Mango Cherry Popsicles

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Beat the heat with these easy mango cherry popsicles! Made with real fruits, they’re a refreshing and healthy frozen treat for kids and adults alike. Perfect for hot summer days, afternoon snacks, or a fun way to use up extra fruit!

Mango cherry popsicles.
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If you’re looking for a fun way to cool off, these mango cherry popsicles are just the thing. They’re made with real fruit, a squeeze of lime, and a little maple syrup to bring out all the sweet, fruity flavor. The combo of mango and cherry is so refreshing with just the right amount of tanginess. They’re easy to make and are perfect for hot afternoons, snack time, or whenever you’re craving a refreshing treat.

Looking for more mango recipes? You’ll love this easy mango banana nice cream, creamy mango ice cream bars. For an easy grab-and-go breakfast or snack, try these easy fruity mango oatmeal bites for a mess-free option!

What You’ll Need

Here is what you’ll need to make these mango cherry popsicles:

Ingredients to make mango cherry popsicles.
  • Frozen Mangoes: Naturally sweet, creamy when blended. I prefer using packaged frozen mangoes because they’re frozen at peak sweetness and blend into the perfect texture.
  • Frozen Cherries: For a tart contrast, added sweetness and fun swirl color.
  • Apple Juice: For added sweetness and flavor. Use 100% apple juice with no added sugar.
  • Maple Syrup: Optional for added sweetness.
  • Lime Juice: brightens and balances the flavor

See the recipe card below for full information on ingredients and quantities.

Recipe Substitutions & Additions

  • Apple Juice: Apple juice can be replaced with orange juice, pineapple juice, or coconut water.
  • Maple Syrup: The maple syrup may be replaced with equal parts honey. You can also omit it depending on the sweetness of your fruits.

Step-by-Step Instructions

Steps to make mango cherry popsicles.

STEP 1: Add the mangoes, apple juice, maple syrup, and lime juice to a high-powered blender and blend until completely smooth (Images 1 & 2). You’ll want to blend it well to ensure that all of the mango chunks are fully broken down and smooth. Pour this mixture into a medium bowl.

STEP 2: Add the cherries and remaining apple juice to the blender and blend until smooth and no cherry chunks remain (Images 3 & 4). Pour this mixture into the same bowl as the blended mango (Images 5 & 6).

Steps to make mango cherry popsicles.

STEP 3: Use a toothpick or a knife to gently swirl the blended cherries into the blended mango mixture (Image 7). Be careful not to overmix so that the mixture doesn’t combine together into one solid color to be able to keep that fun swirl pattern!

STEP 4: Place ice cream molds on top of a baking tray for easy transferring and pour the mango cherry swirl mixture evenly into ice cream molds (Image 8). Place the molds in the freezer for 2 to 3 hours, or until the bars are completely frozen.

Mango cherry popsicles.

Storage Instructions

Once frozen, store the bars in an airtight, freezer-safe container to prevent freezer burn. I love storing my bars in these plastic popsicle sleeves and sealing them closed with this mini bag sealer, but any type of airtight storage will work!

Tips For Success

  • Use a high-powered blender to make sure that the mangoes and cherries are fully blended and smooth. I love using this nutribullet blender. You may have to blend in increments and scrape down the sides while blending. If the mixture is hard to blend, add a small splash of juice as needed.
  • Make sure not to overmix the mango and cherry so that it forms the same swirl pattern shown in the photos above. If you don’t mind having a solid-colored bar, you can just blend all of the ingredients together and skip the swirl step!
  • I love using these plastic popsicle sleeves to store these mango cherry popsicles. They seal closed really easily with this mini bag sealer and look like popsicles purchased right from the store!
Mango cherry popsicles.

Recipe FAQs

Can I use fresh fruits?

Yes! If you’re using fresh fruits, you may want to slightly decrease the amount of apple juice added when blending so that the mixture is not too thin.

Can I swap cherries with another fruit?

Yes! Cherries provide nice tartness and a dark color contrast, but any other type of bright colored fruit (ex, strawberries, raspberries, blackberries) will work as well!

Other Frozen Treats You’ll Love

If you tried these Mango Cherry Popsicles, please leave a ⭐ star rating and let me know how it went in the comments below! I love hearing from you!

Mango cherry popsicles.
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Mango Cherry Popsicles

Beat the heat with these easy mango cherry popsicles! Made with real fruits, they're a refreshing and healthy frozen treat for kids and adults alike. Perfect for hot summer days, afternoon snacks, or a fun way to use up extra fruit!
Prep: 10 minutes
Freezing Time: 3 hours
Total: 3 hours 10 minutes
Servings: 8 popsicles

Ingredients 

Mango Mixture

  • 2 cups frozen mango chunks
  • 1 cup apple juice, 100% with no added sugar
  • 1 tbsp maple syrup, optional for added sweetness
  • 1 tsp lime juice

Cherry Mixture

  • 1 cup frozen cherries, pitted
  • cup apple juice, 100% with no added sugar
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Instructions 

  • Add the mangoes, apple juice, maple syrup, and lime juice to a high-powered blender and blend until completely smooth). You'll want to blend it well to ensure that all of the mango chunks are fully broken down and smooth. Pour this mixture into a medium bowl.
  • Add the cherries and remaining apple juice to the blender and blend until smooth and no cherry chunks remain. Pour this mixture into the same bowl as the blended mango
  • Use a toothpick or a knife to gently swirl the blended cherries into the blended mango mixture. Be careful not to overmix so that the mixture doesn't combine together into one solid color to be able to keep that fun swirl pattern!
  • Place ice cream molds on top of a baking tray for easy transferring and pour the mango cherry swirl mixture evenly into ice cream molds. Place the molds in the freezer for 2 to 3 hours, or until the bars are completely frozen.

Notes

  • Use a high-powered blender to make sure that the mangoes and cherries are fully blended and smooth. I love using this nutribullet blender. You may have to blend in increments and scrape down the sides while blending. If the mixture is hard to blend, add a small splash of juice as needed.
  • Make sure not to overmix the mango and cherry so that it forms the same swirl pattern shown in the photos above. If you don’t mind having a solid-colored bar, you can just blend all of the ingredients together and skip the swirl step!
  • I love using these plastic popsicle sleeves to store these mango cherry popsicles. They seal closed really easily with this mini bag sealer and look like popsicles purchased right from the store!
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Until next time, Lily!

About Lily Payen

Hi, I’m Lily! The mama behind Feeding Tiny Bellies. I’m here to help you take some of the stress out of meal times for your little ones. My goal is to create simple recipes with baby in mind that can easily be adapted for the entire family.

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