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How to Make Mango Popsicles

Updated: Jun 24, 2025 · Published: May 27, 2023 by Danika Vanderpyl · This post may contain affiliate links · 4 Comments

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Refreshing and healthy, these frozen mango popsicles are perfect for a summer treat! Use just mango to make these simple one-ingredient popsicles, add strawberries for a little twist. If you love yellow fruit try this mango smoothie or these peach mango popsicles!

I created this recipe because I wanted to see if I could cut out all types of sweeteners and other ingredients in popsicles and make a super healthy popsicle for my kids. Because this recipe only uses fruit it also creates the best popsicle texture! This is a repeat summer treat at my house.

bright-yellow-homemade-easy-mango-popsicles-on-a-plate-with-ice

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!
  • These popsicles are the perfect hot weather summer treat like my strawberry nicecream!
  • The high vitamin C content and no sugar makes these a great treat for a sore throat!
Jump to:
  • Ingredients needed for sugar-free popsicles
  • A note about mangoes
  • Instructions for healthy mango popsicles
  • Top tips for frozen mango popsicles
  • Optional ways to make healthy mango popsicles
  • Equipment
  • How do I get homemade popsicles out of the mold?
  • Other sugar free popsicles
  • Frozen Mango Popsicles (sugar free)

Ingredients needed for sugar-free popsicles

Mango popsicles with strawberry chunks.
Two ingredients, frozen mango and strawberries measured on the table for mango popsicles.
  • Mango is the main ingredient and you can make these with 100% just mango; this is why they are a sugar-free popsicle! They are sweetened with just the mango! Choose a bright colored ripe mango, or if they are expensive, you can use frozen mangoes! I often make these with Kent mangoes but I know my sister makes them with Alaulfo mangoes.
  • Strawberries (optional but they look so pretty and I love a little chunk of fruit in my popsicles!)

A note about mangoes

After spending two years in nutrition studies at the Canadian School of Natural Nutrition, I really like to think about what I put into my body and what I feed my kids. That's why I love that these are a sugar-free popsicle recipe made with just real fruit!!

Key nutrition factors: Mangos are high in fiber, vitamin C, antioxidants, and folate.

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!

Love mango? Try this tropical smoothie recipe!

Instructions for healthy mango popsicles

Follow these step-by-step photos from my kitchen to make your own homemade mango popsicles. See the recipe card below for quantities.

Thawing mango chunks in the sink with hot water.
  1. 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.
Mango chunks in a vitamix ready to be blended.

2. Place the chunks of peeled mango into the blender container (or food processor), secure the lid, and blend until very smooth. You may need to stop and scrape down the sides.

Strawberry Sliced in a silicone popsicle mold.

3. If you are using strawberries add the sliced strawberries to the popsicle mold. With my mold this is when I add the sticks.

Silicone popsicle mold filled with mango puree.

4. Evenly distribute the mango puree in the popsicle molds. Place the lip on top and put the popsicles into the freezer for at least 4 hours.

Top tips for frozen mango popsicles

  • In the freezer, liquids expand. Leave a tiny space 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 that when food freezes, it tastes less intense and less sweet.
  • Make popsicles the day before serving for the best fully frozen results.

Optional ways to make healthy mango popsicles

  • Other fruit: Instead of strawberries, add other chunks of fruit like more mangoes, blueberries, blackberries, or cherries.
  • Creamy mango popsicles: Add coconut milk or yogurt (the higher the fat content, the creamier the 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: The citrus will create a bursting flavor.

Equipment

Blender: To make healthy 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 frozen 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 recipe card notes below on other containers you could use instead with wooden popsicle sticks.

How do I get homemade popsicles out of the mold?

If your popsicles feel stuck, 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 I think silicone popsicle molds are the best, they just come right out!)

Six mango strawberry, bright yellow and red popsicles with ice.

Other sugar free popsicles

I am kinda obsessed with making my kids popsicles in the summer because it's so easy, so healthy, and we all love a fun treat! We LOVE these cherry popsicles covered in yogurt.

  • A pink ombre popsicles.
    Herbal Tea Popsicles
  • Fudgesicles sitting on parchment paper with almond sea salt caramel swirled on top.
    Homemade Fudgesicle
  • A white and red popsicles with strawberries and rhubarb behind it.
    Rhubarb Popsicles
  • Half yellow popsicle with half peach colored popsicle, on ice with fruit.
    Super Incredible Peach Mango Popsicles

🥭 Did you learn how to make mango popsicles with my recipe? It means a lot if you 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! Xx, Danika

2 homemade mango popsicle on a stick with a plate of ice and pansy flowers.

Frozen Mango Popsicles (sugar free)

Danika Vanderpyl
Refreshing and healthy, these healthy mango popsicles are perfect for a summer treat! All you need is mangoes to make these simple 1-ingredient popsicles with your kids! Add strawberries if you have some to make them pretty.
5 from 1 vote
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Prep Time 10 minutes mins
Freeze time 8 hours hrs
Total Time 8 hours hrs 10 minutes mins
Course Dessert, Snack
Servings 8 popsicles
Calories 56 kcal

Equipment

  • 1 blender
  • 1 popsicle mold

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. (I like to lay them flat to create a pretty look like the photos in the blog post.) Evenly pour the mango puree into the popsicle tray. Add the popsicle sticks if they aren't already in.
  • 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.

Notes

To make them sweeter: The brighter orange the mango is, the sweeter the fruit is! If your mango is more pale yellow, add 2 teaspoons of honey or maple syrup to make these popsicles sweeter.
This recipe makes 8 popsicles. My popsicle mold holds ⅓ cup of liquid for each popsicle. It will depend on the size of your mold on how many mango popsicles it will make for you. 
If you don't have a popsicle mold, use a large ice cube tray, muffin tin with silicone liners or rinsed-out yogurt cups. When the popsicles are partially frozen cover them with tin foil and pop a popsicle stick into place (the tin foil will hold it in the upright position).
My popsicle mold: Here's the popsicle mold I use and love! 
How to store homemade popsicles: You can 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.

Nutrition

Calories: 56kcalCarbohydrates: 14gProtein: 1gFat: 0.4gSaturated Fat: 0.1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.1gMonounsaturated Fat: 0.1gSodium: 1mgPotassium: 156mgFiber: 1gSugar: 13gVitamin A: 1004IUVitamin C: 34mgCalcium: 10mgIron: 0.1mg
Keyword easy healthy popsicle, frozen treat, mango popsicle, No Bake, real fruit, Strawberry mango popsicle, summer snack
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  1. Pam Smith says

    August 04, 2023 at 8:57 pm

    I made these popsicles, easy and delicious! Thanks Danika I really enjoy your blog!

    Reply
    • danikavanderpyl says

      August 06, 2023 at 6:50 am

      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!

      Reply
  2. Mariah Funk says

    May 27, 2023 at 1:22 pm

    5 stars
    These are incredible!! So simple and refreshing! A must for the summer months!!

    Reply
    • danikavanderpyl says

      May 27, 2023 at 5:52 pm

      Thanks for taking a minute to let me know! SO glad to hear you enjoy this icy snack!

      Reply
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