Pops are fun but often loaded with sugar. Sweet-potato pops are a nutritious and less sweet alternative. Flavor and color make these treats perfect for summer days or to ward off the ice cream boogie monster. Kids and adults alike will not know this pop is so good for them.
Serves 6
1 cup (240 ml) mashed Satsumaimo sweet potato or yam
1 can coconut milk
½ can (6 oz (170.1 g)) of pineapple concentrate
½ tsp salt
1 tsp (5 ml) orange zest
- To make purée: Heat oven to 400 degrees. Place medium Satsumaimo sweet potato or yam on baking sheet and bake for 1 hour or until easily pierced with a fork. Cool, scoop out flesh from skin. Discard skin. Purée flesh in food processor. (Mash can be made days ahead and refrigerated until ready to use.)
- Place 1 cup (240 ml) mash and remaining ingredients in blender. Cover and blend 10–15 seconds or until smooth. Pour into pop molds and freeze until solid, about 4 hours.
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Sweet potato ice pops are creamy, tropical popsicles made from Satsumaimo sweet potato, coconut milk, and frozen pineapple concentrate. A little orange zest keeps the flavor bright instead of flat, and the whole mixture blends in fifteen seconds. Freeze them overnight and you have a dairy-free treat the whole family fights over.
Pro Tips
- Blend the mixture a full ten to fifteen seconds until completely smooth. Any grain of sweet potato left in the base makes an icy, gritty pop.
- The salt is not optional — a half teaspoon sharpens the pineapple and coconut flavors the same way it does in salted caramel.
- Leave a little room at the top of each mold. The mixture expands as it freezes, and overfilled molds make a mess when you insert the sticks.
- Run the outside of the mold under warm water for a few seconds to release the pop cleanly instead of tugging on the stick.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I use fresh pineapple instead of concentrate?
Fresh pineapple makes the pops icier and less creamy, since concentrate is what helps keep the texture smooth. If using fresh, add a little honey to compensate for the lost sweetness.
How long do these ice pops take to freeze?
About four hours until solid, though overnight gives you the cleanest release from the molds.
Are sweet potato ice pops healthy?
They are made from sweet potato, coconut milk, and fruit concentrate — no dairy, no refined sugar, and plenty of vitamin A. Dessert you can feel good about.
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Ingredients
Method
- Place 1 cup mash and remaining ingredients in blender.
- Cover and blend 10–15 seconds or until smooth.
- Pour into pop molds and freeze until solid, about 4 hours.
