Sugar free tropical popsicles made with real fruits, no extra juice, honey or sugar added. These tropical popsicles are also a great alternative for those who are looking for a dairy free sweet treat. Tropical ice pops combining flavors of fruits like mango, pineapple strawberry and banana and a touch of coconut cream to add some creaminess.
Tropical Popsicles
If you’re looking for popsicle ideas you are in the right place. For this tropical popsicle recipe I’m using only a few simple but natural ingredients and coconut milk as the base. The result is just delicious, but lighter on your stomach. Plus my recipe contains a “secret” ingredient that aids digestion.
If you would like a drinkable ice cream dessert check this strawberry banana milkshake and pineapple milkshake.
Sadly but the ice cream quality or the popsicles sold in stores has been changed with cheaper and low quality ingredients. They are full of gums, artificial unhealthy sweeteners, food dyes and other highly processed ingredients.
Sugar Free Tropical Popsicles / Ice Pops
Fruits are already sweet enough, so there is really no need to add more sweetness in this recipe. Some fruits are naturally sweeter than others so in this recipe I have the right combination of sweetness in order to make no sugar added popsicles. The strawberries give some natural acidity and the mix of mango, pineapple and banana provides creaminess and sweetness.
Creamy Sugar Free Popsicles With Tropical Flavors
I prefer these tropical ice pops extra creamy so, I’m also adding a non-dairy milk – coconut milk (actually the solid part – cream only). A higher fat content is the best for a silky smooth dairy free popsicles.
Fat freezes at a different rate than water, using a higher-fat milk will result in a creamier, less icy ice cream. I like this brand of coconut milk because is BPA and guar gum free also has up to 18% fat. Another option is to use coconut cream which is much thicker and richer.
Choose Your Popsicle Molds
Making popsicles instead of freezing in a dish, I think is easier, less messy and convenient to eat.
Any kind of popsicle mold works actually. I used this pop molds which are BPA and phthalate free, but if you don’t have the means, just use a regular container. Keep in mind it will be a challenge to scoop out though.
How To Make Sugar Free Tropical Popsicles
Making these tropical ice pops it’s pretty easy and quick. You just blend up the fruit, add the extra ingredients like coconut cream if you want extra creaminess and pour the mixture straight into the popsicle molds.
Transfer to the freezer. Once it’s frozen (approximately 8 hours or overnight), pull the stick out of the base to remove the individual mold along with the pop. Run the mold under warm/hot water for about 30–60 seconds to release the content. And enjoy!
Tips For Perfect Fruit Popsicles Without Sugar And dairy
- Use the ripest, sweetest fruits. The riper the fruit the sweeter the popsicles will be.
- Fresh fruit works best because it doesn’t require any liquid to be added. But the addition of coconut cream will make the mixture more pourable.
- If using frozen fruit, the texture will be creamier and will stay creamier as the solid crystals of ice are already formed, plus will need less freezing time.
- There are nearly endless ideas of combining the fruits. Feel free to combine your favorite fruits.
Also check out these 6 different flavors of ice cream.
Kids will enjoy making and eating these tropical popsicles. The handles are made with built-in drip-guards that easily click together, keeping your child’s hands clean.
Keep your fridge stocked all summer long with sugar free tropical popsicles. To make it even easier, use few fruits, a combination of 2 favorite fruits.
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Tropical Popsicles (Sugar Free Real Fruit Ice Pops With Tropical Flavors)
Ingredients
- 1 can coconut milk - full-fat (the cream only – soft, room temperature)
- 1 cup strawberries - frozen
- 1 cup mango - cubes (fresh or frozen)
- 1 cup pineapple - cubed (fresh or frozen)
- 1 large ripe banana - fresh or frozen
- 2-3 medjool dates - soaked and pitted (optional for more sweetness, if the fruits are not very ripe)
Instructions
- Add the coconut cream (soft at room temperature), the soft pitted dates (soaked) and banana to the blender and blend until smooth. Add the fruits and mix again until creamy.
- Pour the blended ingredients into the mold, and transfer to the freezer. Once it's frozen (approximately 6-8 hours or overnight), pull the stick out of the base to remove the individual mold along with the pop. Run the molds under warm water for 10 seconds (this will release them).
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Notes
Tips To Make Sugar Free Tropical Popsicles / Ice Pops
- Use the ripest, sweetest fruits. The riper the fruit the sweeter the popsicles will be.
- Fresh fruit works best because it doesn’t require any liquid to be added. But the addition of coconut cream will make the mixture more pourable.
- If using frozen fruit, the texture will be creamier and will stay creamier as the solid crystals of ice are already formed, plus will need less freezing time.
- There are nearly endless ideas of combining the fruits. Feel free to combine your favorite fruits.
Nutrition
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Yom
Sunday 7th of February 2021
Our family loved these popsicles!
HealthyTasteOfLife
Sunday 7th of February 2021
That's wonderful!
Tina
Saturday 28th of April 2018
I wanted to try a dairy free ice cream recipe for a while but I wasn't sure it would turn out right as I dont have an ice cream machine. Your method seems intriguing, my kids I think will like it!