Mango Popsicles (3 ingredients)

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This mango popsicle recipe uses just 3 ingredients and highlights the natural sweetness of ripe mangoes. With a splash of citrus and maple syrup, they're bright, refreshing, and a easy-to-make at home. No complicated steps or artificial ingredients required.

Follow this 5-minute recipe to prepare popsicles at home with real fruit and simple ingredients.

Seven mango popsicles arranged on a paper napkin with lemons on the side.

These homemade popsicles are perfect for summer days. And if you're lucky enough to live in a warm climate, you can enjoy them year-round.

After testing this recipe alongside popular store-bought popsicles, we found this recipe tastes brighter and more fruit-forward. We now keep a batch in the freezer at all times.

For more mango recipes, check out my fan-favorite Gluten Free Mango Muffins and Mango Peach Smoothie.

For more summer desserts with simple ingredients, try my Blueberry Crumble, Dairy Free Gelato, and Dairy Free Tiramisu.

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Ingredient Notes + Substitutions

You need these 3 ingredients to make homemade mango popsicles:

Mango

Frozen mango makes the best soft popsicle texture. If using fresh mango, I recommend cubing and freezing it ahead of time.

To freeze fresh mango, cut your mango into chunks first (roughly ½ inch cubes) and spread them on a baking pan. Then place the pan in the freezer so the chunks don't stick together.

If using a weak blender, use fresh mango cubes or partially thawed frozen mango cubes instead. The final popsicle texture is a little harder if blending mango that is not fully frozen, but the popsicles are still delicious, enjoyable, and shareable.

Maple Syrup

The syrupy texture keeps these frozen popsicles soft. Honey or agave syrup are good substitutions.

Lemon Juice

We love the brightness of just a little bit of lemon juice, and the popsicles taste extra special compared to eating plain mango. Fresh lime juice works too, or you can leave it out if you like.

Water

Coconut water is an excellent source of electrolytes and a good 1-to-1 substitution for water in this recipe. The popsicles are a little sweeter in this case, but I did not need to adjust the amount of maple syrup.

For simple flavor variations, you can replace water with apple juice, orange juice, pineapple juice, or grape juice.

For a creamy mango popsicle, use any plant-based milk or regular dairy milk in place of water. Canned coconut milk with guar gum is an excellent choice because guar gum also keeps popsicle soft, and is often used in store-bought varieties.

See the recipe card below for full ingredients and quantities.

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Mango Popsicles (3 ingredients)

Jamie

Mango popsicles made with just 3 ingredients: mangoes, maple syrup, and lemon juice. A homemade treat that's simple and refreshing.

5 from 10 votes

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Prep Time 5

Freezing Time 8

Total Time 8 5

Course Dessert, Snack

Cuisine American

Servings + popsicles

Calories 70 kcal

Ingredients

1 tablespoon lemon juice (about ½ lemon)
¼ cup maple syrup (60 ml)
2 cups frozen mango chunks (275 grams)
½ cup water (120 ml)

Instructions

Make the mango puree: Add all ingredients to a high speed blender. Blend on high until the mixture is smooth. It will be thick, and may require the use of a tamper if you have one. If your blender is a little weaker or you do not have a tamper, you may want to wait for the mango to thaw a little before blending.
Pro Tip: Taste the puree and if needed, add a little more maple syrup and blend together. Do this until you get to your desired sweetness.
Fill the popsicle mold: Pour the mango chunks into a popsicle mold so that each cup is filled nearly to the top. Reduce holes and bubbles by gently taping the bottom of the mold against the counter or table.
Add sticks: Insert the popsicle sticks so there is about 1 ½ inches free to hold. Seal the popsicle mold if needed and place in the freezer overnight.
Remove the mold: If popsicles do not slide easily from the mold, run warm water along the outside until they slide out easily. Do not pull or force the popsicles out too early or you may lose your stick. Then quickly pop them in a freezer bag and return to the freezer so the edges resolidify.

Notes

Storage: Store the popsicles in an airtight container or freezer bag in the freezer for up to 6 months.

Using Fresh Mango: You can use fresh mango and follow the same instructions, and you will find that the popsicles are a little less soft but still taste great! This is a good option if you are using a blender with a weak motor. You will get the best texture when using frozen mango. To freeze your fresh mango, cut your mango into chunks first (roughly ½ inch cubes) and spread them on a baking pan. Then place the pan in the freezer so the chunks freeze without sticking together.

Milk instead of Water: If you want a creamy mango popsicle, use any plant-based milk or regular dairy milk in place of water. Canned coconut milk with guar gum as an ingredient is an excellent choice because the guar gum keeps your popsicles soft, like store-bought varieties.

Coconut Water instead of water: Coconut water is an excellent source of electrolytes and is a good 1-to-1 substitution for water in this recipe. It will be a little bit sweeter in this case, but I did not need to adjust the amount of maple syrup.

Lime juice instead of lemon juice: Lime and lemon juice both work well in this recipe. We slightly preferred lemon juice because it had a less distinctive taste and made the popsicle feel bright and cheery.

Nutrition

Calories: 70kcalCarbohydrates: 17gProtein: 0.5gFat: 0.2gSaturated Fat: 0.1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.04gMonounsaturated Fat: 0.1gSodium: 3mgPotassium: 125mgFiber: 1gSugar: 16gVitamin A: 595IUVitamin C: 21mgCalcium: 21mgIron: 0.1mg

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Expert Tips

Make mango popsicles just they way you like them with these simple tips:

Taste the blended puree.

There are several variety of Mangoes and they all have a slightly different sweetness. To get the best tasting mango popsicle, taste your mango puree in step 1 before pouring it into the popsicle mold.

If it needs a little more sweetener, add 1-2 teaspoons of maple syrup at a time and blend until smooth. Then taste again until you love it!

The Best Popsicle Mold

You need only a blender and a popsicle mold to make this mango popsicles recipe. I enjoyed using this popsicle mold because the shape closely mimics store-bought brands and it comes with sticks. I was able to fool a few friends who thought they were store-bought with this shape!

Recipe FAQs

Here I answered some frequently asked questions about this mango popsicles recipe. Don't see your question? Leave it in the comments at the end of this post and I'll answer within two business days.

How do you store homemade mango popsicles?

Store the popsicles in an airtight container or freezer bag in the freezer for up to 6 months.

How do I keep my popsicles from sticking to the mold?

It's very common and not a problem if your popsicles stick to the mold. To loosen them, run warm water along the outside of the mold until they slide out easily.

How do you keep homemade popsicles soft?

There are three easy ways to keep homemade popsicles soft. The first is to use frozen blended fruit because it has a softer smoothie-like texture and is less dense than blending fresh fruit. The second is to use greek yogurt, which has a lighter texture. And the third is to incorporate full fat coconut milk with the additive guar gum. Guar gum is added to most store-bought popsicles because it is guaranteed to give you a soft popsicle texture.

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