Summer has arrived, and the best food to cool down is undoubtedly popsicles! Today, I bring you a simple and healthy recipe for mango yogurt popsicles, perfectly combining fresh mango yogurt to create a magical taste. Eating it on a hot summer day is simply not too satisfying. Moreover, this recipe is not only simple, but can also be freely adjusted according to personal taste, making it equally suitable for vegetarians and health enthusiasts.
I strongly recommend trying this popsicle
Firstly, the inspiration for this popsicle comes from Ecuador’s traditional batidos de yogurt, a refreshing drink made with yogurt and fruit. This recipe continues this tradition, making popsicles with pure yogurt and ripe mangoes that have a rich and sweet taste. By adding the natural sweetness of honey or bananas, it not only satisfies your taste buds, but also avoids excessive processed sugar, perfectly adapting to various dietary needs.
Required ingredients:
3 cups of plain yogurt (or vanilla yogurt, without honey)
4-5 ripe mangoes (peeled, sliced, approximately 20 ounces, can be frozen)
1/4 to 1/2 cup of sugar or honey (or you can replace it with ripe bananas to achieve complete sugar free)
Steps:
Prepare mixture: Put yogurt, mango, and honey (or banana) into a blender and stir until evenly mixed. If you prefer a sweeter taste, you can add honey or sugar as needed.
Pour into popsicle mold: Pour the mixture into an popsicle mold or a small paper or plastic cup. Tip: If you use a small paper cup as a mold, you can cover the cup mouth with metal foil and insert an ice cream stick to keep the stick stable. If you want to stabilize the popsicle in advance, you can also freeze the popsicle mixture for about an hour before adding the popsicle.
Freezing: Place the mold in the refrigerator and freeze for about 4 hours until the popsicle is completely solidified (the time may need to be slightly adjusted depending on the refrigerator temperature). If you want to easily remove the popsicle from the mold, you can immerse the bottom of the mold in warm water for 10-20 seconds before removing it.
Tip:
To enhance the flavor of the popsicle, you can add some sliced mango chunks to the mixture to enrich the taste.
If you want to avoid adding any sweeteners and be healthier, you can use ripe bananas instead of honey or sugar without losing their original deliciousness.
The advantages of this homemade popsicle
1. Nutritious: This mango yogurt popsicle is rich in protein, calcium, and vitamin C, which are very beneficial to the body.
2. Homemade Health: Compared to commercially available popsicles, homemade mango yogurt popsicles do not contain any artificial additives or excessive sugar, making them suitable for various healthy eating requirements, especially for vegetarians.
3. Free taste: You can adjust the sweetness according to personal preferences, or add different fruits to create your own exclusive popsicle flavor.
The heat of summer requires the use of cold food to control it, but many commercially available popsicles contain a large amount of added sugar and artificial ingredients, which cannot meet the health standards of high demand populations. Replacing unhealthy choices with this simple and healthy mango yogurt popsicle not only allows you to enjoy a refreshing summer, but also allows you to feel the beauty of natural ingredients. If you like this recipe, give it a try! I believe you will fall in love with it!