Cool, creamy, and bursting with fruity flavour, these Blueberry Lavender Yogurt Popsicles from Dairy Farmers of Ontario are a refreshing treat for warm days. Sweet blueberries, fragrant lavender, and rich vanilla Greek yogurt come together in a simple frozen dessert that feels both elegant and easy to make.

Blueberry Lavender Yogurt Popsicles

Serves: 6-8, depending on mould sizes

Ingredients:

• 1 1/2 cups (375 mL) blueberries
• 1/3 cup (75 mL) orange juice
• 3 tbsp (45 mL) liquid local honey
• 1 tsp (5 mL) cornstarch
• 1 tsp (5 mL) dried lavender
• 1 1/2 cups (375 mL) local vanilla Greek yogurt

Directions:

1. In a saucepan, combine blueberries, orange juice, honey, and cornstarch over medium heat, stirring often and bring to a simmer. Simmer for 2 minutes; remove from heat and using a fork, mash blueberries slightly.
2. In a mortar and pestle, grind lavender to a slightly chunky powder. Stir into blueberry mixture and let cool completely.
3. Spoon yogurt and blueberry mixture alternately into molds and insert sticks. Place in freezer for at least 6 hours or overnight until solid.