These Raspberry Coconut Popsicles combine juicy raspberries, unsweetened Greek yogurt and coconut for an easy frozen dessert with no added sugar. These popsicles are naturally sweet-tart, satisfying, and made with Greek yogurt and coconut for a delicious diabetic-friendly dessert.
Ingredients (6 Popsicles)
- 1 cup fresh or frozen raspberries
- 2 tbsp unsweetened shredded coconut
- ½ cup unsweetened coconut milk
- ½ cup unsweetened Greek yogurt
- 1–2 tbsp sugar-free sweetener, to taste
- ½ teaspoon cinnamon
- ½ tsp vanilla extract
- 1 tsp fresh lemon juice
- Pinch of salt
Step-by-Step Instructions
Step 1: Preparing the raspberries
- Mix raspberries and lemon juice to a blender. Blend until mostly smooth. For a smoother popsicle, strain out the seeds.
Step 2: Make the coconut mixture
- In a bowl, whisk together Greek yogurt, coconut milk, vanilla, cinnamon, sweetener, and salt until smooth and creamy.
Step 3: Combine
- Fold the raspberry puree and shredded coconut into the yogurt mixture. Leave a few raspberry streaks for a pretty marbled effect.
Step 4: Fill the molds
- Pour the mixture evenly into 6 popsicle molds. Leave a little space at the top for expansion.
Step 5: Freeze
- Insert the sticks and freeze for 4–6 hours, or until completely firm.
Step 6: Serve
- Run the outside of the molds briefly under warm water, then gently remove the popsicles. Serve immediately.
Nutritional Information
- Calories: 55 – 65 kcal
- Protein: 3 – 4 g
- Fiber: 1 – 2 g
- Fats: 2 – 3 g
- Carbohydrates: 5 – 6 g
Nutrition will vary depending on the coconut cream, Greek yogurt, and sugar-free sweetener used.
Glycemic Index (GI) Considerations
- Raspberries are a low-GI fruit and provide fiber, which can help moderate the rise in blood glucose.
- Unsweetened Greek yogurt adds protein without adding much carbohydrate.
- Using unsweetened coconut milk and coconut helps avoid unnecessary added sugar.
- Choose a sugar-free sweetener rather than honey, maple syrup, or regular sugar if you’re keeping the carbohydrate load low.
Portion Control Tips
- Stick to 1 popsicle per serving rather than eating several at once.
- Use small popsicle molds to keep portions naturally controlled.
- For a more substantial dessert, pair one popsicle with a small serving of protein-rich Greek yogurt or a few nuts.
- For a lighter dessert, reduce almonds to 1–2 tsp.
