Mango Popsicles

by Steph Sunshine at StephSunshine.com

Yield 5 to 6 popsicles (475 mL or 2 cups)

Prep Time 5 minutes

Cook Time a minute

Total Time 4 hours

Ingredients

  • 2 1/2 cups mango, peeled and chopped (about 2 large mangoes)
  • 2 tbsp. agave*
  • 2 tbsp. freshly squeezed lime juice (about 1 to 2 limes)*
  • 1/2 tbsp. vanilla extract

Instructions

  1. Add all your ingredients to a blender jar, then blend until the mixture is smooth and creamy.
  2. Using a funnel or a pitcher, pour the mixture into your popsicle molds, leaving about 1/4 inch (1/2 cm) of space at the top for the popsicles to expand as they freeze.
  3. Cover the popsicles and insert popsicle sticks about 3/4 of the way into the popsicles. Put the popsicles in the freezer until they're frozen all the way through, 4 hours or overnight.*
  4. Leave the popsicles in the molds out at room temperature for about 3 minutes, then pull them out of the molds. Place them in a freezer-safe bag and return them to the freezer to store any popsicles that you won't eat right away. Wrap popsicles separately if you plan to store them for more than a few days.

Notes & Hints

Depending on how sweet or tart your mangoes are, you may want to reduce the agave or lime juice and add more to taste if needed.

For best results, freeze your popsicles quickly by setting your freezer to its coldest setting and using the quick freeze button (if you have one).

The exact amount of time required to freeze your popsicles will depend on your freezer settings and your mold's material.

Some popsicle molds release the popsicles better if you quickly immerse them in warm water first.

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