These delightfully light and refreshing Avocado Lime Popsicles are the perfect way to cool down this summer! As added bonuses, they’re dairy-free, kid-friendly, low carb and make a fantastic keto fat bomb.
What Makes These Keto Avocado Ice Cream Pops So Good?
- Low Carb . Only 3 carbs per serving.
- Healthy. A great way to meet your macros in a fun little way.
- Easy. Throw all of the ingredients into a blender and freeze. Really. That’s it.
- Delicious. A unique flavor combination that will leave even the pickiest tastebuds happy.
- Vegan. These creamy vegan popsicles are the perfect Vegan treat.
Avocado Lime Popsicles
I know, the thought of putting avocados into a dessert may seem a little strange, but I assure you these popsicles are positively delicious and refreshing.
As a matter of fact, avocados are used quite often for the preparation of desserts such as milk shakes in many eastern countries.
If you’re still reluctant to try these avocado popsicles , let me reassure you that these do NOT taste like you’re biting into an avocado. Once you add the lime juice and coconut milk, they taste just as delicious as any other Keto pops you’ve made in the past.
This is sure to be the best avocado dessert you’ll have this summer. These healthy vegan popsicles are the perfect way to cool off.
But Why Avocado Popsicles?
Avocados have a fantastically high fat content, which makes them perfect for keto recipes . Their fat content makes them a great ingredient for making fat bombs, and what better way to consume a fat bomb than in these delicious Mexican popsicles ?
As a matter of fact, I often eat a half avocado with salt and pepper at night for a fat bomb. So if you’re not a fan of straight avocados, these popsicles are a fantastic way to still get that fat content without an overwhelmingly avocado-y flavor.
Let me reassure you that this does not taste like a frozen avocado! The sweetener and lime really help to add tang and flavor to the popsicle. They’re actually so good that even your little ones are sure to enjoy them without a suspicion that they’re eating avocados.
How to Make These Avocado Lime Popsicles
- Place all ingredients into a blender and mix until well blended. You will have a rather thick mixture at this point.
- Pour into 6 popsicle molds and freeze for 4-6 hours
- Alternatively, churn in an ice cream mixer and serve when set.
Is Coconut Milk Keto?
It sure is. Coconut milk is high in fat, low in carbs and is great for adding a great creamy texture to any recipe.
Not only is it a delicious addition to your Mexican popsicles , but it also makes this Keto avocado icecream dairy-free .
No Popsicle Molds? No Problem
You can mix this keto avocado ice cream and save in a freezer-safe container and eat it just as you would your favorite tub of ice cream. No churning required.
Tips and Tricks for Making Avocado Lime Popsicles
- The high-fat content also makes smoothies, as well as these popsicles, extra creamy and smooth. This is why you don’t need eggs in these popsicles. They freeze hard and are not grainy at all!
- They’re not exactly low calorie, but are very filling, so you might want to freeze in small popsicle molds for kids.
- You must use the lime in this recipe to keep your avocado from turning a weird brown colors. You can substitute lemon instead if you prefer it, but some citrus juice is needed for sure.
- Use heavy cream or half and half in place of the coconut milk, and you can definitely use real sugar if you’re not low carbing.
- You can consider dipping the tops of these into a little melted chocolate for a little added treat. I suggest Lily’s All Natural Dark Chocolate Premium Baking Chips as they’re Stevia sweetened and vegan friendly.
- If you need a good, solid blender, check out Vitamix Blenders . They’re wonderful blenders and they’re what I use in my own kitchen.
- I love these popsicle molds , although they do make very large bars. They are very easy to get a neat and clean popsicle to pop out of them without any issues.
- You can also use these more traditional molds .
- If you want to make chocolate popos, simply follow all of the steps listed in the recipe. Just omit the lime juice and add unsweetened cocoa.
- Use any leftover avocado to make this refreshing Grapefruit Avocado Salad Recipe .
