Ingredients
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1 1/2 cups (1 1/2 cups = 210 g) frozen mangos
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1/3 cup (1/3 cup = 83 ml) pineapple juice without added sugar
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1/4 cup (1/4 cup = 63 ml) water
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2 tbsp (2 tbsp = 20 g) whole black chia seeds
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1 tbsp (1 tbsp = 5 g) unsweetened shredded coconut
Directions
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My daughter loves this homemade exotic popsicle: mango, pineapple, chia and coconut. And I don’t mind at all, because they are homemade and I can easily name all the ingredients of the recipe! Nothing chemical, no preservatives and 6 grams of sugar each.
Chia seeds and their superpower
Chia seeds contain a lot of fibre, plant omega-3, calcium and protein. Hurray! But their super power is that children love them and they get a jelly texture when they soak in a liquid. My daughter compares them a little to tapioca in bubble tea. She likes the texture in the mouth. As a bonus, it’s beautiful, right?
Gluten-free and dairy-free
These popsicles are vegan and gluten-free. Check out my special diet recipes here.
Steps
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Place 3 pinches of unsweetened grated coconut in the bottom of each of the 6 molds. Add 1/4 of a teaspoon of water (a few drops) and stir with the tip of a knife. This will help secure the filling and prevent it from crumbling. |
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Heat 1/4 cup of water for 40 seconds in the microwave. |
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Place frozen mango cubes, pineapple juice and hot water in electric mixer. Blend for 2 minutes for a perfectly smooth texture. |
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4
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Add chia seeds to mixture. Stir by hand. |
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Divide the mixture among 6 popsicles molds, gently pouring over the small layer of coconut. Place in the freezer and enjoy a few hours later. |
