How to Make PiƱa Colada Popsicles
Have you ever met a kid who didn’t like popsicles? Well, let me introduce you to my children. I’m not sure if it’s exactly that they don’tĀ likeĀ them, but I think they don’t quite know what to do with them. We tried popsicles like crazy when Hank got his tonsils out and he just wasn’t having it! So I’m on a mission to make some healthy popsicles that are undeniably delicious so that my kids will start liking them. Because when a kid has a sore throat, you just gotta rely on a popsicle or two. Hence, my latest recipe: how to make piƱa colada popsicles.
These are creamy (even though I can’t stand that word, ugh, it’s the only way to describe them!), refreshing, and taste like summer. And they only have five ingredients, which I love also. I whipped up this batch in about 5 minutes, so if you’re looking for something simple to make, these are right up your alley.
How to Make PiƱa Colada Popsicles
Ingredients
- 1 can (13.5 oz) coconut milk (we used whole fat, which you could substitute for lite, or even coconut cream)
- 1 cup plus 2 tablespoons crushed pineapple
- juice of 1 lime
- 5-6 mint leaves
- optional: 1 tablespoon sugar (we used organic cane sugar)
- optional for the 21-and-over crowd: 2 oz rum
Instructions
Combine the coconut milk, 1 cup of crushed pineapple, lime juice, and mint leaves in a blender
Pour the mixture into your popsicle molds
I’m writing this before my kids have actually tried these, so the jury is out on whether they’ll be a new fave! But I just ate one and I’m having to stop myself from having another, so I can definitely vouch for how good these are. Perfect for summer afternoons in the backyard! xoxo
P.S. If you like these, you’ll love our Spiked Peach Punch Pops!
These are a perfect size treats for when I need a quick pick me up. Love that extra punch of rum. I just happen to have a set of 12 mini parfait glasses that I can use to make these. Thank you!
Hello! I tried making this a fair bit back.
I was excited when i found this recipe as it was exactly what i was looking for! It was very tasty from what i had; but they turned into.. well.. solid cubes of ice.
The recipe describes it as “creamy” which insinuates a soft, *closer* to ice cream texture and i was hoping to ask if that was correct?
As far as i’ve found there’s some people who prefer hard popsicles which i respect and understand if it was your intention. it’s possible you were referring to the taste being creamy not the actual texture like someone like me would think!
If solid was not the intended result, i’d love a reply on whether you know if the lime juice makes a difference in texture, as i.. unfortunately forgot it (we don’t use it much in our household, so it slipped my mind somehow) And think it may be the reason the texture turned out so hard.
I’d really love to try it again if my suspicions turn out correct!
Unfortunately hard popsicles are very unsavoury for our personal tastes.