It’s definitely that time of year to break out my stainless steel Onyx popsicle moulds and whip up a batch of ice-blocks. These Mango, Coconut and Lime Ice Blocks are not only a healthy snack or treat, they are so very convenient. They take just minutes to make and they are a nutritious grab and go snack. My son often helps himself to an ice-block on his way to nippers training, either at 5am (which I encourage because otherwise he has a smoothie which wakes the entire house up) or before his arvo sessions.
Health benefits
Mangoes are a fabulous source of fibre, protective micro-nutrients and anti-oxidants. A pilot study found that eating mango was effective in improving constipation and good gut bacteria. Like its other cruciferous cousins, cauliflower is a rich source of many micronutrients (vitamins and minerals, especially folate and Vitamin C) and bursting with fibre. It also contains glucosinolates (sulphur containing plant chemicals) many of which have been researched for their promising anti-cancer properties and ability to support liver detoxification. Turmeric is a powerful anti-inflammatory and immune supportive herb.
Remember to take a look at the variations (below the main recipe). Here, you’ll find suggestions to alter the recipe to suit your dietary goals (gluten, dairy-free, vegan and fructose friendly).
Complete with a small serve of cauliflower, these creamy Mango, Lime and Coconut ice-blocks are as nourishing as they are delicious.
- 2 small mangos flesh
- 1 lime, juice and zest
- ½ cup full-fat coconut milk (I used Ayam brand)
- ½ cup raw cauliflower florets, roughly chopped
- ¼ teaspoon turmeric ground
- 1 teaspoon vanilla essence
- 1-2 tablespoons sweetener (rice malt or maple syrup), optional
Place all of your ingredients into a high speed blender and process until smooth and creamy.
Taste and adjust the sweetener to suit (keep in mind it will taste better frozen). The amount of sweetener you need will depends upon how ripe the mangos are (mangos become sweeter the riper they are). I like a slight tang from the lime.
Pour into ice block moulds and freeze until solid (several hours).
Coconut-free
Replace the coconut milk with a nut milk or full-fat cows milk.
Add Protein
I often add a scoop of 180 Nutrition Superfood Protein powder (coconut flavour). They have both a whey protein and vegan (dairy-free) options. Shop for it HERE.
Little Plastic Footprint says
These look amazing although I’ll probably end up waiting a while to try the recipe as I live in Canada! ha ha
Georgia Harding says
Ha Ha – it’s the hardest part about blogging recipes, is those of you in the Northern hemisphere being on exact opposite seasons. Sorry, bookmark it for 6 months from now ?
Rosanne O'Brien says
Hey G will have to try these. Been making the lime and coconut for past few weeks. Just wish the limes werent soooo expensve at the moment. Havent seen them at the markets and had to pay $25 a kilo?. Good this recipe only needs 1 and not 4? X
Georgia Harding says
Oh no, don’t tell me that Roseanne- I haven’t done any shopping in a few weeks (being in Perth). I love limes so much, let’s hope the market gets some soon! Enjoy G x
Kate says
Made these for my kids (age 1 and 3) and they were a big hit! I enjoyed a couple too ?
Georgia Harding says
Thanks Kate, so glad you all enjoyed them Georgia x
Jody says
I made it with a combo of pineapple, mango & rock melon, no sweetener needed.
I didn’t have any limes, so used half a small lemon instead.
Was yummy & refreshing
Thank you 🙂
Georgia Harding says
Delicious – glad you enjoyed them Jody G x
Anna says
Another absolute delicious recepe! will be making it over again!
didn’t have lime used lemon instead! BEAUTIFUL! the best part is that they all had a little portion of cauliflower 🙂 without knowing it! Hubby was shocked when I told him he just had raw cauli!!!!!xx
Georgia Harding says
Hi Anna, so glad you all enjoyed it and yes the cauliflower is a gem isn’t it? Thanks for the 5 stars too G x
Rene says
Absolutely delicious!! They didn’t last long in our house, They are a hit with everyone and it’s even nice just as a smoothie.
Georgia Harding says
Great – yes great for a smoothie or ice block for sure. You’ve just reminded me I need to make a new batch too! Georgia x