Mango popsicles, ice lollies or ice pops are the best summer treat ever. These easy popsicles are made with fresh mango chunks, water and a few maple syrup drops; only 3 ingredients.
Do you also love licking on some refreshing Mango Popsicles but despise the added sugars and artificial colours you get along with the store-bought sweets? If so, we're here to save you from the fake flavours by sharing an easy homemade yummy Popsicle recipe with you.
Once you try our succulent, juicy Mango Popsicles, you'll never want to purchase from the store again. Low on processed sugar and easy to stir up for multiple batches, they can be relished by kids and adults alike!
You can really try this recipe with a lot of different variations. You can use yogurt or any milk you may have at hands, such as whole milk, coconut milk or almond milk. Remember, the more you experiment, the more you'll be able to perfect the recipe as per your liking and taste. This mixture makes for a delicious smoothie straight out of the blender if you do decide to add yogurt.
Although this recipe is curated explicitly for making rich Mango Popsicles, you can definitely switch out the mangoes for another fruit. This recipe will work well with any creamy fruits such as bananas.
What are Mango Popsicles?
What is now sold in countless stores, with innumerable packaging and brands, was initially invented by Frank Epperson of San Francisco, California. Although the popsicles probably have a dozen other origins, this is the most famous one we know of. By accident in 1905, at the mere age of 11, Epperson left a glass of powdered lemonade soda and water along with the mixing stick on his porch during a chilly night. Little did he know, he'd be inventing an invigorating ice-snack that would serve as relief on a hot summer day throughout the world.
Fast forward to 1923, at the age of 29, he received a patent for his 'Epsicle' ice pop which had gained a lot of attraction through other realtors formerly. 'Popsicle', as it is called in the United States and Canada, are known as ice lollies in the UK. They are called "Ice poles" in Australia, "Ice drop" in the Philippines, "Ice Golas in India and "Ice Candies" in Japan.
Why does This Mango Popsicles Recipe Work?
- It's quick, easy, and only requires two ingredients.
- These easy popsicles are made from fresh mango chunks that ensure your lips are smacked with the fruit's most raw and natural flavour of the fruit. What's more?
- It's vegan and free from refined sugars. The only sweetener that would be used in the iced – snack will be maple syrup.
- The recipe can also be altered according to individual preferences. Read on for recipe alterations somewhere in the middle of the blog.
Ingredients
- Mango Chunks: You can use frozen or fresh mango.
- Maple Syrup: It's natural sugar. You may replace it with honey or sugar if you like.
- Water: Keep some handy. Water will help make the mixture smooth.
How to Make Mango Popsicles?
Start with combing the ingredients:
Add mango, maple syrup, and water to the food processor, blend at high speed until smooth.
Pouring the mixture into the desired shapes:
Now, pour the mixture into popsicle molds or ice cream molds and put them in the freezer for 5-6 hours. Whatever molds you may use, make sure the stick or popsicle handle is placed correctly.
Your energizing treats are ready to be served:
Remove the popsicles from the molds gently and serve.
Make Mango Popsicles without popsicle molds
Don't have popsicle molds, that's completely fine! Here are some ideas to make this popsicles without popsicle molds:
You can freeze the mixture in some small cups and use wooden popsicle sticks as the handles. Another alternative would be to use ice-cube trays and toothpicks. The popsicles will turn out small but cute. The small popsicles would again be a great serving size for kids.
Top Tips
- If you're using frozen mango chunks, we advise you to thaw them first for a smooth and consistent mixture.
- While blending, make sure the mixture is as fine and paste-like as possible, even though it's just fruit, water, and maple syrup. For effortless blending, use your blender at high power.
- Freeze the mixture for at least 5 hours minimum. You can preferably freeze it overnight and wake up to a revitalizing treat if you don't like waiting.
- The quantity of maple syrup that you use depends entirely on the taste that you desire. Keep tasting the mixture as you pour in the syrup for your preferred level of sweetness.
- Suppose you're not going for frozen mangoes and have the luxury of picking them out yourself. In that case, we'd recommend you go for the Kent or Atulfo variety as they are less fibrous and pulpier for making ice popsicles.
Recipe Variations
- Looking to smack on a creamier and richer version of these popsicles? You can try substituting the water for coconut milk.
