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    How to Make Oreo Ice Cream Popsicles

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    These cookies and cream popsicles are creamy and delicious because they're loaded with crushed Oreos, healthy yogurt, and sweet cream. This is an easy low sugar treat that kids can help make. Even adults will love this frozen treat! Pull out this recipe for any summer BBQ, holiday picnic, or 4th of July party!

    cookies and cream popsicles with Oreo cookiesPin

    We love popsicles at my house. There is something so satisfying about biting into a creamy frozen treat in the summer.

    Heck, who am I kidding? We eat popsicles in the winter, too!

    Anyway, my kids' favorite popsicle (and ice cream) flavor is cookies and cream, typically made with Oreos. Our Oreo ice cream pie is amazing, and it does set up pretty firm, but I wanted to try something different with these popsicles.

    Partly to up the health factor and partly just to experiment, I used yogurt as the base for these Oreo pops. I really like how they came out, and the kids did too - they're all gone!

    So, if you want to make your own cookies and cream popsicles, you could either use the ice cream recipe from that other post that I linked or the one below. They'll both be great.

    In either case, splurge for the flat popsicle mold because it makes assembly way easier since you will use a few chunks of Oreo cookie, and it is a lot harder to place those and adequately fill a vertical mold. You'll end up with a lot of air pockets and the cookies will all smush together at the top.

    What You'll Need to Make Oreo Ice Cream Popsicles

    Equipment

    • Flat popsicle molds - You could use the vertical popsicle molds, such as these which I normally would recommend, but it is much more difficult to place the bite-sized Oreo cookies where you want them in the mold. For this recipe, I prefer the flat molds where I can place the cookie pieces exactly where I want them.
    • Potato masher - This is totally optional. You can break up the cookies however you want. I prefer bigger Oreo pieces for a nice bite, and if you do too but don't have a potato masher, you could put the cookies in a zippered plastic bag and beat it a bit with a wooden spoon until they are broken up. If you wanted Oreo crumbs, you could pulse them in the food processor or use a rolling pin to crush them in a zippered plastic bag.

    Ingredients

    Oreo pops ingredients
    • 20 Oreo cookies, divided - You will need 6 whole cookies at the end, and the rest will get crumbled and mixed in with the yogurt batter.
    • 1 cup heavy cream - See note below about using less than a full cup for a lighter recipe.
    • ¾ cup plain yogurt - I think traditional yogurt has a nice flavor in this recipe, but you could also use Greek yogurt for a healthier popsicle or if you just prefer the flavor. If you want to reduce the dairy, you could also use a non-dairy coconut yogurt.
    • 2 tablespoons caster sugar - Caster sugar is also labeled as extra fine or superfine sugar. Basically, it is milled into smaller particles than traditional granulated white sugar. If you can't find it or don't want to buy some for 2 tablespoons' worth, it is okay to use plain white sugar. Just be forewarned that your popsicles might be slightly gritty if you don't use the superfine stuff.
    • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract - I have switched over from using vanilla extract to using vanilla paste almost exclusively but continue to include vanilla extract in my recipes because that's what most people have.
      Vanilla extract is an alcohol-based liquid with the consistency of water. To make it, vanilla beans are soaked in alcohol for a long time (like many months). There are no actual vanilla beans in extract.
      Vanilla paste on the other hand is a combination of highly concentrated vanilla extract, vanilla bean powder, and a binder (which can be either xanthum gum or corn syrup, read the label). It is the consistency of Elmer's glue.
      The reason I prefer vanilla paste is that, aside from having actual vanilla beans inside, the paste has a richer, more bold flavor, and it has no alcohol taste when it is not cooked. I hate the bitter flavor that traditional vanilla extract gives foods that are not cooked. That bitterness cooks off when heated, but in recipes like popsicles, buttercream, and overnight oats, the alcohol stays in and can taint the flavor if you are heavy handed with it (as I often am).

    How to make Oreo pops

    1. Place 14 Oreo cookies in a small bowl and roughly crush them with a potato masher. This will give you large pieces which I think are quite nice in the popsicles. Alternately, you could place them into a zippered freezer bag and use a rolling pin to crush them. This will give you crumbs for your popsicles. Also nice, but not my personal preference.
      crush the Oreo cookies with a potato masherPin
    2. In a second bowl, mix the heavy cream with the yogurt.
      mix the yogurt with the creamPin
    3. Add caster sugar and vanilla extract. Stir.
      add sugar to the ice cream mixturePin
    4. Add the crushed cookies and stir again until is all well combined.
      add crushed Oreo cookies to the ice creamPin
    5. Next, chop one Oreo cookie into bite-sized pieces and place those large pieces into one well of your popsicle mold. Repeat with 5 more Oreo cookies, placing the pieces of one cookie into each mold.
      place Oreo cookies into the popsicle moldsPin
    6. Spoon the yogurt mixture into the popsicle molds until the molds are full. Place a popsicle stick in each mold, being careful that it is in the center of the yogurt mixture and completely covered within the popsicle (otherwise the popsicle will fall off the stick when you try to eat it).
      fill the molds with ice cream mixturePin
    7. Freeze the popsicles for 4 hours or until completely solid.
    frozen Oreo popsiclesPin

    To lighten the recipe

    Given the amount of heavy cream in this recipe, it can't really be labeled healthy. BUT if you are calorie conscious, it is easy to adjust the recipe to suit your diet without losing much in the way of flavor.

