When you need a 10-minute vacation, these coconut mango popsicles will transport you to a tropical destination. Sweet, satisfying, and easy to make, these frozen popsicles are a great summer treat!
July has been quite a whirlwind so far. Hawaii, Cincinnati, and Santa Barbara all the span of two weeks. Hawaii was SO MUCH FUN.
As soon as I arrived home yesterday, I immediately went into the kitchen to whip up these popsicles. With traveling still on my mind, I made what I think vacations should taste like…tropical, sweet, and satisfying.
The perfect treat to sum up my July so far, coconut mango popsicles!
Coconut Mango Popsicles
Mango and coconut are two very distinct flavors. However, they balance each other quite well.
Instead of mixing the mango and coconut together into a swirled popsicle (like my strawberry pineapple pops), I thought it would be better to separate them into distinct layers.
It may take a little more time to prepare, but I think it is well worth it.
Mango provides a very clean, refreshing flavor, while coconut milk provides these popsicles with a sweet rich and nutty contrast. Having the two flavors layered lets to enjoy them both equally.
I’m sure I’m going to be daydreaming all week about Hawaii and Santa Barbara this week. I wish I could live by the beach, dig my toes in the sand everyday, and spend carefree afternoons just waiting for the sunset.
Oh well, vacations can only last so long.
I guess when I’m feeling bogged down and stressed from all the emails and work that have piled up, I’ll just have to step outside with a coconut mango popsicle in hand and take a breather.
Coconut Mango Popsicles
Ingredients
Mango Puree:
- 2 ½ cups mango chunks, fresh or frozen
- ½ cup pineapple juice
Coconut Puree:
- 1 cup canned coconut milk
- 2 Tablespoons granulated sugar, or choice of sweetener
- 2 Tablespoons low-fat yogurt
- 2 Tablespoons water
Instructions
- In a blender or food processor, puree mango chunks and pineapple juice until smooth. Transfer to a bowl and set aside.
- In another bowl, combine coconut milk, sugar, yogurt, and water. Stir until homogenous.
- Pour 2 Tbsp of mango puree into each popsicle mold. Place in freezer for 15 minutes until almost solid.
- Remove mold from freezer, add 1 Tbsp coconut puree to molds. Place in freezer for 10 minutes. Add 1 Tbsp mango puree. Insert wooden sticks into popsicle mold. Freeze for another 10 minutes. Pour remaining coconut puree into molds until liquid reaches the top of the mold.
- Return mold in the freezer. Freeze for at least 4 hours to fully set.
Notes
P.S. I use these popsicles molds from Amazon.
Mmm these look amazing!! I love the combination of mango and coconut and these looks PERFECT for summer!!
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Thanks so much Millie! :)
great healthy pops!
Thanks Dina! :)
These look like the flavors of one of my favorite desserts – mango sticky rice – in frozen form. Brilliant. I NEED to make these. Happy belated birthday, Maryanne!!
Yum… I love mango stick rice. THANKS! :)
Just discovered your blog and you made me fall in love in less than 5 seconds. Can’t wait for more posts!!
Hi Joleen! Yay, so glad you found me!! :)
These look amazing! Love the different layers and the flavors sound so tropical and delicious!
Thanks so much Eden! They’re a summer staple in my house! :)
Thank you Maryanne for this delicious ice cream recipe. My wife learned and processed more bananas, strawberries, watermelon … for the children.
I made these and they are FABULOUS! Thank you for sharing your recipe!
That’s awesome! I’m glad you enjoyed it!
Thanks so much. Happy belated birthday. These look like the flavors of one of my favorite desserts – mango sticky rice – in frozen form. Brilliant. I need to make these. I also love the combination of mango and coconut and these looks perfect for summer !