Mango and Sweet Jackfruit Popsicles
Recipe contributed by Joey's Plate
Makes 6-8 Popsicles
INGREDIENTS:
Popsicle base
- 1 can mango chunks, drained (reserve juice for drinking or smoothies)
- 1 can sweet jackfruit chunks, drained (reserve juice for drinking or smoothies)
- ½ cup plant-based milk
- ¼ cup maple syrup
- 2 tsp vanilla extract
- ½ cup raw cashews, soaked 2 hours and drained
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¼ tsp dunaliella salina or turmeric powder (optional, for colour)
White chocolate dip
- 1/3 cup melted cacao butter
- 2 tbsp maple syrup
- 2 tbsp melted coconut oil
- ¼ cup melted coconut cream (the cream that separates from the top of a can of Premium Coconut Milk or Coconut Cream)
- 1-2 tsp orange extract (optional)
- Orange zest (optional)
- Chopped nuts (optional)
- Dunaliella salina or Turmeric powder (optional)
DIRECTIONS:
Popsicle base
- In a high speed blender, combine the mango, sweet jackfruit, oat milk, maple syrup & vanilla. Blend until smooth.
- Add the cashews and turmeric powder and blend until smooth.
- Pour into popsicle molds and freeze 6 to 8 hours or until solid enough to remove from the molds.
White chocolate dip
- In a small double boiler, melt the cacao butter on on low heat along with the coconut cream and coconut oil.
- Pour all ingredients in a cup and whisk until smooth.
- Dip the frozen popsicle base in the liquid chocolate, allow to set then drizzle a small amount more on top.
- Dust the popsicles with the dunaliella salina or a pinch of turmeric powder, then garnish with orange zest and chopped nuts (optional).
- Keep frozen until ready to serve.