Looking for More Cool Keto Treats?
I have a myriad of cold keto treats for you to enjoy, such as:
- Keto Ice Cream - Yummy no-cook ice cream.
- Avocado Lime Popsicles - An unexpected flavor combination.
- Blueberry Ice Cream - Low carb and packed with blueberries.
- Bulletproof Popsicles - A fun way to have bulletproof coffee.
- Cantaloupe Ice Pops - A treat the whole family will love.
- Creamsicle Pops - Easy and classic popsicle flavor.
- Mango Frozen Yogurt - My personal favorite.
- Mixed Berry Popsicles - Your kids will beg for more of these.
- Watermelon Popsicles - Bursting with watermelon flavor.
Avocado Lime Popsicles
Equipment
- POPSICLE FLAT MOLDS
Ingredients
- ▢ 1 Avocado , Large, seeded and flesh removed (about 1 cup of avocado)
- ▢ 1 13.5 oz can full fat coconut milk
- ▢ 1/4 cup Swerve , or Truvia
- ▢ 1 tablespoon lime juice
Instructions
Place all ingredients into a blender and mix until well blended. You will have a rather thick mixture at this point.
Pour into 6 popsicle molds and freeze for 4-6 hours.
Alternatively, churn in an ice cream mixer and serve when set.
The high-fat content also makes smoothies, as well as these popsicles, extra creamy and smooth. This is why you don’t need eggs in these popsicles. They freeze hard and are not grainy at all!
They’re not exactly low calorie, but are very filling, so you might want to freeze in small popsicle molds for kids.
You must use the lime in this recipe to keep your avocado from turning a weird brown colors. You can substitute lemon instead if you prefer it, but some citrus juice is needed for sure.
You can use heavy cream or half and half in place of the coconut milk, and you can definitely use real sugar if you’re not low carbing.
You can consider dipping the tops of these into a little melted chocolate for a little added treat. I suggest Lily’s All Natural Dark Chocolate Premium Baking Chips as they’re Stevia sweetened and vegan friendly.
If you need a good, solid blender, check out Vitamix Blenders . They’re wonderful blenders and they’re what I use in my own kitchen.
I love these popsicle molds , although they do make very large bars. They are very easy to get a neat and clean popsicle to pop out of them without any issues.
You can also use these more traditional molds .
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Avocado Lime Popsicles
Ingredients
- 1 Avocado Large, seeded and flesh removed (about 1 cup of avocado)
- 1 13.5 oz can full fat coconut milk
- 1/4 cup Swerve or Truvia
- 1 tablespoon lime juice
Instructions
Place all ingredients into a blender and mix until well blended. You will have a rather thick mixture at this point.
Pour into 6 popsicle molds and freeze for 4-6 hours.
Alternatively, churn in an ice cream mixer and serve when set.
The high-fat content also makes smoothies, as well as these popsicles, extra creamy and smooth. This is why you don’t need eggs in these popsicles. They freeze hard and are not grainy at all!
They’re not exactly low calorie, but are very filling, so you might want to freeze in small popsicle molds for kids.
You must use the lime in this recipe to keep your avocado from turning a weird brown colors. You can substitute lemon instead if you prefer it, but some citrus juice is needed for sure.
You can use heavy cream or half and half in place of the coconut milk, and you can definitely use real sugar if you’re not low carbing.
You can consider dipping the tops of these into a little melted chocolate for a little added treat. I suggest Lily’s All Natural Dark Chocolate Premium Baking Chips as they’re Stevia sweetened and vegan friendly.
If you need a good, solid blender, check out Vitamix Blenders . They’re wonderful blenders and they’re what I use in my own kitchen.
I love these popsicle molds , although they do make very large bars. They are very easy to get a neat and clean popsicle to pop out of them without any issues.
You can also use these more traditional molds .
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Indian Sweet Coconut rice is easy and delicious. A traditional celebration rice, kid-friendly Narali bhat is fragranced with cardamom, saffron, and cinnamon, for an amazing aroma and taste.
