How to Make Mango Popsicles

Use just mango to make these simple fruit mango popsicles; add strawberries for a little twist. I believe this recipe gives you the best popsicle texture because this recipe only uses fruit (no water, no juice, no yogurt).

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 that they still loved. This is a repeat summer treat at my house. If you love yellow fruit, try this creamy mango smoothie or these easy peach mango popsicles!

Options & SWAPS

• 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.

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.

Step 1: If your mango is frozen, start by defrosting it slightly. Either leave them to melt at room temperature or pour 1 kettle of boiling water over them in the sink to soften them.

Step 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.

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

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

Other Incredible Wholesome 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.

🥭 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

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 2 votes

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Prep Time 20 minutes mins

Freeze time 8 hours hrs

Total Time 8 hours hrs 10 minutes mins

Course Dessert, Snack

Cuisine American

Servings 8 popsicles

Calories 56 kcal

Equipment

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  1 blender
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  1 popsicle mold

Ingredients

  

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• ▢ 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).

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 popsicles will not go bad; however, they may become icy and not taste as fresh.

Nutrition

Serving: 1popsicleCalories: 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

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