Spring is here and I could not resist making these mango yogurt ice pops. It’s not summer yet, but hey – it’s never too early in the season for an ice pop, right? These little beauties are bright, juicy, fruity and sweet. They are perfect on a warm afternoon for a refreshing treat and inspired by the mango, buttermilk and cardamom Indian drink, which is a perfect cooler on hot and balmy days.
The possibilities are endless when it comes to ice pop flavours and colours, and over the course of summer you will see many of my fun and delicious ice pop recipes. These ones are the healthier version, and are a hit with both kids and adults.
I bought my ice pop maker from Amazon, and am very happy with it. It’s robust and makes great pops every time. I have found that most of the pop makers that I have used in the past are flimsy and don’t work very well. This one is well worth the money. I would suggest that you buy extra sticks as it takes a slightly thinner stick than normal. Otherwise you can use any size sticks and instead of using the lid, just use a piece of foil on top.
Ingredients:
600ml mango juice – I used Ceres (when mango is in season and ripe, I suggest blending fresh fruit)
1½ cups of plain yogurt (you can add more if you like)
1tbs honey (adjust to the sweetness you like)
1tsp lime or lemon juice
Method:
1 Mix all the ingredients together.
2 Pour the liquid into the mould, leaving a small space at the top for expansion.
3 Place the lid on and push the sticks through the slit in the lid.
4 Place on a flat surface in your freezer for at least five hours to freeze.
To unmould:
1 Dip the mould into boiling water for 10 seconds and gently pull the stick. Don’t panic if it doesn’t come out, just re-dip it into the hot water for a few more seconds.
2 Eat immediately!
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