depend upon the brands of ingredients and precise measurements used.

Nutrition

Calories: 97kcal    Carbohydrates: 15g    Protein: 4g    Fat: 2g    Cholesterol: 1mg    Sodium: 24mg    Potassium: 123mg    Fiber: 1g    Sugar: 8g    Vitamin A: 75IU    Vitamin C: 1.4mg    Calcium: 66mg    Iron: 0.5mg
Course: Breakfast, Dessert, Snack
Cuisine: American

Did you make this recipe?

Mention @nospoonnecessary on Instagram and tag it #nospoonnecessary!

©No Spoon Necessary.  All images and content are under copyright protection. Please do not use any images without prior permission. Please do not republish this recipe without prior consent. To reference this recipe, please link directly to this post.