Texas is notorious for its lack of seasons – blazing, searing heat seems to transition into bitter cold without any real buffer of autumn in between. Despite this, there are the occasional weeks of blissfully pleasant weather that are not quite frosty enough for hot chocolate, yet are cool enough to make me lament the passing of summertime. For some strange reason that I’m sure I’m not alone in, it is on these days that I find myself craving summer snacks such as ice cream or popsicles. And what better way to satisfy this craving (without leaving the warmth of my house) than homemade Nutella popsicles? Here is a recipe for those who would like to try them out.

Materials:

– 1 large bowl

– Hand-held mixer

– Popsicle molds

Ingredients:

– ½ cup Nutella

– ½ cup sweetened condensed milk

– 1 cup soy milk

– ½ cup coconut milk

– ½ teaspoon vanilla extract

– Pinch of salt

Mix the ingredients in the bowl until creamy, then pour the mixture into the popsicle molds and pop them in the freezer overnight for a delicious homemade snack.

And for those who would rather skip the fuss of fancy ingredients such as coconut milk and vanilla extract, here is an even simpler recipe using the same materials.

Ingredients:

– 1 cup Cool Whip

– ½ cup milk

– 3 tablespoons Nutella

Once again, mix the ingredients until creamy. This mixture can be frozen in popsicle molds, or eaten straight out of the bowl with a spoon.

Homemade Nutella popsicles are a quick, easy way to brighten your day. They are a perfect start to the rich sweetness of the holiday season and a throwback to the refreshing snacks of summertime.