First thing, these pops. They are easy going, laid back, summertime dudes. They are dairy free, egg free, gluten free, and totes vegan. I almost never try to make my food vegan, but sometimes it happens and it’s a total bonus. Second bonus, you can make these with just THREE ingredients, plus a tiny pinch of salt and spice.
These pops happened that way, I wanted to make an easy, frozen treat and since coconut milk is such a creamy-dream and super easy to find, I decided to make it into an ice pop. For extra goodness, I added a liberal amount of toasted coconut flakes and a pinch of cinnamon, since I find it amazing with toasty coconut, as well as pure maple syrup to sweeten the deal. The pops are super coconut-y, decadently creamy and sweet, and just a hint spicy. They are cooling, yet feel so indulgent…and are perfect for sharing with your coconut loving comrades.
Second thing…GIVEAWAY! This giveaway is just a few favorites that I love to bake with or just have around to fancy up my life. I purchased all of the items below from Bake It Pretty. You can enter this giveaway THREE times.
1. Leave me a comment, tell me what you’re obsessed with lately (I’m obsessed with ice pops, Game of Thrones, and pink nail polish, fyi…).
2. Follow me on Twitter and share this post…come back here and leave a comment to let me know!
3. Follow Hungry Girl por Vida on Facebook and share this post…come back here and leave a comment to let me know!
Please be sure to leave your email or a link to your own blog (if you have one), so I can contact you if you win. Giveaway closes on Tuesday, July 31st at midnight. Any entries after midnight will not be counted. I will choose a winner at random (via random.org) and announce the winner on my blog on Wednesday, August 1st. Good Luck!
And, HERE is what you can win…finally, jeez.
{PS…I won’t be responding to comments as-usual for this post since it’s a giveaway. Please feel free to email, tweet, or leave me a message on facebook if you have any pressing questions or comments.}
Creamy Coconut Ice Pops
Originally, I had the idea to use honey for the sweetener, but to keep it on the vegan side I used maple syrup instead. If you want to ensure vegan satisfaction, use 100% pure maple syrup.
1 can coconut milk, stirred well
1/3 cup maple syrup
heaping 1/2 cup toasted coconut flake, unsweetened variety
tiny pinch each cinnamon and salt
Stir together all ingredients to combine well. Divide mixture among 6-7 popsicle molds and freeze for 30 minutes. Insert sticks and continue to freeze for at least 6 additional hours.
Holy yum! I’m obsessed with the Jeni’s Ice Cream book I bought – I can’t wait to try a few out!
I am OBSESSED with grilled figs right now. Serve them with fresh basil and a drizzle of balsamic? Yummy….
I liked your page on Facebook!
I’m also obsessed with Jeni’s ice cream book as well as my brand spankin’ new machine!!
Such a cute giveaway! At the moment I’m obsessed with my CSA (so much good produce!) and Army Wives (guilty pleasure!)
I love these straws. I saw them in grey or orange but blue are the nicest. I make my own pops so I will try this. Maybe if others want it vegan, you could substitute the honey for agave nectar.I tried agave nectar with my avocado pops and it wasn’t sweet at all. I’m from Canada so maple syrup isn’t as tropical.;)
STRIPEY STRAWS! whoop whoop! currently obsessed with: ontario peaches, season 5 of breaking bad, OPI “dating a royal” blue nail polish, making friendship bracelets, my new ice cream maker. hmmm…i feel like i should blog these things like we did for the homefries homework at the beginning of the summer!
I’m obsessed with my Kindle Fire. Reading reading reading until my eyeballs can’t take it anymore!
I’m obsessed with Downton Abbey! Sooo good 🙂
I’m loving any combination of neon and light heathered grey, boathouse by essie on my nails, and flavored bitters for my cocktails.
At the moment, I’m obsessed with peaches (so! many! peaches!), The Weepies, and learning how to use my gentleman friend’s fancy cameras.
PS: followed and shared on Twitter. 🙂
I am totally obsessed with toasty bread topped with caramelized onions, sauteed swiss chard, scrambled eggs and fresh shaved parmesan. MMMMMM food.
I’ve been totally falling in love with Kinfolk recently, particularly their awesome segment on Herriott Grace. If you haven’t checked it out yet, find it here at www(dot)kinfolkmag(dot)com! (I’m not posting this via sponsorship or anything I’m just a fan!)
Followed ya on twitter!
And on facebook!
I LOVE those straws! Fancy straws make cocktails taste better. It’s a fact. such a cute giveaway!
I forgot to leave an obsession! I’m super obsessed with infusing booze and washi tape – i keep sticking it on EVERYTHING!
I’m currently obsessed with turquoise nail polish, turkey taco salad and my new coconut lip balm. I can’t get enough of all three right now!
Currently obsessed with these dark chocolate covered blueberries I bought yesterday, during my first Trader Joe’s visit ever!
Since I love baking (and eating the treats I make), my newest obsession is a pretty good thing — RUNNING! 🙂
i am obsessed with, of all things, cole slaw and other cabbage recipes.
Coconut is all the rage right now, isn’t it? This is a brilliant way to use it – so easy, and they look delicious! I’m obsessed with re-watching 90s TV series that I nearly forgot existed (Northern Exposure, anyone?).
My obsessions are usually food-based. Kind of obsessed with a date and almond smoothie made just with water. Like a sweet, unstrained homemade almond milk. Keeps me full for half a day and it is delicious. Also obsessed with toast topped with avocado. Planning to eat that for the next month.
Love the idea for coconut ice pops! Right now I’m loving: grilled corn, hummus, cold summer salads, greek yogurt with granola & fruit, chilled white wine, grilled zucchini…. OK OK, anything grilled!!
And followed you on Twitter 🙂
I’m currently obsessed with Harry Potter and salty chips!
I’m obsessed with my Corgi Fred and Peanut Butter!
I am totally obsessed with Breaking Bad at the moment! also, pistachio macarons mmmmMmmMm 🙂
I am currently obbssessed with summer berries, Teen Wolf(I’m not embarrassed to admit this), and painting my nails with essie’s bright summer collections
These pops are perfect! And what summery perfection.
Ok, I’m totally obsessed with S’mores everything, maxi dresses, and iced americano’s.
good thing you posted these, because I’m currently obsessed with popsicles, homemade watermelon agua fresca, and summer dresses with stripes or polka-dots. yay. 🙂
I’m currently obsessed with epic water balloon battles with my 3-year old Stella, Downton Abbey (I’m about halfway thru Season 2) and Bunheads (so freakin’ adorable and funny), and painting Stella’s toe nails (she’s partial to Essie’s Over the Shoulder pink and To Buy or Not to Buy lavendar).
I tweeted your link!
And I shared your post on Facebook.
Thanks for creating such a lovely blog, and for a chance to win those sweet straws!
I’m obsessed with pasta lately!
i love coconut. which brought me here from tastespotting. but really i’m obsessed with the sun right now. and fresh fruit… cherries, nectarines etc.
also, oddly enough, i work for an organization called ‘hungry for life’.
Current obsessions are my new ice cream maker, strawberries, peaches and arpicots!
Smoothies, Downton Abbey, audio books.
Hi! I can’t wait to try these, and I like their shape! Where did you find your Popsicle mold?
Hi Tara! It’s this one from amazon: http://www.amazon.com/Progressive-International-PLP-1-Freezer-Maker/dp/B0000CF7H6
I know I’m a year late but I am actually obssessed with coconut desserts right now (and fish dishes and mint nail polish) and I loved your recipe, I’m off to try it right away!
, thank you very much for posting this! It is going to be so helpful when I buy Coconut Milk online! So Beautiful!