Bursting with tropical fruitiness of the pineapple, creaminess of coconut milk and a hint of lime makes these piña colada popsicles oh-so yummilicious! Comes together in less than 15 minutes. Delicious fruity, creamy and healthy treat ready in minutes with minimal efforts to beat the summer heat.
Ingredients
2½ cup fresh pineapple juice ( 1 big ripe pineapple )
1 13.5 oz can full fat coconut milk
3 tbsp maple syrup ( or use agave syrup or cane sugar )
2 tbsp lime juice
2 tbsp of toasted shredded coconut [ optional ]
½ tsp vanilla extract
Method
Prepare one ripe and juicy pineapple - wash, remove skin and cut in big chunks. Add it in the juicer to make juice or blend it in a blender and strain it. Set aside.
In a big mixing bowl combine coconut milk, prepared pineapple juice, maple syrup, lime juice and vanilla extract. Taste test and adjust lime and sweetener if needed.
Add the mixture to a popsicle mold and add popsicle sticks. I like to fill it till ¼ inch is left and then layer some toasted shredded coconut and then add the popsicle sticks, this step is optional.
Freeze until firm – about 4-6 hours or overnight. To remove from molds easily, I like to dip it in warm water to help loosen.
Enjoy now or store back in freezer for later.
My Notes
You can also use store-bought pineapple juice, make sure its 100% pineapple juice without any sweetner or preservatives added to it.
Store the remaining popsicles back in the freezer covered in the mold or store it in ziplock up to 2-3 weeks.
Recipe by at https://www.urbancilantro.com/easy-pina-colada-popsicles/