These orange and mango popsicles are perfect for hot summer days when little ones are looking for a refreshing treat to cool down. Made without any refined white sugar, they’re a fruity, family-friendly snack that everyone can enjoy!
When the weather starts to warm up, popsicles become my kids’ favorite treat, and honestly, who can blame them? They’re fruity, refreshing, and perfect for cooling down after a day of playing outside.
These orange and mango popsicles are made with just a few simple ingredients. To make them extra special, I like to add an easy homemade strawberry syrup at the end, which creates a beautiful sunrise effect and adds an extra burst of fruity flavor.
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👩🏻🍳 Why you should try my recipe
- Great for the whole family to enjoy.
- Stay good in the freezer for up to 3 months.
- Perfect on a hot day.
- Made without white refined sugar.
🥘 Ingredients
To make these kid-friendly sunrise popsicles, we are going to use frozen mango, orange juice, maple syrup and frozen strawberries.
- Mango: I’m using frozen mango that I usually have in my freezer ready to use for smoothies or popsicles. You could also use fresh mango.
- Maple syrup: I'm using a little bit when blending the mango and orange and some for the strawberry syrup.
- Strawberries: You could use fresh or frozen strawberries.
For full quantities and to print the recipe, see the recipe card below.
🔪 Step-by-step Instructions
So get your ingredients ready and let's get started!
01. In a food processor, I add the frozen mango cubes, orange juice and maple syrup. I blend everything well until i have a thick purée.
02. I pour the blended fruit mixture into the popsicle molds, leaving about a finger's space at the top for the strawberry syrup. Then I place the molds in the freezer, without the sticks, for about an hour while I prepare the strawberry syrup.
03. In a small pot, I add the strawberries, cut in half, along with a tablespoon of maple syrup. I cook them over medium heat for about 4–5 minutes, until they soften and release their juices.
04. I place the cooked strawberries in a sieve and press them with the back of a spoon or a spatula.
05. Once all the juices have passed through into the bowl, I scrape the underside of the sieve to collect any remaining syrup, then let the strawberry syrup cool down.
06. After about an hour, the mango and orange popsicles will have started to freeze but won’t be fully set yet. I add a little strawberry syrup to each mold, then gently swirl it through with a wooden stick or toothpick to create that beautiful sunrise effect.
Then I add the popsicle sticks and place back in the freezer to fully set for at least 2-3 hours.
🍽 Serving Suggestions
We love enjoying these mango and orange popsicles on a hot day when we need something refreshing to cool down. They’re also perfect for BBQs, kids’ parties, and playdates. A fun, fruity treat that the whole family can enjoy.
🧰 Storage
Homemade popsicles can be stored in the freezer for up to 3 months. They’ll still be safe to eat after that, but the flavor and texture may not be at their best.
❓ FAQ
Yes, you could leave out the maple syrup when mixing the mango and orange juice. The popsicles will be less sweet but still taste good from the blended fruits.
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📋 Recipe
Orange & Mango Sunrise Popsicles
Equipment
Ingredients
- 1 ½ cups frozen mango cubes about 200gr
- 1 cup orange juice
- ¼ cup maple syrup
- 1 cup frozen strawberries about 100gr
- 1 tablespoon maple syrup
Instructions
- In a food processor add the frozen mango, orange juice and quarter cup of maple syrup. Blend until thick and creamy.
- Add the orange and mango mixture to the popsicle molds leaving about a finger space for the strawberry syrup. Place the molds in the freezer for an hour without the sticks.
- In a pan, add the frozen strawberries cut in half and a tablespoon of maple syrup.
- Cook in medium heat for 4-5 minutes until the strawberries get soft and release their juices.
- Place the cooked strawberries in a sieve with a bowl under. Press with the back of a spoon or a spatula to release all the strawberry juices. Scrape the underside of the sieve to collect any remaining syrup. Let it cool down while the popsicles are in the freezer for an hour.
- After an hour, take the molds out of the freezer and add the strawberry syrup on top with a spoon. Using a stick gently mix the strawberry syrup with the lightly frozen popsicle to create the sunrise effect.
- Place the popsicle sticks in the molds and freeze for 2-3 more hours or until they are completely set.
Notes
- You could use fresh or frozen mango cubes.
- You could skip the strawberry syrup for an easier and simpler version.
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My family loves these mango and orange sunrise popsicles! They are fruity and refreshing and perfect for hot days!