These strawberry mango kefir ice pops are an easy summer dessert recipe that can be whipped up in minutes. They are creamy and loaded with goodness from only 4 simple ingredients.
I’m always on the look out for an easy summer dessert, especially cold ones!
For quite some time we were buying ice pops at the supermarket. Not anymore! So now we’ve been making cherry ice pops and strawberry mango ice pops all summer long!
Don’t you just love when you recreate something at home that you have had out, like something you purchased at a store or enjoyed at a restaurant? I know I do!
These strawberry mango kefir ice pops are not only as good as the store bought ones, but better!
Like with most homemade ice pop recipes, these kefir ice pops are beyond easy to make.
Full details are in the recipe card below, but here are the basics:
- Gather your ice pop ingredients (frozen sliced strawberries, frozen mango chunks, maple syrup and kefir).
- Add the frozen fruit to a food processor.
- Pour over maple syrup.
- Add kefir.
- Process until everything is combined and creamy.
- Pour (or spoon) into 6 (5 ounce) pop molds and freeze.
What Is Kefir?
Kefir is a fermented milk drink that is quite thick and has a slightly tangy/sour taste.
For me, it tastes kinda like a cross between yogurt or sour cream and milk.
Like milk, kefir has calcium, protein and vitamins. Kefir is also a source of probiotics!
So adding kefir to these ice pops was a great way to not only make them have a creamy consistency, but a treat I could feel good about eating.
I started off on a rocky road with kefir way back when. Hubby has loved it since he tried it. Me? Took a little while. Once I tried it in a smoothie, there was no looking back! And now with this easy summer dessert, I’m completely sold!
Tips for Making This Recipe
- This mixture is thick! I spooned the mixture into my pop molds. In order to minimize air bubbles, I placed a wooden skewer (or you could use a butter knife) and swished the mixture around so that everything settled before freezing.
- I used 6 (5-ounce) molds. If your molds are larger or smaller, the number of ice pops you yield may vary.
- If you want things a little sweeter, add a little more maple syrup.
- Plain Greek yogurt is also a lovely in these pops if you don’t have kefir on hand.
More Yummy Frozen Treats
If you make these homemade kefir ice pops, be sure to leave a comment below!
Strawberry Mango Kefir Ice Pops
Ingredients
- 2 cups frozen strawberry slices
- 1.5 cups frozen mango chunks
- 1 cup plain whole milk kefir
- ¼ cup maple syrup
Instructions
- Combine all ingredients in a food processor and process until smooth, about 3 to 4 minutes.
- Pour into 6 (5 ounce) pop molds. Freeze 4 to 6 hours.Note: If your ice pop mold is smaller or larger than the one used here, the quantity of ice pops you yield may vary.
- When ready to enjoy, run each pop mold until warm water to help release from mold. Serve and enjoy!
A note on times provided: appliances vary, any prep and/or cook times provided are estimates only.
Tried this recipe?
If you do make this recipe, thank you!! It would mean so much if you could leave a comment below. Love to know how you enjoyed it, and it helps other readers too!
Olivia
Hi there, made these and although the taste is fab, they are incredibly icy throughout, so the mouthfeel is just way off. I used a 2% kefir – would that be too low in fat perhaps? Maybe using sugar instead of honey? Thanks.
Dawn - Girl Heart Food
Hi Olivia! I can’t say I’ve noticed them to be ‘icy’, but perhaps the brand or variety of frozen fruit could have had an impact on the overall texture (just a guess). The 2% kefir should be fine, but a higher fat content would yield a slightly creamier result. I haven’t tried these pops with sugar so I can’t say for sure. Happy you enjoyed the taste of these ice pops all the same! 🙂
Lizzy
These Ice pops look delicious! I can’t seem to make ice pops fast enough because we eat them so quickly. I’ll have to add these into the rotation 🙂
Jessica
I love making homemade popsicles! And these sound SO delicious – love the use of kefir in the recipe! Yum!!
Girl Heart Food
Thanks Jessica! Isn’t homemade the best?!
Denise from Urb'n'Spice
I just finished making water kefir with my grandkiddies and it was a fun exercise. I will have to experiment with milk kefir next but I think I will be like you and want to make these ice pops as soon as possible so will likely buy some milk kefir. I love the pink colour of these Strawberry Mango Kefir Ice Pops, Dawn! And I am sure that they are as delicious to eat as they are to look at. Thanks so much for sharing.
Girl Heart Food
I’ve never made water kefir before, but would love to try…we drink the store bought stuff all the time. Thanks so much, Denise – hope you get a chance to try these pops out 🙂
Marisa
It’s been a while since I’ve had Kefir, I may just have to revisit it just to make these yummy popsicles! Love them!
Girl Heart Food
Thank you Marisa! Hope you enjoy ’em 🙂
Fouzia Husainy
What a beautiful combination of tangy and sweet flavours. I love kefir and with mangoes and strawberries it looks like a perfect yummy dessert for summer. I want to try this out. Thanks for sharing.
Girl Heart Food
Thanks so much, Fouzia! Hope you enjoy this one 🙂
Nicoletta Sugarlovespices
Loreto and I we love kefir, either milk kefir and water kefir. We haven’t made popsicles this summer. At all! This is such a great way to have it, adding fruit and maple syrup. Love it!!
Girl Heart Food
Time to get making ’em! Thanks so much, Nicoletta 🙂 Happy Monday!
Kevin
These are a great snack for the kids to enjoy over the Summer!
Girl Heart Food
Most definitely! Thanks Kevin 🙂
Thao @ In Good Flavor
I love the color or these pops! I have never had kefir, but these pops would be a perfect way to get introduced to it. The fact it has probiotics is a huge selling point! Thanks Dawn!!
Girl Heart Food
Thanks Thao! It sure would be 🙂 Hope you get a chance to try ’em soon!
Jolina
Just look at that colour! I’ve always wondered what kefir actually was. I’ve been seeing so many delicious recipes using it. I think these ice pops would finally make me try it. Perfect for summer! We do love making homemade pops too. How’s your day going so far? Woke up feeling like it was Friday so imagine my disappointment lol!! Have a lovely rest of the week!
Girl Heart Food
Thanks Jolina!! Ugh, that sucks when that happens…one more day, Jolina…one more day 😉 Enjoy your weekend!
Ben|Havocinthekitchen
Kefir is pretty popular in some European countries, but it looks like most people from North America are not that optimistic about this drink. And I totally understand it – it has a truly peculiar aftertaste. I love kefir for its tangy taste, and it also perfectly pairs with fruit and berries so you’ve absolutely nailed it by creating these delicious popsicles!
Girl Heart Food
It definitely has a unique taste, that’s for sure! Thanks so much, Ben 🙂 Hope you’re having an awesome week!
Katherine | Love In My Oven
I started making my own kefir last year and then gave up on it after a while. I will need to try it again I think!! Especially if it means I can put it into these pops! Yum! Love that they’re refined-sugar free!! Happy summer, Dawn!
Girl Heart Food
That’s impressive! Love how thick it is! Thank so much, Katherine. Same to you 🙂