Prepare the strawberries: Rinse the berries under cold water and pat them dry with a clean tea towel. Remove the green tops and cut each berry in half. You will see their bright red flesh and smell that sweet, earthy strawberry aroma immediately.

Blend the base: Add the halved strawberries, honey or maple syrup, Greek yoghurt, banana, lemon juice, and a pinch of salt to a high-speed blender. Pour in the water or apple juice. Blend on high for 30 to 45 seconds. The mixture should turn into a thick, smooth purée that is a deep, vibrant pink with tiny flecks of strawberry seeds visible throughout.

Taste and adjust: Stop the blender and dip a clean spoon into the mixture. Taste it — it should be sweet with a bright, tangy finish from the lemon. If it is not sweet enough, add another teaspoon of honey and blitz for 5 seconds. The texture should feel smooth and velvety on your tongue, not grainy.

Fill the moulds: Carefully pour the strawberry mixture into your popsicle moulds, leaving about 1cm of space at the top because the liquid will expand slightly as it freezes. If you have a measuring jug with a spout, this step becomes much tidier. You will see the vibrant colour pooling beautifully in each cavity.

Insert the sticks: Tap the filled moulds gently on the counter a few times to release any air bubbles that have formed. Place the lid on the moulds and insert the popsicle sticks. The sticks should stand upright without wobbling — if they feel loose, the mixture might be too thin, so pop the moulds in the freezer for 30 minutes first, then add the sticks.

Freeze solid: Place the moulds on a flat surface in the freezer. Freeze for at least 4 to 6 hours, but overnight is best if you want a perfectly solid popsicle that doesn't melt too fast when you eat it. The mixture will transform from a pourable liquid into a firm, icy treat that has a slight give when you press it.

Unmould and serve: To release the popsicles, run the outside of the mould under warm tap water for 10 to 15 seconds. Gently wiggle the stick, and the popsicle should slide out smoothly, revealing a glossy, frosty surface. Serve immediately, while the outside is just starting to soften slightly.