Refreshing and healthy, these super easy mango popsicles are perfect for a summer treat! Use fresh or frozen mango to make these simple 1 ingredient popsicles with your kids! Included is also a strawberry mango popsicle flavor!
Whether you call this a popsicle, ice pop, ice lolly, or icy pole you are going to love this recipe because:
- it's made with just mango fruit (toddler and baby friendly with no added sweetener!)
- it's super easy to prep, just like my recipe for purple dragon fruit popsicles!
- it's the perfect hot weather summer treat!
- great for a sore throat or cold because of the high vitamin C content!
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Ingredients Needed for Mango Popsicles
- Mango: fresh (unfrozen) mango or frozen mango will work for this recipe! If you are using frozen mango you will need to thaw the mango first by pouring boiling water over it or leaving it to thaw at room temperature.
- Strawberries (optional): fresh (unfrozen) strawberries or frozen strawberries will work fine for this recipe. You can also make this recipe without strawberries if you prefer!
A Note about Mangoes
The darker the orange flesh of the mango the sweeter it will be! The paler yellow or green the mango flesh is the more sour or unripe it will be!
Key nutrition factors: Mangos are high in fiber, vitamin C, antioxidants, and folate.
Love mango? Try this tropical smoothie recipe!
Instructions
Follow these step by step photos to make your own homemade mango popsicles. See the recipe card below for quantities.
If your mango is frozen start by defrosting them slightly. Either leave them to melt at room temperature or pour 1 kettle of boiling water over them in the sink to soften them.
Place the chunks of peeled mango into the blender container, secure the lid, and blend until very smooth. You may need to stop and scrape down the sides.
If you are using strawberries add the sliced strawberries to the popsicle mold.
Evenly distribute the mango puree in the popsicle molds. Add the popsicle sticks if you haven't yet. Place the popsicles into the freezer for at least 4 hours.
Top tips
- In the freezer, liquids expand. Leave ¼ inch at the top of your popsicle mold for this natural expansion.
- Taste the puree mix before freezing and add honey if you desire sweeter popsicles! Keep in mind when food freezes it tastes less intense and less sweet.
- Make popsicles the day before serving for the best fully frozen results.
Optional Variations
Change it up by adding different fun ingredients!
- Instead of strawberries: Add other chunks of fruit like more mangoes, blueberries, blackberries, or cherries.
- Popsicles from your smoothies: Use your smoothie and freeze it into a fruit popsicle!
- Creamy Mango Popsicles: Add coconut milk or yogurt (the higher the fat content the creamier popsicles will be! So use cream, Greek yogurt, or premium coconut milk).
- Make it sweeter: Add some honey or maple syrup! Or choose very ripe, bright orange mangos as they are the sweetest!
- Add lemon or lime juice to increase the bursting flavor.
Equipment
Blender: To make homemade mango popsicles you will need a blender. You could also use a food processor to make the mango puree smooth.
Popsicle mold: You will need a popsicle mold to make these easy mango popsicles. I got my popsicle mold from amazon.ca two years ago, I love that it is silicone to easily pop out the frozen ice popsicle. If you don't have a mold see the FAQ section to see what container you could use instead with wooden popsicle sticks.
How to Store Homemade Popsicles
After freezing these easy mango popsicles for 4-8 hours in the mold, you can pop them out (run them under warm water if you need help getting them out of the mold), and wrap them in saran wrap, wax paper, or parchment paper, so they don't stick together. Then place the frozen popsicles into a Tupperware, glass container, or sealing bag. They will stay good in the freezer for 4 months. After 4 months the popsicle will not go bad however, they may become icy and not taste as fresh.
FAQ
It takes at least 3.5 hours for popsicles to fully freeze. I tested freezing these popsicles in two different freezers, one freezer made them completely firm after 3.5 hours and the other after 4 hours. For best results make popsicles the day before you enjoy them.
Run hot warm over the popsicle mold for 10-20 seconds, wait a minute for the popsicle to soften, and then remove it from the mold. If it doesn't come out do the same thing again! (This is why silicone popsicle molds are the best, they just come right out!)
If you do not have a popsicle mold you can use:
- rinsed out yogurt cups
- a large ice cube tray
- Dixie cups
- small cups
- a muffin tin with silicone liners
Choose one of these containers to use. Fill with the popsicle mix, and partially freeze, then place tin foil over top and pop a popsicle stick through the tin foil to keep the stick upright.
Looking for other cold fresh fruit snacks?
All these smoothies can be also frozen into a popsicle mold for a great summer cold treat on a stick!
Did you make these super easy mango popsicles? Let me know in the comment section below the recipe, and leave a rating. This response helps others who are thinking of making this recipe, and I love hearing your thoughts!
Super Easy Mango Popsicles
Equipment
- 1 blender
Ingredients
- 4 ½ cups large chunks of frozen mango, or 3 ½ cups fresh peeled mango chunks
- 4 strawberries, sliced (optional) (fresh or frozen)
Instructions
- If you are using strawberries and they are frozen strawberries, take them out to thaw now.
- Using frozen mango: Thaw your mango slightly. Either leave mangoes on the counter for an hour and then drain any liquid, OR place the mangoes in a mesh colander in the sink and pour a full kettle of boiling water over the mangoes. Once the mangoes are soft (it's fine if they are frozen and cold in the middle). Then place the mangoes in the blender and blend the mangoes into a smooth purée.
- Using fresh mango: Peel and cut your mangoes into chunks. Purée the mango in a blender until smooth.
- Pour into mold: If using strawberries, place the sliced strawberries into the popsicle mold. Evenly pour the mango puree equally into the popsicle tray. Add the sticks in they aren't in already.
- Freeze: Place in the freezer for at least 4-8 hours (depending on your freezer it may be longer). Serve and eat cold! Enjoy within 4 months.
Pam Smith
I made these popsicles, easy and delicious! Thanks Danika I really enjoy your blog!
danikavanderpyl
So glad to hear you made these! I think they are so delicious too! Thanks for leaving a comment and letting me know you like the blog Pam!
Mariah Funk
These are incredible!! So simple and refreshing! A must for the summer months!!
danikavanderpyl
Thanks for taking a minute to let me know! SO glad to hear you enjoy this icy snack!