- As for the natural sweetener, there are plenty of other options that you can go for. Some might find honey to compliment the mangoes better; others prefer cane sugar or leave the sweetener out altogether.
- If you're somebody that usually opts for the pulpier carton of juice, maybe you'll enjoy adding some diced mango just before freezing the popsicles to add texture. The diced mangoes are loved, especially by children.
- After you've made a successful batch, you can alternatively drop in any other fruit (don't let it overpower the mangoes, though) for variation like grapes, blueberries, or blackberries.
Serving Suggestions
One batch of these popsicles can be gobbled down in a day. We suggest you enjoy these quick-to-prepare batches of iced treats over some good conversations with your friends and family! If it's a hot sunny day, trust us, they'll thank you!
Recipe FAQs
Although it is easier to keep the popsicles stored in the mold itself, if taken out, they can be wrapped in plastic wrap or beeswax paper individually. After covering the popsicles, they can be stored in an air-tight container or zip-lock bag in the freezer.
Although you'll find them too yummy to be kept around for so long, they can be left frozen for 1-2 months. They won't go bad, but the texture might change and accumulate frost if they're in the freezer for too long.
This recipe is much more suitable than the store-bought popsicles filled with preservatives, false colors, and refined sugar. The more natural the sugar, the lesser the chances of children developing cavities. However, we do recommend using fresher ingredients for a healthier alternative.
Of course, they can. While the mangoes can still help provide the flavor, you can tweak the recipe to make it worthwhile. For example, you can add in more maple syrup if the mangoes are a bit sour or some lime juice if they are too sweet and you'd like to add some tanginess. It's totally up to you how you'd like to modify the recipe according to the availability of ingredients you have at home.
Recipes You May Like
- Homemade No-Churn Chocolate Ice Cream
- 4 Ingredients Biscoff Ice Cream
- Mango, Lime, And Coconut Popsicles Recipe
- Quick Mango Mousse
3 Ingredients Mango Popsicles
Equipment
Ingredients
- 250 g mango chunks , frozen
- 2 tablespoon maple syrup
- ¼ cup water
Instructions
- In the food processor, add mango, maple syrup and water, blend at high speed until smooth.250 g mango chunks, ¼ cup water, 2 tablespoon maple syrup
- Now, pour the mixture into popsicle molds or ice cream molds and put in the freezer for 5-6 hours.
- Remove the popsicles from the molds gently and serve.
Notes
- If you're using frozen mango chunks, we advise you to thaw them first for a smooth and consistent mixture.
- While blending, make sure the mixture is as fine and paste-like as possible, even though it's just fruit, water, and maple syrup. For effortless blending, use your blender at high power.
- Freeze the mixture for at least 5 hours minimum. You can preferably freeze it overnight and wake up to a revitalizing treat if you don't like waiting.
- The quantity of maple syrup that you use depends entirely on the taste that you desire. Keep tasting the mixture as you pour in the syrup for your preferred level of sweetness.
- Suppose you're not going for frozen mangoes and have the luxury of picking them out yourself. In that case, we'd recommend you go for the Kent or Atulfo variety as they are less fibrous and pulpier for making ice popsicles.
Recipe Variations
- Looking to smack on a creamier and richer version of these popsicles? You can try substituting the water for coconut milk.
- As for the natural sweetener, there are plenty of other options that you can go for. Some might find honey to compliment the mangoes better; others prefer cane sugar or leave the sweetener out altogether.
- If you're somebody that usually opts for the pulpier carton of juice, maybe you'll enjoy adding some diced mango just before freezing the popsicles to add texture. The diced mangoes are loved, especially by children.
- After you've made a successful batch, you can alternatively drop in any other fruit (don't let it overpower the mangoes, though) for variation like grapes, blueberries, or blackberries.
Nutrition
If you like this recipe and want to save it for later? Add it to your favourite recipe board on Pinterest!
Follow me on Facebook, Pinterest and Instagram to keep up-to-date with all new recipes. Also, you can subscribe to my Newsletter to recipe all the latest recipes once published.
Elena
Refreshing and delicious. Perfect for making in hot days.
Beth Brain
Super easy to make, and my son loves them so much. Thanks for sharing the recipe.
Sara
I made five batches of these popsicles. Amazing!
Lora Johnson
I made them, but I added honey instead of maple syrup, and they were perfect!
Mona
I actually love to eat Ice pop, even in winter. They are great!