What is Narali Bhat?
Naral means Coconut, while Bhat refers to cooked rice. Hence, Narali bhat.
This is a coconut rice that is made during special festivals. The Hindu calendar is actually different from the Gregorian calendar–which caused a lot of confusion when I spoke to my grandmother.
I’d think it was June and she’d have some other explanation for what it was. Since the Hindu Calendar is a Lunar calendar, there was no guarantee there would be any match between months and festivals from year to year.
Either way, as long as I got to enjoy dishes like this rice, she could call it whatever she wanted!
What is the history behind this coconut rice recipe?
Traditionally, Narali Bhat is popular in Maharashtra and Goa, and is made during a holy day when the moon is full during what is June or July on the Gregorian Calendar. This day is called Narali Poornima , where Poornima refers to a full moon.
Much like Christians who may abstain from things over Lent, the fishing communities in these coastal regions abstain from fishing for two months before this Full Moon.
Not only does this period of abstinence keep them safer during the middle of a heavy monsoon season, but it happens to be when marine life is spawning.
Additionally, heavy rains churn up water from oceans and lakes quite heavily. It is believed that fish are less nutritious and less safe to eat during this time.
Refraining from fishing is, therefore, better for the fisherfolk, fish eaters, as well as animals.
But once this auspicious Full Moon is nigh, it’s time to celebrate. Boats are decorated, your best and if possible new clothes are worn, and a celebration ensues.
The boats are pushed out, a short fishing trip ensues, and once they return safely, it is time to sing, dance, and most importantly–EAT.
Coconuts are considered an auspicious food and are often used in worship. So fresh coconuts are offered up to the Gods, (namely Varun the guardian of fisherfolk, and Shiva) and also incorporated into recipes like this narali bhat recipe.
Brahmins also refrain from eating grains on this day, making this sweet rice even more appropriate.
Indian Coastal cooking uses a lot of coconut due to its ready availability. I grew up close to a coastal region, so I use coconut in a variety of Indian dishes .
What Kind Of Rice Can I Use For This Sweet Coconut Rice Recipe?
I have tried long-grain basmati as well as cooking Jasmine rice and arborio rice . Yes, I experimented with all of those so you wouldn’t have to!
I find the best results with Instant Pot jasmine rice . This is a medium-grain, slightly sticky rice , which helps it stick together.
You can definitely make it with basmati rice , but do not use glutinous or arborio rice for it. You will end up with a huge glop of sticky rice.
If you’re wondering how to cook Jasmine rice in an Instant Pot , I’ve written an entire post on how to make pressure cooker rice .
Is this Sweet Coconut Rice A Dessert Or A Side Dish?
You know that’s an interesting question. One of the ways in which Indian meals often vary from how food is served in Western Countries is that we serve everything together on a plate.
On festive occasions, you might use a beautiful thali like this one, with lots of little bowls to hold together the dal, vegetables, raita, and yes, dessert at the same time.
For a less expensive thali, you could use a plate with sections. Great for picky eaters who don’t like their food to touch!
Here’s an example of a thali I made.
You will see here I have, starting from the first bowl on the left, a green crispy spring onions vegetable, chana masala , a pineapple salsa with yogurt , tomato raita , and rice with peas and carrots. In the middle is a peach chutney.
And way in the back to the left? Is Instant Pot Halva, or a dessert.
So Instant Pot coconut rice is served along with the rest of the food. But you are expected to know that you can’t be pouring over Dal or other Indian curries on top of it!
You just eat it kind of with the rest of the meal–or you save it to the end and eat it when you’re done with the rest of your food.
How To Make Coconut Rice
- Soak coconut shreds in 1/2 cup of hot water.
- Add rinsed and drained Jasmine Rice to Instant Pot Liner.
