Cherry Blast Popsicles are the perfect answer to the heat of summer. This vegan recipe is dairy-free and sugar-free, and great for a healthy frozen treat.
How to Make Dairy-Free Popsicles
It’s been so hot already this summer, so I decided to make some super easy popsicles. I just blended together a can of coconut milk with some defrosted frozen cherries, dates, plus some dried vanilla bean powder (or vanilla extract). I put some frozen wild blueberries in for extra flavor and nutrition.
Ideally, you’d have some molds in which to pour the mixture and make a traditionally shaped popsicles:
Otherwise, feel free to pour the blended ingredients into cups with spoons as the sticks!
This Recipe is Really Versatile!
This treat is so perfect for a hot summer afternoon or evening. You can use whatever berry or fruit you like! Honestly, coconut seems to work with most any sweet flavor. I have made these several times using varying amounts of cherries and blueberries, but I’m sharing my favorite version in the recipe card below.
If you use blueberries, you’ll definitely have more texture. If you want a smooth consistency, then be sure to blend everything really well.
Questions about making homemade vegan popsicles using coconut milk
Can I use lite coconut milk instead of full-fat? Yes, that is actually a great way to lower the fat and calories!
Can I use a milk other than coconut milk? Well, yes, but coconut milk has a nice amount of fat in it that help create a creamy texture.
How long will these take to freeze? Ideally, at least four hours, but you might be able to get away with three hours of freeze time.
Can I use a different sweetener besides dates? Of course! I like to use dates since they’re a whole food, but you can use maple syrup or whatever sweetener you like.
Are these popsicles kid-friendly? I think so! I don’t have kids so I haven’t kid-tested them. I assume if your kids like fruit-flavors, then they will like these!
Here’s the printable recipe with nutrition info for this dairy-free, vegan, and paleo Cherry Popsicle treat.
Cherry Blast Popsicles (Dairy-Free and Sugar-Free)
Prep Time: 15 minutes- Cook Time: 4 hours
- Total Time: 4 hours 15 minutes
- Yield: 6 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Blender, Freezer
- Cuisine: Vegan, Dairy-Free, Paleo, Healthy
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This Cherry Blast Popsicle recipe is dairy-free and sugar-free, and great for a healthy frozen treat.
Ingredients
- 1 13.5-ounce can of full-fat organic coconut milk with no added fillers or ingredients
- 2 cups frozen sweet cherries (defrosted in the fridge overnight or microwaved until soft)
- 1/2 teaspoon organic vanilla bean powder or vanilla extract
- 4 Medjool dates
- 1/2 cup frozen wild blueberries (optional)
Instructions
- Combine coconut milk, defrosted frozen cherries, vanilla, and dates in a blender and process until smooth.
- Divide the frozen blueberries into the popsicles trays and then pour the cherry/coconut mixtures into the trays. Freeze for at least four hours.
- You can also pour the mixture into plastic or paper cups with a spoon or wooden stick.
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Laura - Nutritarian Aussie Girl says
July 12, 2013 at 7:42 amHey Carrie,
The Popsicle looks delicious and so pretty!!
Always love reading your blog.
Laura
Nutritarian Aussie Girl
Carrie says
July 12, 2013 at 9:18 amThanks, Laura! I love reading your blog, too. Sending you hugs and smiles. 🙂
Caity @ Moi Conter La Vie says
July 12, 2013 at 7:47 amYum! I’m finishing my juice/smoothie cleanse tomorrow and then making one of these desserts ASAP! <3
Carrie says
July 12, 2013 at 9:19 amThanks, Caity! Let me know which recipe you try! Have a great weekend.
Suzanne says
July 12, 2013 at 9:03 amI like the idea for the new voting system! See you next week 🙂
Carrie says
July 12, 2013 at 9:19 amThanks, Suzanne! I’m also interested to see how the new voting system works.
Alison says
July 12, 2013 at 10:10 amHey Carrie! These all look delish! I think I may have submitted my entry incorrectly. I linked my post to the HVF page on your website but my entry isn’t showing up in the thumbnails. Did I miss a step?
Carrie says
July 12, 2013 at 10:13 amHi Alison! Did you use this link: https://www.cleaneatingkitchen.com/2013/07/12/best-healthy-vegan-friday-recipes-cherry-blast-popsicles/ and scroll down past the thumbnails to where it says add your link?
Alison says
July 12, 2013 at 1:00 pmI sure didn’t! Whoops! Thank you so much, Carrie!! 🙂
Tami@NutmegNotebook says
July 12, 2013 at 11:45 amSuch delicious looking food I don’t know where to start first! It’s fun to see how many people are cooking and eating healthy plant based foods. I love it!
Lyn E. says
July 12, 2013 at 1:19 pmThanks so much for the work you do in providing us with these great recipes. And the popsicle recipe sounds great.
Jackie says
July 12, 2013 at 4:52 pmThe falafel waffles are blowing my mind!
Carrie says
July 14, 2013 at 6:36 amI know, right? I made a version of them yesterday, but they need some kind of sauce because they are a bit dry on their own. The flavor was awesome, though, and a great alternative to a sweet waffle.
Sarah @ This Is What I Eat says
July 12, 2013 at 5:57 pmHi Carrie! Your popsicles sound DELICIOUS!! I am such a sucker for cherry and I bet those are packed with cherry goodness 😉 Thanks for featuring my recipe as well 🙂
Thanks for hosting!
kimmythevegan says
July 12, 2013 at 9:15 pmOh your popsicles sound great! I’m going to try them without dates… I need to get some molds first though.
Glad you are enjoying your summer!!! Yay =)
I like the sound of the voting system too! Shaking things up =)
Sandra says
July 13, 2013 at 4:15 amI could do with a Cherry Blast Popsicle now 🙂 Sounds delicious!
I’m sharing my Iced Pear Protein Smoothie – perfect after a workout or just as a healthy mid morning energy boost.
Thanks for hosting.
Annie says
July 13, 2013 at 5:09 amHi Carrie! Adding my Oil-free Slaw to HVF!
Marla says
August 26, 2016 at 7:58 amHI Carrie,
This sounds super easy to make and delicious. Sure would be refreshing and so healthy for a hot summer’s day. Thanks for sharing on Real Food Fridays. Pinned & tweeted!
Carrie Forrest, MBA/MPH says
August 26, 2016 at 10:19 amThanks for the love, Marla! XO.
Maribel says
June 14, 2018 at 4:41 pmMy kids will surely love this!
Thanks for this brilliant recipe 🙂
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