Description
These Tangerine Zucchini Popsicles are a refreshing and healthy frozen treat packed with citrus flavor and creamy texture. Made with whole tangerines, zucchini, coconut milk, and natural sweetener, they’re dairy-free, kid-friendly, and perfect for summer snacking or a light dessert.
Ingredients
1 lb tangerines (about 5–6), seedless (or substitute with oranges)
1 whole zucchini, peeled and sliced
3/4 cup coconut milk (or milk of choice), plus more as needed
1/4 cup pure maple syrup (or sweetener of choice), plus more to taste
1 tsp pure vanilla extract
Instructions
Prep Ingredients: Peel tangerines and separate into segments. Peel zucchini and cut into 1/2-inch slices.
Freeze: Place tangerine segments and zucchini slices in a single layer on a baking sheet. Freeze for 4 hours or until completely solid.
Process Base: Add frozen fruit and zucchini to a food processor and pulse until crumbly. Scrape down sides as needed.
Blend to Creaminess: Add coconut milk, maple syrup, and vanilla. Optional: Add orange zest for stronger citrus flavor. Blend until thick and smooth, adding more milk if needed.
Taste & Adjust: Taste the mixture and add more sweetener if desired.
Freeze: Spoon mixture into popsicle molds and freeze for at least 4 hours.
Serve: Remove popsicles from molds and enjoy immediately.
Notes
This recipe also works great as a sorbet. Simply process to creamy texture and enjoy immediately instead of freezing into molds.
Use full-fat coconut milk for a creamier result.
Great for kids and can be made sugar-free with stevia or monk fruit sweetener.
Use silicone popsicle molds for easier removal.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes (plus 4 hours freezing)
- Category: Snack
- Cuisine: American
