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    Home » Recipes » Holiday » Cinco de Mayo » Mango-Kiwi Limeade Fruit Popsicles {Paletas}

    LAST UPDATED: June 28, 2018 • FIRST PUBLISHED: May 26, 2013 By Toni Dash 8 Comments

    Mango-Kiwi Limeade Fruit Popsicles {Paletas}

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    Mango-Kiwi Limeade Fruit Popsicles {Paletas}

    As if right on cue our temperatures have accelerated to summer-strong with no gentle segue. Currently I can’t eat enough fruit, drink enough water, fathom the idea of eating anything with much substance and am obsessed with fruit popsicles. Last week I shared a recipe for Pink Lemonade Lavender Thyme Sorbet that completely hit the hot weather spot with a cooling, quenching effect. I would gladly pass on ice cream when the heat is high for a natural sorbet or good fruit popsicle. To me it is the common ground between drinking something thirst quenching, eating juicy fruit and having something ice cold.

    My true popsicle love is Paletas, or Mexican popsicles. They differ from the traditional American popsicle in that they are made with fresh, pulverized fruit (often with some of the fruit left semi intact) and lightly sweetened naturally with cane or agave syrup. American popsicles often are water-based, sweetened with high fructose corn syrup or refined syrup, without actual fruit as the main component. Paletas by virtue of how they are made are healthier and truly like eating sweet, blended, frozen fruit.

    Mangos on blue plate

    As the temperatures rise, the ideas for popsicle or paleta recipes rage in my head. Wanting a special frozen treat for this holiday weekend I whipped a batch of Mango-Kiwi Limeade popsicles with a light touch of mint and ginger. They are tropical with a subtle zing making them refreshing and summery; perfect to kick off the season!

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    Mango-Kiwi Limeade Fruit Popsicles {Paletas}

    Mango-Kiwi Limeade Fruit Popsicles {Paletas}

    These tropical fruit-based popsicles, or Paletas (Mexican popsicles) are the perfect meeting of fresh fruit, natural sweetening and a frozen treat. Using ripe mango and kiwi are the key to sweetness, when their natural sugar is at its peak!
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    Course: Dessert
    Cuisine: American
    Prep Time: 15 minutes
    Total Time: 2 hours 15 minutes
    Servings: 2 cups or 8-1/4 cup (2 ounce) popsicles
    Calories: 222kcal
    Author: Toni Dash
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    Ingredients

    • 1 heaping cup of fresh , ripe Mango (approximately 1 large mango)
    • 4 ripe Kiwi fruit+
    • 2 teaspoon fresh Ginger , peeled and finely diced
    • 1 ½ teaspoon fresh Mint , finely chopped
    • 1 cup Limeade , organic or naturally flavored and sweetened*

    Instructions

    • Place all ingredients in a blender and blend until fully combined and smooth.
    • Pour into popsicle molds. If mold has a cover: cover with accompanying mold top, and insert popsicle sticks. If mold does not have a top: place a piece of foil to cover the top of the mold, make small slits in the foil with a sharp knife in the middle of each individual popsicle well the width of the popsicle stick; insert the popsicle sticks. Place mold in the freezer until fully frozen. To release the popsicles, run hot water over the outside of the popsicle mold for a few seconds until they can be removed (do not run the water too long or they will begin to melt).

    Notes

    +A quick Kiwi tip: instead of peeling, cut a kiwi fruit horizontally (across the middle) and scoop the fruit out with a spoon.
    *When using prepared limeade or lemonade always choose an organic or naturally flavored and sweetened variety. The taste is natural and any sweetness only compliments the lime or lemon flavor rather than overtaking it with sharp artificial flavors.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 222kcal | Carbohydrates: 54g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 1g | Saturated Fat: 0g | Cholesterol: 0mg | Sodium: 14mg | Potassium: 706mg | Fiber: 6g | Sugar: 41g | Vitamin A: 1050IU | Vitamin C: 198.7mg | Calcium: 71mg | Iron: 0.7mg
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    ABOUT THE AUTHOR

    TONI DASH
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    Toni Dash, is a Certified Nutrition Coach and the writer/blogger, photographer, recipe developer and creator of Boulder Locavore®. She has been developing easy to make, well-tested recipes since 2010. Her seasonal recipes bring excitement to the dining table for both gluten-free and gluten diners. Toni has been featured in numerous publications and on culinary websites for her creative, delicious recipes and travel features. For more details, check out her About page.

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    1. Walter says

      June 04, 2017 at 2:41 pm

      5 stars
      these pops look amazing. I’ve looked for popsicle molds in the same shape as those you have for the mango kiwi limeade Paletas above but cannot seem to find them anywhere. Would you be able to recommend where I can find a set like yours?

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      • Toni Dash says

        June 07, 2017 at 9:32 pm

        Hi Walter. Sorry for the delayed response. I found the mold I used for these at a thrift store however I looked on Amazon and these have a similar shape. If you prefer using traditional wooden sticks you could add a layer of foil on the top of the filled molds and insert the sticks instead of using the plastic sticks. Hope that helps!

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    2. Kelli @ The Corner Kitchen says

      May 29, 2013 at 12:15 pm

      Love the flavor combination going on in these popsicles!

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    3. Meagan @ Scarletta Bakes says

      May 29, 2013 at 10:21 am

      Such gorgeous paletas! I just love the flavors going on, and am so in love with your photos. Lovely!

      Reply
    4. Laura @ Transylvanian Kitchen says

      May 28, 2013 at 1:10 am

      This looks really fresh and sweet!

      Reply
    5. Viviane Bauquet Farre- Food and Style says

      May 27, 2013 at 3:07 pm

      So cute, Toni!

      Reply
    6. Happy Valley Chow says

      May 26, 2013 at 5:33 pm

      Oh man those sound delicious! Perfect for a warm summer day 🙂

      Happy Blogging!

      Reply
    7. Angie@Angie's Recipes says

      May 26, 2013 at 11:02 am

      We love mango and this is one easy and delicious summer treat, Toni.

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