- Sugar, raisins, ghee , saffron strands, cloves, cinnamon stick, and cardamom pods into the inner liner of your Instant Pot.
- Remove water from coconut strands and add to Instant Pot Liner .
- Close the Instant Pot lid. Set the Instant Pot at High pressure for 4 minutes. When cook time is complete, let pot release pressure naturally for 10 minutes, and then release all remaining pressure.
Variations for Sweet Coconut Rice
- Use freshly grated coconut rather than dried. You can often find this in the frozen section of an Indian grocery store.
- Use Jaggery or Piloncillo for your sweetener.
- Sprinkle with ground cardamom before serving.
- Omit saffron in this Coconut Jasmine rice if you don’t have it.
- Pan fry some cashews and raisins in ghee , and garnish.
- Use coconut milk rather than water to cook coconut milk rice . If you want to do this however, cook it in a rice cooker .
- Cooking Rice on stovetop is another method, as coconut milk tends to separate under pressure.
What Is The Benefit Of Coconut Rice?
Coconut really is an amazing ingredient. It has a ton of health benefits that make me want to include it in my cooking. Well, other than that fact that it is delicious. Some include:
- High in fiber
- Energy-boosting
- Great for digestion
- Reduces sugar cravings
Easy Rice Dishes &Desserts
- Pressure Cooker Rice and Dal - amazing Indian comfort food.
- Zarda Sweet Rice - rich flavors and textures.
- Kheer Rice Pudding - traditional rice pudding recipe.
- Arroz Pina Colada - delicious sweet rice dessert.
- Black Beans and Rice - Cuban inspired Instant Pot recipe.
Coconut rice may traditionally be eaten during a celebration, but who is to say any meal can’t be a celebration? Try this coconut rice recipe this week. If you love it as much as I do, please share it with your friends on Facebook and Pin to make it again later.
Instant Pot Coconut Rice Recipe | Sweet Narali Bhat
Ingredients
Presoak the coconut
- ▢ 1/2 cup ( 40 g ) dried unsweetened coconut shreds
- ▢ 1/2 cup ( 125 g ) hot water
Other Ingredients
- ▢ 1 cup ( 185 g ) Jasmine Rice , rinsed and drained
- ▢ 1.25 cups Water
- ▢ 1/2 cup ( 100 g ) Sugar Or Other Sweetener Equivalent , or preferred sweetener
- ▢ 1 ounce ( 28.35 g ) Raisins
- ▢ 2 teaspoons ( 2 teaspoons ) Ghee
- ▢ Pinch Saffron Strands
- ▢ 4 ( 4 ) Whole Cloves
- ▢ 3-4 sticks ( 3 sticks ) Cinnamon
- ▢ 4 ( 4 ) Cardamom Pods
To Finish
- ▢ 1/2 teaspoon ( 0.5 teaspoon ) Ground Cardamom
Instructions
- Soak the dried coconut shreds in the 1/2 cup of hot water while you gather all the other ingredients together.
- Pour rice, water, sugar, raisins, ghee, saffron strands, cloves, cinnamon stick, and cardamom pods into the inner liner of your Instant Pot or pressure cooker.
- Drain the coconut of excess water and add the rice.
- Close the Instant Pot lid. Set the Instant Pot at High pressure for 4 minutes. When cook time is complete, let pot release pressure naturally for 10 minutes, and then release all remaining pressure.
- Serve as a sweet side or as a dessert.
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- Use freshly grated coconut rather than dried. You can often find this in the frozen section of an Indian grocery store.
- Use Jaggery or Piloncillo for your sweetener.
- Sprinkle with ground cardamom before serving.
- Omit saffron in this Coconut Jasmine rice if you don’t have it.
- Pan fry some cashews and raisins in ghee , and garnish.
- Use coconut milk rather than water to cook coconut milk rice . If you want to do this however, cook it in a rice cooker .
- Cooking Rice on the stovetop is another method, as coconut milk tends to separate under pressure.
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