These tropical orange Creamsicle Popsicles are a simple, delicious treat to help you cool off this summer (and they’re healthy too!) Packed with mangos, bananas, and oranges these popsicles remind us of our creamsicle gummies and are the perfect refreshing treat on a hot day!
Tropical Orange Creamsicle Popsicles
Living in northern Europe, where air conditioning is a rare commodity, I’ve had to create practical ways of staying cool for the few weeks of heat we get each year. A fan is enough on most days, but others (like the 100-degree heat wave we’ve had in the past few weeks) require more ingenuity.
So I sit and work, one ice pack in my shirt, another on my chair, and with a popsicle in hand at all times. It ain’t pretty folks, but it works.
But chomping down on the sugar and fat-filled store-bought popsicles all day isn’t an option (given my tendency to power through 3 or 4 in an effort to stay cool), so I’ve worked out some recipes that make for ultra-delicious ice pops that are healthy too.
Plain Greek yogurt creates the base of these pops. Greek yogurt is different from regular yogurt in that a lot of the extra water has been drawn out, making for a thicker, creamier kind of yogurt. This is perfect in popsicles, where more water leads to more crystallization (i.e. inedible ice blocks).
The banana adds natural sweetness and also contributes to the perfect texture. Finally, the orange and mango give it the classic creamsicle taste (with a tropical twist!) And don’t forget the orange zest!
Flavors tend to become less intense when you freeze them, and the zest is going to pack a punch of flavor to give these pops their addictive taste.
Making these creamsicle popsicles are super easy! First, combine all ingredients in a blender until smooth.
Pour into molds, leaving a little space at the top for them to expand. Insert sticks and freeze until hard (at least 4 hours).
Run the mold under warm water for a few seconds to loosen them up, then remove from the mold.
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To make these creamsicle popsicles you’ll need:
- 1/2 cup orange juice
- 1 tsp orange zest
- 1/2 cup chopped mango
- 1 banana
- 1/2 cup plain Greek yogurt
- 2 Tbsp honey
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
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We hope you enjoy these refreshing tropical orange creamsicle popsicles on a day where you need something sweet, but healthy at the same time. What’s your favorite summertime popsicle recipe?
Find more of our popsicle recipes below!
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- Blueberry Cheesecake Popsicles
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- Mango Yogurt Popsicles
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- Cherry Yogurt Popsicles
More Popsicle Recipes
- Creamsicle Popsicles
- Cherry Yogurt Popsicles
- Green Smoothie Popsicles
- Mint Chocolate Popsicles
- Mango Yogurt Popsicles
- Raspberry Mango Popsicles
- Strawberry Banana Popsicles
- Blueberry Cheesecake Popsicles
- Fruit Popsicles
Tropical Orange Creamsicle Popsicles
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Print It Rate ItIngredients
- ½ cup orange juice
- 1 tsp orange zest
- ½ cup chopped mango
- 1 large banana
- ½ cup plain Greek yogurt
- 2 Tbsp honey
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
Instructions
- Combine all ingredients in a blender until smooth.
- Pour into molds, leaving a little space at the top for them to expand. Insert sticks and freeze until hard (at least 4 hours).
- Run the mold under warm water for a few seconds to loosen them up, then remove from the mold.
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Tanya says
Can not wait to make these. is there any chance that I could put it in a loaf pan instead of popsicle molds and I don’t have bananas is that okay
Sarah Bond says
Yes! A loaf pan also works well here :) To replace the banana, use 1/4 cup canned coconut per banana (and perhaps a bit more sweetener, to taste)
Natalie says
YUM! These popsicles look so delicious and perfect for the summer!
Amanda Formaro says
Thank you Natalie!