Easy Mango Popsicles

Mango popsicles are delicious treats perfect for a hot Summer's day and very simple to make at home. This recipe uses only five ingredients and takes less than fifteen minutes to prepare.

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Why this recipe works

• The recipe is easy to follow. It's as simple as blending a few simple ingredients and waiting for them to freeze. You'll be enjoying these delicious homemade popsicles in no time! Plus all the ingredients can be purchased at the grocery store!
• Creamy mango popsicles are a great way to enjoy the abundance of mangoes during the summertime. 
• They're refreshing - especially on a hot day!
• The recipe is versatile and can be adapted to fit any taste or dietary restriction. ⭐️ Bonus: they're free from any refined granulated sugar.
• It's flexible. You can play around with your favourite fruits and ingredients and make this ice cream recipe your own! 

What goes into this recipe

• Mango. - I've used fresh, ripe mangoes; however, frozen mango chunks will work just as well.
• Coconut Cream. - I'm using coconut cream; however, you can easily sub with full-fat coconut milk or yogurt. 
• Honey. - I love using honey as it adds a subtle sweetness and complements the mango flavours pretty well.  Sub with agave, maple syrup or even date syrup to make them fully vegan.
• Vanilla. - Vanilla extract lends a subtle aroma.  You can sub with vanilla paste.
• Lime. - I love the added freshness and "zing" the lime provides.  I've used fresh lime juice and zest. You can sub with lemon juice.

Recipe variations

• Use other types of frozen fruit, such as strawberries, pineapple, bananas or kiwi, with the mango for added flavour.

How to make this recipe

For the full mango popsicle recipe see the recipe card below.

• Step 1: Peel and chop your mangoes, removing as much flesh from the inner stone.

• Step 2: Combine all the ingredients in a blender or food processor and blend until the mango puree is smooth and free of any lumps.

• Step 3: Pour the mango mixture into the silicone popsicle mold and place in the freezer for one hour.

• Step 4: When the blended mixture is semi-set, pierce a wooden popsicle stick through the centre of each popsicle. Place back in the freezer and allow the mango popsicles to set for a minimum of 4-6 hours or overnight before serving.

• Step 5: To serve the mango popsicles, run the molds under warm water for 10 seconds to set them loose and serve immediately. Alternatively, dip them in a bowl of warm water.

Expert tips 

• Use in-season, ripe mangoes for best results.
• Use a blender or food processor to blend the mango puree until smooth. When poured into popsicle molds, the consistency should be thick enough to not drip down the sides.
• Use a good quality popsicle mold.  
• Wash the popsicle molds in hot soapy water and dry them off before using.
• If you don't have the necessary equipment to make these mango popsicles - consider making mango ice cream instead.  Pour the mango puree into a loaf pan, freeze for up to 4 hours and serve as a delicious dessert.

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This post was originally published in January 2015 but was updated with new pictures and information in February 2022.