    First, substitute plain Greek yogurt for the plain traditional yogurt. This will increase the protein and lower the fat.

    Second, decrease the heavy cream to ½ cup and increase the yogurt to 1 ¼ cups.

    Third, you could leave out the sugar (although I don't - you will have popsicles that pretty much taste like frozen yogurt) or substitute honey, agave nectar, maple syrup, or another sweetener of your choice.

    one Oreo ice cream popsicle with a bite taken outPin

    Storing leftover popsicles

    You can store leftover popsicles in airtight containers (such as plastic freezer bags or plastic or glass containers made for the freezer) for up to 2 months. After that, they won't spoil, but the quality will decrease quickly, and you won't want to eat them.

    a bunch of Oreo pops on a platePin

    Try these other sweet treats while you're here:

    • Homemade Oreo Ice Cream Pie
    • No Churn Cheesecake Ice Cream
    • Easy Homemade Ice Cream (Philadelphia Style - No Eggs)
    • How to Make Homemade Root Beer Float Ice Cream
    • Homemade Root Beer Float Popsicles
    • Frozen Chocolate Covered Banana Popsicles
    • Homemade Sweet Tea Peach Popsicles
    cookies and cream popsicles with Oreo cookies

    Oreo Ice Cream Popsicles

    These cookies and cream popsicles are creamy and delicious because they're loaded with crushed Oreos, healthy yogurt, and sweet cream. This is an easy low sugar treat that kids can help make. Even adults will love this frozen treat! Pull out this recipe for any summer BBQ, holiday picnic, or 4th of July party!
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    Prep Time 5 mins
    Freeze time 4 hrs
    Total Time 4 hrs 5 mins
    Course Dessert
    Servings 6 popsicles
    Calories 361 kcal

    Equipment

    • Flat popsicle molds
    • Potato masher

    Ingredients
      

    • 20 Oreo cookies divided
    • 1 cups heavy cream
    • ¾ cups plain yogurt okay to use Greek or plain coconut yogurt too
    • 2 tablespoons caster sugar see note below
    • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract see note below

    Instructions
     

    • Place 14 Oreo cookies in a small bowl and roughly crush them with a potato masher. This will give you large pieces which I think are quite nice in the popsicles. Alternately, you could place them into a zippered freezer bag and use a rolling pin to crush them. This will give you crumbs for your popsicles. Also nice, but not my personal preference.
    • In a second bowl, mix the heavy cream with plain yogurt. Then add caster sugar and vanilla extract. Stir. Add the crushed cookies and stir again until is all well combined.
    • Next, chop one Oreo cookie into bite-sized pieces and place those large pieces into one well of your popsicle mold. Repeat with 5 more Oreo cookies, placing the pieces of one cookie into each mold.
    • Spoon the yogurt mixture into the popsicle molds until the molds are full. Place a popsicle stick in each mold, being careful that it is in the center of the yogurt mixture and completely covered within the popsicle (otherwise the popsicle will fall off the stick when you try to eat it).
    • Freeze the popsicles for 4 hours or until completely solid.

    Notes

    Ingredients notes

    Caster sugar vs. granulated sugar

    Caster sugar is also labeled as extra fine or superfine sugar. Basically, it is milled into smaller particles than traditional granulated white sugar. If you can't find it or don't want to buy some for 2 tablespoons' worth, it is okay to use plain white sugar. Just be forewarned that your popsicles might be slightly gritty if you don't use the superfine stuff.

    Vanilla extract vs. vanilla bean paste

    I have switched over from using vanilla extract to using vanilla paste almost exclusively but continue to include vanilla extract in my recipes because that's what most people have.
    Vanilla extract is an alcohol-based liquid with the consistency of water. To make it, vanilla beans are soaked in alcohol for a long time (like many months). There are no actual vanilla beans in extract.
    Vanilla paste on the other hand is a combination of highly concentrated vanilla extract, vanilla bean powder, and a binder (which can be either xanthum gum or corn syrup, read the label). It is the consistency of Elmer's glue.
    The reason I prefer vanilla paste is that, aside from having actual vanilla beans inside, the paste has a richer, more bold flavor, and it has no alcohol taste when it is not cooked. I hate the bitter flavor that traditional vanilla extract gives foods that are not cooked. That bitterness cooks off when heated, but in recipes like popsicles, buttercream, and overnight oats, the alcohol stays in and can taint the flavor if you are heavy handed with it (as I often am).

    To lighten the recipe

    Given the amount of heavy cream in this recipe, it can't really be labeled healthy. 
    BUT if you are calorie conscious, it is easy to adjust the recipe to suit your diet without losing much in the way of flavor.
    First, substitute plain Greek yogurt for the plain traditional yogurt. This will increase the protein and lower the fat.
    Second, decrease the heavy cream to ½ cup and increase the yogurt to 1 ¼ cups.
    Third, you could leave out the sugar (although I don't - you will have popsicles that pretty much taste like frozen yogurt) or substitute honey, agave nectar, maple syrup, or another sweetener of your choice.

    Storing leftover popsicles

    You can store leftover popsicles in airtight containers (such as plastic freezer bags or plastic or glass containers made for the freezer) for up to 2 months. After that, they won't spoil, but the quality will decrease quickly, and you won't want to eat them.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 361kcal | Carbohydrates: 35g | Protein: 4g | Fat: 24g | Saturated Fat: 12g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 8g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 58mg | Sodium: 213mg | Potassium: 164mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 22g | Vitamin A: 614IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 72mg | Iron: 4mg
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