The Best Zoku Popsicle Molds for Mess-Free Frozen Treats

If there’s one thing that colors summers in our household, it’s sticky, hyperpigmented, melted popsicle juice. With two enthusiastic popsicle-loving toddlers under our roof, not a day goes by that I’m not wiping up melted popsicles off the couch or sticky hands. Our little frozen treat habit also does a number on my grocery bill. Feeding my kiddos a pop that doesn’t include artificial flavors or dyes means I pay more.

Investing in a quality set of affordable popsicle molds was high on my priority list this year. I tested many messy molds until I finally found Zoku’s Classic Pop Molds. These mess-free molds help me churn out perfect popsicles every time, whether whipping up a whole fruit rocket pop for the kids or trying out a boozy popsicle for the adults. If you want to make frozen treats at home, I’m delving into all the perks of my favorite pop mold below, plus rounding up four other Zoku picks that I have in my cart.

Zoku Classic Pop Molds

A forever MVP in my kitchen, these Zoku popsicle molds changed the game for making frozen treats at home. The unique honeycomb-like shape of the mold is super stable in the freezer and keeps liquid securely in the mold, even if it’s stored at a bit of an angle while freezing. Each pop is individually separated, allowing you to freeze treats with different flavors without cross-contamination and remove them one at a time without running the whole batch under warm water.

The reusable sticks have built-in drip guards, which act as a small pool at the base of the pop. They catch any melting juice before it can drip down onto tiny hands. I’ve found that the 3.1-ounce capacity of the molds is the sweet spot for popsicle size, satisfying adults yet being approachable enough for little ones to eat before the whole popsicle melts.

Zoku Mini Popsicle Molds

If you prefer petite pops, these mini molds from Zoku should do the trick. These popsicle molds make tiny 0.6-ounce treats. Each mold makes a batch of nine popsicles. More circular in shape, these are great for families with young babies and can be helpful during bouts of teething. Like my favorite molds above, this version also has a reusable stick with a drip catcher, so no matter who is eating the pop, the experience will be mess-free. 

Zoku Summer Pops Squeezable Silicone Molds

Zoku’s answer to the classic summer push pop, these silicone-based molds are ideal if you’re looking to score a treat with retro appeal. Beyond that, they’re great for pint-sized pop lovers who haven’t quite mastered eating from a stick yet. The squeezable silicone body performs much like the smoothie pouches toddlers are oh-so-familiar with, so this method of eating will probably be easier for them to master. Each 3-ounce pop comes with a reusable lid to seal the contents.

Zoku Fish Pop Molds

If you’re spending your summer by the shore, you’ll need themed pops to go with your coastal destination. These charming molds from Zoku will help you achieve seaside-inspired shapes, ranging from fish and octopus to scuba divers. Typically, I’m skeptical of anything that claims to achieve any discernable, kitschy frozen shape. However, these fun-shaped ice molds deliver thanks to a flexible silicone base that won’t break off any of the features as you remove the pops from their molds. Each stick is finished with a different playful fish tail and drip catcher.

Zoku Ring Pop Molds

Calling all ‘90s babies! If those glass-like Ring Pop baubles were your favorite thing about every roller rink birthday party you scored an invite to, you’ll be thrilled to know that Zoku has brought the retro shape to the freezer aisle. This set of eight 0.6-ounce silicone molds makes gemstone-shaped popsicles. A ring-shaped reusable stick helps you make frozen treats reminiscent of the iconic candy that’ll dazzle your kiddos.