Beat the heat this summer with these irresistible Mango Chia Creamsicles! They’re super simple to whip up & packed with probiotic-rich protein and healthy fats from chia seeds, and natural sweetness from raw honey and ripe juicy mangoes.
Want to tailor it to fit your unique lifestyle and taste?
Here are some helpful tips!
Vegan twist: Use unsweetened coconut yogurt and coconut kefir milk and replace the raw honey with pure maple syrup.
Endless possibilities: Feel free to exchange mango for any seasonal fruit that catches your eye. .
Add some crunch: Sprinkle in granola or coconut shavings last into the molds before popping them into the freezer to add a nice texture boost.
Craving more flavour? Consider enhancing your creamsicles with a splash of pure vanilla extract, dash of cinnamon or a hint of ginger
Dive in and enjoy a refreshing Mango Chia Creamsicles treat!
If you’re on the hunt for another refreshing summer recipe idea. Indulge in the delightful combo of Fresh Berries with Nuts and Kefir!
Mango Chia Creamsicles
Equipment
- 1 Popsicle Mold
- 1 Blender
- 1 Medium glass mixing bowl
- 2 Spoons
- 1 Measuring cup
- 1 measuring spoons
Ingredients
Chia Yogurt Mixture
- 1/2 cup Kefir milk or any milk of your choice
- 2 tablespoon Honey, raw adjust for sweetness
- 1 cup Greek yogurt organic, plain
- 1 tablespoons Chia seeds
Mango With Lime Juice
- 2 Mangoes ripe, peeled and diced
- Optional: lime juice for extra flavor
Instructions
Pre-soak Chia Seeds
- Mix the chia seeds in 1/4 cup of the kefir milk and stir. Set aside for 15-20 minutes, while preparing the other ingredients. This allows the chia seeds to soften up and make it easier to blend. This also prevents the seeds from clumping together and settling at the bottom of the mold.
Chia Yogurt Mixture
- Mix in yogurt, rest of the kefir milk and pre-soaked Chia Seeds: Add the yogurt, milk, honey and chia seeds to the blender. Blend briefly until everything is well combined.
Mango
- Mango Mixture: In a bowl, and diced mango. Squeeze fresh lime juice on top and stir a couple of times with a spoon.
Prepare Creamsicle Molds
- Pour the chia yogurt mixture into popsicle molds, filling them about 1/4 of the way.
- Then drop in the fruit.
- Spoon more of the chia yogurt mixture to cover the fruit.
- Press down with a spoon to burst any air pockets.
- Freeze: Insert sticks into the molds and freeze for at least 4-6 hours, or until completely solid.
- Remove and Enjoy: To remove the popsicles, run warm water over the outside of the molds for a few seconds to loosen them. Gently pull the popsicles out. Or leave on the counter for 10 minutes before removing from molds, so they will slide out effortlessly.
- Store: If you have leftovers, store them in a freezer-safe bag or container.